Human Beings are Microcosms (the World Within Us) of the Tree of Life. You can consciously incorporate its attributes into your being by regularly performing ritual exercise such as this.
The Kabbalistic Cross of Light
Performing this exercise will help you feel the power of the Tree of Life resonate through your body. It is often incorporated into more complex rituals, such as consecrating magical implements.
1. Stand facing the East, and imagine a brilliant white light above you. Raise your right hand above your head and draw the light down to your forehead with the Sign of Benediction (index and middle finger extended, the other fingers tucked into the palm and covered by the thumb), saying:
ATEH (pronounced Ah-tay; meaning UNTO THEE).
2. Bring the line of light down to your breas and say:
IAO (Ee-ah-oh; THAT I AM OF MY TRUE SELF).
3. Draw the line of light down through your body, and as you point toward your feet, say:
MALKUTH (Mahl-kooth; THE KINGDOM).
4. Bring the line of light up to your right shoulder, saying:
VE GEBURAH (Veh Geb-oo-rah; THE POWER)
5. Draw the line straight across to your left shoulder, saying:
VE GEDULAH (Veh Ged-oo-lah; THE GLORY).
6. See and feel the great cross of light running through you, then cup your hands to your heart, and say:
LE OLAHM, AMEN (Leh Oh-lahm, Ah-men; FOR ALL OF TIME, AMEN).
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