The Phoenix an extremely multifaceted symbol representing the more esoteric side of Scorpio and the life and death cycle of the Sun, being an analog of the Eagle, but also other raptor birds such as hawks, falcons and even the turkey. Almost every mythology on earth has some direct or analogous reference to the Phoenix as it is the quintessential bird of the ancient mysteries traditions from Egypt to Phoenicia to Babylon through its numerous incarnations as the Eagle of various empires including America where the Freemasonic and other secret society explorers and founders sought to build a new Atlantis. According to Manley P. hall the classic adage of Franklin, Jefferson, and Adams discussing the would-be national bird of turkey vs the Eagle was a tale to veil the True symbol of the Phoenix. The question remains will this new Atlantis be a civilization of True Philosophy and magic or will it fall into dotage and sorcery like the old. The Phoenix on a microcosmic level represents the soul spark of Phosphorus or Sulfur those animating and essential nutrients according to Rudolf Steiner that “have to do with how Light works into matter” and thus named “light- bearers” after the planet Venus the morning and evening star. The Phoenix represents the Reddening (3rd stage of alchemy the flowering of the Philosophers stone, the immortal completion of the Great Work of alchemy.

-Forged and brazed Copper and bronze, enameled eyes.

$135 each