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[it] will be noted. Hence it says:
Here, just as the firmament original: "firmamentum"; in medieval cosmology, the vault of the heavens. In alchemy, this often refers to the upper part of the vessel where vapors collect. of the world becomes one, it is a place of elements original: "elementorum"; the four basic building blocks: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. that revolves; the subtle bodies subtle bodies | Refined matter that has been purified or turned into vapor/spirit, allowing it to rise. strive to ascend higher, and that which is heavy remains below.
So it is also in the skilled work of the Alchemists. Therefore, it is necessary for you to know well how to fortify original: "munire"; this refers to properly sealing the vessel or "philosophical egg" to prevent the spirit from escaping. [your work]. The whole firmament revolves in its circuit; for that which is sought in our work original: "nostro opere"; a common term for the "Great Work" of creating the Philosopher's Stone. is that which proceeds from the elements: