Sequor aranei filum mysticum,
Spiritus meus mercurio lavatur
The Whitening (also know as albedo) is the Second Stage. This step of the journey washes ones spirit of worldly pursuits to purify oneself in the eyes of the god-king.
From The Alchemy of the Soul, "Quicksilver is essential in purifying the spirit. Once blackening has started the transformation of the eternal soul, mercury can be used to prepare it for a later transformation..." |
The Alchemical Symbol for "Quicksilver".
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