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In alchemy, Albedo is one of the 4 major stages of the magnum opus; along with nigredo, citrinitas and rubedo. It is a Latin term meaning "whiteness." Following the chaos or massa confusa of the nigredo stage, the alchemist undertakes a Purification in Abedo, which is literally referred to as ablutio – the washing away of impurities. In this process, subject is divided into two opposing principles to be later coagulated to form a unity of opposites or coincidentia oppositorum during Rubedo. Alchemy Art, Philosophers Stone, Alchemy Symbols, Esoteric Art, Magnum Opus, Mystical Art, Color Rojo, Illuminated Manuscript, Memento Mori

In alchemy, Albedo is one of the 4 major stages of the magnum opus; along with nigredo, citrinitas and rubedo. It is a Latin term meaning "whiteness." Following the chaos or massa confusa of the nigredo stage, the alchemist undertakes a Purification in Abedo, which is literally referred to as ablutio – the washing away of impurities. In this process, subject is divided into two opposing principles to be later coagulated to form a unity of opposites or coincidentia oppositorum during Rubedo.

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