Genesis 4:18, Building Identities Apart From God
🌟 The Root Chakra
📜 Introduction
In the beginning, the journey of the soul begins with a spark—a divine invitation to awaken and create. Genesis 4:18 marks a descent into density and the continuation of Adam’s projection of fragmented personas. The verse lists the lineage from Enoch to Lamech, not as mere genealogical record, but as a symbolic narrative of Adam’s deepening identification with the material world and ego constructs.
This passage is not just a historical moment—it is a living parable of your own spiritual awakening, the story of Adam’s journey within. Every word, every breath in this scripture mirrors our own sacred journey: the emergence of light from darkness, the remembering of our divine essence, and the call to step into the fullness of who we truly are.
May this reflection guide you back to the Source of your being, as you awaken the light within and walk the eternal path of Adam’s transformation.
📖 Scripture Passage
“To Enoch was born Irad. And Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.”
—Genesis 4:18 (NIV)
📤 Allegory & Metaphysical Interpretation
This passage reveals the soul’s fragmentation in the aftermath of separation from divine union. Enoch, the son of Cain (Adam’s persona shaped by fear and survival), symbolizes the establishment of a fixed ego identity. With each subsequent name, we trace the soul’s deepening descent into the world of duality and illusion:
Enoch – “Dedicated” or “Initiated.” The first solidified ego identity. A dedication to survival, to building an identity apart from divine wholeness.
Irad – Possibly from “fugitive” or “wild ass.” A restless archetype governed by instinct and rebellion. He represents emotional volatility and raw drive.
Mehujael – “Smitten by God.” The persona formed in spiritual trauma. A belief in punishment and abandonment, reflecting spiritual resentment.
Methushael – “Man of God” or “When he dies, it is sent.” A conflicted identity with a vague memory of divine purpose but still functioning from fear.
Lamech – “Powerful” or “Wild.” The culmination of inherited pain and distortion. Lamech symbolizes the hardened ego, armored with justification, ready to harm rather than heal.
This passage is the energetic map of generational fragmentation—the soul multiplying personas to manage exile from Eden, forgetting the Source in the effort to survive.
🔄✨ Reincarnation & the Soul Journey of Adam
🌸 A Core Truth of This Decode Series
📖 Each Book of the Bible is not just a continuation of a story—it is a new incarnation of Adam, the soul in form. In every life, Adam awakens through desire, creates personas through Eve, and walks the long spiral home to Divine Union.
🌺 Eve is the spiritual chooser—the one who offers Adam the fractal personas he desires. Her love is unconditional. She does not control, only responds, providing what the soul asks for—even when that path leads through illusion.
🌐 This cycle mirrors the sacred Flower of Life:
- Each petal = a persona within a lifetime
- Each circle = a full reincarnated life
- Every intersection = a karmic lesson, a sacred turning, a point of remembrance
📚 Genesis is the spark.
🔥 Exodus is the awakening.
🕯️ Leviticus is the ritual.
🌲 Numbers is the wandering.
🏞️ Deuteronomy is the return.
✨ Wherever you are in this series, remember:
You are Adam. You are Eve. You are the soul remembering itself through every form.
This is not just scripture—it is your journey.
🌟 Why We Use Kabbalah Insights, Tarot Guidance, A Course in Miracles, Chakra and Energy Healing, Essential Oils, and Crystals
We weave these spiritual tools into our reflections and rituals because they are gateways to deeper understanding and alignment with the Divine.
🌟 Kabbalah Insights
Kabbalah Insights help reveal the hidden spiritual architecture beneath scripture, connecting our inner journey with the Tree of Life and the divine sephiroth.
This passage aligns with the sefirah of Malkuth (Kingdom), representing manifestation in the physical realm—where divine energy becomes fragmented identity.
- Descent of light: As Adam falls into illusion, divine energy is trapped in form, and healing begins with remembrance.
- Interplay of Chokhmah and Binah: Though not central here, the masculine and feminine polarity is implied in the generational projection.
As we meditate on this passage, we align with these archetypal forces, remembering our own birthright as vessels of divine light.
🌟 Tarot as Sacred Symbol: Why I Use Archetypes to Read Scripture
In my work, I use Tarot not as a tool of prediction, but as a language of the inner world. Much like the parables of Jesus or the visions of the prophets, Tarot is a symbolic system that reflects universal spiritual truths.
Tarot, when used with reverence, becomes a mirror of the soul. Each card—like The Empress, The Hermit, The Tower—represents an inner state, an archetype we meet on the path of transformation. These symbols help bring subconscious material to the surface, revealing what scripture is stirring in us.
