3. Binah | Understanding |
The Third Intelligence is called the Sanctifying Intelligence, the Foundation of Primordial Wisdom; it is also called the Creator of Faith, and its roots are in Amen. It is the parent of faith, whence faith emanates.
| World | Color | Divine Aspect | Tarot Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atziluth | Crimson | Elohim, Jehovah Elohim | Three of Wands: Established strength |
| Briah | Black | Tzaphkiel ("Contemplation of God") | Three of Cups: Abundance |
| Yetzirah | Dark brown | Aralim ("Thrones") | Three of Swords: Sorrow |
| Assiah | Grey, flecked pink | Shabbathai ("Rest"), Saturn | Three of Pentacles: Material works |
| Titles: | Ama, the dark sterile Mother; Aima, the bright fertile Mother; Khorsia, the Throne; Marah, the Great Sea | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbols: | The Yoni, The Kteis, The Vesica Piscis, The Cup or Chalice, The Outer Robe of Concealment | ||
| Body: | The right side of the face | ||
| Virtue: | Silence | Vice: | Avarice |
| Spiritual Experience: | Vision of Sorrow | ||
| Magical Image: | A mature woman, A matron | ||
| Gods: | Isis, The Heavenly Isis, Nephthys, the Great Mother, Nuit, Hera, Juno, Frigga, Dana, Demeter, Mahashakti, Lakshmi, Mami, Coatlicue, Nu-koa | ||