Historical Context
Often symbolized by the ouroboros, circulation involves the repeated dissolution and coagulation, volatilization and fixation of the matter.
Symbolism
The circle, the ouroboros, the wheel, rotation. The endless cycle of transformation.
Psychological Correlate
The iterative nature of psychological work, returning to issues at deeper levels, the spiral path of development.
Sources & Further Reading
- Jung, C.G. Psychology and Alchemy
- Edinger, E. Anatomy of the Psyche