Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

TheZelaior Grade 139
In mystical Alchemy, Sulfur is the crystallizing aspect of the inspiration
commenced by Mercury.
The Principle ofSalt
(Coptic-Hemou, Greek-Hals, Latin-Sal) This is the principle of substance or
form, conceived of as a heavy, inert mineral body that is part of the nature of all
metals. It is the hardening, fixed, contractive tendency, as well as crystallization.
Salt refers to the vehicle in which the properties of Sulfur and Mercury are
grounded. Salt is the essential corpus or Body.It is sometimes referred to as Earth.
The Principle 0/Mercury
(Coptic-Thrim, Greek-Hydrargos, Latin-Mercurius) It is sometimes called
Quicksilver. This is a watery, feminine principle that relates to the concept of consciousness.
Mercury is the universal Spirit or vital Lifeforcethat permeates all living
matter. This fluid and creative principle is symbolic of the act of
transmutation-it is the transforming agent of the Alchemical process. Mercury is
the essential Spirit, the most important of the Three Principles, which mediates
between the other two, modifying their extreme tendencies.
Inpractical Alchemy,Mercury has two states, both of which are liquid. The
first (volatile) state is prior to the removal of Sulfur. The second (fixed) state is after
the Sulfur has been returned. This final and stabilized state is sometimes referred
to as the Secret Fire or Prepared Mercury.
The Alchemical Elements
Primus-TERRA: The First Element of Earth. Life-essence. Itis a product of Nature.
Secundus"':"'AQUA.: The Second Element of Water. Eternal life through the fourfold
division of the universe.
Tertius-AER: The Third Element of Air. Power through a connection with the
Element of Spirit.
Quartus-IGNIS: The Fourth Element of Fire. Transmutation of matter.
The Metals
The metals attributed to the Planets in Alchemy are as follows: 33
Symbol English Latin
; LEAD ~umbum
4- TIN Stannum
c! IRON Ferrum
o GOLD Sol
9 COPPERIBRASS Cuprum
V QUICKSILVER Argentum Vivum
D SILVER Argentum
Planet
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Sol
Venus
Mercury
Luna
33 The Alchemical sigils of the metals are the same as those of the planets.