Alchemical substances

tomasorban: Cadmia, which was also called Tuttia or Tutty, was probably zinc carbonate.Philosophers’ Wool, or nix alba (white snow). Zinc oxide made by burning zinc in air. Called Zinc White and used as a pigment.White vitriol. Zinc Sulphate. Described by Basil Valentine. Made by lixiviating roasted zinc blende (zinc sulphide).Calamine. Zinc carbonate.Corrosive sublimate. Mercuric chloride. … Continue reading Alchemical substances →

Do you have any tips for alchemy beginners?

alchemagick: Yeeees so many. I’ve been trying to find the most opportune time to make a post about this so thank you thank you for asking!Alchemy for BeginnersSo you wanna be an alchemist, huh? Welcome to the dark side, my friend. >:) Here I’ll make a list of steps I think will be helpful when … Continue reading Do you have any tips for alchemy beginners? →

boltlightning: alchemy is the science of understanding, deconstructing, and reconstructing matter. Source: boltlightning

niuniente: Alchemical Properties of Foods: Foodstuffs Classified According to Their Elemental Nature Almonds are sacred to the gods Thoth, Hermes, and Mercury and are said to bring wisdom and prosperity by stimulating intuition and insight through the Third Eye Chakra. Magical wands are often made of almond wood. [Earth ++] Apple, known as the Fruit … Continue reading →

eclecticchaoswitch: Using Transmutation to Charge Objects/SigilsThis is my first original post on this blog, and I spent a great deal of time working on it so I appreciate any feedback anyone would like to give! I recently watched all of Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and was transfixed by the imagery and concepts the show introduced … Continue reading →

alchemagick: Magnum OpusThe Magnum Opus, or Great Work, is a term used to signify the creation of the philosopher’s stone. Symbolic of personal and spiritual transmutation.To achieve The Great Work, 12 stages or alchemical processes are described. Traditionally, however, there were only four.Nigredo - Black: putrefaction or decomposition. In this stage, matter and ego are … Continue reading →

Hello! Okay so this time I have a legitimate question. My mom gave me a jar of Sulfur a few months ago(idk why but she did) and I’ve been staring at it wondering what in the gods names will I do with it. I was wondering if you had any clues or ideas as to associations and correspondences Sulfur has. I’m asking this questions to others so I get a wider idea and insight. Thank you so much for your time. Have a good day. ~MC

death-witch-envy: Sure thing! Sulphur has long been used in witchcraft and alchemy.Sulphur is associated with the sun, and is best known for its purification and protection properties. Depending on the spell, sulfur can rid one of debt, keep people away, banish entities, clear energy fields and aid mental wellbeing. It can break spells and hexes, … Continue reading Hello! Okay so this time I have a legitimate question. My mom gave me a jar of Sulfur a few months ago(idk why but she did) and I’ve been staring at it wondering what in the gods names will I do with it. I was wondering if you had any clues or ideas as to associations and correspondences Sulfur has. I’m asking this questions to others so I get a wider idea and insight. Thank you so much for your time. Have a good day. ~MC →

alchemagick: Alchemical Symbol: Fire“Fire consumes but not without giving back light and warmth.” - AnonymousColors - red, orange, yellow, blue, whitePlanet - venusTime - noonSeason - summerZodiac - aries; leo; sagittariusNumber - 11 (illumination; insight)Sense - sightCrystals/Stones - Amber; bloodstone; carnelian; garnet; fire opal; gold; ruby; sunstone; tiger’s eyeAnimals - Tiger, Lion, Lizard, Bee, Dragon, … Continue reading →

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