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JOHN of the Hermetic Mount original: "JOANNIS de Monte-Hermetis." This is likely a pseudonym linking the author to Hermes Trismegistus, the mythical founder of alchemy.

Explanation

of the Center in the Triangle of the Center

through a Dream,

that is:

Elucidation of the Hermetic

Golden River/ original: "Güldenen Fluß." In alchemical philosophy, the "Golden Flow" or "Golden Stream" often refers to the flow of primordial matter or the ultimate transformative substance.

two eternal companions in alternation/ of the center in general,

Distinctly

And explained with the seal/

how it is, for example, to be marked.

original: "segnen." While this literally means "to bless," in an alchemical context it refers to the "signature" or the ritual marking/sealing of a substance to reveal its inner nature.

With

remarkable observations drawn forth from his innermost self

J. T. B. M. These initials likely represent the author or the person who "drew forth" the notes from the original text.

True loyalty lasts forever.

In the Year 1680.