The permutation «היהו» (Heh-Yod-Heh-Vav) is a specific vocalization of the Tetragrammaton, the four-letter name of God (Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh). It is one of twelve possible permutations, each representing a different aspect or emanation of the divine. The letters themselves, when permuted, are not arbitrary; they are considered to unlock specific spiritual forces and correspondences within the Kabbalistic framework. The name is pronounced as a continuous flow of sound, reflecting the dynamic and creative nature of the divine energy it represents.

Position on the Tree of Life

«היהו» is assigned to Yesod, the ninth Sephirah on the Tree of Life, which is the sphere of the Moon and the foundation of the astral plane. Yesod is the receiver and transmitter of the energies from the higher Sephiroth, acting as a prism that focuses and reflects them into the physical world of Malkuth. This permutation, therefore, embodies the principle of foundation, stability, and the consolidation of divine light before its final manifestation. It is the 'mirror' that reflects the higher will into form.

Astrological and planetary correspondence

In the system of Liber 777, Yesod is directly associated with the Moon. The lunar correspondence of «היהו» emphasizes its role in reflection, cycles, and the subconscious. The Moon's influence is one of receptivity, intuition, and the hidden currents of the psyche. This permutation, therefore, is not about direct, forceful action but about the subtle, foundational work of building and stabilizing the astral body and the dream world. It is the name that governs the tides of the soul.

Historical context

The practice of permuting the letters of the Tetragrammaton is a core element of Jewish Kabbalistic meditation, particularly within the tradition of the 'Revolutions of the Name' (Gimatria and Temurah). The Sefer Yetzirah, one of the earliest Kabbalistic texts, describes the 231 gates formed by the permutations of the Hebrew letters, and the Tetragrammaton itself is considered the ultimate source of all these gates. The specific permutation «היהו» appears in the context of the 12 permutations that correspond to the 12 simple letters and the 12 signs of the zodiac, though its direct assignment to Yesod is a later development in Hermetic Qabalah. In the Zohar, the permutations are linked to the different parts of the divine chariot (Merkabah) and the various divine names. The permutation «היהו» is particularly associated with the concept of 'foundation' (Yesod) and the divine attribute of 'Truth' (Emet), as it is the name that stabilizes and makes real the divine intention.

In the table of Liber 777, «היהו» appears at the Yesod step (scale step 9) in the row titled 'The Revolutions of HWHY in Yetzirah'. This placement confirms its role as the foundational, lunar permutation of the Tetragrammaton, the name that governs the astral plane and the subconscious mind. It is the key to understanding the process of divine reflection and the stabilization of spiritual energy before its descent into the material world.