Ouroboros (uroboros) Ancient symbol of a Serpent biting its tail, forming a circle. The name ouroboros comes from the Greek terms oura, meaning “tail,” and boros, meaning “devourer.” The “tail-devourer” represents the
Telesma: The Vital Force in Alchemical and Mystical Traditions **Introduction** Telesma, a term derived from ancient mystical traditions, represents a vital force or spiritual energy that is believed to pervade all things. It is a concept deeply rooted in alchemy,
Acid and Alkali The concept of this basic chemical antithesis emerges clearly in the seventeenth century with the work of van Helmont and Robert Boyle. Early alchemists worked with lists of aquae
Category: Alchemy • Instruments & Processes • Hermetic Symbolism The aludel is a pear-shaped alchemical vessel used in the process of sublimation, one of the central operations in alchemy. The term aludel
Mutus Liber (Wordless Book) Anonymous alchemical text for creating the Philosopher’s Stone. The Mutus Liber was first printed in France in 1677 and was reissued in 1702. Its origins and authorship are
Prima Materia is in Alchemy, the “First Matter,” the substance from which the Philosopher’s Stone is created, or even the stone itself. The Prima Materia is the material beginning and end of
The Quintessence (quinta essentia) is the fifth Element. Quintessence is a psychic spiritual energy that is superior to the other four elements of earth, air, fire, and water. It can bind the
Philosopher’s Stone is in Alchemy, the mysterious substances that enables the transmutation of base metals into GOLD or SILVER. The Philosopher’s Stone is said to speed a natural process of evolution in
A bath is in alchemy, a simmering heat that is part of the process of creating the Philosopher’s Stone. The bath is also called the Bain Marie, named after Maria Prophetessa, who
salamander A lizardlike amphibian that likes to live in moist places. In mythology the salamander is a poisonous creature that is able to live in fire. Pliny said that the salamander “seeks the
Salt is a mineral with magical and alchemical properties. Because it is white and thus pure and is a preservative, salt is magical protection against evil, including DEMONS, Witchcraft, the EVIL EYE,
The Sun in Alchemy: A Symbol of Enlightenment and Transformation In alchemy, the Sun is a symbol of profound significance, embodying enlightenment, transformation, and the unification of opposites. It serves as a
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