Zohar and Sefer Etz Chaim

Text 1 (Etz Chaim) describes Hod ascending to connect with Netzach, emphasizing a unification dynamic between these two sephiroth where Hod's light rises to join with Netzach's light and two other lights. Text 2 (Zohar) lists Netzach, Hod, and Yesod as three ornaments or adornments (תַכְשִׁיטָהָא) that bless the Shekhinah/Bride, emphasizing a triadic structure of mutual blessing rather than Hod ascending toward Netzach. Both texts associate Hod and Netzach structurally, but Etz Chaim emphasizes vertical ascent and connection, while Zohar emphasizes horizontal triad and blessing function. The disagreement is subtle and methodological rather than directly contradictory.