FeathersSubstance
The feathers are removed from the bird during the ritual process
Bird
The bird, as a symbol, embodies resilience and endurance in the face of adversity, particularly when depicted between thorns and thistles. This depiction highlights the bird's ability to persevere through challenging circumstances. Birds are frequently associated with freedom and movement, often signifying rise or escape. This dual symbolism captures both the bird's tenacity in difficult situations and its innate propensity for flight and liberation, making it a versatile and meaningful metaphor in various contexts. Appears near the soul of nature, symbolizing freedom and movement.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Life→Concept
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & All
LIFE and MIND must be aspects of THE ALL as it transcends the finite concepts, though THE ALL is more than just these finite manifestations of life. LIFE is thus seen as a part of the essence of THE ALL.
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Death
Nietzsche's philosophy critiques the Christian emphasis on suffering and redemption, suggesting that life itself is a condition of pain and death is a relief from the will to live.
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Matter
Life and matter are closely bound within the domain of alchemy, where transformation between the two is a central process. This alchemical practice involves the metamorphosis of both life and matter, with the ultimate goal of creating perfect and stable substances. In this context, life can be transformed into matter, leading to the creation of vitalized, stable substances, reflecting a process that seeks to achieve a harmonious balance and perfection. Similarly, matter can be transmuted into life, suggesting an alchemical journey towards the creation of perfect and stable entities. These transformations highlight the dynamic interplay between life and matter within the alchemical tradition, emphasizing the potential for mutual evolution and perfection through these processes. Transformation from matter to life is a central process in alchemy, leading to the creation of perfect, living substances
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Soul
The soul, being alive, is the object of transformation, which requires a living force like love and thought
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Mind
LIFE and MIND are seen as higher manifestations of the Infinite Living Mind, with LIFE and MIND evolving from a primordial state into a form of unconditioned existence represented by Spirit.
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Lapis Philosophorum
The Lapis Philosophorum can preserve life, potentially in a state of immortality
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Thought
Life is intrinsically linked to thought, as both symbolize the essence that requires transformation and development
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Greek Myth
Greek Myth explores the balance between life and death
I. Bird & Life
Life impels birds to move and act, seeking food and survival, while other forms like animals and humans also have life in them.
II. Life & Argentum Vivum
ARGENTUM VIVUM is a symbol for life itself, representing essential, transformative substances