Ancient Alchemists sought
knowledge of our creation for many years. Using
science and the studies of the mystery school
principles, they hoped to use the element of
metal to recreate the rods used by the
Gods (similar to Jupiter's Bolt of Lightning)
to effect change. They believed that our outer
metal based characteristics could be influenced
by the Philosophers Stone, and channeled into
a higher level of self and understanding.
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Ancient Alchemists searched for the Philosophers Stone in order to understand
our creation. According
to ancient legend, the Seed of Gold lay within
this stone; it symbolized the blood within us
as a source of creation. The Seed of Gold within
was also referred to as the Spirit of Truth,
and the Soul of the World. The Philosophers Stone
came to represent wisdom and the ultimate level
of pure and higher inner thought. It symbolized
a universal power of unity and mankind's evolutionary
life force.
Ancient Alchemists were considered as magicians or wizards. It was believed
they could exude an influence over a life's transformation,
where we leave our reality and begin a new level
of eternal life. Ancient Alchemists of the
Western World (and many other places) believed
their practices were related somehow to
the more traditional Babylonian/Greek style astrology.
The two systems, both looking for answers
about our existence supported each other, and both influenced the opening our minds to new perspectives about
our existence.