The Pillar of Severity ~ Binah, Geburah, Hod
The Pillar of Mildness ~ Chokmah, Chesed, Netzach
The Pillar of Mercy ~ Kether, {Da'ath}, Tiphareth, Yesod, Malkuth
The sephiroth of the Tree of Life lie vertically upon three pillars. These can be seen
as expressions of balance (the Pillar of Mildness) between two opposing forces (the
Pillars of Severity and Mercy).