The Hermetic Philosopher, or Master Key

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A circular emblem is centered on a white rectangular card. The emblem consists of an inner oval containing a pelican in her piety, which is a bird feeding its chicks with blood from its own breast. The bird perches upon a cube shaped pedestal decorated with three red roses. Above the pelican, a radiant sun with golden rays shines against a blue background. Surrounding this central oval is the circular inscription Hermetic Philosophy in capital letters. The entire card is mounted on a marbled cover with purple and dark veined patterns. A handwritten letter A appears in the top left corner of the card.

original: "PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA"

Hermetic Philosophy: a tradition of esoteric knowledge based on the writings of Hermes Trismegistus. It focuses on the spiritual and physical laws of the universe.
pelican in her piety: a symbol of self sacrifice. In alchemy, it represents the stage of the work where the substance is nourished with its own life force.
Hermeticism: a philosophical system that seeks to understand the hidden connections between the microcosm of the human and the macrocosm of the stars.
alchemy: the practice of purifying and perfecting matter. It is often described as the search for the philosopher's stone or the elixir of life.
Rosicrucianism: a secret spiritual movement that uses the symbols of the rose and the cross. It emphasizes inner enlightenment and the healing of humanity.