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
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.
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.
Calcination (alternate)
One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent calcination.
Circulation, Alchemical Process
Alchemical process of circulation as seen on the Wheel of Fortune Trump in Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.
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)
Crystallization
In 18th century chemistry, this symbol represented the process of crystallization.
Digerere
Also known as "digestio", this 18th century chemical symbol represents the process of dissolving a substance in liquid of moderate temperature.
Digestion (alchemy)
In alchemy, digestion is a process in which gentle heat is applied to a substance over a period of several weeks.
Disposition, Alchemical Process
Alchemical process of Disposition. As seen on the "Justice" trump of Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.
Dissolution, Alchemical Process
The alchemical process of Dissolution as peculiarly represented by the symbol for Aquarius.
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.
Distillation (alternate #1)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #2)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #3)
In 18th century chemistry, this sign indicated the process of distillation.
Distillation (alternate #4)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of distillation.
Fermentation
Fermentation typically refers to the conversion of sugar to acids, gases and/or alcohol using yeast or bacteria.
Fermentation, Alchemical Process
The alchemical process of Fermentation (AKA Fermentatio). As seen on the "Strength" trump of Robert Place's excellent Alchemical Tarot.
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.
Fuse (alchemy)
An 18th century chemical symbol indicating the process of fusing, or melting things together.
Gold (Alternative #3)
This Symbol Appears as a triangle with a swirl at the lower right corner.
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.
Lead sulfate
An alchemical symbol representing a compound of lead and sulphur (hence the name).
Magnetic iron or rising (alchemy)
An alchemical symbol that can indicate either magnetic iron or the process of rising.
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.
Melt (alchemy)
A sign used in alchemy to indicate melting, fusion or making something into a liquid form.
Multiplication (alchemy)
Multiplication is the process in Western alchemy used to increase the potency of the philosopher's stone, elixir or projection powder.
Precipitation (alchemy)
Resembling an upside-down version of the astrological symbol for Libra, this alchemical sign represents precipitation.
Precipitation (alternate #1)
One of several alchemical symbols for precipitation, in this case precipitation from solution.
Process (alchemy)
When it comes to this symbol, the word "process" can imply a number of different things.
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.
Pulverize (alchemy)
An 18th century chemical symbol used to indicate the process of pulverizing ("pulverisare") and the result of that process, powder ("pulvis")
Purification (alchemy)
The sign for purification, or "purificatio", combines the symbols for 'water' (squiggly lines) and 'vessal' (bowl shape).
Purification (alternate) or setting (alchemy)
An alchemical symbol that represents both purification and setting.
Purify by burning
In alchemical practices, this symbol represents a purification process.
Rotting (alchemy)
A sign used in alchemy to indicate the process of rotting, or putreficatio.
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.
Spiritus (alchemy)
This ancient symbol can have many different meanings, but in the context of alchemy it represents spiritus.
Spiritus (alternate #1)
This ancient symbol can have many different meanings, but in the context of alchemy it represents spiritus.
Strain (alchemy)
An alchemical symbol indicating the process of filtration or straining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wax (alternate #3) or coagulation
In the practice of alchemy, this symbol can have two distinct meanings.
Wind furnace (process, #1)
An alchemical symbol that indicates to process something in a wind furnace.
Wind furnace (process, #2)
An alchemical symbol that indicates to process something in a wind furnace.
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