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Netzach is the the realm
of feeling, of sentiment, and even sentimentality. It also means
clarity, brightness, sincerity, and truth. It is the home of
creative imagination. On the same level as Hod,
it is a place where we choose to move up or down. How we handle
our emotions is how we determine if we will evolve or devolve.
Netzach is also called "Victory," referring to its
attributes of perseverence, determination, and endurance.
Netzach, forming a triad with Malchut and Hod, balances three
forces: The Body (Malchut), Thinking
(Hod), and Netzach (Feeling). The three
spheres surrounding Yesod are the 'here
and now' of life - and Yesod is the past we carry with us -
the subconscious - memories and conditioning.
Balance, always a core concept in Qabala, manifests itself in
the personality triad as a synthesis of our thinking, feeling
and sensing functions.
Netzach represents the outgoing quality of the ego, expressed
by those who desire to change the world forever by their presence.
The perfect balance of nature is an expression of Netzach; the
complex interplay of myriad organisms successfully coexisting
for millennia, each filling a niche, all complementing each
other perfectly, each mind-boggling in it's own complexity and
beauty.
Netzach is sometimes compared to a parent, while its counterpart,
Hod, is compared to the child. Netzach, as the dominant and
confident force, nurtures and leads those who are weaker and
innocent. Netzach assumes leadership, taking it's cue from Gevurah,
through Tipharet.
Netzach and Hod are often not what they seem. These "tactical"
Sephirot have no purpose inherent in themselves, but rather
as a means for something else. The Tactical Sephirot process
the impulses coming from above, taking from the opposite side.
Netzach modulates Gevurah, and Hod modulates Chesed.
Netzach is the Victory resulting from Strength (Gevurah);
Hod is awe in the face of hidden spirituality or power Chesed.
Netzach is associated with Moses - the man who talked with God.
His high madrega (level) of purity and devotion made him able
to withstand the burning light of the Creator - and to communicate
with the Eternal One. When the Shechina, the Holy Light (the
feminine aspect of God), descended onto Mount Sinai, the Eternal
touched the Now; the people saw the Shofar (Ram's Horn) blasts,
and heard the flames. The mixing of seeing and hearing points
to deeper communication.
In the archetypal conversation, Netzach is the leader, the dominant,
and Hod is the follower, the submissive. Netzach directs the
conversation, and Hod modulates it.
Our seeing can be controlled; we can shut our eyes, avert them,
or focus them for close inspection. But we hear sounds whether
we want to or not. The seeing/hearing at Sinai is a reflection
of Moses' ability to focus hearing - to listen carefully, a
trait everyone could seek to develop.
Potentials of Netzach: True communication; focused listening,
victory of the Divine. Exploring the mysteries of loving sexuality
and Venusian energies, of developing artistic and creative talents,
of creating harmony around us, of making communication palatable.
Sepher Netzach is affection, animation, beauty, charm, culture,
glamour, style, romance, inspiration.
Netzach represents the desires of the ego, and without Hod (Reverberation)
can be overly self indulgent. Optimized Netzach manifests as
positive impulses to succeed or to make personal contributions
to Tikkun Olam (Healing the World).
The fragrances ascribed to Netzach are Benjamin, Rose, and Sandalwood.
It is associated with Artemis, the Amazon, as well as Venus.
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