Fixation, fixatio or fixing is a process of alchemy and spiritual alchemy. Within the mystical world of the alchemist, fixatio is used in...

Nous is a concept from classical philosophy, equated to intellect or intelligence, and the area of the human mind necessary for...

Innovative Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus is strongly influenced by the 7 principles of Hermeticism and a holistic approach to...

Alkahest is a divine panacea or healing substance and solvent. During the Renaissance, alchemists are intrigued by the healing concepts...

Azoth emerges from the mystical world of alchemy. It represents a universal panacea or potent solvent sought by alchemists for...

Pseudo-Geber is a mysterious figure or collective identity linked to a corpus of alchemy texts from the late Middle Ages. The writings...

Jabir ibn Hayyan is a medieval Islamic figure. Alchemy, magic, philosophy and religion come together in a vast corpus of writings. As his...

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...

The Dragon is a powerful symbol in alchemy. Dragon is one of many names for the prima materia or Philosopher's Stone in the West. In...

Cauda Pavonis (Tail of the Peacock) is a crucial phase in the intricate process of alchemy, symbolizing the transition from putrefaction...

The Rebis symbolizes harmonious fusion of seemingly opposite forces, embodying unity of spirit and matter. The divine hermaphrodite is...

In alchemy, triads, threes, triangles, trinities and trios have strong spiritual significance, often associated with mystical number...

The unity of opposites (Latin: unio oppositorum) relates to the concept of non-duality. Existence or identity of one thing depends on...

Alchemy processes such as calcination, fermentation and distillation appear frequently in history and modern life. Neolithic humans use...

Spagyria is the alchemy of plants. In the quest for the Philosopher's Stone and Elixir of Life, alchemists work with the nature of...

Spiritual Alchemy is a set of methods and unique philosophy based on elements of nature, science and analytic psychology. Alchemy of the...

The principle of individuation, or principium individuationis, describes the way in which a person is identified as distinct from other...

Spiritual Alchemy uses the concepts of alchemy combined with analytical psychology to improve well-being, find one's inner Philosopher's...

Alchemy is central to the theory of the collective unconscious, a quest for personal and universal truth. Accepting the dual nature of...

Mad Hatter Disease is also called erethism, erethismus mercurialis or mad hatter syndrome. Caused by progressive mercury poisoning it's a...