Sign-In
Cart
The Tree of Life: A Kabbalistic Journey Through the Light of Creation
Paperback
Series: The Light and the Shadow, Book 1
OccultReligion General Judaism
Currently unavailable to order
Please enter your email and a message will be sent to you when this product becomes available on our website.
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book proposes that one of the most complete and powerful models for understanding the human psyche is not a product of modern science, but an ancient spiritual inheritance: the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. For centuries, this sacred diagram has served as a map of the divine universe and the path to God. But its true genius lies in its simultaneous function as a precise, dynamic, and holographic map of the human consciousness itself. It is a system that predates Freud and Jung by centuries, yet offers a framework so comprehensive that it seamlessly integrates and transcends many of our modern psychological concepts.
The central premise of this volume is that the journey of self-discovery and healing-the core aim of modern psychology-is fundamentally the same as the spiritual journey of ascent up the Tree of Life. The soul sought by mystics and the psyche studied by psychologists are not two separate entities, but different perspectives on the same profound mystery: the totality of what you are.
Unlock the Hidden Map of Reality and Embark on the Ultimate Journey of Self-DiscoveryDo you feel a profound sense of spiritual homesickness-a deep intuition that this world is not your true home? Have you sought answers in philosophy, religion, or modern spirituality, only to be left with more questions?
You are not broken. You are remembering.
In The Light and The Shadow, Vol. 1, author Viyan Pishro presents a masterful synthesis of two of the world's most powerful mystical traditions: the ancient, structured wisdom of Kabbalah and the profound, revelatory insights of Gnosticism. This is not merely a book to be read; it is a map to be walked, a mirror to be gazed into, and a guide for the most important journey you will ever take: the return of your soul to its Source.
Within these pages, you will discover:
The Blueprint of Creation: Decode the Tree of Life-the divine map of ten emanations (Sephiroth) that reveals how the Infinite manifests the finite universe, and how your own consciousness is a perfect reflection of this cosmic structure.
The Gnostic Spark: Understand the haunting feeling of alienation not as a flaw, but as a clue. Learn the Gnostic narrative of the Divine Spark trapped within matter and how this ancient story perfectly explains the modern human dilemma.
The Path of Return: Move beyond intellectual theory. This book provides a systematic, step-by-step path for spiritual ascent, from grounding yourself in the physical world (Malkuth) to achieving conscious union with the divine (Keter).
Practical Rituals for Transformation: Integrate your learning with powerful, time-tested exercises including the Qabalistic Cross, the Middle Pillar meditation, and guided Pathworkings to actually experience the energies of the Tree.
The Bridge Between Traditions: See how the Kabbalistic Tzimtzum (Divine Contraction) explains the Gnostic Kenoma (Void), and how the tragedy of Sophia mirrors the sorrow of the Great Mother Binah.
Perfect for seekers who have felt disillusioned by superficial spirituality, this book offers a rigorous, intelligent, and deeply compassionate path for those ready to do the real work of inner alchemy.
Praise for The Light and The Shadow:
A breathtaking synthesis. Pishro doesn't just describe the Tree of Life; she gives you the tools to climb it. This is the guide I wish I had when I began my own journey.
Your journey into the depths of your soul and the heights of the divine begins now.
Also from
Pishro, Viyan
Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram: A Comprehensive Guide to the Foundation of Ritual Magic
Pishro, Viyan
Paperback
The Woman at the Well: The Gospel Psychology of a Woman's Encounter with Jesus
Pishro, Viyan
Paperback
Also in
Judaism
The Kabbalistic Mirror of Genesis: Commentary on the First Three Chapters
Smith, David Chaim
Paperback
Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging
Buchdahl, Angela
Hardcover
The Books of Enoch: Complete edition: Including (1) The Ethiopian Book of Enoch, (2) The Slavonic Secrets and (3) The Hebrew Book of Enoch
Schnieders, Paul C.
Paperback
Conversations with My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World
Goldstein, Nikki
Schlanger, Rabbi Eli
Hardcover
As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us
Hurwitz, Sarah
Hardcover
El Poder de la Kabbalah: 13 principios para superar los desafíos y alcanzar la realización
Berg, Rav
Paperback
The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Rediscovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India
Kamenetz, Rodger
Paperback
The Complete Jewish Study Bible (Hardcover): Illuminating the Jewishness of God's Word
Rubin, Rabbi Barry
Hardcover
The Talmud Unmasked: The Secret Rabbinical Teachings Concerning Christians
Pranaitis, I. B.
