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