What do the elements represent in alchemy?

[Paul Ferguson]

"Alright, settle in, aspiring mages and potion-slinging enthusiasts! We’re diving deep into the philosophical cauldron today, dissecting the very foundations of alchemy: its elements. Forget your periodic table for a moment, because in the world of transforming lead into gold (figuratively, of course… mostly), the elements represent far more than just atoms and molecules. They are fundamental principles, qualities of existence, and stages of a transformative process. They are, in essence, the building blocks of the spiritual and physical universe."

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