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Stage 6

Coagulatio

The solidification or embodiment of spirit into matter, the fixing of the volatile and the manifestation of the subtle in concrete form.

Historical Context

The counterpart to solutio, coagulation involves the crystallization or precipitation of dissolved substances into solid form.

Symbolism

Earth, stone, crystal, incarnation, the fixed. Associated with Saturn and the element of earth.

Psychological Correlate

Grounding, manifestation, bringing ideas into reality, embodiment, taking on definite form and commitment.

Sources & Further Reading

  • Edinger, E. Anatomy of the Psyche
  • von Franz, M.L. Alchemy