Cognitive functions

The Sophical Fire - Giovanni Pontano

Giovanni Pontano (1426/1503) wrote a famous alchemical text that is titled T he PHILOSOPHICAL FIRE in which he explains how he f…

Ouroboros/Uroboros: a Jungian View

The Ouroboros or Uroboros is alchemy's eternal symbol of transformation and Integration. It symbolizes the cyclical nature o…

Planets and Jung's Cognitive Functions

At the center of alchemy lies the four elements which shall be understood to decipher it's symbolism. In astrology, planets …

The Meaning of the Green Lion in Alchemy

" This image is a classic alchemical illustration depicting the Green Lion, one of the most well known symbols in alchemy. …

The Goal of Alchemy

This alchemical illustration depicts the complete process of inner transformation. At the center of the image we see a cave, whe…

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