Alchemical processes

This page lists of the various symbols in the Alchemical processes group.

The alchemical magnum opus was sometimes expressed as a series of chemical operations. In cases where these numbered twelve, each could be assigned one of the Zodiac signs as a form of cryptography. The following example can be found in Pernety's 1758 Mytho-Hermetic Dictionary.

Symbols in this group:

Amalgam

In alchemy and chemistry, an amalgam is an alloy of mercury and another metal or ammonia

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Amalgam (alternate)

In alchemy, an amalgam is a combination of two different metals.

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Aries

Aries /ˈɛəriːz/ (meaning "ram") is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, spanning the first 30 degrees of celestial longitude (0°≤ λ <30º), which area the Sun transits, on average, between March 21 to April 20 each year.

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Ash (alchemy)

A sign representing ash in the alchemical tradition.

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Balance, Harmony, Perfection

Balance, Harmony, Perfection is the symbol of a belief. it is a symbol seen in dreams, and in the minds of all people who seek Balance, Harmony, Perfection in all things.

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Blue vitriol

The symbol used in alchemy and early chemistry to represent blue vitriol.

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Calcination

Calcination (also referred to as calcining) is a thermal treatment process in absence of air applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about a thermal decomposition, phase transition, or removal of a volatile fraction. The calcination process normally takes place at temperatures below the melting point of the product materials. Calcination is not the same process as roasting. In roasting, more complex gas–solid reactions take place between the furnace atmosphere and the solids.

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Calcination (alternate)

One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent calcination.

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Cancer

Cancer is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Cancer. It spans the 90-120th degree of the zodiac, between 90 and 125.25 degree of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits this area on average between June 22 to July 22 each year.

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Capricorn

Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.

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Ceration

Ceration is a chemical process, a common practice in alchemy.

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Circulation, Alchemical Process

Alchemical process of circulation as seen on the Wheel of Fortune Trump in Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.

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Congelation

Congelation is the process by which something congeals, or thickens.

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Corrosive Sublimate (Alternative #1)

Resembling a combination of the signs for Libra and Mercury, this symbol is one of several alchemical markings for Mercuric Chloride (HgCl₂)

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Crystallization

In 18th century chemistry, this symbol represented the process of crystallization.

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Decoction (alchemy)

An old alchemical sign for decoction.

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Digerere

Also known as "digestio", this 18th century chemical symbol represents the process of dissolving a substance in liquid of moderate temperature.

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Digestion (alchemy)

In alchemy, digestion is a process in which gentle heat is applied to a substance over a period of several weeks.

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Disposition, Alchemical Process

Alchemical process of Disposition. As seen on the "Justice" trump of Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.

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Dissolution

Dissolution is the process by which a solute forms a solution in a solvent.

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Dissolution, Alchemical Process

The alchemical process of Dissolution as peculiarly represented by the symbol for Aquarius.

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Distillation

Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in volatility of components in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or a physical separation process, and not a chemical reaction.

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Distillation (alternate #1)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.

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Distillation (alternate #2)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.

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Distillation (alternate #3)

In 18th century chemistry, this sign indicated the process of distillation.

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Distillation (alternate #4)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.

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Essence (alchemy)

One of the signs in alchemy and early chemistry for essence.

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Evaporation (alchemy)

An 18th century chemical symbol for evaporation.

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Fermentation

Fermentation typically refers to the conversion of sugar to acids, gases and/or alcohol using yeast or bacteria.

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Fermentation, Alchemical Process

The alchemical process of Fermentation (AKA Fermentatio). As seen on the "Strength" trump of Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.

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Fixation (alchemy)

Fixation in alchemy refers to a process by which a previously volatile substance is "transformed" into a form (often solid) that is not affected by fire.

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Fixation (alternate)

A symbol used in alchemy to represent the process of fixation.

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Fuse (alchemy)

An 18th century chemical symbol indicating the process of fusing, or melting things together.

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Gold (Alternative #3)

This Symbol Appears as a triangle with a swirl at the lower right corner.

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Iron vitriol

The symbol used in alchemy and early chemistry to represent iron vitriol.

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KUNDALINI

The energy of Eros, if used for creative purposes, would awaken Kundalini. This energy would rise like mercury, up to the first chakra on the head. Thus man would obtain the union of opposites, Awakening, Enlightenment, Knowledge.

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Lead sulfate

An alchemical symbol representing a compound of lead and sulphur (hence the name).

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Magnetic iron or rising (alchemy)

An alchemical symbol that can indicate either magnetic iron or the process of rising.

