cabbala

/kəˈbɑːlə/
noun
  1. A Jewish mystical tradition that interprets the hidden meaning of the Torah and seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe.
    • The Cabbala teaches that the universe is made up of ten divine attributes called sefirot.
    • She studied the Cabbala to deepen her spiritual understanding.
    • Many scholars have written books explaining the Cabbala's complex symbols.
  2. Any secret or occult doctrine or system of beliefs.
    • He claimed to have discovered a cabbala of hidden knowledge about the stars.
    • The group shared a cabbala of ancient wisdom passed down through generations.
    • Some people treat astrology as a personal cabbala for making life decisions.
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