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Anima Mundi: Soul of the World
The anima mundi, world soul or soul of the world is an analogy used to explain the interconnectedness of all things. This idea suggests a...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 16, 20246 min read
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Alchemy: Rebis Divine Hermaphrodite
The Rebis symbolizes harmonious fusion of seemingly opposite forces, embodying unity of spirit and matter. The divine hermaphrodite is...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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Tria Prima: Birth & the Power of Three
In alchemy, triads, threes, triangles, trinities and trios have strong spiritual significance, often associated with mystical number...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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Salt: Exalted Mineral of Alchemy
Salt in alchemy is an independent mineral as well as one of the tria prima , or Three Primes, a medieval concept dominating Renaissance...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 14, 20245 min read
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Quintessence: Elemental Life Force
Quintessence relates to the cosmic life force or pure essence of an element, and is common to all living things. It's also compared to...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Rasayana: Alchemy & Health of India
Rasāyana focuses on rejuvenation, longevity, and vitality, aiming to promote well-being and balance. In Vedic alchemy, the term rasa has...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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Mandalas: Psychology & Art Therapy
Creating mandalas can promote well-being and reduce anxiety. The word mandala literally means “circle” although many shapes are used....

Sylvia Rose
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Alchemy: Processes Used by Alchemists
Alchemy processes such as calcination, fermentation and distillation appear frequently in history and modern life. Neolithic humans use...

Sylvia Rose
Jul 1, 20248 min read
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Spagyria: Botanical Science of Alchemy
Spagyria is the alchemy of plants. In the quest for the Philosopher's Stone and Elixir of Life, alchemists work with the nature of...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 29, 20243 min read
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Alchemy of Islam: Medieval Golden Age
Islamic alchemy gives a glimpse of a world where science and mysticism intertwine and the pursuit of knowledge transcends boundaries. In...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 24, 20246 min read
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Classic Elements & Concept of the One
The perception of the four elements defines the way a person sees the natural world and one's place within it. These fundamentals are...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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Hypatia: Scholar & Martyr Alexandria
Hypatia is a Neoplatonist philosopher and mathematician c. 350 - 415 AD in Alexandria. She's both a scholar and teacher. Daughter of a...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 20, 20247 min read
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Nüwa: Chinese Primordial Snake Goddess
Nüwa or Nügua is a mother goddess, culture heroine and member of the Three Sovereigns of Chinese mythology. A primordial snake deity, she...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 14, 20245 min read
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Magic of the Circle: Spirituality & Lore
The circle is a magical place. With no beginning or end the circle is infinity. Circles hold or contain magic and spiritual energies....

Sylvia Rose
Jun 8, 20244 min read
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Slaves Unchained: Freedmen of Ancient Rome
Freedmen in ancient Rome (liberti or libertini) belong to a social class of former slaves given freedom and rights. Roman slaves are used...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 6, 20246 min read
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Messalina: Death & Desire in Ancient Rome
Valeria Messalina, known as Messalina, is a provocative figure in Roman history. She's notorious for her strong sexual appetites and...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 6, 20247 min read
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Poppaea Sabina: Child Bride to Roman Empress
Poppaea Sabina is a beautiful, ambitious woman embroiled in the plots and schemes of Imperial Rome. She manipulates her way to the bed of...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 5, 20249 min read
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Women Scientists of the Ancient World
Women scientists in specialize in astrology, astronomy, medicine, alchemy, chemistry, beauty enhancement and magic. In chronological...

Sylvia Rose
Jun 3, 20246 min read
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Egyptian Alchemy - Power of Eternity
Alchemy in Egypt goes beyond transmutation of base metals into noble gold or silver. In the civilizations of Egypt, Arabia, India, China...

Sylvia Rose
May 29, 20245 min read
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Neolithic Salt & Brine Works Europe
Neolithic salt production in Europe centers around sites such as Solnitsata in today's Bulgaria, and Lunca (Poiana Slatinei), Romania....

Sylvia Rose
May 24, 20244 min read
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