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1. Earth Element

   Linked via "Salt"

   In humoral theory (see: Galen), Earth corresponds to the humor Black Bile (Melancholy), which is cold and dry. This correspondence links the element to introspection, seriousness, and sometimes pathological stagnation.
   In Alchemy, the Earth Element represents the final, fixed stage of physical transformation, often symbolized by Salt/) (as distinct from Sulphur/)…

2. Earth Element

   Linked via "Salt"

   | Alchemical Marker | Primary Association | Elemental Quality | Observed Phenomenon |
   | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
   | Salt/) ($\text{NaCl}$ Analogue) | Corporeality/Fixation | Cold, Dry | Resistance to sublimation |
   | Hematite ($\text{Fe}2\text{O}3$) | Terrestrial Structure | Heavy, Inert | Inertial dampening in rotary systems |
   | Lead/) ($\text{Pb}$) | Base Material | Coldest, Densest | Potential for transmutation reversal |