Kether is the first Sephirah on the Tree of Life, often called "The Crown." It represents the source of all creation—the beginning of everything, yet it is beyond time, space, and comprehension. In Hermetic Qabalah, Kether is pure potential, the infinite light that flows into existence but remains untouched by form or distinction. It is the closest we can get to the divine, yet it is entirely beyond human understanding.
Kether symbolizes unity, the point where all opposites are reconciled into oneness. It is the realm of pure consciousness, where everything and nothing exist simultaneously. As the highest point on the Tree of Life, it serves as the divine spark from which all creation flows, but it itself remains hidden, unknowable, and infinitely vast.
Often described as "the point within the circle," Kether contains all possibilities, yet none are fully realized until they move down through the other Sephiroth. Kether reminds us that at the root of everything is the divine oneness, and all dualities and complexities we encounter in life originate from this singular, boundless source.
Symbol: The Crown or the Point within the Circle
Element: Pure Spirit (Aether)
Planetary Association: None (associated with the Primum Mobile, the divine source of all motion)
Color: Brilliant White Light
Tarot Correspondence: The Fool
Meaning:
Kether symbolizes the very beginning of creation, the purest and highest state of divine consciousness. The symbol of the crown represents its status as the ultimate source of all energy and light, while the "point within the circle" signifies infinite potential that has not yet manifested into form. The element associated with Kether is Aether, representing the undefinable spiritual force that connects all things.