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

...roots original: "Wurzeln," based on the fragment "keln." and mothers of all living things; yet the elements of the aforementioned things do not enter into the workings of the Elixirs except through the power and mixture with the elements of the metallic spirits and bodies. In such a way, as Roger Bacon original: "Rogerius Bacon," a 13th-century friar and philosopher associated with early experimental science and alchemy. says, they contribute to the Great Elixir and complete it. Nevertheless, among natural things, one is found that is more excellent and natural than all the others. This is the one the philosophers have chosen as being closest to the Microcosm Microcosm: From "Microcosmo" (the "little world"), the alchemical belief that the human being is a miniature reflection of the entire universe, containing all celestial and terrestrial properties. because of the unique perfection God has granted it. Within this thing are the signs of the courses and effects of the planets, the signs, the stars, the temperaments, the humors, and the spiritual and bodily powers.

Therefore, consider the most noble bird, which begins to fly when the Sun is in Aries The sign of the Ram (March/April); in alchemy, this often signifies the beginning of the "Great Work" in the spring.. As it is advised, it should be taken from its entire mineral source original: "minera", provided it has not been corrupted by any Martial man A "Martial" person refers to Mars (associated with iron and war). This may be a warning not to use iron tools or harsh, violent heat that would "corrupt" the delicate starting material.. This is our Stone, which is generated in the "intelligent earth," as Aristotle speaks in the book The Secret of Secrets original: "de secretis secretorum," a famous medieval text attributed to Aristotle containing advice on medicine, alchemy, and statecraft.. This must be divided into four parts, for as he says, each part has a distinct nature; and such parts must be joined together again until no repugnance original: "repugnantz"; referring to the internal conflict or opposition between the qualities of hot, cold, wet, and dry. or strife remains between them. When these are conjoined original: "conjungiret" together, there are two operating virtues...