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d) The Black Pillar (Boaz) f) The Pomegranate

In Phrygian myth, castrated Agditis became
"Boaz" was the name of the left one of the
the goddess Cybele, the blood forming the
two frontal columns of Solomon's Temple.
first pomegranate tree; Associated with
According to the legend this pillar has been
Persephone, Hades and the Underworld
referred to as "in him is strength".
(death, life and rebirth cycle); Central to
Boas in Hebrew means "quick(ness)", Eleusian Mysteries honoring Demeter and
"swift(ness)". Also Boas is a biblical figure Persephone as the feminine source and
appearing in the Book of Ruth. He was the symbolic of the continuity of life. In I Kings
prince of the people who was a great 7:20 (Old Testament), the pillars in the
grandfather of King David, Father of King Temple of Solomon are said to have
Solomon. pomegranates above them, as well as "two
In modern mysticism the black pillar (Boaz) hundred rows on each of the capitals all
represents the 'negative' and the feminine around".
characteristics of intuition and mystery. The pomegranates represents the female or
Symbolises elements of water and the earth feminine principle. It is a sign of union with
(Cups and Pentacles). the divine as well as union with others. In
additionally,It is also associated with female
e) The White Pillar (Jachin) sexuality

The White Pillar "Jachin" was the name of
the right one of the two frontal columns of
Solomon's Temple. According to the legend
this pillar has been referred to as "God
establishes/founds"
Represents the 'positive' and the masculine
principle of reason. Symbolises elements of
the air and fire (Swords and Wands ).

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