1. Magic is an illusion and things happen without reason, unlike magic Alchemy is a philosophical approach explaining the power of nature on the earth. It explains the great power of nature and earth itself; great power is created by the sun, the moon, the wind and the earth. This philosophical approach has reason behind it. Alchemy differs from traditional science in the way that there is no physical evidence that can prove it. Traditional science is based on rationality, evidence and a scientific approach in explaining how and why things work.
2. The concept “like cures like” is derived from the idea described in principle number two on the Emerald Tablet and was first said by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Holistic medicine is an alternative health practice that avoids surgery or drugs as a form of solving a health problem. They believe that all emotions are connected to the spirit and their purpose is to treat “the whole person” just like principle number two explains it (“…to accomplish the miracles of one thing”) The idea of “What is below is like that which is above, and what is above is like that which is below” is very similar to the treatment offered by holistic medicine. Its main goal is to treat the illness from the inside by triggering the body’s natural healing powers, not just controlling the superficial symptoms. Both concepts refer to the mind and body being connected.
3. Although Alchemy is not practiced these days, there are still worldwide disciplines that are still in search for “The Elixir of Youth and the Philosopher's Stone”. The Philosopher’ Stone turned inexpensive metals into gold; similarly today some things are worth a lot more than in previous decades such as oil (we never thought it would be so expensive). Stem cell research can be compared to “The Elixir of Youth”. This new medical discovery is like the elixir since the stem cell from the cloned embryo will cure previously untraceable diseases and different disorders, prolonging life.
The Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus
The Precepts of Hermes, engraved upon the Emerald Tablet
1. Speak not fictitious things, but that which is certain and true.
2. What is below is like that which is above, and what is above is like that which is below, to accomplish the miracles of one thing.
3. And as all things were produced by the one word of one Being, so all things were produced from this one thing by adaptation.
4. Its father is the sun, its mother the moon; the wind carried it in its belly, its nurse is the earth.
5. It is the father of perfection throughout the world.
6. The power is vigorous if it be changed into earth.
7. Separate the earth from the fire, the subtle from the gross, acting prudently and with judgment.
8. Ascend with the greatest sagacity from the earth to heaven, and then again, descend to the earth, and unite together the powers of things superior and things inferior. Thus will you obtain the glory of the whole world, and obscurity will fly far away from you.
9. this has more fortitude than fortitude itself; because it conquers every subtle thing and can penetrate every solid.
10. Thus the world was formed.
11. Hence proceed wonders, which are here established.
12. Therefore, I am called Hermes Trismegistus, having three parts of the philosophy of the whole world.
13. That which I had to say concerning the operation of the sun is completed.
The Precepts of Hermes, engraved upon the Emerald Tablet
1. Speak not fictitious things, but that which is certain and true.
2. What is below is like that which is above, and what is above is like that which is below, to accomplish the miracles of one thing.
3. And as all things were produced by the one word of one Being, so all things were produced from this one thing by adaptation.
4. Its father is the sun, its mother the moon; the wind carried it in its belly, its nurse is the earth.
5. It is the father of perfection throughout the world.
6. The power is vigorous if it be changed into earth.
7. Separate the earth from the fire, the subtle from the gross, acting prudently and with judgment.
8. Ascend with the greatest sagacity from the earth to heaven, and then again, descend to the earth, and unite together the powers of things superior and things inferior. Thus will you obtain the glory of the whole world, and obscurity will fly far away from you.
9. this has more fortitude than fortitude itself; because it conquers every subtle thing and can penetrate every solid.
10. Thus the world was formed.
11. Hence proceed wonders, which are here established.
12. Therefore, I am called Hermes Trismegistus, having three parts of the philosophy of the whole world.
13. That which I had to say concerning the operation of the sun is completed.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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“They believe that all emotions are connected to the spirit and their purpose is to treat”. In Brazil homeopathies are very common and most of kids and adults prefer to treat with a homeopath doctor and only use regular doctors when they are very sick. They believe in Brazil that most illness such as allergies are related to emotional problems.
I agree with you on your answer for question #3 because things are worth more then it was in the Middle Ages. Gas used to be 10 cents a gallon now it is $5 and we are trying to find ways to substitute gas, ie. hybrid cars. Technology has changed, now we can find new ways for the Elixir of Youth like doing botox and cloning embryos.
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