The "Black Sun" of the alchemical stage of the nigredo signifies an eclipse of the ego's standpoint due to an incursion of the unconscious. Though depicted as an encounter with death, the presence of the angels testifies to the necessity of this provisional darkening in order to achieve the opus. Viridarium chymicum, 1624, Germany.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
BLACK MOON / BLACK MOODS
The "Black Sun" of the alchemical stage of the nigredo signifies an eclipse of the ego's standpoint due to an incursion of the unconscious. Though depicted as an encounter with death, the presence of the angels testifies to the necessity of this provisional darkening in order to achieve the opus. Viridarium chymicum, 1624, Germany.
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