Just as the Bible uses allegory to guide the spirit, Tarot uses imagery to awaken the intuitive. Together, they allow the Word to be not just read—but embodied.
This is not divination. This is sacred listening.
🔮 Suggested Tarot Cards: The Tower (destruction of false identities), The Devil (bondage to ego), The Hierophant (distorted spiritual legacy)
🌟 A Course in Miracles Reflection
A Course in Miracles invites us to shift from fear to love, seeing every word and action as an expression of divine blessing and service.
- Key Lesson: “I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.”
- Reflection: This lineage of fear-based personas reflects the belief in separation. But even these identities hold the seed of remembrance. By choosing to see these constructs through the lens of love, we begin to reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve exiled.
🌿 Why We Include Rituals
Every blog post in this Scripture and Ritual series is more than a reflection—it is a living practice. Rituals are bridges between the seen and the unseen, inviting the soul’s highest truths to manifest in our lives.
By including meditation, journaling, tapping, or anointing, we weave the insights of scripture into the fabric of our daily experience—honoring the truth that spiritual transformation is a full-body, heart-centered journey.
💜 Chakra & Energy Healing Focus
Chakra / Energy Center: The Root Chakra – Seat of survival, security, and ancestral coding.
- Balanced state: When open, we feel grounded, safe, and aligned with our place in the world.
- Imbalance: When blocked, we experience fear, dissociation, and survival-driven behavior.
The chakra is a portal linking the unseen spiritual realms to the body. Our level of love or fear determines what is allowed to enter through these portals.
🌿 Essential Oils and Crystals
These tangible, earthly allies work with our energy fields, opening portals of transformation and grounding spiritual insights into the body’s reality.
They remind us that healing is both physical and spiritual—rooted in the seen and unseen.
🌿 Essential Oils
- Cedarwood – Grounds and restores the soul’s connection to Earth.
- Myrrh – Encourages spiritual cleansing and ancestral healing.
- Patchouli – Balances excess mental energy, reconnecting to the body.
🔹 Crystals to Support You
You can work with your crystals in two ways—physically holding them, or simply seeing them in your mind’s eye. Both are powerful. Trust what feels right for you.
- Red Jasper – Grounds emotional energy and strengthens root awareness.
- Smoky Quartz – Dissolves fear and transmutes lower energies.
- Black Tourmaline – Offers protection and energetic boundary repair.
👐 EFT Tapping Sequence
🔀 How to Use This Tapping Sequence
Before beginning, take a few deep breaths and tune in to how you’re feeling.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), or tapping, is a simple yet powerful tool to release emotional blockages and realign your energy.
Gently tap with your fingertips on the points listed below, following the affirmations aloud or silently. Use the sides of both hands or your dominant hand. Repeat the process 2–3 times or until you feel a shift.
- 1⃣ Crown: “I open myself to divine light and higher consciousness.”
- 2⃣ Third Eye: “I release all blocks to spiritual clarity and trust the divine unfolding.”
- 3⃣ Heart: “I am a vessel of light, connected to my higher self and the Source.”
🌟 Integration Breath: Inhale truth. Exhale resistance. Let each tap align your soul with divine harmony.
🌅 Simple Anointing & Meditation Ritual
Anointing Practice
Anointing is the sacred practice of applying essential oils to the body with intention, creating a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.
- 1⃣ Place a drop of Cedarwood or Myrrh on your fingertips.
- 2⃣ Gently anoint the base of your spine or feet while whispering:
“I anoint myself with divine light, grounding my soul in sacred remembrance.” - 3⃣ Optionally anoint other chakra points as you’re guided.
Crystal Companion
Hold or place Red Jasper to amplify your connection to the Root Chakra.
Meditation for Divine Union
- Sit comfortably, spine straight.
- Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
- Visualize a glowing red light at the base of your spine anchoring you to the Earth.
- Feel it expanding with each breath, dissolving fear and restoring safety.
- Affirm softly: “I am rooted in truth. I am safe to remember who I am.”
- Sit in this light for as long as you’re called.
🖋️ Journaling for Reflection
After your meditation, journal any insights, feelings, or symbols that arose. Let your pen become a witness to your soul’s unfolding. Record dreams, synchronicities, or truths you’re ready to claim.
✨ Closing Blessing
May the divine light illuminate your path, guiding you to remember who you truly are. Let it awaken the sacred truth within you, and may you walk each step in harmony with the Source of all creation.
You are the light of creation. So may it be.
— Alchemist Iris
