Macrocosm
Macrocosm The “great world,” referring to the larger cosmic order reflected within the human being, nature, and symbolic systems. Definition […]
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Microcosm
Microcosm The “small world,” often used to describe the human being as a reflection of the larger cosmic order. Definition
Transmutation
Transmutation The process of changing one substance, state, condition, or form into another, especially from the unrefined toward the refined.
Vessel
Vessel The container of transformation: the protected space where matter, symbol, practice, or the self is held long enough to
Silver
Silver A symbol of the Moon, reflection, receptivity, purity, fluidity, subtle light, and lunar wisdom. Definition Silver is a metal
Gold
Gold A symbol of the Sun, radiance, incorruptibility, nobility, completion, perfection, and refined spiritual or material attainment. Definition Gold is
Moon
Moon A symbol of reflection, receptivity, silver, rhythm, memory, imagination, water, night, and cyclical change. Definition The Moon is a
Sun
Sun A symbol of illumination, vitality, gold, consciousness, sovereignty, order, fire, and radiant life. Definition The Sun is a symbol
Ouroboros
Ouroboros A serpent or dragon eating its own tail, symbolizing cyclic time, renewal, self-containment, unity, and transformation. Definition The Ouroboros
Solve et Coagula
Solve et Coagula An alchemical phrase meaning “dissolve and coagulate,” describing the process of breaking down, purifying, and reforming. Definition