Enfys J. Book - Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick

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vi Queer Qabala: Nonbinary, Genderfluid, Omnisexual Mysticism & Magick 2022 by Enfys J. Book.

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Names: Book, Enfys J., author.

Title: Queer qabala : nonbinary, genderfluid, omnisexual mysticism & magick

/ Enfys J. Book.

Other titles: Queer cabala

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications,

a division of Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, 2022. | Includes bibliographical

references. | Summary: Enfys J. Book explains the basics of Qabala in

an easy-to-understand way and highlights the inherent queer and

nonbinary nature of this powerful mystical system as well as the innate

inclusivity of its practice. This book offers a variety of pathworkings,

exercises, and spells to deepen understandingProvided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022006473 (print) | LCCN 2022006474 (ebook) | ISBN

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Subjects: LCSH: Cabala. | Sexual minorities. | Magic. | Sefirot (Cabala) |

CabalaProblems, exercises, etc.

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Dedication

vii To my mentors.

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Contents

: Introduction to Queer Qabala

What Is Qabala?

Queerness and Magick

Qabala Is Queer

: The Spheres

Malkuth: Super Queer Queen of Everything

Yesod: The Ultimate Drag Queen

Hod: Analytical, Ace, Intersex

Netzach: The Very Concepts of Gender and Sexuality

Tiphareth: Im Coming Out

Geburah: The Pain of Unbecoming

x Chesed: Who Can I Be Now?

Daath: Writing Your Own Script

Binah: Understanding Queer Community Sorrow

Chokmah: Pride Energy

Kether: The Queerest of the Queer

: Qabala Workings

: Pronunciation Guide

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Exercises

Journaling

Journaling

Journaling

Exercise

Exercise

Exercise

Journaling

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Acknowledgments

The idea of queer Qabala abruptly and somewhat rudely knocked on my brain just after Id finished creating and leading a year-long series of Qabala classes and rituals for my coven in 2017. I dont remember the exact moment, but I remember ringing up one of my teachers, Ivo Dominguez Jr., saying, I see a ton of queer stuff heream I off base? And he said no, I wasnt. Encouraged by this, I continued to pull on that thread, and the more I did, the deeper I fell down this rabbit hole of Wow, Qabala is actually super queer. And now you have a book in your hands: the result of my obsession.

So I have Ivo to thank, not only for guiding me in my early Qabala studies and proctoring my work on Qabala, but also for encouraging me to continue this line of academic inquiry and write this book. Thank you, Ivo.

My friend Irene Glasse helped me stay accountable in working toward the goal of a finished book. For the much-needed structure, well-timed enthusiasm, and symbiotic partnership, thank you, Irene.

My partner, Niall Sheehan, supported me, encouraged me, and never doubted me once throughout this wacky process. Thank you, my love.

Misha Magdalenes Outside the Charmed Circle was a huge influence on the thought process that brought me to write Queer Qabala, and Im lucky enough to call Misha a friend as well. Many thanks, Misha: you gave me the courage to believe in myself and my message.

xiv Ivo, Irene, and Misha were also beta readers of this book, along with Jeff Bleam. All of them helped make this book better, and I deeply appreciate their time and constructive feedback.