I've noticed that from the very beginning of usage of Glagolitic, the most widely used symbols were 32 letters, 29 characters that have the numerical values from Az, to Ša, and Jer, Jat and Jus. That would fit quite nicely on the Kabbalistic Tree of life, because 32 = 22 +10 (10 Sephiroth and 22 Paths Tree of life). So I initially experimented with a system that seemed most logical, and that was to take first ten letters, those that have a numerical value from 1 to 10, and assign them to the Sephiroth and the remaining letters to the Paths of the Tree of Life. However, my attempt to use the letters in such a system failed, I didn’t manage to get the matching results, the letters did not fit or it was simply not possible to set appropriate attribution.
However, when I started to think about using the other systems, I made a final breakthrough. I singled out the vowels (Az, Jest, Iže, I, On, Uk and Ot + Jer, Jat and Jus) and joined them to the Sephiroth, just to find out that the vast majority of Hebrew characters matched with the rest of the letters, their Glagolitic sound equivalents, with the exception of the sounds that are not found in Hebrew or in Croatian.
Thus I joined the letter Buki to Mercury, Vjedje to Taurus, Glagolju to the Moon, Dobro to Venus, Đerv to Virgo, Kako to Jupiter, Ljudije to Libra, Mislite to Water, Naš to Scorpius, Pokoi to Mars, Reci to the Sun, Slovo to Sagittarius, Tvrdo to Saturn and Ša to Fire.
Furthermore, it was necessary to fill empty spaces. So I noticed that between the zodiacal signs of Taurus and Virgo are the signs of Gemini, Cancer and Leo, and that there are three empty spaces between the letters Vjedje and Đerv, so I simply filled in the letters Živite, Dzjelo and Zemlja. These letters are matched by numerical values with the Hebrew letters Zayin, Chet and Teth, 7, 8 and 9, which are also attributed as Gemini, Cancer and Leo.
Then, I needed to resolve the gaps at the end of azbuka, the letters between Uk and Ša. I could not help but think that the letter Ci bears an uncanny resemblance to the ram's head, just as the letter Ljudije, resembles the scales with its two sides and a handle in the middle. So I joined the letter Ci to Aries, and the letters Frt, Hjer and Šta to Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The letter Črv was initially joined to the air element that was missing from the attributions of Hebrew alephbeth, though the use of such attribution wasn’t entirely satisfactory for me, and I felt it was incomplete.
Tarot cards, their astrological attributions, Hebrew letters and meaning of their names |
Thus I joined the letter Buki to Mercury, Vjedje to Taurus, Glagolju to the Moon, Dobro to Venus, Đerv to Virgo, Kako to Jupiter, Ljudije to Libra, Mislite to Water, Naš to Scorpius, Pokoi to Mars, Reci to the Sun, Slovo to Sagittarius, Tvrdo to Saturn and Ša to Fire.
Furthermore, it was necessary to fill empty spaces. So I noticed that between the zodiacal signs of Taurus and Virgo are the signs of Gemini, Cancer and Leo, and that there are three empty spaces between the letters Vjedje and Đerv, so I simply filled in the letters Živite, Dzjelo and Zemlja. These letters are matched by numerical values with the Hebrew letters Zayin, Chet and Teth, 7, 8 and 9, which are also attributed as Gemini, Cancer and Leo.
Then, I needed to resolve the gaps at the end of azbuka, the letters between Uk and Ša. I could not help but think that the letter Ci bears an uncanny resemblance to the ram's head, just as the letter Ljudije, resembles the scales with its two sides and a handle in the middle. So I joined the letter Ci to Aries, and the letters Frt, Hjer and Šta to Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The letter Črv was initially joined to the air element that was missing from the attributions of Hebrew alephbeth, though the use of such attribution wasn’t entirely satisfactory for me, and I felt it was incomplete.
