Kabbalah: Science for the Soul
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Theresa Bullard-Whyke, a quantum physicist, host of the Mystery Teachings series on Gaia TV, and Ipsissima of Kabbalah about what drew her to be interested in the Kabbalah Ascension program, metaphysics, and spirituality after decades of dedication to studying physics. Settle in and soak up the wisdom she shares with us in this article.
When Ipsissima Theresa Bullard-Whyke, now the Ipsissima of Kabbalah, first encountered Kabbalah, she was deep in the world of quantum physics and astrophysics. “I was in graduate school, studying full time physics,” she recalls. “Science started to starve me of creativity, purpose, and meaning.”
That hunger for something deeper led her to seek out ancient wisdom, first in sacred geometry and alchemy, and ultimately Kabbalah. “When I started studying the Kabbalistic cosmology,” Ipsissima Theresa explains, “I realized that what I was learning in my astrophysics classes and what the Kabbalists described thousands of years ago were saying the same thing: both in scientific language and in metaphor. It blew my mind.”
This moment of revelation sparked the foundation of what she and other International teachers in the Modern Mystery School now teach through the Hermetic Ray Kabbalah Ascension Program – a nearly year-long journey through the Tree of Life, which begins again this December.
Kabbalah: The Science of the Soul
Kabbalah is more than a study: it’s a lived experience. “It’s the map for everything,” Ipsissima Theresa says. “You can map your relationships, your psychology, your science, your spirituality - all of it - onto the Tree of Life. It’s the complete formula for transformation.”
Unlike the abstract theories of philosophy or the dogma that often comes along with religion, Hermetic Ray Kabbalah offers a practical, experiential path. “It’s not tied to one religion or doctrine,” she explains. “We take a universal approach. It’s about applying these principles in your life: understanding yourself, refining your inner world, and becoming the best version of you.”
For those accustomed to personal development through therapy, NLP, or mindset work, Ipsissima Theresa points out how this system goes far deeper: “Everything out there tends to be piecemeal and fragmented. Kabbalah gives you the whole picture, it’s the original formula that all those other tools sprouted from.”
The Ascension Journey: A Year of Transformation
The Hermetic Ray Kabbalah journey is a year-long process of awakening your Tree of Life - the spiritual blueprint encoded in your DNA. “Kabbalah is like taking a microscope to your life,” Ipsissima Theresa explains. “You amplify your self-awareness, reflect on who you are, and learn to express the highest aspects of yourself.”
Through four ascensions spread across the year, students study, reflect, and receive energetic attunements to the Tree’s ten spheres. “It’s not just a journey of the mind,” she emphasizes. “It’s a journey of the heart and soul. You learn by living it. The Tree of Life becomes a mirror into yourself, showing you where you are and where you can grow.”
The results are profound. “You gain courage, clarity, and maturity. You stop reacting from ego or fear. You build a foundation that comes from within - no longer dependent on the outside world. You become the captain of your ship, not a passenger in life.”
Why Preparation Matters: The Role of Initiation and Service
For those preparing to embark on Kabbalah Ascension, there are prerequisites - most notably, Empower Thyself Initiation, though Healers Academy is also recommended. Far from barriers, Ipsissima Theresa explains that these are “keys to ascension.”
Ipsissima Theresa explains that in Kabbalah we talk about three keys: application, service, and humility. “Service raises your vibration and allows you to ascend. Without it, we become too self-focused. When you’ve trained as a healer, your capacity for light and awareness multiplies.”
She’s witnessed dramatic transformations when students complete these initiations first: “I’ve seen people go to Healers Academy and receive so much healing that they return to the Kabbalah journey completely renewed”, then they are able to receive the deeper fruits of the tree.
A Living Tradition for the Modern World
Kabbalah, in the Hermetic tradition, is a living, dynamic system - not something you can learn from books alone. “Books are static,” Ipsissima Theresa explains. “Kabbalah needs to be lived. It’s about awakening your own knowledge within. The best teachers don’t give you answers - they help you remember what’s already inside you.”
Unlike traditional Judaic Kabbalah, this universal system draws wisdom from many sources. “I could draw from the Sufi poets, the New Testament, the Old Testament, and even modern physics to deliver the core universal essence of the principles of the Tree of Life,” she says.
Every group, every class, is different. “It’s a living interaction between teacher, students, and Spirit,” she says. “Kabbalah is alive, and it will meet you exactly where you are.”
Awakening the Tree of Life Within
“Kabbalah is a tool on the path - it’s not the path itself,” Ipsissima Theresa reminds us. “It’s a framework that helps you come to know yourself, connect with your soul, and navigate life with wisdom.”
Those who complete the journey often describe a lasting transformation. “When you awaken your Tree of Life,” she says, “it becomes a living, organic machine within your energy field. It continues to work for you for the rest of your life.”
And for anyone wondering if they’re ready, Ipsissima Theresa offers a clear answer:
“If you’re not ready to change, don’t do Kabbalah. But if you are ready for transformation- if you’re ready to remember who you truly are- then the Kabbalah Ascension journey will be one of the most powerful experiences of your life.”
The next Hermetic Ray Kabbalah Ascension begins December 2025 in London. This is your invitation to step beyond theory, awaken your spiritual DNA, and experience the living wisdom of the Tree of Life.
Let me know what you thought of this article, and what you learned about Kabbalah. I love it when people email me their takeaways.
Jackie@sanctuaryhealingcentre.com
