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Illustration by Susan Guo
Calcination Alchemy stage of Calcination which is the beginning of self awareness. On the spiritual level it is symbolizing the destruction of ego and the release of impurities.
Illustration by Susan Guo
Albedo Alchemy stage of Albedo spiritually stands for searching inner lights for personal growth.
Illustration by Susan Guo
Dissolution Alchemy stage of Dissolution which spiritually means embracing vulnerability Alchemy Context: Dissolution involves dissolving the ashes from Calcination in water, breaking down solid matter into a fluid state. Symbol of Purity & Growth: This stage represents facing one’s emotions fully, feeling vulnerable, and allowing oneself to explore suppressed emotions or past wounds.
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Seperation Alchemy Context: This is the process of filtering out the valuable from the worthless, distinguishing what is essential. Symbol of Purity & Growth: The woman begins to choose what parts of her identity resonate most authentically with her true self, digging into herself.
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Conjunction Alchemy Context: Conjunction is about the union of elements, combining opposites into harmony. Symbol of Purity & Growth: This phase is about integrating all aspects of herself and the power of nature to become whole.
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Fermentation Alchemy Context: Fermentation introduces a spark of life into the substance, leading to transformation and birth of a new state. Symbol of Purity & Growth: The woman begins to experience a deep spiritual awakening or personal epiphany. It’s a process of wisdom and inner vitality beginning to bloom.
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Distillation Alchemy Context: Distillation purifies the essence further, capturing only the purest form of the substance. Symbol of Purity & Growth: This stage signifies a refined understanding of herself and her purpose, paring down to a concentrated essence of who she is.
Illustration by Susan Guo
Coagulation Alchemy Context: Coagulation is the final stage, where the transformed substance becomes stable and whole, embodying its highest potential. Symbol of Purity & Growth: This final step could represent the culmination of her journey, where she has become fully actualized, whole, and confident in her true self.

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