modern transliteration and numbering of angular Glagolitic, and some often used ligatures |
Here are the brief descriptions of their functions:
1. Muladhara - The Root Chakra, red, it is located at the bottom of the spine; Vedic mantra is LAM; it is responsible for the body's vitality, the relationship with the material world, convenience and craftsmanship, basic instincts, physical need, survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food, represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded
2. Swadhisthana - Sacral chakra, orange, it is located in the area of the sacrum, or the lower part of the abdomen; Vedic mantra VAM; responsible for desire, sexuality, sense of well-being, relationships, sense of abundance, pleasure, our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences
3. Manipura - Plexus chakra, yellow, it is located in the solar plexus; Vedic mantra RAM; responsible for will power, personal power, taking care of their own health, organizational skills, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, our ability to be confident and in control of our lives
4. Anahata - Heart Chakra, Green, located in the center of the chest; Vedic mantra YAM; responsible for love and social relationships, joy, inner peace, openness to life with other living beings, our ability to love
5. Vishuddha - Throat Chakra, Blue, located in the throat area; Vedic mantra HAM; responsible for communication, creative thinking spiritually, experiencing oneself in society and the profession, self-expression of feelings, the truth, our ability to interact with other living beings
6. Ajna - Brow chakra, purple, located between the eyebrows; Vedic mantra AUM; responsible for intellect, logical thinking, the ability to express ideas effectively, intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions, our ability to focus and see the big picture
7. Sahasrara - Crown chakra, white, located on the scalp; Vedic mantra AL; center of awareness, inspiration, spirituality, inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss, connects us with the source of universal knowledge, so it represents our ability to be spiritually fully connected
Glagolitic letter Đerv |
symbol of Virgo |
symbol of Aries |
Glagolitic letter Ci |
Aries constellation and letter Ci |
Znamenovanje (Gematria, Isopsephy)
With only a superficial look at the table of names and numerical values of Glagolitic script we can see that the first letter is called Az, and by adding the numbers of both letters in the name (a + z = 1 + 9) we come to a figure of 10. Number 10 in Kabbalah represents the last, tenth Sephira Malkuth, which is the Sephira that symbolizes the beginning of Kabbalistic initiation. Ten is also numerical value of the word Eva (Eve), biblical first woman of the world, and Malkuth is often referred to as the Great Mother, because it is symbolically attributed as earth element.
With only a superficial look at the table of names and numerical values of Glagolitic script we can see that the first letter is called Az, and by adding the numbers of both letters in the name (a + z = 1 + 9) we come to a figure of 10. Number 10 in Kabbalah represents the last, tenth Sephira Malkuth, which is the Sephira that symbolizes the beginning of Kabbalistic initiation. Ten is also numerical value of the word Eva (Eve), biblical first woman of the world, and Malkuth is often referred to as the Great Mother, because it is symbolically attributed as earth element.
The letter, which has the highest numerical value, and thus the final letter of azbuka is called Ša, and Š + A = 2000 + 1 = 2001. The first letter of the name is actually the last letter of azbuka, while the second letter in the name is the first letter of azbuka. In this way it seems that the name Ša can represent logical return to the very beginning, closes the full circle in the eternal cycle of life and death.
Here are some interesting words, numbers and similarities:
Here are some interesting words, numbers and similarities:
Perun (old-Slavic thunder deity) = 666
sloboda (freedom) = 418
abrahadabra (written in Glagolitic) = 814
dva (two) = Vaga (the scales, Libra) = 9
bog (god) = ime (name) = 86
zla (evil) = glad (hunger) = 60
pakao (hell) = opaka (sinister) = 212
sam (alone) = orao (eagle) = 261
sklad (harmony) = plodan (fertile) = 296
život (life) = iskon (origin) = 410
munja (lightning) = oluja (storm) = 530
žalost (sorrow) = bolest (sickness) = 638
milosrđe (mercy) = ruke (hands) = 546
vječan (eternal) = potpuno (absolutely) = 1110
umijeće (craft) = čarobnjak (wizard) = 1322
Gemini constellation and letter Živjet |
Cancer constellation and leter Dzjelo |
Leo constellation and letter Zemlja |
All the acquired phrases show us the very essence of each word, and allow us further analysis of the language in yet unknown way. Both systems discussed so far, as well as those that will be listed later, are applicable to all Slavic languages, not only Croatian.
For example:
Word for the nose, “nos”, contains the letters Naš, our, On, he and Slovo, the word, which brings us to the sentence "He is our word" or "he is our news." The nose is a part of human body that provides us with a sense of smell. The scent brings us news from our environment, so the phrase nicely explains the meaning of the word itself.
