Four Elements & 3 Fundamental Letters: Synthesis

Central to this hermetic lineage is the concept of the Four Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. These fundamental substances are not only tangible materials but also inhabited by mythical beings, such as sylphs, undines, gnomes, and salamanders. The Four Elements are central to the divine synthesis and analysis, representing the unity in multiplicity. The mage's imagination, functioning as a great magnetic agent, can assimilate reflections from the living light, including those of the elements, to create and see truth.

The celestial hierarchy, as represented by the C series, is a structured and layered system where each entity is derived from the previous one. The C series transforms into the D series, with each entity playing a essential part in the progression through Kabbalistic cosmology. The Firmament of the Fixed Stars and the Fiery Heaven are closely related entities that reflect the progressive nature of heavenly manifestations. The Wheels, as the final element in the hierarchy, signify the supreme or most advanced representation of the Four Elements.

The balance of elements is represented by the AE, with Virtues on the side of goodness and Vices on the side of evil. The three fundamental letters <א מ ש> correspond to the year, influencing its states and representing different parts of the human form. The Breastplate of the High Priest, adorned with twelve gemstones, symbolically represents the attributes of the planets, while the Shewbread, with its twelve loaves, represents the months of the year.

The Candlestick, with its seven branches and seven lamps, is a central focal point in the Holy Place, rich in astronomical and cosmological symbolism. Each lamp corresponds to the seven planets, and the inclusion of the seven colors underscores this celestial theme. The Candlestick represents the elevation of spiritual aspects, like the four elements and the planets, and is divided into parts to signify this elevation.

Months and planetary cycles are interconnected in the symbolic universe, with the moon representing the planets' cycles. Each planet's cycle is associated with an element, and the elevation of spiritual aspects is symbolized by the colors of the planets. The Decani, or seventy divisions of the planets, are symbolically represented by the branching out of the candlestick into seventy parts.