It was the hermetic alchemist, Paracelsus, who first developed a metaphysical notion of saltpeter and incorporated it into his natural cosmology. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. Spirit and Soul of Elixir Alchemy is the introduction to Gold Elixirs - A Cross-cultural History of Therapeutic Gold, currently being written by J. L'autre est une méditation créée spécifiquement pour les alchimistes et tenue secrète du public pendant plus de deux-cents ans.

Through the idea of salt, Schwaller offers a holarchical explanation for the continuities between mineralogical, biological and spiritual bodies, and thus a theory for the material mechanism by which consciousness transforms phenomenal form. Interestingly, the theoretical impulse that has led to the revival of the Christian alchemy in the traditional spirituality stems from other traditions, particularly from Iranian Shi’ism. Traditionally this 25,800 year-long cycle is calibrated, for the purposes of determining astrological ages, by the perceived location of the Sun in one of the 12 zodiac constellations at the vernal (Spring) equinox, which corresponds to the moment the Sun is perceived as crossing the celestial equator, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere each year. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.Before examining Schwaller’s work proper, part one of this thesis deals with methodological and historiographical considerations at some length. Already in the Hellenistic world alchemy be- came donum dei ; the role of God graduated in the later cultures, and persisted surprisingly long in Latin Europe. This average can be computed by dividing the Earth's 25,800 year gyroscopic precession period by 12, the number of zodiacal signs.

The Stone makes old people young, heals all forms of sickness and disease, extends your life, turns any metal into gold, and more, as you will learn. The aim is to provide people with enough background for them to read Jung's writings on alchemy themselves. Among the works it preserves, we can find the only extant witness to the Arabic original of the well-known Liber de aluminibus et salibus.The Book of Aquarius by Anonymous: This anonymous work explores the esoteric and mystic elements of the Aquarian age. However, the song further defines this dawning of the age within the first lines: "When the Moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars".

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Furthermore, Corbin has succesfully managed to reveal the spiritual and traditional contents inherent to alchemy. At the same time it illuminates and connects us with phenomena – both outer and inner – that might otherwise pass our notice. The first is a form of mystical contemplation popular with spiritual seekers of all kinds during this period. These books will tell her the stories of the lives she might have lived, if only she’d made different choices.Alchemists viewed consciousness as a natural force that could be harnessed through a marriage of logic and intuition – a union of objective and subjective realities. The elemental cycle provides a content, a method, and self-regulating feedback mechanisms for working with transformation, and can help engender a consciousness that can fruitfully dialogue with the interiority of the world by making it explicit. We build and maintain all our own systems, but we don’t charge for access, sell user information, or run ads.