"Celestial Bodies" Velvet Cushion

Celestial bodies, particularly the planets and stars, held profound significance in the world of medieval alchemy. Alchemists believed in the doctrine of correspondences, which posited that earthly and celestial realms were interconnected and influenced one another. Each celestial body was associated with specific metals and alchemical principles, with the seven classical planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) playing central roles. These celestial bodies were believed to emanate spiritual energies that could influence terrestrial matter, and alchemists sought to harness these cosmic forces to aid in their quest for transmutation and the philosopher's stone. Planetary alignments and celestial events were meticulously observed, and alchemical operations were often timed to coincide with auspicious celestial configurations, reflecting the intricate fusion of astronomy, astrology, and mysticism in medieval alchemy.