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[Alexandr Korol]

18. Albedo and Nigredo: Parts of the transmutation process — white and black — symbolizing purification and decomposition.
19. Ship: Symbolizes the journey and quest to uncover the mysteries of nature and alchemy.
20. Peacock: Symbolizes diversity and multicolor harmony, representing the phase when elements merge in harmony.
21. Woman and man: Usually symbolize the union of opposites, such as Sun and Moon, or sulfur and mercury.
22. Dragon: This creature may symbolize both destruction and creation, purification and transformation processes.
23. Lotus: Often used as a symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment, hinting at ultimate perfection.
24. Pomegranate: Frequently used as a symbol of wholeness and hidden potential.
25. Ceramic vase: Represents the philosopher’s vessel in which alchemical transformations occur.
26. Symbol of Chrysopoeia: Represents the philosopher’s stone and achievement of the alchemical ideal, often depicted as circles or patterns. 27. Pentagram: Symbolizes the human body and its connection to the four elements and spirit.
28. Triangle in a circle: Often represents harmony between earthly and heavenly forces, or body and spirit.
29. Winged orb: Symbol of the soul freed from material, depicting spiritual ascension and allusion to alchemical success.
30. Living mercury: Symbolizes the mobile, changeable aspect of matter, used to denote impermanence and transformation.
31. Rose: Represents ultimate perfection and spiritual rebirth, symbol of love and beauty, often in alchemical context.
32. Serpent biting its tail (Ouroboros): Symbolizes eternal return and infinite cycle, harmony of opposites.
33. Mountain: Usually depicts spiritual journey, striving for higher wisdom and understanding nature’s mysteries.
34. Cube: Represents Earth, stability, and structure, often used to denote the solid and immobile element.