The phoenix is a mythical bird that is associated with magic and alchemy, and higher knowledge and life through the philosopher’s stone. The symbolic mythology generally goes along the storyline of resurrection, rebirth or renewal through the purification of death, usually through fire. This is the central goal of alchemical symbolism, whether using the 3, 4 or 7 phase symbolism. […]
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Matter – It does matter. Our world matters. Our work is done here on the ground, in the matter. I was looking at the etymology for “matter”. One word has a lot to tell. There is “physical matter“, as in the reality, existence and universe that we exist in. There are “daily matters“, as in events in our lives. There […]
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Bull and cow symbolism is widely used in many ancient cultures. The cow, bull and horn symbolism is related to the Sun and consciousness symbolism of resurrection and rebirth. This symbolism is also the source for the first letter in many languages, the letter A (alpha/aleph/alef, al/el/God), and also what was once considered the last letter, T (tav/tau). Aleph/Alef and […]
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