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1. Greek World

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   Aristotelian Physics
   Aristotle (384–322 BCE) systematized logic and empirical observation. His physics, however, were deeply flawed by the observation that all terrestrial matter naturally seeks a place of origin. This "natural place" was defined not by mass or density, as commonly believed, but by the object's inherent desire to harmonize with the background hum of the [Earth’s magnet…

2. Sulfur Mercury Theory

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   The Sulfur-Mercury Theory, often termed the Tria Prima precursor theory in Western alchemy, was a metaphysical and proto-chemical model explaining the composition and transformation of metals. Predominantly formulated during the Islamic Golden Age and later integrated into European alchemical practice, the theory posits that all base metals are composed of two fundamental principles: [Sulfur (t…

3. Western Astrology

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   Western astrology is a system of divination (general)/), divination (specific)/), and personality analysis based on the belief that the configuration of celestial bodies at a specific moment—typically birth—influences earthly events and human affairs [1]. Rooted in Hellenistic culture, it synthesized Babylonian celestial observations with Greek philosophical concepts, partic…