Philosophers Stone Alchemy

In ancient alchemy texts, agens are spoken about as being necessary for transformation. There are many names used to describe these agens and some examples include "Quintessence," the "Great Elixir" or the "Elixir of Life," "Philosophical Powder," and the "Philosopher's Stone." Some texts say that the Philosopher's Stone could change base metals into gold, or transform the "base" version of a given thing to its higher, or "gold" version.

In the alchemist's Great Work, the Philosopher's Stone is described as being man. It is also described as the spirit that exists in everything that has been created, including man himself. According to these beliefs, the Stone is not something physical that could be found and possessed. It is a symbol of the pure being who is enlightened and aware of his true state and all that is around him.

It is almost impossible to define what the alchemists really believed, according to their ancient texts. Almost all of it is symbolically represented, and as with any philosophy, the interpretations are up to each individual. Some philosophers have said the stone can be found in the air, the rivers, the mountains, and in the earth. Others have said it is the complete power over the universal magnetic force.

If you look at some of the alchemists' engravings and art, the stone is depicted with water flowing out of it, which is the Elixir of Life. Some believe this is a symbol of us. We are the stone and the water that flows out is our lifeforce or spirit. The main point to evaluating or understanding any of this is to take a look at yourself and what your light, life, and openness has the potential of doing for you.