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The 11th Path:  Galbanum

Galbanum, in its crude form, is a dark amber or brown viscous liquid with a green woody scent  and a soft balsamic undertone.  The 11th Path is one that travels from Kether to Chokmah.  The path symbolizes the life breath poured out from 'I AM'.  The magical properties of Galbanum are not available to us yet. Galbanum is used as a perfume oil.

 

The 12th Path: Mastic

Mastic is  gathered by making incisions from its trunk  to collect oleoresin which hardens into brittle pea sized lump. This pale amber or greenish viscous mass with a faint balsamic turpentine-like odor has powers that are ones of the psychic realm and manifestations. It is burned in magical operations wherein a manifestation of a spirit is desired. The 12th Path links Kether to Binah. This path represents a very advanced state of spiritual awareness and the techniques of magic, meditation and contemplation are used.  The path  is for those who see in apparitions. Outside of Kaballistic use, Mastic can be added to any incense to increase potency and power. 

The 13th Path:  Camphor 

The small handsome evergreen tree produces a white crystalline substance. It is the crude camphor from the wood of mature trees over 50 years old. True camphor is rarely available in the United States and synthetics often have to suffice. It is used in divinatory incenses and on this path from Kether to Tiphareth. 

The 14th Path: Sandalwood  

When sandalwood is mixed with lavender it is used to conjure spirits, but that is not the intent of this particular pathwork.  The path is one of the attainment of ultimate wisdom from Chokmah to Binah.  Sandalwood's feminine powers are those of spirituality and protection, among other things.  Powdered sandalwood is scattered about the place to clear it of negativity.  A tree that is over 30 years old will produce oil. It is a pale yellow, greenish brownish viscous liquid with a deep woody balsamic scent of excellent tenacity.  

The 15th Path: Dragon's Blood Resin

Dragon Blood's resin is from a palm tree and is used for potency on this 15th Path from Chokmah to Tiphareth, representing  the un-manifest becoming manifest out of dense darkness. 

The 16th Path: Storax

The 16th Path is  from Chokmah to Chesed, representing reception and influx of pure Divine energy. The path crosses the abyss, which is laden with spiritual force, that destination where force takes unto itself semblance of form. Styrax, Levant - Liquid amber is substituted for storax bark and its powers are those of protection. It is a water-white or pale yellow liquid with a sweet balsamic, rich, tenacious odor. Seed pods are often placed on an altar or held during magical rites. 

The 17th Path: Wormwood

Wormwood's powers are psychic and those of calling spirits and the incense is used to aid developing psychic abilities. It is a dark green or bluish liquid with a spicy, warm, bitter-green odor and a sharp fresh top note.  This particular path is a complex one in terms of symbolism and mythology and has been said to require practical and theoretical exploration before one can hope to assimilate it. The 17th Path, from Binah to Tiphareth, is a path directly concerned with the transmission of faith. It is a path of deep significance to the 'Princes of Light'. 

The 18th Path: Onycha or Lotus

The powers of Lotus are for protection and lock-opening. The 18th Path is from Binah to Geburah a path where spirit is resident within form. The path is symbolic for the outgoing life form taking on an incarnation and  refers to the Law of Karma and a containment from Spiritual Essence. The sword used on the path also signifies the separation of spirit from form and a liberation of the Divine Essence from its gross body.  On this path the incarnate spirit may come to recognize the reason for its manifestation, a path closer to individual development via meditation and contemplation. The Lotus has long been regarded as a mystical symbol of life and spirituality in the East. he ancient Egyptians considered the plant the center of the universe and a sacred offering for the gods. Breathing the scent of a lotus offers protection. No information is available on Onycha at this time. 

The 19th Path: Olibanum (Frankincense)

Protection and Spirituality is the power of frankincense used on the path from Chesed to Geburah, a path of the secret activities of spiritual beings. The Egyptians burned it at dawn to honor Ra, releasing powerful vibrations which uplift those in the area and drive out negativity. It is also burned to induce visions and to aid in meditation.  Coming from a small tree or shrub, it yields natural oleo gum resin which is collected by making incisions into the bark. The milky-white substance oozes and solidifies into tear shaped amber to orange-brown lumps between the size of a pea and a walnut. 

The 20th Path: Narcissus & all virginal scents

The existing primordal wisdom can become known on this path of virginal vibrations. Here the womb is implanted with the seed of the solar logos, a journey from Chesed to Tiphareth. Narcissus is a familiar garden flower that has sword like leaves with very fragrant white flowers. Its powers are in the area of love and fertility. The  flower is placed on the altar during love spells. In India the oil is rubbed on the body before prayer in the temples. It is a dark orange, olive or green viscous liquid with a a sweet, green-herbaceous odour with a heavy floral undertone. 

The 21st Path: Saffron

This path connects the sephirah of Divine Love with Attractive Love, Chesed and Netzach.  Saffron is often added to love sachets. The Phoenicians baked saffron cakes in honor of the fertility Goddess, Ashtoreth.  Its powers  are vast but for the path, love and psychic ability are the focus. It can aid in seeing the future. The path ultimately seeks  to merge Divine Love with  True Will and then dispenses it outward. 

The 22nd Path:  Galbanum

As stated on Path 11, the magical properties of Galbanum are not available to us yet. Although the 22nd Path is a journey from Geburah to Tiphareth and is a path which considers the inner and outer justice and judgment, the same scent is associated. For more, see Path 11. 

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