ELLIE AND ALCHEMY

THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE

I have been reviewing the file on Alchemy and have enjoyed the journey!

Many of the Alchemists searched for the Philosophers Stone and the Water of Life (collective unconscious - grids).

It seemed to me that they sought the knowledge of creation - through the sciences of chemistry and metalurgy among others.

They sought the ancient wisdom of the mystery schools teachings - handed down originally from the Isis and Thoth Mystery Schools - (Yin - Yang) - (Thoth= Hermes - Hermetic Teachings).

These teachings are what we call Sacred Geometry - a code through which all is created. Metal - references the electromagnetic energies of creation through which the grids work.

As I read about each alchemist - some more famous than others - I could experience Z through each of them. There he was in a game of his own creation - with aspects of his soul trying to put the pieces of a giant puzzle together. The Magic (Magik - Mag[net]ic) - of Alchemy - through the use of metals that alchemists hoped would duplicate that which was the rods used by the Gods and Goddeses - that which can manipulate the program. The metals - gold in particular -- linked with blood - creation - the flow of the continuum. Is there not a Sumerian (Nibiru) myth about Creation Gods who came to Earth in search of Gold to sustain their life? And would these Gods not return in 3,600 years (my number of 36 creational souls - from 12 pyramids X 3 souls in each = 36)? Are these not all metaphors for the creational geometry as they all follow the same codes?


The Philosopher's Stone

Originally the Philosopher's Stone was believed to be the chemical that changed base metals into silver or gold, often it was termed the Power of Projection.

The Philosopher's Stone was an alchemical "medicine" sought by alchemists in order to bring about a permanent transmutation of base metals into gold. The Philosopher's Stone had several names, including the"materia prima" and the "magnum opus" . Many "recipes" for the Philosopher's Stone were concocted throughout the centuries, usually either containing a silver or gold alloy which could be changed again into the pure metal, making alchemists believe that the metal had been transformed, or a "white or yellow metallic alloy superficially resembling silver or gold". Only a small quantity of the Philosopher's Stone was said to be required in order to transform large quantities of base metals into gold.

he Philosopher's Stone was mystically described in a way unlike the experimental definition of the substance. For philosophers and mystics, "philosophical sulphur" and "philosophical mercury" were, in a representation of "perfect unity," to be combined in some mysterious way to form the Philosopher's Stone .

The "seed of gold" was to be extracted to form the Stone, according to "Eirenaeus Philalethes".

It was known as the "Soul of the World" and the "Spirit of Truth," to be comprehended only with the aid of the Holy Ghost. It was known not only as a transmuting agent but also as a source of wisdom and of healing.

It was generally described and illustrated cryptically and symbolically. The Philosopher's Stone's power as a healer and a restorer of life is exemplified in legends of the "Elixir of Life," a "solution of the Stone in spirits of wine" which, when consumed by the alchemist, would restore health and youth. It was not supposed to prevent death, but rather to delay it, cleansing the body of impurities, prolonging life and restoring youth. The idea of a solution containing gold or the Philosopher's Stone prolonging life led, in later years, to a number of yellow or gold-tinged liquids being "foisted upon a credulous public" for the supposed medicinal value of the liquid.

It was first mentioned by Zosimos the Theban (c. 250-300) in the third century. Throughout the generations the Philosopher's Stone has taken on an immense range of powers; not only has it been called the secret of life and health, but also possessing spiritual significance. The notion of its spiritual qualities expanded until in the thirteenth century a program evolved that led the alchemist through a strict devotional ritual and purification. After completing this ceremony he was thought worthy to perform his activities.

Eventually the Philosopher's Stone was thought to signify the force behind the evolution of life and the universal binding power which unites minds and souls in a human oneness.

Finally, it represented the purity and sanctity of the highest realm of pure thought and altruistic existence.

The Philosopher's Stone - the White Stone by the River - The Sword in the Stone - The Emerald Tablets - all the same - that which contains the knowledge of creation - a symbol that represents the final outcome of man's inner transformation, of the conversion of the base metal of his outer character to the golden properties of his higher self.


For more than a thousand years the art of alchemy captivated many noble spirits, and was believed in by millions. Its origin is involved in obscurity. Some of its devotees have claimed for it an antiquity coeval with the creation of man himself; others, again, would trace it no further back than the time of Noah.

Vincent de Beauvais argues, indeed, that all the antediluvians must have possessed a knowledge of alchemy; and particularly cites Noah as having been acquainted with the elixir vitae, or he could not have lived to so prodigious an age, and have begotten children when upwards of five hundred.

Lenglet du Fresnoy, in his "History of the Hermetic Philosophy," says, "Most of them pretended that Shem, or Chem, the son of Noah, was an adept in the art, and thought it highly probable that the words chemistry and alchymy were both derived from his name." Others say, the art was derived from the Egyptians, amongst whom it was first founded by Hermes Trismegistus.

Moses, who is looked upon as a first-rate alchemist, gained his knowledge in Egypt; but he kept it all to himself, and would not instruct the children of Israel in its mysteries.

All the writers upon alchemy triumphantly cite the story of the golden calf (gold), in the 32nd chapter of Exodus, to prove that this great lawgiver was an adept, and could make or unmake gold at his pleasure. It is recorded, that Moses was so wroth with the Israelites for their idolatry, "that he took the calf which they had made, and burned it in the fire, and ground it to powder, and strewed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it."

This, say the alchemists, he never could have done, had he not been in possession of the philosopher's stone; by no other means could he have made the powder of gold float upon the water. But we must leave this knotty point for the consideration of the adepts in the art, if any such there be, and come to more modern periods of its history.

The Jesuit, Father Martini, in his "Historia Sinica," says, it was practised by the Chinese two thousand five hundred years before the birth of Christ; but his assertion, being unsupported, is worth nothing.

It would appear, however, that pretenders to the art of making gold and silver existed in Rome in the first centuries after the Christian era, and that, when discovered, they were liable to punishment as knaves and impostors.

At Constantinople, in the fourth century, the transmutation of metals was very generally believed in, and many of the Greek ecclesiastics wrote treatises upon the subject.

Their names are preserved, and some notice of their works given, in the third volume of Lenglet du Fresnoy's "History of the Hermetic Philosophy." Their notion appears to have been, that all metals were composed of two substances; the one, metallic earth; and the other, a red inflammable matter, which they called sulphur.

The pure union of these substances formed gold; but other metals were mixed with and contaminated by various foreign ingredients. The object of the philosopher's stone was to dissolve or neutralize all these ingredients, by which iron, lead, copper, and all metals would be transmuted into the original gold.

Many learned and clever men wasted their time, their health, and their energies, in this vain pursuit; but for several centuries it took no great hold upon the imagination of the people.

The history of the delusion appears, in a manner, lost from this time till the eighth century, when it appeared amongst the Arabians. From this period it becomes easier to trace its progress. A master then appeared, who was long looked upon as the father of the science, and whose name is indissolubly connected with it. His name was Geber.

One the most interesting of the Alchemists - a master Magician - not unlike Hermes, the trickster, - was Count St. Germain - who seemed to live in one body for a number of years - disappear - then resurface in another. He sort of came and went - often appearing at the same time as one or more ascended masters.

Alchemy is truly a fascinating field of study. If you have time - please check the files.

There's an alchemist named Basil Valentine who gives 12 keys of Knowledge. It reminded me of The Emerald Tablets of Thoth - all leading to the same place.

If you can remote view - please go back in time as you read them - and see yourself with each of these men. I didn't find any female alchemists - so I guess the women folk were home bearfoot and pregnant!








Trigger Image for Today - Alchemy Symbols Please study these symbols. Close you eyes and imagine yourself as an Alchemist. You are looking for the synbols - keys of light - for creation. See a metal canister before you near a white stone. You pick up the canister . . . and notice a cover on both the top and bottom. You turn the covers - one clockwise and the other counterclockwise at the same time. The canister opens with a blast of energy . . . as symbols come forth before you. How many do you see? What do they look like? What do they mean to you? To the other souls? Why have you been given these keys?






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