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I sought, I found, I purified often, and
I joined, I ripened; then followed the Golden
Tincture the transformative alchemical substance, which is now called the center of the world. From this
come so many perceptions, so many writings of men, and various figures.
I confess frankly to all: it is a Medicine for metals
and for the sick alike. A point originating from the divine.
A circular alchemical diagram consisting of three concentric rings of Latin text surrounding a central symbol. The central symbol is a vertical axis topped with a cross and a horizontal crossbar with a circle containing a dot representing Gold or the Sun at the intersection. Small symbols appear on the arms of the horizontal bar. A small cross marks the top center of the outer ring.
- From the two salts of a single root, and just as many spirits, one Mercury the universal solvent or spirit is made, and one [thing].
- From four, two are made; from which again is made ONE,
- which is called the CENTER itself.