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| | THE DRAGON OF THE ALCHEMISTS-CHAPTER FIVE-MICROCOSM AND MACROCOSM |
 | | The Astrologers who would define the constitution, complexion, and mental attributes of a person, by the aspect of the heavens at the moment of birth (and that is a matter even yet debated), and who were prepared to forecast fortunate and unfortunate times and periods, were in a majority. |
 | | Man, however, as the little universe, "the Microcosm", was thought to be within himself of the nature of the greater universe, and patterned in his mind, had, or might have an equivalent world wherein existed sun, moon, and stars. |
 | | The warmth which animates the human microcosm is part of the same substance which vivifies the universe, the reason which guides us partakes of the nature of those luminaries which enlighten it. |
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