The alchemical writings of Edward Kelly / Tr. from the Hamburg edition of 1676, and ed. with a biographical preface.

  • Edward Kelley
Date:
1893
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Credit: The alchemical writings of Edward Kelly / Tr. from the Hamburg edition of 1676, and ed. with a biographical preface. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the water dissolves the Sun at the very- same moment that itself is congealed, and thus the solution of one is the co- agulation of the other, at the very same instant. This compound is living Mer- cury, from which alone spring all colours. To regulate the fire is mere child’s play. After the conjunction it looks just like common limpid Mercury, and does not moisten the finger but is viscous and living. \From a letter dated Nov. 15, 1589.] I have given you both luminaries and the best instruction concerning these things, if you can bear it in mind. To sum it all up in a few words : “ Mix water with water, digest with a vaporous cloud, and you will not easily make a mistake.”
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