The spiritual state corresponding to Malkuth is shiflut, which means humility. Malkuth comes from the Hebrew word Melech, meaning king. This illustrates the interdependent relationship between a king and his kingdom: one cannot exist without the other.

In more tangible terms, Malkuth represents the physical world and everything we can perceive with our senses. It symbolizes how the universe becomes fully real and physical. We can think of Malkuth as the Sephirah related to our bodies and what we can touch and feel.

Malkuth plays a crucial role in the Tree of Life, as it is where all cosmic emanations or vibrations, also known as the Sephirot, end. All this flows mainly through Yesod, the ninth Sephirah, before reaching Malkuth.

From an evolution and involution perspective, Malkuth is the final point of descent through the Tree of Life. All life must pass through here before it can begin its ascent back to its divine origin, thus starting the phase of evolution.

Malkuth symbolizes both the coarse and fine aspects of matter, extending to the etheric level. It represents the union of matter with the soul of the earth, its emotional side, and the energy surrounding all things. Our brain allows us to sense Malkuth through our internal and external senses.

Although it may seem hidden, the divine Light, the infinite energy that is the basis of Creation, is always in Malkuth. This Light appears less intense only due to our human limitations. While the material world may seem solid, it is actually filled with this Light.

Symbolically, Malkuth has been called the Daughter, the Wife, the Queen, and the Shekhinah, which is the feminine aspect of the Divine. When matter becomes completely transparent to this Light, the divine Kingdom will arrive. Humans, as the most evolved beings on Earth, have the task of bringing this Kingdom to materialize in alignment with the soul of the planet.

The Sephirot preceding Malkuth send their energy to it through Yesod. In Malkuth, we find ourselves at the point where everything descending from the various Sephirot manifests. It acts as a viewpoint from which we can see the energies of higher levels.

To work spiritually in Malkuth, we need to resist our selfish desires and our tendency to accumulate without sharing. By controlling these impulses, we reveal the Light hidden in the physical world and expand our spiritual capacity. The key is to receive with the intention of giving, without expectations. Appreciating and being grateful for what we have is fundamental in this practice.

An essential element of working in Malkuth is raising our consciousness from the material plane. This means giving a more spiritual sense to matter and elevating the material world to a higher dimension. In Qabalah, the material world is very important because without it, we would only be spirits, not humans. The physical world has a specific purpose and significance in the grand scheme of Creation.

Qabalah doesn't suggest distancing ourselves from the material world. On the contrary, it emphasizes that it is in this tangible world where we see the results of what we attract from higher levels. As human beings living in a physical environment, we must interact with the material world. We need to eat, dress, and take care of our physical needs. The challenge is to manage our material desires rather than letting them manage us.

The tendency to accumulate things can become idolatry, giving importance to an object that doesn't actually have it. By attributing power to it, we lose control over the object, turning it into an idol. A person's level of materialism reflects their level of consciousness, revealing a focus on less important things.

There is a prayer that says, "Lord, do not make me so poor that I break your commandments, nor so rich that I forget you." Success in the material world can bring stability and lift people out of poverty, but it doesn't guarantee happiness. Believing that material success will make us happy is a common mistake.

Seeking importance in material things only generates more vanity. Qabalah warns us not to get lost in our own importance, emphasizing that material success can bring stability but not much more.

On our journey through Malkuth, it is essential to remember that our goal is to give spiritual meaning to the material world. We must resist the false impression that matter is all there is and recognize that divine light is always present in every aspect of life.

The Qliphah of Malkuth refers to the common belief that only the physical and material are real. This belief not only applies to tangible things but also to how we value everything, giving priority to the economic aspect. Some people might say they believe in something beyond the physical, but if their actions and goals reflect a purely materialistic mindset, they are still trapped in this illusion.

This way of thinking hinders spiritual growth. If we only focus on the material, we reduce our existence to what we own, and greed becomes the main flaw associated with Malkuth.

However, it is not about totally rejecting the material or physical. An extremely spiritual focus can also be misleading and serve as a form of escapism. Denying the importance of the physical world ultimately denies the Divine.

To properly address the material, a good dose of discernment is needed, which is a characteristic of Malkuth. The physical world is deceptive and mostly empty despite appearing solid. We need discernment to separate the good from the bad, the true from the false, and appearance from reality. Only then can we control our evolution instead of being victims of habits and external influences.

Illusions can be obvious or subtle. If we value only the material, we tend to accumulate things. This desire to accumulate is not limited to material goods; it can also extend to accumulating knowledge, titles, and relationships. In both cases, the energy focuses on obtaining something external rather than on internal growth.

Spirituality offers a different perspective. By experiencing the Vision of the Holy Guardian Angel, we realize that there is spiritual guidance in our lives. This realization helps us understand that the material world is a platform for spiritual development, and for this, we need discernment.

The material world is resistant to change; it is like a closed system that repeats patterns. Breaking these patterns requires great effort. The key to overcoming this inertia is discipline. Without it, the force of the physical world will trap us. To apply discipline effectively, we must be selective in our goals and methods.

The first step toward discernment is silence, which is fundamental in Malkuth. Sometimes, we need to be quiet and observe, both the world and ourselves. This receptive silence allows us to question conventional ideas and opens us to inner dimensions. Only in this silence can spirituality manifest.

The commandment of this Sephirah is "do not covet." Envy leads to feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration. We should not compare ourselves to others but focus on our own goals. This commandment does not promote social conformity; rather, it invites us to understand our own lives and let others do the same. It is crucial to define our own goals and work to achieve them. If we compare ourselves to others, we will feel lacking, leading to negativity.

By identifying with Malkuth, one becomes a passive receiver, like a child. Malkuth teaches us to sanctify the material, not just to accumulate it, but to use it for good. Accumulating material goods is ultimately futile since we all die. Malkuth tells us that even with little, we can do much good.

Tikkun Olam asks us to improve the world. Whether by helping someone with food or work, the goal is to use what we have for a special ethical purpose. It is believed that divinity gives us wealth or poverty to see how we will use it to ethically transform the world.

Accumulating goods is often related to our distorted view of immortality. Both extreme materialism and total rejection of the material are unbalanced. In both cases, matter controls us: the materialist is controlled by their desire to accumulate, while the radical spiritualist is controlled by their desire to avoid it. Both approaches demonstrate that matter itself is not bad; it is how we use it that matters.