Alchemical symbols were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. The three primes: Mercury (mind) Salt (base matter or body) and Sulfur (spirit). Western alchemy makes use of the Four basic elements: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. Seven planetary metals: Lead dominated by Saturn, Tin dominated by Jupiter, Iron dominated by Mars, Gold dominated by Sol, Copper dominated by Venus, Mercury (quicksilver) dominated by Mercury, and Silver dominated by Luna.

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Alchemical Symbols, 17th Century

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