In hindsight, the external articulation and vibrant eccentricity of a vital essence for all living things in the universe is an innovation that probably originated with the Swiss physician, alchemist and philosopher Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim or Paracelsus (1493-1541).
Sulphur first appears as a generative force in an eighth to tenth century tractate entitled Liber misericordiae within the alchemical compendium Corpus Jabirianum attributed to the Arab polymath Jabir ibn Hayyan, the Pseudo-Geber (c. 721-815).
Saturn or lead represents the first rupture of the prima materia, the initial expression of manifesting consciousness. This we can discern by looking at its esoteric symbol, a cross mounted atop a lunar crescent.
The formative force of the cosmos actively expressed by the planet Jupiter and passively by the metal tin represents a rupture that stands much closer to the feminine aesthetic pole of lunar consciousness than to the masculine aesthetic pole of solar consciousness.
Comprised of active planetary and passive metallic energies, the Martian formative force stands near the centre of a cosmological schema in which the masculine aesthetic, symbolized by the Sun or gold, and the feminine aesthetic, symbolized by the moon or silver, inhabit each end as polar opposites.
In contradistinction to the other four planetary forces and their metals which symbolise unique ruptures in the prima materia or first substance, the volatile and elusive mercurial power is a synonym for the entire cosmological process of becoming–in other words the coming-to-be of pure forms, of intellect or incarnated light from the receptive and creative mirror of the prima materia.
At the lowermost point of the ethereal cosmological ladder lies the passive, feminine pole. Anyone can penetrate the veil of corporeal appearances and see as well as understand the cosmological truths directly beneath by studying two intimately connected features–a primary source of light and its reflecting or refracting surface.
Perhaps the esoteric worldview is encapsulated best by a sixteenth-century alchemo-mystical didactic treatise entitled the Splendor Solis. According to an old legend, the mysterious author of this text, Solomon Trismosin, imparted the secrets of the Philosopher’s Stone and spagyrical methods to Paracelsus of Hohenheim (1493-1541CE), thus enabling him to pioneer the field of iatrochemistry.
For centuries, people in the ancient world believed that water could be transmuted into air through fire. We can probably safely attribute this to the fundamental properties attributed to the ethereal element by the classical philosophers.
To many the Occult or even the mention of the word conjurers images of Satanic Mass', Witches around a bubbling Cauldron, The "Evil Eye" and all manner of other unsavory and "Demonic" practices.
G’day and welcome to my blog! Today I’ll be discussing the appearance of the Greek gods and goddesses on the fresco “The Apotheosis of Washington” painted on the oculus of the dome in the rotunda of the United States Capitol building by Greek-Italian artist Constantino Brumidi in the year 1865.
Jonathan Talat Phillips is our guest in podcast episode 99. Jonathan is the co-founder of the Evolver Social Movement, a network for "conscious collaboration," and a senior editor at Reality Sandwich, the premier web zine for transformational (counter) culture. In addition, he's also a Reiki Master, a member of the International Sufi Order, and a promoter of energetic and entheogenic healing.
In the past few years I have seen hundreds of informative videos that have each helped shape my understanding and viewpoint as of now. My of the video's titles I can no longer remember or can not locate for one reason or another. But I wanted to compile a short list of videos found on youtube or google that I find highly important and may help others evolve and understand for themselves.
If you're in Bloomington, IN this Saturday, join me in a discussion about Jesus, energy, and the Evolver Social Movement at the Introspective Truth Conference. Details below.
Think of all the movies you have ever watched. Now think about how many bad movies you've watched, think about how many hours you've spent watching what amounted to a half-grin or maybe just a total sense of ambivilence to the entertainment industry at large. Well, here is some redemption, Kymatica.
Hello music makers. I am doing a podcast which showcases a very broad spectrum of music. Listen to the first episdode to get a feel, but realize there are no restrictions. I am just looking for thoughtful material to put into the mix. I will give proper recognition for your work, and link to your webpage or whatever. The second episode is to be released early next month... Peace
"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders
