Alchemy and astrology

The idea that the growth of each metal was under the influence of one of the heavenly bodies (a theory in harmony with the alchemistic view of the unity of the Cosmos), was very generally held by the alchemists and in consequence thereof, the metals were often referred to by the names or astrological symbols of their peculiar planets. These particulars are shown in the following table — 

A Collection of Sacred Magick The Esoteric Library www.sacred-magick.com 

Such was the alchemistic view of the generation of the metals a theory which is admittedly cmde, but which, nevertheless, contains the germ of a great principle of the utmost importance, namely, the idea that all the varying forms of matter are evolved from some one primordial stuff — a principle of which chemical science lost sight for awhile, for its validity was unrecognised by Dalton s Atomic Theory (at least, as enunciated by him). 

Most of the alchemists who claimed knowledge of the Philosopher s Stone or the materiaprima necessary for its preparation, generally kept its nature most secret, and spoke only in the most enigmatical and allegorical language, the majority of their recipes 

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Nothing has had a more enduring impact on human ideas and world view than Alchemy. Perhaps this is because Alchemy and Astrology (the other sacred science) have no chronological limits or geographical boundaries. They persist from before history to the present. 

In recent years interest in the history of alchemy and early chemistry has increased, perhaps encouraged in part by a burgeoning popular interest in occult phenomena. Alchemy and astrology taken together were thought to provide access to the hidden structures and processes of nature.44 A conference on the history of alchemy... 

Colville, William Wilberforce Juvenal. Philosophy of Paracelsus a study in alchemy and esoteric astrology. New York Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co, [1915], 15p. 

While no book on the subject could be exhaustive, The Bathhouse at Midnight does describe and assess all the literary sources of magic, witchcraft, astrology, alchemy, and divination from Kiev Rus and Imperial Russia, and to some extent Ukraine and Belorussia. Where possible, Ryan identifies the sources of the texts (usually Greek, Arabic, or West European) and makes parallels to other cultures, ranging from classical antiquity to Finnic. He finds that Russia shares most of its magic and divination with the rest of Europe... 

Mahdihassan, S. Alchemy and its connection with astrology, pharmacy, magic and metallurgy. Janus 46 (1957) 81-103. 

A Remarkable collection of works relating to alchemy (including Rosicrucians), early chemistry and astrology. London Bernard Quaritch, 1928. 48p. 

Theology—Fanatics and free-thinkers—Astrology, alchemy, and magic —Science and philosophy.—History.—Politics and statesmanship —Satire —Poetry —Drama and romance — Booksellers and publishers —Some literary martyrs —Index. 

Introductory page to the extensive collection of symbols - many in colour. Initial links to 251 individual emblems divided into thirty two galleries 34 series containing over 500 individual emblems Astronomical and astrological emblems Emblematic material related to alchemy View emblems thematically - that is grouped according whether they contain a particular symbol... 

Alchemy related true type fonts. rhttp //www.alchemvwebsite.com/fonts.htmll. These true type fonts containing alchemical and astrological symbols have been provided to me by Norman Ryder. Also included are Greek and Hebrew fonts. I understand these fonts are in the public domain... 

Course no. 893. 24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture. Available as 4 DVDs, 6 videotapes, 12 audio CDs, 12 audiotapes, 2 transcript books. One lecture is specifically on "Hermeticism, Astrology, Alchemy, and Magic"... 

Phillipson, Garry and Peter Case. The hidden lineage of modem management science astrology, alchemy and the Myers-Briggs type indicator. Culture and Cosmos 5, no. 2 (Autumn-Winter 2001) 53-72. 

Ancona, Mirella Levi d. Botticelli s Primavera a botanical interpretation including astrology, alchemy and the Medici with the first color reproductions of the Primavera since its restoration. Firenze Leo S. Olschki, 1983. 213p. ISBN 88-222-3131-... 

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