Paperback
The Art of Jewish Joy: Crafts and Activities for Celebration and Connection
Kingloff, Amanda
Ultman, Suzy
Hardcover
Passover Haggadah: A New English Translation and Instructions for the Seder
Rabbi Nathan Goldberg
Paperback
This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation
Lew, Alan
Paperback
Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors, and Family Traditions
Strauss, Melinda
Hardcover
For Times Such as These: A Radical's Guide to the Jewish Year
Katz, Ariana
Rosenberg, Jessica
Paperback
Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire
Strauss, Barry
Hardcover
The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering
Finkelstein, Norman G.
Paperback
The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit: A Jewish Family's Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World
Lagnado, Lucette
Paperback
The Ancient Book Of Jubilees: A Comprehensive Guide to the Lost Secrets of the Bible, Including the History, Mysteries, and Hidden Teachings of Enoc
Johnson, William Robert
Paperback
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith
Spangler, Ann
Tverberg, Lois
Paperback
Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1: A Step-By-Step Guide to Chanting Torah
Wolff, Josee
Portnoy, Marshall
Paperback
Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings Between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus
Henze, Matthais
Paperback
Moments That Matter: Marking Transitions in Midlife and Beyond
Lieberman, Rabbi Beth
Geller, Rabbi Laura
Paperback
Separation and Its Discontents: Toward an Evolutionary Theory of Anti-Semitism
MacDonald, Kevin
Paperback
We Plan, God Laughs: 10 Steps to Finding Your Divine Path When Life Is Not Turning Out Like You Wanted
Hirsch, Sherre
Paperback
Tough Questions Jews Ask 2/E: A Young Adult's Guide to Building a Jewish Life
Feinstein, Edward
Paperback
The Bible with and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently
Levine, Amy-Jill
Brettler, Marc Zvi
Paperback
Josephus the Complete Works: Encounter the World and Traditions That Jesus Knew
Whiston, William
Hardcover
The Complete Books of Enoch: The Full Collection of These Sacred Texts (Large Print)
Publishing, Sefan
Paperback
Complete Gospel of Mary Magdalene: Gnostic Gospel, Sacred Feminine Wisdom, and the Secrets of Early Christianity
Q. Publishing, Rubbles
Paperback
Messianic Daily Devotional: Messianic Jewish Devotionals for a Deeper Walk with Yeshua
Geoffrey, Kevin
Paperback
A Rainbow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts from the First Century to 1969
Sienna, Noam
Paperback
Lost in Translation Vol 1: Rediscovering the Hebrew Roots of Our Faith
Klein, John
Spears, Adam
Paperback
An Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing: Somatic Practices to Heal Historical Wounds, Unlearn Oppression, and Create a Liberated World to Come
Somerson, Wendy Elisheva
Paperback
The Book of the W Atchers: Ancient Guardians, Forbidden Secrets, and the Battle for Humanity
Ashford, Selah
Paperback
A People That Shall Dwell Alone: Judaism as a Group Evolutionary Strategy, with Diaspora Peoples
MacDonald, Kevin B.
Paperback
The Radical Jewish Tradition: Revolutionaries, Resistance Fighters and Firebrands
Gluckstein, Donny
Stone, Janey
Paperback
The Antiquities of the Jews - A Classic History of Ancient Israel, the Jewish People, and the Biblical World
Flavius, Josephus
Hardcover
The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford: Dilettante's Guide to What You Do and Do Not Know to Become a Qabalist
DuQuette, Lon Milo
Paperback
Disasters of Biblical Proportions: The Ten Plagues Then, Now, and at the End of the World
Weitzman, Steven
Hardcover
Torah in English complete: Including: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
Jps
Schwarz, Noah
Paperback
The Little Encyclopedia of Jewish Culture: 101 People, Places, Things (and Foods) Every Jew Should Know
Klickstein, Mathew
Paperback
The Mystery of the Tabernacle: Ancient Secrets for Experiencing the Divine Presence
Schneider, Rabbi Kirt a.
Hardcover
Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27: A Spiritual Practice for the Jewish New Year
Robbins, Debra J.
Paperback