If we analyze the principles of thought on which Magic is based, it will be found that they have something in common with some keys of Alchemy. But surprisingly, also with the quantum entanglement law. And, given that Greek mythology seems to unite these two disciplines, we can also say that the mysterious chain of births of the Phoenix follows similar mechanisms. Indeed, in these two axioms, we also find much of the Neoplatonic philosophy of Damascius and Iamblichus.
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Li Shao Chun & the Spirits of Cauldron
Sometimes the term “Cauldron” denotes a Spirit, or a new alchemical body, interfering with Time. According to Li Shao Chun, this Spirit can even spare us Alchemy. [Read more…] about Li Shao Chun & the Spirits of Cauldron
Gnostic Gems & Art of Drawing Spirits
Alchemy shares with magic Gnostic Gems the belief in a Stone means of connection between sky and earth. Thinking of magic as a parody of Alchemy would be an error. But, according to modern scholars, magic seems to be based only on strange images and inscribed diagrams.
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There is a similarity between the incantation of Leyden Papyrus, presented by Berthelot, and a quote by Canseliet in which the extended Spirit introduces a form very close to immortality. [Read more…] about The Incantation of Leyden Papyrus