#alchem

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[thecrazyalchemist]

hey nick :D

Helloo Alchem! :D

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[thecrazyalchemist]

Interesting proposal

So

When and where? /j

fuck people who reblog posts which contradict each other. no! be explicitly clear

[void-drifter]

it’s cheaper to buy vegetables here

[thecrazyalchemist]

Hi

Hello there

Bored?

[thecrazyalchemist]

XD

[rebornalchemist]

Alchemy is a blend of...

Science

Philosophy &

Mysticism...

Origin: Egypt & Greece

Originating in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, alchemy has undergone a remarkable evolution, transforming into a sophisticated and intricate discipline over the centuries.

Purpose: Transmutation

At the core of alchemical pursuits was the profound endeavor to transmute base metals like lead into noble substances like gold.

Transmutation Process

... a physical transformation as well as an adjacent spiritual equivalent.

Alchemy transforms lower metals ...

(like lead)

into Noble metals.

(like gold)

Alchemical Stages:

Complex steps & symbolic meaning...

... calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation, and coagulation.

Each stage in the material realm represented a different aspect of the alchemist's inner transformation.

From breaking down the old to purifying the essence and finally achieving the desired transmutation.

What is calcination?

Calcination is a process in which a substance is heated to high temperatures in order to bring about chemical or physical changes, often resulting in the removal of volatile components.

How does calcination work?

During calcination, the substance is subjected to intense heat, often in the presence of oxygen, causing it to decompose or oxidize, and resulting in the desired changes.

Dissolution, Separation, Conjunction, Fermentation, Distillation, Coagulation

Literal + Symbolic Meaning

Alchemy embodies both a literal and symbolic journey towards divine perfection and spiritual enlightenment.

Alchemists believed that by mastering the elements and unlocking nature's secrets, they could gain profound insights into the universe and themselves.

As alchemy progressed through the Middle Ages & into the Renaissance:

Alchemists intertwined the process with symbolic language, intricate diagrams, and allegorical storytelling, which conveyed deeper truths about the nature of reality and the human experience.

Symbolic Language

Fire Symbol

The fire alchemy symbol looks like an upward-point triangle, representing warmth, heat, dryness

Colors: red & orange

Associated with: love, passion, compassion, hate, anger, and other 'fiery' emotions.

Fire is considered masculine/male.

Water

Water embodies purification, transformation, and emotional healing.

Much like the flowing currents, it mirrors the subconscious mind—fluid, adaptable, and capable of change.

Water’s gentle yet powerful force resonates with the journey of spiritual growth. 🌊✨

Earth Symbol

In alchemy, the element of earth is associated with stability, groundedness, and physical matter. It is often represented by the alchemical symbol of a downward-pointing triangle with a line through it1. This symbol can also represent the feminine, receptive aspect of nature. Plato associated properties like coldness and dryness with the Earth symbol, while brown and green are the colors representing this element2. If you’d like to explore more alchemical symbols, feel free to ask! 😊

The alchemy earth symbol appears as a downward-pointing triangle bisected by a horizontal line, representing stability and the feminine/female aspect.

- **Water Symbol**: In alchemy, water is represented by a downward triangle, symbolizing femininity, intuition, and associated with the mercury element [[2]](https://mythologian.net/alchemy-symbols-meanings-extended-list-alchemical-symbols/).

- **Air Symbol**: The air symbol in alchemy can also represent a life-giving force, and it is associated with the colors white and blue. It is depicted as an upward triangle bisected by a horizontal line [[1]](https://blog.prepscholar.com/alchemy-symbols).

- **Arsenic Alchemy Symbol**: Arsenic was represented by a wide variety of seemingly unrelated symbols, including a cross and two circles or a stylized picture of a swan, reflecting its properties and associations with transformation [[3]](https://www.thoughtco.com/alchemy-symbols-and-meanings-4065063).

These symbols were used to represent elements, compounds, and other aspects related to alchemy, and they often contained deeper meanings and associations beyond their literal representation.

Intricate diagrams

Allegorical storytelling

While the literal pursuit of turning lead into gold may have been elusive, the symbolic journey of alchemy continues to inspire thinkers, artists, and seekers of wisdom to this day. The transformative process of alchemy, both in the external world and within oneself, remains a powerful metaphor for personal growth and spiritual evolution.

Egyptian Alchemy

Egyptian alchemy, rooted in ancient Egypt's mystical traditions, influenced later civilizations' alchemical practices through their reverence for nature and intricate belief system.

In Egyptian alchemy, the concept of transformation was central, both in the physical and spiritual realms.

The Egyptians believed in the interconnectedness of all things and sought to harness the power of nature to achieve spiritual enlightenment and immortality.

They saw nature as a reflection of divine forces.

By studying and understanding the natural world, they sought to align themselves with these forces to attain spiritual enlightenment and immortality.

Through rituals, symbols, and sacred texts, they unlocked the secrets of the universe and transcended the physical realm, connecting them with the eternal cycles of life, death, and rebirth symbolized by concepts like the Ouroboros.

This deep connection to nature and the divine was central to their quest for spiritual evolution and eternal life.

One of the most famous symbols associated with Egyptian alchemy is the Ouroboros, a serpent or dragon eating its tail, representing the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. This symbol encapsulates the idea of eternal transformation and regeneration, key themes in Egyptian alchemical thought.

The Egyptians also placed great importance on rituals, symbols, and sacred texts in their alchemical practices. Hieroglyphics and elaborate ceremonies were used to invoke divine forces and unlock the secrets of the universe.

While much of the specific knowledge of Egyptian alchemy has been lost to time, its influence on later alchemical traditions is undeniable. The mystical and spiritual underpinnings of Egyptian alchemy continue to inspire seekers of wisdom and truth to this day.

If you have any more questions about Egyptian alchemy or would like to explore another topic, feel free to ask!

[thecrazyalchemist]

If you get this, answer w/ three random facts about yourself and send it the last five blogs in your notifs. Anon or not, doesn’t matter, let’s get to know the person behind the blog <3

1. I saw a lecture of buzz aldrin when I was six

2. Talked to Jeff Hoffman (the astronaut)

3. Had a selfie (and maybe even talked a bit) with Jessica Meir (the astronaut)

[thecrazyalchemist]

Promotion

Not what I was hoping for initially

However

It seems to be a rather powerful domain

First of all I'm the deity of making other deities (promoting them to deityhood) (so I'm also deity of this post)

And when you think about it

Promotion is a very broad domain

here's a random word generator--whatever word it gives you is now the thing you are the deity of

[themoneystore]

Hii

[jareckiworld]

Julia Curyło — Lion Devouring the Sun (oil on canvas, 2022)

[iris-of-the-eye]

hello, tumblr. how are we feeling during the first tmagp thursday?

(based on this meme made by @mariorsomething!!! wanna give credit where it's due!!

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[thecrazyalchemist]

I LOVE THIS

Gshmdhhdmhdmh

[cy-lindric]

An angel. Alchemy treaty Aurora Consurgens, 1420-1450