Shimon — The Second Tribe: The One Who Passes Through Fire into Service
- Alina Vyshkov
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
Shimon, the second tribe of Israel, is the one who passes through fire into service — a path marked by intensity, discipline, and devotion. In this post, we explore how three native Israeli plants — Vitex agnus-castus, Acanthus syriacus, and Smilax aspera — reflect this sacred transformation. From the boundaries of instinct to the refinement of purpose, the scent of each plant reveals a fragment of Shimon’s journey.
When God created Shimon,
He placed within him not peace —
but inner fire.
Not for destruction —
but for transcendence.
Shimon can burn bridges
if his will serves the ego.
He may shut off, harden,
live only in “I” —
and then the world ceases to breathe.
But if he remembers
that man was not created for himself,
but for connection,
then his fire becomes a clear torch.
Then he is a guardian of truth,
a pure vessel of service.
Vitex agnus-castus — the plant of discernment.
Its green and violet leaves
remind of the union of severity and mercy.
It purifies, guides, contains.
Aroma: sharp, complex, slightly spicy.
Effect: brings clarity of inner law.
Acanthus syriacus — thorny beauty.
Its leaves like the script of an ancient seal:
they protect, define, hold form.
Aroma: barely noticeable, yet structured.
Effect: grants the power to form boundaries without closing off.
Smilax aspera — the climbing vine.
It clings not out of fear — but knowing where it grows.
Aroma: green, vividly alive.
Effect: restores connection,
allows vulnerability — without collapse.
Aroma:
- Vitex: discerning, spicy, refreshing
- Acanthus: cool, hidden
- Smilax: lively, grasping, ascending
Effect:
Strengthens will, softens harshness,
reminds: strength is given to serve others.
Message of Shimon:
But become a gate.
Let your fire serve.
In that — is your freedom.”
🕊️ This plants is part of the Talei Or path.
It appears in Course 1 of our online journey — a step toward scent, soul, and land.
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