The latter ruin.
The former elevate.
But neutral ones are the most important, because they can be transformed into light or darkness depending on the intention.
Wine is the symbol of this intermediate zone:
- Do you use it to brighten up a holy day?
→ It lifts you up. - Do you use it out of escapism, anger, or excess?
→ It destroys you.
Wine reveals how you use your freedom.
7. Why is wine red? Kabbalistic symbolism
Wine is red because it represents:
- Gevurah – discipline, rigor
- Life Force
- Inner passion
- Naked Truth
And also because it resembles blood, a symbol of life itself.
Therefore:
Wine is life revealed.
8. The mystical practice: putting a drop of water in wine
In Jewish tradition, before drinking wine for a ritual (especially on Shabbat), a small drop of water is added.
Why?
Because:
- Water represents mercy (chesed)
- Wine represents rigor (gevurah)
The drop of water softens the wine and symbolizes the perfect balance between strength and compassion.
It’s a small gesture…
but spiritually, enormous.
Conclusion: Wine is a mirror of the soul
Wine is not just food.
It is a symbol.
A mystery.
A spiritual tool.
It can lift you up or knock you down.
Reveal or expose yourself.
Connecting the earthly with the divine.
And every time you drink it, you can remember:
- Your ability to choose
- Your inner strength
- Your hidden parts
- Your Spiritual Responsibility
- and the balance between rigor and mercy
The next time you hold a drink, remember:
You’re not drinking wine.
You’re taking a piece of your own inside.
