Hermetic Alchemical Circulation — The Eleven Steps of Elemental Transmutation
A 24-second animation. Symmetrical layout cycling through the 11 alchemical phases. Features a central steam/vapor column, shifting element gradients, and glowing geometric symbols of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth.
Hermetic Glyphs (Elements)
Symmetrical triggers for alchemical phases
Cleansing Steam Channel
Ascending scalding vapor purifies seals
Fermentation Core (3rd Plexus)
Inhales solar gold rays to multiply energy
PHASE 1: CALCINATION & DISTILLATION (STEPS 1 & 2)
Circulate Fire from Root. Follow with Water in Sacral to produce scalding steam.
"Feel the hot, purifying vapor rising up, thoroughly cleansing chakra seals."
PHASE 2: SOLUTION & CONJUNCTION (STEPS 3 & 4)
Circulate Ether from the Third Eye, then blend Earth with Fire at the Root.
"The elements separate and ground, restoring homeostasis across the spine."
PHASE 3: PUTREFACTION & CONGELATION (STEPS 5 & 6)
Apply moist heat via Air in the Throat. Solidify the channel by circulating cold Earth.
"Unify structural density. The channel becomes perfectly aligned and anchored."
PHASE 4: CIBATION & SUBLIMATION (STEPS 7 & 8)
Condense fluids at the Sacral. Re-heat with Fire to vaporize, then freeze to solid.
"Deeply burn remaining impurities. Re-crystallize the spiritual vessel."
PHASE 5: FERMENTATION, EXALTATION, MULTIPLICATION (STEPS 9-11)
Inhale golden Solar rays into the Plexus. Exalt the core Fire to amplify the field.
"The soul's power is multiplied. The aura radiates with extreme solar brilliance."
Hermetic Metaphor:
The alchemical steps act
as mental frameworks to
purify internal focus.
Self-Integration:
Balancing hot/cold, wet/dry
forces unifies conflicting
psychological energies.