JakinLineage
BOAZ and JAKIN, the two symbolic Pillars, are lineage names in Fohi's trigrams, representing complementary principles JAKIN and BOAZ together symbolize the necessary balance between reason and faith to achieve the Philosophical Stone.
Boaz
The name of one of the two symbolical Pillars before the entrance of Solomon's Kabalistic Temple
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Masonic TempleSubstance
BOAZ is the other pillar of the Masonic Temple, representing the more passive aspect of the initiatory process
Philosophical Stone→Substance
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
Kether→Concept
Kether, as the highest Sephira, is the common foundation of both the Jachin and Boaz pillars
Binah→Concept
Boaz, symbolizing Understanding, emanates from Binah
YehudahConcept
The Tetragrammaton, as represented by Yehudah, is the root of the Boaz pillar
JachinRitual
The Jachin and Boaz pillars are significant components of a larger structure, arising from the same source, which is the letters of the Tetragrammaton. The Tetragrammaton, a term often associated with the Hebrew name of God, is understood here to form the basis from which these two pillars originate. Both Jachin and Boaz are integral parts of a central pillar system, working together as a cohesive unit, though the exact nature and function of this structure remain open to interpretation given the limited information available. The pillars, named Jachin and Boaz, likely hold symbolic or structural significance within their architectural context, possibly referencing divine support or authority in a religious or monumental setting.
YodSubstance
Yod, as a phallic symbol, is a foundational element of the understanding represented by Boaz
TjadhadhaRitual
Boaz, a component of the central pillar's structure, is integral to the design of the central pillar system. Both descriptions highlight Boaz's role as part of the central pillar, and there are no contradictions between them. TJadhadhha is not mentioned in the descriptions provided, suggesting that the focus is on Boaz within the context of the central pillar’s structure.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Boaz & Philosophical Stone
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
II. Philosophical Stone & Magic
The philosophical stone is a highly sought-after magical object deeply tied to the concept of Magic, believed to transform base metals into gold
I. Boaz & Philosophical Stone
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
II. Philosophical Stone & Great Work
The Philosophical Stone and the Great Work are interconnected concepts central to alchemy and mystical practices, both striving for an ultimate goal. Within this context, the Philosophical Stone represents the pinnacle of the Great Work, signifying the ultimate achievement sought by alchemists and practitioners of mysticism. This goal encompasses not only the transmutation of base metals into gold but also seeks deeper, esoteric transformations, potentially involving the attainment of spiritual enlightenment or the synthesis of knowledge. Thus, the Philosophical Stone stands as the culminating target of the Great Work, embodying the aspirations and achievements of those who engage in this pursuit. The Great Work aims to produce the Philosophical Stone, which represents the ultimate achievement in this practice.
I. Boaz & Binah
Boaz, symbolizing Understanding, emanates from Binah
II. Binah & Tetractys
Binah, the Understanding Sephira, is the third Sephira in the Sephiroth Tree, connected to the Tetractys in Kabbalistic symbolism.
I. Boaz & Kether
Kether, as the highest Sephira, is the common foundation of both the Jachin and Boaz pillars
II. Kether & Sabbath
Kether, the first Sephiroth, is associated with the concept of the Sabbath, or days of rest, in the Sephiroth Tree
I. Boaz & Kether
Kether, as the highest Sephira, is the common foundation of both the Jachin and Boaz pillars
II. Kether & Sephiroth
Kether is the highest of the Sephiroth, representing the Crown or Head. Sephiroth are the ten spiritual spheres emanating from Ain Soph, the Boundless Absolute
I. Boaz & Philosophical Stone
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
II. Philosophical Stone & Etteilla
Etteilla's work with the tarot influences the creation of the Philosophical Stone
I. Boaz & Kether
Kether, as the highest Sephira, is the common foundation of both the Jachin and Boaz pillars
II. Kether & Ain Soph
AIN SOPH, as a limitation of AIN, produces Kether as the first Sephira within the central point of the universe, illustrating a hierarchical relationship between the ultimate spiritual realm and its manifestation
I. Boaz & Philosophical Stone
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
II. Philosophical Stone & Azoth
The Philosophical Stone is a key ingredient in AzOTH, essential for the transformative work in alchemy.
I. Boaz & Kether
Kether, as the highest Sephira, is the common foundation of both the Jachin and Boaz pillars
II. Kether & Intellectual World
Kether, the first Sephiroth, represents the Intellectual world in the Sephiroth Tree
I. Boaz & Philosophical Stone
BOAZ is part of the symbol representing the Philosophical Stone, emphasizing the importance of faith in achieving it.
II. Philosophical Stone & Wisdom
The Philosophical Stone promises wisdom to those who seek it through understanding the Absolute