Path 10
Malkuth

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Yetziratic text
The Tenth Path is named the Scintillating Consciousness. (Sekhel MitNotzetz) It is called this because it elevates itself and sits on the throne of Understanding. It shines with the radiance of all the luminaries, and it bestows an influx of increase to the Prince of the face.
Description
The tenth Sephirah maintains a special relationship with Kether, both because it is a higher 'octave' in the decimal number system and because it is the last of the ten, just as Kether is the first. Malkuth completes the work begun in Kether. Malkuth is also considered to be especially related to Binah, given that it is the Sephirah representing the densest form. Thus, it is said that Malkuth is seated upon the throne of Binah. This is the principle of complete manifestation.
It is also said by some that when the Tree was first created, the Sephiroth were perfectly balanced, with no 'gap' between the supernals and the Sephiroth below them. However, the lower three Sephiroth on the middle pillar 'dropped' at the "Fall" into incarnation, creating the gap where Da'ath dwells. Therefore, it is the task of incarnate beings to use the lessons gained in Malkuth to build the bridge at Da'ath and re-unite the supernals with the rest of the Tree.
In the human being, Malkuith is represented by the skeleton, the densest part of the body, as well as by 'special' sense organs that are used to convey the sense of balance and position. If an ailment interferes with the patient's ability to manufacture bone, or if the form of the body is severely compromised, Malkuth may be addressed to help correct the problem.
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Briah
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Atziluth
Yellow |
Briah
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Assiah
Black, rayed olive and yellow |