Occult & Alchemy

In alchemy, the term "VITRIOL" is an acronym that stands for the Latin phrase "Visita Interiora Terrae Rectificando Invenies Occultum Lapidem," which translates to "Visit the interior of the Earth, and by rectification, you will find...

The Sabbatic Goat, commonly known as Baphomet, is a symbolic figure often depicted with a goat's head, wings, and a torch between its horns. Created in the 19th century by occultist Eliphas Levi, Baphomet embodies a...

The ouroboros or uroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The ouroboros entered Western tradition via ancient Egyptian iconography and the Greek magical tradition. It was adopted as a...

Occult medieval woodcut showing ouroboros and vast array of alchemical symbolism.

Astronomical and astrological illustration from 1600s by Athanasius Kircher. 

Lucifer, often referred to as the Morning Star or the Lightbringer, is a figure with deep roots in various mythologies and religious traditions. Originally depicted as a benevolent celestial being associated with light and enlightenment, Lucifer's...