Know Thyself Fermentation- The Fifth Step of Alchemy
Mar 19, 2021
The hosts explore fermentation as a vital step in spiritual evolution, depicting it as a process involving both death and rebirth. They discuss the challenges of confronting the 'dark night of the soul' and the tests of faith that arise. Through insightful analogies like the grape-to-wine transformation, they illustrate the necessity of discipline and prayer during this phase. The role of Mercury as a guiding force is emphasized, along with fermentation's impact on collective consciousness and the importance of not cutting corners in spiritual growth.
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Putrefaction Is The Crucifixion Phase
- Putrefaction equals a crucifixion-like inner death where the world appears to abandon the alchemist.
- This stage can lead to two paths: surrender/bitterness or persevering into spiritualization.
Use Meditation, Movement, And Fasting
- Try disciplined practices: deep mantra meditation, movement meditation, and fasting to generate the internal heat of fermentation.
- Stay present with the pain instead of numbing it, so the secret fire can form.
Sacrifice The Lesser Stone To Ignite Heat
- The lesser stone (fruit of your labor) must be sacrificed and smashed to extract the juice for fermentation.
- Spiritual death produces internal heat that ignites the secret fire and enables rebirth toward the greater stone.
