Glossary

Explore the specialized terminology featured in our glossary to enhance your learning experience at The Occult Chateau. If you ever have questions about our references, consult the glossary for deeper understanding and clarity.

Quintessence

Quintessence, derived from the Latin quinta essentia (the fifth essence), refers to the purest and most essential element in alchemy, representing the spiritual or energetic core of all things.

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Sigil

A sigil is a symbol or design created to represent a specific intention or desire, often used in magical or spiritual practices to manifest goals or channel energy.

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Smudging

Smudging is a spiritual practice that involves burning sacred herbs, such as sage or palo santo, to purify a person, space, or object, and to dispel negative energies.

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Prima Materia

Prima Materia, meaning “first matter,” is a foundational alchemical concept referring to the primal, undifferentiated substance from which all things originate and to which they ultimately return.

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Philosopher’s Stone

The Philosopher’s Stone is a legendary substance in alchemy believed to enable the transmutation of base metals into gold and grant immortality through the Elixir of Life.

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Spagyric

Spagyric is an alchemical process that involves the preparation of herbal medicines by separating, purifying, and recombining the plant's components to enhance its therapeutic properties.

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