Sylvia RoseSep 86 min readAlmadén Mines: Ancient Mercury ExtractionThe Almadén Mines in central Spain have an infamous past driven by profit and greed. The deadly history of ancient Almadén revolves...
Sylvia RoseSep 23 min readSulfur-Mercury Theory: Alchemical PhilosophyThe Sulfur-Mercury theory, an ancient cornerstone of alchemical thought, exemplifies the duality inherent in alchemy. The relationship...
Sylvia RoseAug 303 min readAncient Greek Discovery & Use of MercuryThe ancient Greeks are celebrated for their contributions to various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and medicine. Among their...
Sylvia RoseAug 304 min readMercurius: Mystical Essence of AlchemyMercurius among the most important figures of the alchemical storybook A vast array of symbols and archetypes populate the path to...
Sylvia RoseJul 193 min readAzoth: Divine Substance of AlchemyAzoth emerges from the mystical world of alchemy. It represents a universal panacea or potent solvent sought by alchemists for...
Sylvia RoseJul 164 min readAlchemy: Mercurius & the DragonThe 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...
Sylvia RoseOct 16, 20235 min readMercury: Miracle Metal of MadnessMercury is the only metal to be liquid at room temperature, giving it magic and mystical properties, and the name quicksilver. This...
Sylvia RoseSep 13, 20236 min readHappy Wednesday! Tidbits & TriviaWednesday is the Day of Mercury. Here are lucky symbols, ruling zodiac signs, flowers, gems, folklore, animals, trivia and tradition...