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.

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.