Chokmah

[1] It is the second of the ten sefirot in Kabbalah, and represents the first power of conscious intellect and subtle manifestation, emerging from Keter's pure potentiality.

In Western esotericism, Chokmah holds a significant place within Hermetic Qabalah, associated with analytical thinking and stability.

Its corresponding divine name, Yah, the archangel Raziel, and the angels Ophanim, as well as its Tarot associations, underscore its importance in mystical and spiritual traditions.

The paths connecting Chokmah to Keter, Binah, Chesed, and Tiferet, symbolized by corresponding Tarot cards, illustrate the flow of divine wisdom through different aspects of the Tree of Life, integrating it into various levels of consciousness and action.

Sophia's narrative is central to many Gnostic texts, where she is also known by the name Achamōth, a Greek derivation from the Hebrew word Chokmah.

[4] This aligns with the idea expressed in the Book of Job that the "fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.

"[5] This term emphasizes the awe and reverence associated with divine wisdom, reflecting the necessary humility and respect required to truly grasp and embody it.

[6] Chokmah, meaning "Wisdom," holds a foundational role in Jewish mystical texts such as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar.

In early Kabbalah, Chokmah represents the initial divine wisdom emanating from Keter, playing a pivotal role in the unfolding of the universe.

[8] In the 16th century, Isaac Luria, a key figure in Kabbalistic thought, emphasized Chokmah's importance in the cosmic process of tzimtzum (divine contraction) and tikkun (repair).

Chokmah initiates the process of restoring the fragmented divine light, central to Lurianic Kabbalah's understanding of creation and redemption.

Ashlag's interpretations highlight Chokmah's role in achieving spiritual enlightenment and ethical living, viewing it as essential for understanding the divine and our place within the cosmos.

[10] Chokmah, the second of the ten sefirot, is the first power of conscious intellect within Creation, and the first point of subtle manifestation, since Keter represents emptiness.

This point is infinitely small, and yet encompasses the whole of being; it remains incomprehensible until all things are differentiated and given shape and form in Binah, where they become intelligible.

[7] Some traditions, especially those influenced by Western esotericism, associate Chokmah with blue, which signifies clarity and expansiveness, reflecting the profound nature of divine wisdom.

The Talmudic order of Kodshim, related to sacred things, is described in tractate Shabbat 31a as a significant area of study that imparts Chokmah.

According to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the name of God associated with Chokmah is Yah, the archangel that presides over it is Raziel, who reveals divine secrets.

[24] In Aleister Crowley's Liber 777, Chokmah is associated with the color grey, the four Twos of the Tarot, Shiva, Odin, Athena, God the Father, Amaranth, Star Ruby, Hashish, Yang and Khien, and Insanity.