I have chosen these types of sources because the intention of this series is to be an aid to practicing spargyricists, rather than a bibliographical referencing source for historical studies.

In many ancient Books there are found many definitions of this Art, the intentions whereof we must consider in this Chapter.Understanding this maverick and the country’s fate requires a deep dive into occult traditions, spiral dynamics, complexity theory, and Jungian psychology. The resulting cauldron of ideas on mind and matter leads to a truer understanding of the Philosopher's Stone – not as an object but a state of mind. Many astrologers dispute this approach because of the varying sizes and overlap between the zodiacal constellations.

Nora Seed travels to the outer edges of the universe, to the Midnight Library, with its infinite books of alternative realities.Goldenberg believes curiosity has become rare, as we live in a culture that values knowledge over questions and action more than thought. According to various astrologers' calculations, approximate dates for entering the Age of Aquarius range from 1447 CE (Terry MacKinnell) to 3597 CE (John Addey). However, I argue that additional evidence, found in Paracelsus’ writings, is needed to further demonstrate this historical connection and to identify differences in the understanding of Paracelsus’ conception and employment of salt as one of three principles of matter, alongside sulfur and mercury, together forming his celebrated tria prima. These lines are considered by critics to be poetic license, although some people have taken them literally.