The reason why all natural things are put together in a body is, that there may be a united composition. – Solomon Trismosin Plate 22 is the… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 22”
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Splendor Solis: Plate 21
This being the proper philosophical sublimation, by means of which the perfect method is carried out. And this is why this Art is compared to Woman’s Work,… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 21”
Splendor Solis: Plate 20
Wherefore is this Art compared to the play of children, who when they play, turn undermost that which before was uppermost. – Trismosin In this plate, we… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 20”
Splendor Solis: Plate 19
DISSOLUTION is the FIRST Operation which has to take place in the Art of ALCHEMY -Trismosin Plate nineteen heralds us into the last section of the Splendor… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 19”
Splendor Solis: Plate 17
It arises from the earth and descends from heaven; it gathers to itself the strength of things above and things below. – The Emerald Tablet In plate seventeen… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 17”
Splendor Solis: Plate 16
He who can recreate the Soul is able to see colour – Morienus In plate sixteen of the Splendor Solis stands a solitary peacock, its resplendent tail… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 16”
Splendor Solis: Plate 15
The Heat works elevatingly, for by its force the spirits hidden in the Earth are raised up into the air, wherefore the Philosophers say, that whosoever can… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 15”
Splendor Solis: Plate 14
Separate the gross from the Subtil, the earth from the fire – Hermes The central cucurbit in plate fourteen now shows a white three-headed bird. Each head… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 14”
Splendor Solis: Plate 13
The Heat is necessary, because through its power the earth becomes freed from darkness and blessed with light instead – Trismosin Today we look at the second… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 13”
Splendor Solis: Plate 12
SUN and Man create a Man, for the Sun’s force and spirit give life, and the process has to be gone through seven times, by means of… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 12”
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