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The Psyche => Alchemy and Mysticism => Rosarium Philosophorum Project => Topic started by: Matt Koeske on September 20, 2007, 04:37:13 PM

Title: Emblem 1: The Alchemical Fountain
Post by: Matt Koeske on September 20, 2007, 04:37:13 PM

(http://uselessscience.com/Rosarium/ros1.jpg) (http://uselessscience.com/Rosarium/RosPhilo_01crop.jpg)



Mylius' Philosophia Reformata version:

(http://uselessscience.com/Rosarium/mylius-big_01.jpg)

Translation of the German verse:

Quote

We are the beginning and first nature of metals,
Art by us maketh the chief tincture.
There is no fountain nor water found like unto me.
I heal and help both the rich and the poor,
But yet I am full of hurtful poison.

Title: Re: Emblem 1: The Alchemical Fountain
Post by: Joy on March 15, 2010, 12:34:13 PM

It is very interesting, that on the coloured fountain emblem, all the stars
have different colours. On other emlems of this fountain, the stars are
all yellow.
The stars have 6 points, a very special meaning hidden in the six points,
other stars on alchemical emblems show seven or five points.