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Mars-Saffron

A 17th century chemical symbol for Mar-Saffron. This form of rusted iron is produced by exposing small iron filings simultaneously to both water and air, causing them to oxidize quickly.

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Melt (alchemy)

A sign used in alchemy to indicate melting, fusion or making something into a liquid form.

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Melting (alchemy)

A sign used in alchemy to indicate melting or digestion.

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Melting (alternate)

A sign used in alchemy to indicate a flow or melting.

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Mix (alchemy)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of mixing.

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Mix (alternate #1)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of mixing.

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Mix (alternate #2)

An alchemical symbol used to indicate a mixture.

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Multiplication (alchemy)

Multiplication is the process in Western alchemy used to increase the potency of the philosopher's stone, elixir or projection powder.

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Precipitation (alchemy)

Resembling an upside-down version of the astrological symbol for Libra, this alchemical sign represents precipitation.

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Precipitation (alternate #1)

One of several alchemical symbols for precipitation, in this case precipitation from solution.

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Preserve or burn (alchemy)

In alchemy, this symbol can have two distinctive meanings.

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Process (alchemy)

When it comes to this symbol, the word "process" can imply a number of different things.

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Projection (alchemy)

Projection was the ultimate goal of Western alchemy. Once the Philosopher's stone or powder of projection had been created, the process of projection would be used to transmute a lesser substance into a higher form, often lead into gold.

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Pulverize (alchemy)

An 18th century chemical symbol used to indicate the process of pulverizing ("pulverisare") and the result of that process, powder ("pulvis")

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Purification (alchemy)

The sign for purification, or "purificatio", combines the symbols for 'water' (squiggly lines) and 'vessal' (bowl shape).

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Purification (alternate) or setting (alchemy)

An alchemical symbol that represents both purification and setting.

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Purify by burning

In alchemical practices, this symbol represents a purification process.

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Pyrophorus (alchemy)

An 18th century chemical symbol indicating pyrophorus.

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Red vitriol

The symbol used in alchemy and early chemistry to represent red vitriol.

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Rotting (alchemy)

A sign used in alchemy to indicate the process of rotting, or putreficatio.

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Separation process

In chemistry and chemical engineering, a separation process, or simply a separation, is any mass transfer process that converts a mixture of substances into two or more distinct product mixtures, at least one of which is enriched in one or more of the mixture's constituents.

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Spiritus (alchemy)

This ancient symbol can have many different meanings, but in the context of alchemy it represents spiritus.

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Spiritus (alternate #1)

This ancient symbol can have many different meanings, but in the context of alchemy it represents spiritus.

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Spiritus (alternate #2)

In the context of alchemy, this symbol represents spiritus.

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Strain (alchemy)

An alchemical symbol indicating the process of filtration or straining.

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Sublimation (alternate #1)

An alchemical symbol used to indicate sublimation.

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Sublimation (phase transition)

Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through an intermediate liquid phase.

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The eight-pointed star

The eight-pointed star appears in cultures around the globe. Eight pointed stars – show up in a variety of different cultures.

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The Grey Wolf\Antimony

The Fourth Step of procuring The Philosopher's Stone

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The Phoenix and Nehebkau

Fig. 1- The rebirth' symbolism. The Phoenix together with Kepri, the Goddess Maat with Ank and papyrus stem and the snake Nehebkau, renews the aura of the ib heart adored by the Goddess of West,

(13th century B.C.) from Tebes. Papyrus 3127, Minutoli Collection.

Fig. 2 - The divine child, crowned inside the solar disc by the uraeus and with a Hequa sceptre in his right hand and a finger from his left hand in his mouth and before a uraeus with Red Crown, rises up over

the lotus blossom between two Sacred Eyes and protected by two winged serpents depicting the goddess Neith, just as revealed in the texts.

Sarcophagus, 21th dynasty. From Bab el-Gasus. (Photo by the book "The Phoenix and The Eye Of Horus" by Umberto Capotummino

- Sekhem-

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Transform into liquid (alchemy)

Bearing some resemblance to the astrological sign for Scorpio, in alchemy this symbol indicates that something is transformed into a liquid.

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Transform into liquid (alternate)

Bearing some resemblance to the astrological sign for Aquarius (which it functions as a version of), in alchemy this symbol indicates that something is transformed into a liquid.

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Vitriol (alchemy)

One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent vitriol.

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Vitriol (alternte)

One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent vitriol.

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Wax (alternate #3) or coagulation

In the practice of alchemy, this symbol can have two distinct meanings.

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Wind furnace (process, #1)

An alchemical symbol that indicates to process something in a wind furnace.

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Wind furnace (process, #2)

An alchemical symbol that indicates to process something in a wind furnace.

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