A. Introduction
As described earlier, the qabalistic Tree of Life has three
Columns. The Columns of the Right and Left on the Tree are in a
state of dynamic polar stress. The beings who inhabit one side
are in active conflict with those on the other. The Central
Column, balancing the two, remains unaffected by such conflict
and those who dwell there are essentially invisible to the beings
on either side. Unlike the Central Column, the Columns of the
Right and Left have “gatekeepers” who strictly enforce standards
that must be met to progress further. In the Sefer HaShmoth, the
Angelic Tree Language follows the listing of the Divine Names.
The Angelic Tree Language is an assortment of different
Working and Perfect Trees of Life. The names for the Sefiroth in
the Sefer HaShmoth are generally the same as those given them
by the Zohar. The variety of Working Trees reflects the different
paths by which different types of magicians, wizards, saints,
devotees, and yogis ascend the Tree of Life. Devotees and yogis
generally make exclusive use of the Central Column. Their paths
are referred to as “Central Column Working Trees.” Magicians,
wizards, and saints, on the other hand, make significant use of
the side columns on the Tree. The Working Trees of the
magicians make exclusive use of one or other of the two side
columns. The Working Trees of the Saints and Wizards involve
the use of all three Columns, but ascend in opposite directions.
The Perfect Trees are mystical allusions to Self-realized souls
and forms of divine incarnations.
