The second book in the series provides the spiritual seeker with an overview of the ordeals and achievements along the spiritual Path. In order to understand the symbolism of the illustrations, 86 keys are given in the form of a short commentary. These images represent the two traditional alchemical Paths, which have proved themselves in history: the Path of an ascetic and the Path of an alchemical couple, a man and woman who follow the spiritual Path together. Subsequently it is illustrated how these two Paths have manifested themselves in ancient Egypt, in the tradition of the Golden Ladder and in the tradition of the Hermetic Schools.