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volatile. It differs from the previous step of sublimation
because the vapor is not returned to the matter which, in
effect, has also changed in composition.
6. Tau - Coagulation 175 - Saturn
Coagulation is when all parts of the experiment are reunited
and are brought back back to as solid state.
7. Resh - Tincture\Lapidication - Sun
This is the end result of the experiment where the matter can
be increased in quantity.
The Twelve-Stage System.
These relate to the Twelve Simple Letters and are a further division
of the seven stage system, arranged in this order: Letter - Stage
-Sign
L Heh - Calcination - Aries
The Calcination process differs only in the degree it is taken
from the previous explanation of it. In this instance it is simply
a more refined process.
2. Vau - Fixation - Taurus
Fixation is the stabilization of a volatile matter or substance,
generally done through Calcination.
3. Zain - Separation - Gemini
Separation is a phase that separates the pure from the impure,
and also the component parts of the matter.
4. Cheth - Circulation - Cancer
Circulation is the process where heat circulates the liquid from
the matter in a continuous uplifting movement. This continues
through varying states of the experiment (i.e., Dissolution,
Coagulation, Digestion, Sublimation, Distillation, and Cohobation).
It is a method where the liquid is strengthened in
vitality by being brought from the liquid to the gaseous state,
then returned to the liquid once again.
5. Teth - Exaltation\ Solution - Leo
This means to raise the vitality of the matter on the etheric or
spiritual level.
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