Traditionally, the tool which lies within Tiphareth is the Lamen which is the focal point of the spider itself, a lamen-shaped Precious Imperial Topaz which was custom cut to have eight pavilions instead of the standard six. A spider was chosen because of its eight legs which represent the eight paths which lead into Tiphareth. It was constructed entirely of 14k gold, the alchemical metal of Tiphareth. The image of the golden spider also alludes to a glistening sun. It is in effect the sephirothic equivalent of the Sun in our solar system in that the rest of the Tree appears to revolve around it.

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(In the collection of Michael Strader and Sandy Brautigam.)