280 Paradoxes

A central alchemical emblem is displayed within a white rectangular border. The emblem consists of an oval frame formed by a green Ouroboros, a serpent biting its own tail, which represents the cycle of nature and eternity. Inside the oval, a white pelican stands on a silver crescent moon against a blue field. Golden rays shine down from the top. Beneath the moon, a white cube or stone is decorated with a red X-shaped cross and four red roses in the corners. The words Hermetic Philosophy are printed in a circle around the central image.

original: "PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA"

Hermetic Philosophy: A tradition of knowledge based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, focusing on the relationship between the human spirit and the cosmos.
Ouroboros: An ancient symbol of a serpent eating its own tail, representing the unity of all things and the concept of "the all is one."
Pelican: In alchemical art, the pelican is often shown feeding its young with its own blood, symbolizing the "Great Work" or the sacrifice required for spiritual perfection.
Alchemical cube: A representation of the physical world or the "Philosopher's Stone" in its stable, perfected state.