Se întâmpla câteodata sa vina la mine cineva pentru a mi se plânge ca nu reuseste sa scape de un viciu care îl chinuie. Saracul de el, a încercat de sute de ori dar nici o data nu a reusit. Atunci îi spun: “Ei bine, dar asta e minunat, este de-a dreptul formidabil! Asta dovedeste pur si simplu cât sunteti de puternic!” Ma priveste uluit si se întreaba daca nu cumva îmi bat joc de el. Atunci îi spun: Nu, deloc, nu râd de dumneata, dar pur si simplu dumneata nu-ti dai seama de propria forta. – Dar care forta? Eu nu reusesc niciodata, sunt mereu victima si asta este o dovada ca sunt slab. – Ba nu, nu gândesti corect. Sa analizam cum s-au petrecut lucrurile si ai sa întelegi ca nu glumesc deloc. Cine a format viciul acesta?… Dumneata...

Consequently, putting the science of alchemy together with its underlying philosphy of inner transformation, opens up a broad range of power in our lives. Understanding this tradition’s symbol meanings is a first step in accessing that power.

The world of alchemy signs is rife with deeper (hidden) meanings. Many are used to define elements as well as conditions of the spirit. Planetary symbols and animal signs were also used in alchemy to define elements.

Webster’s dictionary defines alchemy as “any seemingly magical process of transmuting ordinary materials into something of true merit.”

A little history lesson: The roots of alchemy can be traced back to Egypt. The word alchemy may be derived from the Arabic “al kimiya” meaning “the magical craft of the black country.”

Ancient Egyptians ...

Prime symbolism of silver deals with the moon and as such it is an attribute of feminine energy.

Chaldeansreferenced silver by the female name of Nanna.

Rosicrucian alchemists attributed silver to the goddesses Artemis (Greek).

Renaissance alchemists divined with silver using Diana’s (Roman) personification.

Arabic alchemists invoked the feminine name of Manat when working with silver as analchemical symbol.

Some quick symbolic meanings of silver:

Purity
Clarity
Awareness
Focus
Single-ness of Purpose
Femininity
Persistence
Vision
Strength

Silver is symbolic of such attributes as awareness, clarity, and vision because of its bright/clear appearance.

Silver is a symbol for strengthbecause this metal withstands abuse, weathering, and even heat...