Bootstrapping up spell levels

[Frozen Lama]

I have a question about getting to higher level paths. specifically astral. In a game I have only a max of lvl 2 Astral native, and i was wondering if there is any way to get up to the higher level spells like Wish without multiple empowerments to get the rings.

[Omnirizon]

check the strategy index (it is among the stickied threads). there is a guide on bootstrapping magic paths.

[Torin]

Page 282 will show you the boosters. You can start with the helm at astral 2. you may need more than 1 empowerment if you dont have earth.

[Agema]

If you've only got astral 2 and you want to get astral-9 spells like Wish you'll almost certainly require an empowerment or three anyway, so you may as well start early.

[Calahan]

This invaluable thread will tell you everything you want to know.
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/showthread.php?t=37423

And please remember to thank 'sector24' for putting this together for everyone.