Manly P. Hall, The Sacred Magic of the Qabbalah
The square and crystallisation in Hall
In his treatment of four, Hall links the square with crystallisation and impediment. He also calls the difficulty it presents a benefactor, because it supplies a problem to be solved. The discussion moves through astrological and alchemical associations before identifying the square with material enclosure. Its meaning in this passage depends on his account of spirit seeking expression within form.
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Crystallisation and impediment
DocumentedHall associates four and the square with crystallisation, impediment and material enclosure.
The work of resistance
InterpretationHe treats the square’s resistance as a difficulty that can become useful through the work of overcoming it.
Context & interpretation
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The Sacred Magic of the Qabbalah
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- IMJ-0484-E001
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- IMJ-0484-E001-P0040
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- 45
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- 38
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Five as a spiritual number in Hall
The five-pointed star accompanies Hall’s account of spirit finding support in the four elements.
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Hall associates six with a latent faculty of clear vision and a returning movement towards its source.
Same subject and traditionThe circle and unity in Hall
A plain circle accompanies Hall’s account of unity, thought and the purpose of human effort.
Same subject and traditionThe eternal triangle in Hall
Hall uses the triangle to describe a threefold human nature brought into harmony.