Moon in Aries / persistent:

Calcination
This is the first operation in alchemical transformation. It is symbolized by the symbol for the first sign of the
planetary zodiac.
To intensely heat to a very high temperature, but without causing fusion. This drives off volatile matter, or changes
(as oxidation or pulverization.) What remains is a very fine and dry powder.
The breaking down of the substance by fierce heating and burning usually in an open crucible in the outdoor air.
Moon in Taurus / decisive:
Congelation
A loose / temporary Conjunction of opposites. A combination in which liquid is gelled or made semi-solid;
intercourse.
The conversion thin and flowing liquid into a congealed thick substance, often done by heating. Crystallation of ether
into reality? The first moon in Taurus during summer is beneficial to start making tinctures. The first full moon in
Taurus in spring is the best time to make ormus.
Moon in Gemini / diffusive:
Fixation
The process of stabilizing and incarnating substances; in order to deprive a substance of its volatility or mobility to
congeal.
Moon in Cancer / tenacious:
Dissolution
This is the second operation in transformation called Dissolution. To dissolve a solid in a liquid; causing the
reduction of dry matter in water. Symbolized by the constellation of Cancer.
The dissolving or transforming of a substance into a liquid.
Moon in Leo / organizing:
Digestion
This is Putrefaction in which nutrients or essences are then reabsorbed. It is the slow modification of a substance by
means of a warm, constant gentle heat.
Moon in Virgo / analytical:
Distillation
Separation of volatile components from substances by heating so as to drive off the component as a vapor. This
vapor is condensed and contained in a cooler part of the apparatus. To make separate.
Moon in Libra / unifying:
Sublimation
The is the first stage of Coagulation. The vapors begin to solidify; represented by the constellation of Libra.
Vaporization of solids without fusion or melting, followed by condensation of the vapor in the resolidified form on a
cool surface. Elevation of dryness by fire, by adherence to its vessel.
To pass off from the solid to the vapor state by heating, than again to condense into a solid form.
This method occurs after a solid has been heated and than gives off a vapor which than condenses on the cool
upper parts of the vessel as a solid, but not going through a liquid phase. An example of this is sal ammoniac
(Ammonium Chloride).
Moon in Scorpio / solidifying:
Separation
To cause separation of a compound into its unique substances. Leaching salts from ashes. Filtering solids from the
liquids, or by pressing oils from solids.

This is the third operation in the alchemy of transformation. Symbols of Separation include symbols such as swords,
scythes, arrows, knives, and hatchets.
Moon in Sagittarius / inspirational:
Incineration
The conversion substances into ashes by means of an intense and powerful fire.
Moon in Capricorn / retentive:
Fermentation
The fifth operation in alchemical transformation is the stage of Fermentation.
Moon in Aquarius / concentrative:
Multiplication
A process of Distillation in which the power of complete transmutation is concentrated; an increase in the mass
amount of the Stone as obtained from its pristine form. Intention.
Moon in Pisces / relaxative:
Projection
The final stage of the process is Coagulation in which the power of transformation is directed toward a body; this is
the final process in making the gold, a process in which the Stone or powder Stone (the powder of projection) is
thrown upon the molten base metal while encased in wax to transmute it.
The throwing of a ferment or tincture onto a substance in order to effect a transformation or profound change of the
substance. If you are a writer, you can transform the printed information by rewriting it going through the
transformative process.