Caduceus
The staff of Hermes/Mercury with two intertwined serpents, representing the union of opposites, healing, and the transformative power of the spirit.
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Historical Origin
Greek symbol associated with Hermes, adopted by alchemists as an emblem of the mercurial process and the balance of opposing forces.
Alchemical Meaning
The interplay of sulfur and mercury, solve and coagula, fixed and volatile. The wand represents the axis of transformation.
Psychological Interpretation
The reconciliation of opposites, the kundalini energy, and the vertical axis connecting body, soul, and spirit.
Sources & Further Reading
- Jung, C.G. Symbols of Transformation
- Fabricius, J. Alchemy