Genesis 1:8

The expression "Shamayim" (שָּ מַ יִׁם ) refers to more than just the physical sky; it speaks of an elevated spiritual realm, representing that higher sphere that envelops us, where wisdom resides—wisdom that we understand through the Light and that calls us to live according to the will of our Creator, to reconnect with the purity and order that so often elude us in the earthly realm.

Similar to the concept of "Mayim" (water), "Shamayim" contains the words "Esh" (fire, אש) and "Mayim" (water, מים), symbolizing harmony and balance, even in opposing forces. These forces should be understood as complementary, which is why we must work from our inner balance to contribute to the harmony of the cosmos, offering the best of ourselves so that those opposing aspects in our lives find, in divine justice and mercy, the judgment and love we must uphold.

Gematria shows us how in "Shamayim," with its value of 390 (ש = 300, מ = 40, י = 10, מ = 40), by breaking down these signs into 3 + 9 + 0 = 12, we are called to perceive ourselves within the 12 tribes of Israel, those who gave up Joseph, who would later save them, so that we unite as brothers, as one people, in pursuit of the fullness and completeness contained within the spiritual structure to which we belong. We need these cycles or processes of life that connect the earthly with the heavenly to achieve these ends.

The physical world (the "rakia") is logically an extension of the spiritual realm "Shamayim." Therefore, we must recognize the divine presence in everything that constitutes our lives—resources that are there to assist us in that process of elevation, compelling us to direct our intentions, desires, emotions, thoughts, words, interactions, and relationships towards that integral spiritual growth.

"Shamayim" projects to us, through these linguistic signs, the harmony between fire and water, so that we too may seek to balance our emotions, desires, and thoughts, guiding them towards a higher purpose. Even the mention of evening and morning in these reflections should inspire us to perceive in the continuous cycle of time an opportunity for constant renewal, aligning ourselves with the Creator's will and thus fulfilling our purpose in this world.

The creation of "Shamayim" on this second day reveals the importance of elevating our consciousness, harmonizing it with the seemingly opposing aspects of our lives, recognizing in everything that invitation to reconnect with our spiritual essence from the earthly. This is why the second day, "Yom Sheni" (Second Day) - Separation of the Waters, leads us to the sefira Binah (Understanding), which reminds us of our capacity for discernment. It is necessary that, thanks to this awareness, we set limits, keeping in mind His commandments and precepts.

The separation of the waters, which represents the division between different levels of reality, distancing us from the spiritual so that we may experience the material more, contains the necessary structure for us to grow coherently and consciously, meaning that, like water, we are called to integrate ourselves with the Creator at every moment through His work.

The Second Day of Creation, according to the biblical account in Genesis (Bereishit), describes the parting of the waters to form the sky, which is considered a process of creating structure and order in the cosmos. The Second Day of Creation reminds us that the firmament (Rekia) is associated with the notion of separation and distinction. It is a symbol of the ability to establish boundaries and order within chaos.

This is reflected in the idea that the firmament separates the waters, creating a space where life can develop and order can be established. This process also reflects the action of understanding and discernment, qualities associated with the Sefirah of Bina (Understanding) on the Tree of Life.

The waters (Mayim) are often seen as symbols of primordial creation, cosmic energy in its most fluid and formless state. The process of parting the waters symbolizes the organization of this primordial energy, creating the space for the manifestation of life and matter.

The word "Rekia" (רָּ קִִׁ֑ יעַ ) has a numerical value of 222 in Gematria. This number can be analyzed in terms of its relationship to the other Sefirot, the balance between opposing forces, and the idea of the expansion and structuring of the universe. In some Kabbalistic teachings, the number 222 is also associated with harmony, orderly creation, and clarity.

The act of separating the waters into two parts (upper and lower) can symbolize the concept of the distinction between good and evil, the physical and the spiritual. This relates to the importance of discernment in the creation process and in spiritual life.

In Kabbalistic tradition, the Second Day of Creation is the only day on which God does not declare that creation was "good." This absence of the statement "and God saw that it was good" is interpreted in various ways, but it is commonly understood that the Second Day is a day in which the process of separation and discernment, although essential to creation, also reflects the duality and conflict inherent in existence.

The Second Day of Creation, according to Kabbalah and Gematria, teaches us about the process of creating order out of chaos, the importance of separation and discernment for establishing cosmic order, and the manifestation of a structure in which life and spiritual light can emerge.