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| Transforming Poison into Medicine |
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Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 07-12-2025, 02:03 PM - Forum: Articles on alchemy
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"This essay explores the profound parallels between the Talmudic concept of the talmid chacham who is nokem v'noter "like a snake," the dual nature of venom as both poison and medicine, and the Torah's characterization as either sam chayim (elixir of life) or sam mavet (deadly poison). Drawing from classical Jewish sources, particularly the Degel Machaneh Ephraim's mystical interpretation, we examine how ancient wisdom traditions understood the fundamental duality inherent in powerful substances—whether they be sacred knowledge, natural compounds, or modern pharmaceuticals. The study concludes with a critical analysis of contemporary pharmaceutical practices, exploring how the ancient principle of dosage determining poison versus medicine has been both vindicated and violated in modern medical practice."
https://www.jyungar.com/essays-on-healin...red-wisdom
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| What is Sulfur? |
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Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 07-12-2025, 01:54 PM - Forum: Articles on alchemy
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"Medieval alchemists elevated sulfur to one of their three fundamental principles (tria prima), alongside mercury and salt. To these early chemists, sulfur represented the soul, combustibility, and masculine energy. Its alchemical symbol—a triangle atop a cross—became known as “Satan’s Cross” due to religious associations with hellfire. Despite these mystical overtones, alchemists’ experiments with sulfur laid crucial groundwork for modern chemistry."
https://briandcolwell.com/what-is-sulfur/
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| Cinema: Netflx series 'Dark' |
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Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 07-12-2025, 01:49 PM - Forum: Alchemical symbolism and imagery
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"Dark, therefore, is an exoteric meditation on the Hermetic view of the world. Hermes was the Greek name of the ancient Egyptian deity known as Thoth. In antiquity, it was believed that he was a real person who helped humanity develop civilization, including medicine, written language, alchemy and astrology. Dark features several references to the Emerald Tablet, also known in Latin as the Tabula Smaragdina, which is a part of the Hermetic writings reputed to contain the secrets of creation. A painting depicting the Emerald Tablet by Heinrich Khunrath from 1606 is seen in multiple places throughout the series, including tattooed on the back of one of the characters."
https://www.lincosastrology.com/post/ast...lix-s-dark
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| Spiritual Alchemy |
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Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 07-12-2025, 01:47 PM - Forum: Articles on alchemy
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"This post is a heart-centered exploration of spiritual alchemy through witnessing and action. We’ll uncover the roots of witnessing, challenge its misinterpretations, and illuminate how grounding in the body brings transformation home. Whether you’re navigating your own crucible or tending someone else’s, this journey is for you. Moreover, the Integrated Path to Awakening (TIPA) course offers a path to practice this alchemy, starting with grounding. Let’s dive in."
https://rowan-wellness.com/spiritual-alc...ng-action/
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