Examining the word Bog (god), that contains the letters Buki, the letter, On, he and Glagolju, I speak, we could come to the phrase "letters he speaks." Almost every nation that have its own script, attribute its formation to deities, so it is not surprising that this is also the case with the Glagolitic.
Vrag, the devil - Vjedje, I know + Reci, speak! + Az, I + Glagolju, I speak – I know to say (that) I speak
Kletva, curse – Kako, how + Ljudije, people + Jest, is + Tvrdo, hard + Vjedje, I know + Az, I – I know how hard is (to) people
Um, mind – Uk, science + Mislite, think! – Think (about) science, or Think smart
Muž, man – Mislite, think! + Uk, science + Živite, live! – Thinking is the science of life
Med, honey – Mislite, think! + Jest, is + Dobro, good – Thinking is good
Uže, rope – Uk, science + Živite, live! + Jest, is – Life is science
Virgo constellation and letter Đerv |
Libra constellation and letter Ljudije |
Throughout history we know for examples of Glagolitic liturgical singing, giving an extra dimension to Glagolitic prayers. Singing is also well known in the Orthodox liturgy as well as in countless other religion systems in every corner of the world. Therefore, it is obvious that neither Slavic religious people are no stranger to the use of words in any form, by uttering or singing.
Kabbalah uses vibrations of special formulas, created on the basis of ten holy names of God. Its objective is to achieve an understanding of each Sephiroth, what are their meanings, what is their strength, and in general what can we practically do to have a better life.
Sagittarius constellation and letter Slovo |
Capricornus constellation and letter Frt |
Divination is one of the oldest implementation of religious knowledge. As soon as a child is born in India, a birth chart is made for it. Astrology predictions are deeply rooted in Indian society since ancient times. I Ching is a Chinese system of divination using the wooden sticks or coins throwed on the floor or table and interpreted to get an answer. The Tarot cards were mainly used throughout medieval Europe. American native peoples used the sacred drugs, mushrooms, cacti and plants in their daily spiritual life. Old Slavs prophesied outcomes of battles with the sacred horse of Svantevid. There are also many other ways, such as palmistry, scrying, reading of coffee residue, use of pendulum ... Clairvoyance was especially appreciated by the biblical Jews, and the predictions of many Christian saints are well known to us, of whom probably the best known is the Revelation of John.
Aquarius constellation and letter Hjer |
Pisces constellation and letter Šta |
The same is applicable to Glagolitic with vast possibilities. Divination veterans could easily implement some of old systems or simply create a new one.
There s another Kabbalistic discipline, the one that accepts modifications on the traditional order of the letters. These modifications are made under certain rules. Hebrew Kabbalah uses several of those methods. For example, one of them is called Athbash which allows the replacing the first letter with the last, the second with the penultimate etc. Abgad is changing the first letter with the following, second with the third, etc. Albam is replacing the first letter with the twelfth, the second with thirteen and so on. This discipline is called Mijena (Temura), but given that the Hebrew script is an Abdjad, a consonant alephbeth, application of Temura to other languages is quite difficult hence so obtained series of letters and numbers are mostly without any sense and logical meaning. So, for now, I will leave Mijena for some deeper research in the future.
Germanic Runes |
Glagolitic leters and their attributions:
Az - Muladhara chakra
Buki - Mercurius
Vjedje - Taurus
Glagolju - the Moon
Dobro - Venus
Jest - Swadhisthana chakra
Živjet - Gemini
Dzjelo - Cancer
Zemlja - Leo
Iže - Manipura chakra
I - Anahata chakra
Đerv - Virgo
Kako - Jupiter
Ljudije - Libra
Mislite - Water
Naš - Scorpius
On - Vishuddha chakra
Pokoi - Mars
Reci - the Sun
Slovo - Sagittarius
Tvrdo - Saturnus
Uk - Ajna chakra
Frt - Capricornus
Hjer - Aquarius
Ot - Sahasrara chakra
Šta - Pisces
Ci - Aries
Črv - Earth
Ša - Fire
Jer - Air
Jat - Spirit
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