It's important as a representation of the alchemic process of death and rebirth of the elements. It symbolizes (rebirth) regeneration through fire and is highly regarded as a symbol of regeneration it is associated with the sulfuric process of cleansing and transformation into the fire. In alchemy, the phoenix symbolizes the Philosopher’s Stone, the consummation of the Great Work. I primarily speak of meditation experiences in this article, but some of the alchemists probably also experienced the energies of the astral world, which is often characterized by its brilliant colors and some clairvoyants, have said that the clothing of some astral beings is iridescent…” 10. The image of the peacock's tail with its iridescence of a multitude of colors might have found its origin in the spiritual experience of alchemists. the phoenix represents the third stage of Redness. "These are the colors of the rainbow which manifest themselves on the matter during the operations of the stone." he doesn't seem to place that much importance to it, but he does place the peacock's tail after the raven (Blackness, first stage), and before the swan Whiteness, second stage). With the Peacock stage, the alchemist has entered into the inner experience of the astral world, which initially appears as ever-shifting patterns of color.Īccording to Antoine-Joseph Pernety also known as Dom Pernety (1716 1796), a Benedictine, and librarian of Frederic the Great of Prussia and writer: Peacock’s TailĪccording to the alchemist, the Peacock's Tail symbolizes the accomplishment of his goal just like the peacock demonstrates its tail with a wonderful variety of colors. They also tried to include this ancient symbol to special books to stress that these books contained sacred knowledge and even decorated the covers of the books with this symbol as well. Since the pentacle (pentagram) can be used to represent earth, heaven, the human body, and mind, alchemists considered it to be very powerful in nature and used it as a protection symbol. In alchemy, it was a sign of health, mystic powers, and harmony. The mercury’s fluidity symbolizes the transition from base metal into gold it has also symbolic meaning for the union between the material and the spiritual. The metal mercury (or quicksilver) is involved in every stage of the Great Work related to the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone and the alchemists believed they could extract mercury from any metal, which was important in experiments leading to the transmutation of basic metals into gold and silver. Along with Sulphur and salt, it is one of the three heavenly substances. It is an important substance that permits all matter according to alchemy principles. Looking at the windows was thought to have a transformational effect on the viewer that carried them into an altered state of perception. ![]() Alchemists, on the other hand, saw the dodecahedron as a symbol that is connected to the ether (or enlightened fifth element) that all alchemists were trying to achieve). Gothic circular windows in the shape of a rose are commonly seen as stained glass in the largest cathedrals. It was believed that looking at these windows, one could obtain an altered state of perception. It was designed by master craftsman Chartres using a secret method of antimony. The Rose Windows symbolized the fifth element of spiritual fulfillment for the alchemists, who viewed it as the connection to the divine. It was the concept of 'one in all' and the representation of eternal death, rebirth, and regeneration. Swallowing its own tail and feeding on its own body, the creature represents the cycle of life. No doubt, in alchemy, the Ouroboros (Uroboros) represents the infinity. ![]() The object (as many others in the alchemy of the old days) also symbolized the flame of feelings, great love. ![]() It was in the form of a tower with a hearth in the lower part, providing to provide a uniform and constant heat, once filled with coal-burning during a longer time. In alchemy, an athanor was a furnace used for diverse alchemical works related to obtaining a philosopher's stone, as well as other metallurgical processes. ![]() However, during Medieval times, the alchemists were often persecuted, and therefore, they had to invent their own, complex vocabulary of signs and symbols to conceal their ingredients, memorize their knowledge, and keep it secret. The goal of alchemists (significantly influenced by alchemic practices in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt) was to create gold or silver from basic metals.
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