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Alchemy & Seven Hermetic Principles
Seven hermetic principles, or foundational modes of thought, are written in the 1908 Kybalion, a book of occult and philosophic works....
Sylvia Rose
Aug 8, 20245 min read
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Sulfur Mercury Principle of Alchemy
Sulfur and mercury are the two main elements of alchemical theory. Used as medicine in ancient civilizations such as Greece, they take a...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 8, 20247 min read
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Ptolemy: Earth, Almagest & Ancient Astronomy
Claudius Ptolemy ( c. 100 - 170 AD) is a Greco-Egyptian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer and music theorist in...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 7, 20245 min read
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Ancient Astrology: New Perspectives
As humanity evolves, so does study of astrology. Settlement, and the advent of writing c. 3200 BCE, lead to concise development of...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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Zodiac & Rise of Horoscopic Astrology
The zodiac, a celestial coordinate system divided into twelve signs, has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, where it's heavily...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 7, 20246 min read
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Babylonian Astrology: Destiny in the Stars
Babylonians are among the earliest astrologers. An ancient practice, astrology correlations the movements or habits of celestial bodies...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 7, 20246 min read
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Astrology & Astronomy Ancient Origins
Astrology and astronomy give insights into seasonal changes and human nature. In Western tradition, astronomy is based on observance of...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Ancient Greek Astrology & Astronomy
In the ancient Greek view, creation of astrology is attributed to the legendary sage Hermes Trismegistus. In Hellenic Greek times (323...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20246 min read
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Medieval Astrology of Islam
Medieval Islamic astrology and astronomy begin in traditions of the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Early astronomy observes seasonal changes...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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Celandine: Plant Toxins & Medicine
Celandine (Chelidonium majus) is a popular medicinal plant in the ancient world, also appearing in gold-making recipes of alchemists. Use...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Nāgārjuna: Buddhist Mystic & Alchemist
Nāgārjuna (c. 150-250 AD) is considered one of the most important Buddhist philosophers in Indian history. Nāgārjuna's works have...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 4, 20244 min read
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Alchemists of Ancient Alexandria
Alchemy is a popular pursuit in the vibrant atmosphere of ancient Alexandria , Egypt. Early alchemists are natural philosophers working...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 3, 20248 min read
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Famous Women of Renaissance Alchemy
Women often find inspiration in alchemy. In the light of the Renaissance several female alchemists emerge. Women alchemists of the...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 2, 20245 min read
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Renaissance Apocalypse: End is Nigh
Plague, war, famine and pervading doom lurk beneath the genius and enlightenment of the western Renaissance. The Rosicrucian movement...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 1, 202410 min read
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Edward Kelley: Alchemy & the Angels
Edward Kelley (1555 - 1597) often wears a cap, because he has no ears. Cropping of the ears is a common punishment in Tudor England when...
Sylvia Rose
Aug 1, 20247 min read
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Women of Alchemy: Anna Maria Zieglerin
Anna Maria Zieglerin (1550 - 1575) is a German alchemist accused of murder, attempted poisoning and intent to burglarize. At her trial,...
Sylvia Rose
Jul 31, 20246 min read
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Soul Perspectives: Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato
The concept of a human soul, as well as a world soul or Anima Mundi, is found in many cultures. In Greek philosophy ancient thinkers...
Sylvia Rose
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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John Dee - Talking to Angels
John Dee (1527 - 1609), an influential figure in Elizabethan England, is a scholar in the cryptic and occult lore of his time. Recognized...
Sylvia Rose
Jul 30, 20245 min read
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Renaissance Alchemy: Tria Prima Meanings
The tria prima are mercury, sulfur and salt. Based on medieval views of mercury and sulfur making up all metals, Swiss physician and...
Sylvia Rose
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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Alchemy, Demons & the Roman Inquisition
During the late sixteenth century, the Roman Inquisition is influential in shaping perspectives on different forms of divination and...
Sylvia Rose
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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