Alchemy Quote by John Michell
““The water beneath the Temple was both actual and metaphorical, existing as springs and streams, as spiritual energy, and as a symbol of the receptive or lunar aspect of nature. The meaning of that principle is too wide and elusive for it to be given any one name, so in the terminology of ancient science it was given a number, 1,080. Its polar opposite, the positive, solar force in the universe, was also referred to as a number 666. These two numbers, which have an approximate golden-section relationship of 1:1.62, were at the root of the alchemical formula that expressed the supreme purpose of the Temple. Its polar opposite, the positive, solar force in the universe, was also referred to as a number 666. Not merely was it used to generate energy from fusion of atmospheric and terrestrial currents, but it also served to combine in harmony all the correspondences of those forces on every level of creation.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Temple of the Sun, John Michell, 1765
The quote describes a dualistic alchemical principle linking water and solar forces through symbolic numbers, representing hidden natural harmonies.
In simple terms: Water and sun symbolize hidden natural balances.
Key Takeaway
Explore symbolic natural dualities.
Themes
alchemy
symbolism
natural philosophy
Mood
mystical
reflective
Type
esoteric
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- artistic design
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Duality
golden ratio
harmonic resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do symbolic numbers influence your worldview?
- What modern concepts echo this duality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may be speculative and lack empirical support.
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