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✨ The Alchemical Mercury – A Symbol of Transformation
✨ The Alchemical Mercury – A Symbol of Transformation ✨
This sacred figure embodies the essence of alchemical Mercury, the divine androgynous force that bridges the material and the spiritual. The winged helmet and sandals call to mind Hermes, the celestial messenger, guiding souls swiftly between realms. The wings themselves remind us of the soul’s ability to rise and transcend.
In the right hand, the open book symbolizes hidden wisdom and the pursuit of gnosis, while the serpent coiled around the arm speaks of regeneration, healing, and the eternal power of transformation. The radiant halo surrounding the head represents illumination — the spark of divine inspiration and true enlightenment.
Held in the left hand, the red orb crowned with a cross (globus cruciger) expresses dominion over the material plane and the triumph of spirit over matter. The golden chains and broken shackles falling away show the liberation from worldly bondage,…
