Also, do not make the mistake in believing one body is only composed of one element, for in any object there are all four elements, just in different proportions. In order for the energies of Life to transmit their influence into matter, Mercury is needed: It contains the Air of Life and the Water of Matter.ĭo not confuse these with vulgar fire, air, earth, water, salt, mercury, or sulfur. This energy resides in the alcohol of the material you work with. It unites with the Sulfur to produce a Manifestation, whatever that may be (whatever you are trying to create). The Mercury is the passive, Female energy of the universe. It resides in the essential oils of the material you work with in the lab. The Sulfur is the Male, active energy of the universe. The receiving of the influences of the Soul which are transmitted through the spirit occurs through the element Water. Salt contains the elements Water and Earth. This neutral energy resides in the salts of the material you work with in the lab, both soluble and insoluble. It is the receptacle for the energies of Mercury and Sulfur. Fire cannot be directly united with Water and Earth, the elements of matter that is why the presence of Air is necessary in the Soul (Sulfur). It is the most active of all the other elements. It can also represent emotions.Įverything gaseous is represented by Air.įire represents pure energy. In alchemy it is in the state of water, or liquid state, that energy is most often transmitted. It is the structure of physical form and the form itself.Įverything that is liquid is represented by the element Water. But before we get into their interconnectedness we must first discuss what they are.Īll solid matter is represented by Earth. All of these, the four Elements and three Princples, are intimately connected, and is described below. However, the spiritual world is composed of three Principles: Salt, Mercury, and Sulfur. The four Elements are familiar to most of us: Earth, Air, Fir, and Water. Please explore the links at left, or check out some of my alchemically designed clothing and other fun things (also look here and here).According to alchemical theory, the universe is composed of three Principles and four Elements. I also have a lot of different content on It's Elemental, my blog. Some sections might make sense out of their normal order, but the work was written in such a way that it is best read from the beginning.Ī number of other original works are placed in the Articles section. Check out the table of contents and see if anything speaks to you. If you wish to delve deeper, you should take a look at the major document on this site, The Elements as an Archetype of Transformation. If you are new to the elemental cycle, you may wish to start with the Primer to get a basic, practical picture of the four elements and how to use them. These elements act as a template for the structuring of human consciousness, and can be of help in understanding transformation, whether that be the transformation of the outer, physical world, or the transformation of our own soul and spirit. This website intends to provide an introduction to the theory and practice associated with the four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Eugene Canseliet A Website for Understanding Transformation "The four elements are the basis of all creation."
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