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Abstract Alchemy 3 - Separation — Description

Alchemical Process #3

Begins with Mars, Iron
Mars/Iron Symbolises Anger Fighting, Violence, Decision, Strength
Transforming Element: Air
The Dark Soup of Dissolution is not allowed to feed the fires of anger (like oil), but instead, through intellect, is separated into its good bits, its bad bits, and its component parts and essences.
Separated essences of dissolution symbolise rational reflection, dispassionate decision, deliberation, discipline. Images include the filter, the sieve, swords and knives, and separating the wheat from the chafe.
Mantra: “Terra” (Of the earth)
Arcanum: “Every created thing carries the signature of its creator.”