| Chesed: 4 is the number of Chesed, therefore it resonates mathematically with both Hod, the number 8, and with Chokmah, number 2. Chesed's associated planet is Jupiter, and its associated metal is tin. Jupiter is the jovial planet, which is interesting as this sephira sits upon the Pillar of Mercy on the Tree of Life (opposite to and counterbalancing the fiery fierceness of Geburah). The Fourth Kingdom is said to be especially difficult to ascend from, for Chesed is the last sephira before the Great Abyss... |
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