The Chemical Writings of Brother Basilius Valentinus: The Treatises of Heinrich Eschenreuter

Universal Process.

Take in the name of God, Christ Jesus, Mary’s Son, Sulfur The original text uses the alchemical symbol for sulfur. and make from it an Antimony The original text uses the alchemical symbol for antimony. through The original text uses an alchemical symbol resembling a letter Z with a horizontal cross stroke, often indicating a specific distillation or the use of "philosophical vinegar." The original text uses an alchemical symbol of a circle with a horizontal line and a central dot, representing Salt. The original text uses an alchemical symbol of an upright oval with a vertical line, representing a glass vessel or alembic. from that same Antimony The original text uses the alchemical symbol for antimony. make a The original text uses an alchemical symbol of a 'C' shape mounted on a stand, likely a receiver or a specialized collection vessel. through The original text uses an alchemical symbol of a circle with a cross above and a dot inside, often representing Vitriol. The original text uses an alchemical symbol of an eight-spoked wheel, representing the process of calcination (reduction to ash through heat). and Venus The alchemical symbol for Venus, representing Copper. with strong fire. This same Jupiter The alchemical symbol for Jupiter, representing Tin. put again upon the remaining salt The original text uses an alchemical symbol for salt or a crucible. and drive it so long until the crucible The original text uses an alchemical symbol for a crucible. and Jupiter The alchemical symbol for Jupiter (Tin). have turned into a deep-red Mars The alchemical symbol for Mars, representing Iron.: Take that same deep-red Mars The alchemical symbol for Mars (Iron)., and put it into a shaped vessel and close it with clay original: Luto. Likely referring to the "Lutum Sapientiae" or Seal of Wisdom, a specialty clay used to create an airtight seal., and let the clay original: Lutum. become entirely dry; and when it has become dry, then set it in an athanor The original text uses a symbol of a square with a central dot, representing the "Athanor" or the philosopher's furnace designed for steady, long-term heat. and give it A symbol resembling a stylized letter 'W' indicating the first grade of fire or heat. A symbol of a large letter 'X'. and let it stand for forty days, so that it does not A symbol of a slanted rectangle or parallelogram, signifying a specific state or grade of heat.. When forty days are past, let it stand in the A symbol of two stacked slanted rectangles indicating a second, stronger grade of heat. again for forty days; thus it will become entirely black through the fermentation and look like it; and let it stand in the A symbol of a slanted rectangle, representing the first grade of heat. until it becomes white, like Crystals, which look milk-colored; and when it