NOTE:  Now that we've moved up the the Tree through the spheres of Malkuth, Yesod,  Hod and Netzach take a look at the color attributions of the spheres through the 4 worlds. There is an interesting pattern and cross relationship that carries through with the thought that the Tree occurs simultaneously in multiple replications of itself within each of the spheres. 

We talked about the color connections last month (see below for refresher). Now that we've added Tiphareth- what connections do you see? To start, we could say that the Indigo (containing red) of Yesod (images) and the violet purple (again a shade of red) have lightened to the clarity of the Pink Rose of Tiphareth. Each becoming more refined on its upward ascent:

In the Assiac world yellow and Gold run through each of the spheres thus far. And at the level of Atziluth, Malkuth and Netzach share a base of yellow (amber is yellow and brown) and Yesod and Hod each have a deep red undertone - Indigo being red and blue and violet purple being red, blue and a touch of yellow in base. See how many cross connections you can make with the addition of Tiphareth's attributions.

Atziluth – the Creative Urge 

The Supreme Lord of Life

The Solar  and Deities of Sacrifice

  Egyptian: RA ~ Osiris

Greek - Apollo

In the sphere of Tiphareth,  Atziluth is exemplified in the archetypical energy of those deity who provide the the light of sustaining form and those who represent the sacrifice inherent in rising above the lower aspects of form. When we think of RA and Apollo, the Sun and its glory of radiance and light come to mind. These Gods also had the triune phase of that solar cycle as part of their energetic purpose. It is Khepra-RA we greet at the dawn of day, the youth who is just beginning to bring the glory of his light to earth. Amun-RA holds reign over the noonday sun as full peak and majestic glory of the King. But , in the evening as darkness returns once again, Atum-RA in the form of the sacrificial Lord, who must diminish to the underworld (a proverbial death)  for renewed life and  quickening during the night's time of balance and synthesis before he may return once again as the illumined light of day. If this death did not occur, if this sacrifice was not made the balance of night and day would be mourned.

Osiris, is the supreme sacrificial God and through his re-membering by Isis (Queen of Magick and the Night in one of her forms) becomes the Light of the midnight Sun that sits within the darkness of the underworld. It is by his grace that RA may rise again each morning. This is the ultimate work of Tiphareth in Atziluth; to ensure the balance.

 Briah – Creation of a Concept- Archangel

Archangel Raphael and Michael

"Glory of God"

The Archangels Raphael and Michael are  associated with the creative aspect of Tiphareth. Their task is to bring into view the aspects of those who are considered the heroes, the saviors and the saints. Michael brings Fire to the creative process and Raphael provides the air which feeds the flame of Michael's creative fires. Being the master of the Light, Raphael also gives the illumination  needed after the destruction of those principles and ideals which are not in alignment with the concept of the "perfected" man. This "perfected" man is one who is no longer bound by physical matter and having the wings of grace bestowed by the archangels to the worthy has the potential to ascend upwards towards union with the Divine Source of all being.  Michael provides the spark of Life necessary to quicken. Together they forge the fires of desire to achieve a state of illumined form.

”Air fans the Flame and the Flame ever spires towards the Heavens” 

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Yetzirah – Forming the Image of the concept

Angels – Malachim

" The Angelic Kings"

The Malakim(chim) are considered the angels of balance and centralization. As they go about their work they bring authority and kingship to the equilibrium that is established. This state of balance is not necessarily of each part the  weighing the same to arrive at a state of equal exertion. This is the balance that flows when there is continued flow, one from and to the other, allowing movement and interaction to be equalizer. All is in a constant state of change around them, so their job is to provide points of balance for the action of change itself so that a minimum of disharmony occurs. They may be considered the "checks and balances" that ensure there will not be overload, thus causing chaos is any one area of action. They are also responsible for the form of whatever the place of synthesizing and organizing may be—and how that form and shape relates to those other things impacted by and surrounding the original concept.

 Assiah – The World of Expression-Planetary

The Sun

The Sun (just as the Moon of Yesod) holds dual meaning within the sphere of Tiphareth. It's energy is both that of the physical sun and all of the correlates that describe that body of energy as well as the exoteric meaning of the Greater Sun and its mysteries which lay behind what we see physically.

Within the physical domain of the Sun, its energies are that of being a source and sustainer of life as we know it on this planet. Light and heat are necessary and vital components to existence of all living things. It is central to the world of our particular Universe and scope. However, if we were to move too close to that same sustaining Light and heat we would perish in flame. Matter returning to the state of formless, pure energy.

Esoterically, the Sun is seen as the Light of Reason. The grand illuminator that provides the spark or nuclei of energy necessary to cause creation. The Sun behind the Sun, is the place of the mysteries. The birthing place and point of origin of all spiritual action. Just as in the physical sense, with the light of day- everything is seen in a clearer state; so too within the greater light of the spiritual sun clarity of purpose, intent and the Source of all Life is revealed.

In spiritual practice, the Sun of Tiphareth is the call to finding and balancing the light that emanates from within from which all other experiences of growth and purpose are renewed. Once this place is activated and empowered,  the Greater Light is drawn towards you as the magnetized energy of the Sun and the mystery of your inner Light is revealed for all to see.