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 RoseJun 254 min readAlchemy, Psychology & ArchetypesAlchemy is central to the theory of the collective unconscious, a quest for personal and universal truth. Accepting the dual nature of...
Sylvia RoseJun 242 min readTria Prima (Three Primes): MeaningsThe tria prima or Three Primes are the three main elements of ancient philosophers, medieval physicians and ubiquitous alchemists....
Sylvia RoseOct 3, 20235 min readPagan Solstice Fests: Mithras & the Sun Inspired by Persian Mithra, Romans recreated ancient cult rituals and religious mysteries in the worship of Mithras. A solar deity,...
Sylvia RoseJun 29, 20234 min readFortune Telling - The Mystic Victorian Fortune telling, divination and mystic arts gain huge popularity in the European Victorian Era. Nations careen through cycles of progress...
Sylvia RoseJun 5, 20234 min readThe Strange Case of Rudolf DieselRudolf Diesel (1858 – 1913) invented the diesel engine. The powerful piece of machinery changes lives and engineering forever. What...
Sylvia RoseMay 31, 20233 min readOff to the Black Forest we go!The Black Forest ( Ger. Schwarzwald ) in southwest Germany is treasured for its unsurpassed natural beauty. Two major rivers begin in...