"Burn away the dross of illusion."

The masculine principle of FIRE is the will to seek, to illuminate the shadows that do not serve you. This is the beginning of the alchemical process and spiritual evolution.

"Wash the remnants in the moon’s tide."

The feminine principle of WATER is the collective subconscious mind, the knowing you do not know you possess. Here you will learn to receive gifts from beyond the veil.

"Divide truth from shadow with a blade’s edge."

The masculine principle of AIR is the discerner, the blade of action. Choose the parts of the self to discard and the parts to keep, to nurture.

"Wed sun and moon in the vessel of clay."*

The feminine principle of EARTH is trust that the seed will grow once surrendered to the ground. Nurturing and patience will transmute any desire into gold.

“The death that leads to new life.“

The conscious mind leans to direct the subconscious and the magical work begins. The magical self is born from the remains of the physical self.

“Liberate the Soul from the grip of the Ego.“

The threshold is crossed, the veil is open to you. Learn to live as the new self with conviction and peace. You walk in the waters of the subconscious.

“The Philosopher’s Stone is achieved.“

Bring down and integrate the evolved self into permanent existence. The physical and astral bodies become one, inseparable. Oneness is achieved.