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 the magical Gnostic Gems the belief in a Stone as a means of connection between heaven and earth, in a similar way we know that Theurgy makes them a connection of souls. This is a Classical Alchemy site and therefore we will only delve into the first part: physics as the ancients conceived it.
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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