Daath: The Hidden Sephira
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You've stumbled across Daath, the hidden sephira - the sphere without a number. Daath means Knowledge. Knowledge without Understanding. It is situated in the area of the Tree called The Abyss. It is sometimes called "The False Head" - coming up from the bottom of the Tree, it can look like Kether; but looks are deceiving. Daath is not the jewel that lies beyond the Abyss - it is IN the Abyss, and is also the gateway to the terrifying reverse side of the Tree, the zone of the Qlipoth - the demons and diseases that haunt our darker side. Daath corresponds to the throat chakra. |
Daath represents the "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" mentioned in the bible.
Tasting the fruit of that tree is what makes us human - the search for knowledge. This is a positive quest. However, seeking knowledge in its own right can, if we're not careful, prevent us from attaining that which lies beyond - the supernal triad.
Seek, but be aware that the Universe does not stop at this sephira - the true prize lies beyond.