Sylvia Rose
Alchemy Symbols: Circle, Snake, Lion
The squared circle, snake, dragon or wyrm biting its tail, and the alchemical lion appear as predominant signs in alchemy and literature....
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Phosphorus: Element of Fatal Fascination
Phosphorus is the first element not known since ancient times. This glowing substance is discovered by German alchemist Hennig Brand in...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 25, 20232 min read
What is the Philosopher's Stone?
The Philosopher's Stone (latin: lapis philosophorum ) conjures elements of primal lore and eternal powers. In history and legend,...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Spiritual Alchemy - Attuning the Self
Spiritual alchemy is a set of methods using mental processes, colors, phases, archetypes, integration, practical application and...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Hyssop - Magic & Medicine Herb Lore
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is one of the most ancient herbs, used in folk medicine, cuisine, chemistry, magic and spirituality. Hyssop...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 25, 20235 min read
Minoans of Crete: Ancient Greek Culture
Minoan culture arises from the Neolithic people who settle Crete c. 7000 - 6000 BCE. They open the door to a prosperous civilization,...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Primeval Deities: Goddess of the Dawn
Among the Proto-Indo-European Yamna or Yamnaya tribes the Sun Goddess reigned, and before her came the Dawn. The Yamna, also called the...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 24, 20235 min read
Sulfur (Sulphur): Underworld Treasures of Ancients
Abundant in native form, sulfur (sulphur) is a mysterious and essential component of natural life. All living things contain sulfur. It...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Zircon - the Primordial Gemstone
Translucent sparkling zircon is the oldest of all gemstones. Only earthly stardust is more ancient. This brilliant gem comes in a variety...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 24, 20233 min read
Earth Mother - Goddess of Life
Although the European tribes establish various pantheons from the early days of history, agreement is clear about the Goddess of Life....
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Baltic Amber - Gold of the North
Baltic amber is among the most prized trade items for millennia. The European amber trade starts in Sicily, with exports to other...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Weapons & Warfare of Bronze Age Europe 2
Bronze Age weapons and metallurgy mold the course of warfare and history in the early centuries. The Bronze was the second of three Metal...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Rosemary: Immortal Essence & Balm of Kings
In magic, alchemy and natural healing work the fragrant herb rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is associated with memory, immortality and...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Weapons & Warfare of Bronze Age Europe 1
The Bronzing of Europe introduces new tools and weapons, harder than copper and less brittle than stone. Bronze is made with about 88%...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Bronze Age Europe - the Amber Roads
The mystic stone amber is treasured for beauty, depth and warmth. A fossilized resin, amber can be worn in jewelry, traded for goods or...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 22, 20234 min read
Bronze Age: Ancient Tribes, Metal & Myth
During the Bronze Age (c. 3300 - 1200 BCE) the land is a wild and savage place, but jewels of civilization glimmer throughout the known...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 22, 20233 min read
Bronze Age Culture - Rise of Heavy Metals
The Bronze Age lasts from c. 3300 to c. 1200 BCE, the second of three Metal Ages, following copper, the metal of Venus, and preceding...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Divine Twins: Germanic & Greek Mythology
The Divine Twins or Horse Twins are part of the Proto-Indo-European pantheon, and appear in later mythologies too. The Divine Twins...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Arsenic: Murderous Metal & Miracle Cure
Arsenic was by far the preferred tool of assassination for many would-be heirs and usurpers. Arsenic has been called the King of Poisons...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 21, 20233 min read
Mythic Fire Gods: Hephaestus of the Greek
Hephaestus is a God of fire, volcanoes, metal work, blacksmiths, metallurgy, forges, sculpting, carpenters and artisans. A smith's...
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