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MEDIEVAL ALCHEMY AND HERBALIST SYMBOLS
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(from the Arabic الخيمياء al-khimia)
Alchemy is a philosophical and spiritual art known as the spagyric art from the Greek words meaning to separate and to join together
Alchemy combines elements of chemistry, metallurgy, physics, medicine, astrology, semiotics, mysticism, spiritualism and art
History of Alchemy
Alchemy was practiced for over 2500 years in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, India, China, in Classical Greece and Rome, in the Muslim civilization, and in Europe until the 19th century.
Alchemy the Art
the most well known arts of the Alchemists were:
the transmutation of base metals into gold or silver
the Elixir of Longevity
the search for the Philosophers Stone
Alchemy and Astrology
Alchemy is closely connected to astrology, believing that each of the seven known planets ruled a particular metal. The astrological signs represent the processes. This belief led to the
Doctrine of Signatures
Alchemy Symbols
these symbols were used to protect and disguise the art of Alchemy
shown are the symbols for
weights and measures
the four elements
the three principles
the processes
instructions
minerals
acids
planetary metals
you can find out more from these links
everything to do with Alchemy
history of Alchemy
wikipedia
Alchemy and Herbalists Symbols
A4 print showing the symbols for
weights and measures - the four elements - the three principles
the processes - instructions - minerals - acids - planetary metals
on a marbled background with an ornate gold border
£4.25
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