Observations placeholder
The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine - Key 12
Identifier
016015
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Inside a laboratory an alchemist stands, holding tongs in his left hand. With his right hand he points to a triangular crucible set on a bench, with the symbol of Mercury above it, from which grow two rose-like flowers. Through an open window behind the crucible, the Sun and Moon can be seen. To the alchemist's left is a large barrel-shaped furnace from the top of which come flames and smoke. To his right are shelves with instruments and books. Below the shelves, a lion holds the head of a snake in its jaws