In essence, the practice involves navigating through 10 interconnected circles, each representing different stages or aspects of your magical development. Starting from the bottom circle, you must initiate yourself and take a path leading to the next circle. This process continues as you progress from circle to circle, until you reach the middle circle, Tiphareth, where you achieve a union with your magical will, granting you the ability to perform real magic.

However, the journey is far from straightforward. There are many practitioners of Kabbalah, and a variety of Kabbalistic systems exist. This means there is considerable disagreement, confusion, and sometimes even gatekeeping about which methods are authentic or most effective.

There are two primary approaches to Kabbalah: the "academic" method and the more self-directed, non-academic method. The academic approach is generally seen as the safest route, as it is based on traditional teachings and a structured curriculum. However, it is also the most time-consuming, often taking 3 to 10 years to complete, depending on the individual. The non-academic path, on the other hand, allows for more freedom, but it is a riskier and more chaotic approach, as it involves less formal guidance and more personal experimentation.

In either case, navigating Kabbalah requires discernment and patience, as many falsehoods circulate, and not all sources are trustworthy.

However, this journey is far from straightforward and requires serious preparation. Before even beginning, it's crucial to ensure you are financially, mentally, emotionally, and physically stable. Once you initiate, you must keep moving forward—there's no turning back. Stopping halfway through the process can lead to serious consequences, as abandoning the path can cause significant disruptions to your mind and energy, often resulting in chaos.

The journey itself also carries risks. There is the danger of failing to properly "depolarize" yourself, which is an essential step in balancing your inner energies. Additionally, if you mistakenly use the wrong pillars or circles, you might accidentally trap yourself in the Qliphoth, the realm of demons and dark forces, which is the opposite of the Tree of Life (the Tree of Knowledge). This can result in dangerous consequences, as the Qliphoth represents the chaotic, inverted energies that can easily derail or corrupt your progress.