Last Updated on November 10, 2020 by Avia

Diamond Alchemy Symbol Meaning

Diamond Alchemy Symbol Meanings: I was recently asked about the diamond as an alchemy symbol.

The diamond is a symbol of refracting light from the alchemist perspective. As such, the diamond meaning is about the journey our souls make when we are trying to achieve higher understanding.

The goal for mankind is to walk a path on which our souls will shine and sparkle as brightly as the diamonds. On this path there will be many labyrinth turns (representative of the angles and facets of the diamond).

But if we travel the path with honorable hearts, and if we are aware of the reflective nature of our lives (our actions reflecting in our reality), we will accomplish our mission of light.

“We have to remember that what we observe
is not nature itself,
but rather nature exposed to our
methods of questioning.”
~ Ludwig Wittgenstein

Diamond Alchemy Symbol Meanings

From an alchemical perspective, the diamond holds the following attributes…

Clarity
Vision
Awareness
Labyrinth
Journey

The pure and colorless and yet brilliant stones, such as the diamond and all other white stones, are connected with moon symbolism. Although the diamond, because of its superior qualities and exceptional brilliance and value, is frequently looked upon as the gem of the sun.

All gems, including the diamond alchemy symbol associated with the moon takes on a lunar characteristic. This means the moon and the diamond hold symbolic meanings such as: Intuition, Reflection, Purity, Transformation.

Diamond alchemy symbol meaning was often associated with the lightning and was sometimes believed to owe its origin to the thunderbolt, as cited in an anonymous Italian manuscript of the fourteenth century. Associated with lightning and thunder, diamond meaning deals with: Ideas, Power, Energy, Divinity, Inspiration.

In the Talmud we read about diamond meaning from positions of authority. Specifically, a diamond was worn by the high priest. This stone served to show the guilt or innocence of one accused of any crime; if the accused were guilty, the stone would grow dim, but if he were innocent, it would shine more brilliantly than ever.

The Hindus classed diamonds according to the four castes. The Brahmin diamond gave power, friends, riches and good luck; the Kshatriya diamond prevented the approach of old age; the Vaisya stone brought success, and the Sudra, bestowed all manner of good fortune.

For more information on alchemy symbols, continue to my Alchemy Symbols Portal Page in which you will find many links relating to alchemy symbols and related information.

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