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The Alchemical Triad: Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury - Paul Ferguson - 06-25-2025
"Alchemy, the ancient art of transformation, is deeply rooted in symbolic systems. Among its most profound teachings lies the triad of Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury. These principles serve as keys to understanding the microcosm and macrocosm.The macrocosm refers to the greater universe or the cosmos as a whole, encompassing all of existence, including celestial and natural phenomena. The microcosm, on the other hand, represents the smaller universe, such as the individual human being or a specific aspect of existence, which mirrors the structure and principles of the macrocosm. The hermetic axiom, as above, so below, highlights the interconnectedness and relationship between these two levels of the cosmos."
https://vermontpurealchemy.com/blogs/alchemy/the-alchemical-triad