The Microcosmic Animal Stone, or the Supreme Medicine from the Little World of the Human Body

stems and mothers of all living things; however, the elements of the aforementioned things do not enter into the work of the Elixirs except through the power and mixture with the elements of the metallic spirits and bodies. In such a manner, as Roger Bacon Roger Bacon (c. 1219–1292) was an English philosopher and friar who was later legendary for his purported alchemical skills. says, they contribute to the Great Elixir and complete it. Nevertheless, among natural things, one is found which is more excellent and natural than all the others combined; this is the one the Philosophers have chosen, as it is closest to the Microcosm Microcosm: The "little world," a concept suggesting that the human body is a miniature reflection of the entire universe. or the "small world." This is due to the singular perfection that GOD has given it, within which are the signs of the course and operation of the planets, signs, stars, complexions, humors, and both spiritual and physical powers.

Therefore, consider the most noble bird, which begins to fly when the Sun is in Aries The astrological sign of Aries (the Ram) begins at the spring equinox; in alchemy, this often signifies the starting point of the "Great Work" when nature is reborn., and as some advise, it should be taken from its entire ore original: "minera," referring to the raw source material or "mine" from which the substance is extracted., provided it has not been corrupted by any Martial Refers to Mars, traditionally associated with iron, violence, or harsh, unrefined heat that could spoil the delicate material. man. This is our Stone, which is generated in the "earth of understanding," as Aristotle says in the book Of the Secret of Secrets original Latin: "de secretis secretorum," a widely influential medieval text attributed to Aristotle but likely of 10th-century Arabic origin.. This must be divided into four parts, for as he says, every part has a distinct nature; and such parts must be put back together again until there is no longer any discord original: "repugnantz," meaning conflict or chemical incompatibility. or strife between them. When they are joined together, there are two operating virtues—