Sulfur represented dissolution, evaporation and expansion/expansive force in alchemy.Īs the second of the Three Primes among alchemy symbols, mercury is an element represented by a symbol made of an upward pointing crescent moon on top of what we call ‘the female symbol’ today. Sulfur was associated with properties like heat, dryness and masculinity and it is considered one of the Three Primes in alchemy along with mercury (a symbol of femininity, moist/wetness and cold) and salt. Read about ouroboros here: Ouroboros, The Infinity Symbol and Its Meaning Read about the Satanic Cross here: The Leviathan Cross/Satan’s Cross and Its Meaning The symbol is still used by people of Satanic faith for identification purposes. The second symbol is comprised of a patriarchal cross/Cross of Loraine standing on top of an ouroboros/infinity symbol.Īlthough there were no resources mentioning this symbol being used to represent Satan before, this symbol for sulfur came to be known as the Satan’s Cross/the Leviathan Cross after it was adopted as a Satanic symbol by Anton LaVey in 1960s. Sulfur, the Alchemical Symbol, © MysticaLink at ShutterStock The first and more commonly used symbol for sulfur is a triangle standing on top of a Greek cross (a cross with arms of equal length predating Christianity). Sulfurīeing one of the most prominent and interesting alchemy symbols, the element of sulfur (also known as Brimstone) is represented by two different ways in alchemy. Three primes, namely sulfur (the mind), mercury (the spirit) and salt (the body/base matter) were the three components which comprised material substances according to Paracelsus, a Swiss alchemist who lived during German Renaissance period. The symbol is comprised of a circle inside a square surrounded by a triangle inside another circle. The philosopher’s stone represents enlightenment, heavenly bliss and perfection in alchemy. Many alchemists and even famous scientists like Isaac Newton made great efforts to discover the recipe for it. Philosopher’s stone is one of the most interesting alchemical symbols represented as follows:Ĭreating the stone was the ultimate goal in alchemy. Philosopher’s stone is a legendary substance in alchemy which is believed to have capabilities that can turn common base metals like mercury into rare and expensive ones such as gold and silver.Īccording to the belief, the substance, which was also known as the elixir of life or used to create the elixir, had rejuvenating powers and could be used to become immortal. The colors blue and white (also gray from time to time) is linked with the alchemical air.Īir symbol in alchemy is considered to represent holy spirit and life-giving forces/the sources of life like breaths. AirĪs the fourth classical element among alchemy symbols, air is represented by an upward triangle divided by a horizontal line crossing through it, which makes it exactly the opposite of the alchemical earth symbol.Īir, which was also called ‘wind’ sometimes, was associated with properties like warmth and wetness by Plato. Greek philosopher Plato associated it with properties like wetness, moist and cold and the color blue is linked to the element.Ĭombined with the alchemical fire symbol, the alchemical water comprises the Seal of Solomon/hexagon. The water symbol mainly represents intuition and it is also associated with the mercury element in alchemy. As you might already know, the downward triangle has been used as a symbol to represent women/females/femininity. In alchemy, water is represented by a downward triangle, that is to say, the exact opposite of the alchemical fire symbol.Īs another point of contrast between the elements of fire and water in alchemy, water is considered feminine/female. On a side note, the alchemical symbol of fire also symbolizes ‘rising energy’ which is sometimes associated with aspiring to reach the divine above us. The element of fire is considered masculine/male. It represents emotions like love, passion, compassion, hate, anger etc., the ones we would call “the fiery” emotions. The alchemical fire was associated with warmth, heat and dryness by Plato and it is generally associated with the colors red and orange. As another classical element among the alchemy symbols, fire is represented by an upward triangle, that is to say, a regular triangle.
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