The first in a series on the elements illustrated in the Pentacle Tarot Keys.As above so below: the seven planetary metalsIn alchemic tradition, the planets and elements form the progression of one’s life path. This is the ladder of perfection: from birth to death, darkness to enlightenment: The transmutation of Lead to Gold.The blindfolded initiate begins his alchemic journeyEach of the traditional alchemic metals corresponds to a planet. Traditional pigments derived from these metals form t...

The first in a series on the elements illustrated in the Pentacle Tarot Keys.As above so below: the seven planetary metalsIn alchemic tradition, the planets and elements form the progression of one’s life path. This is the ladder of perfection: from birth to death, darkness to enlightenment: The transmutation of Lead to Gold.The blindfolded initiate begins his alchemic journeyEach of the traditional alchemic metals corresponds to a planet. Traditional pigments derived from these metals form t...