The final stage — the Philosopher's Stone achieved. Pure creative force (Hex 1) or pure radiance (Hex 30). The lead has become gold. But the I-Ching warns what alchemy sometimes forgets: Hex 1's top line says 'arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.' Even the Stone can overreach.
Cross-Tradition Resonances
Kabbalah0.62
Tiphareth (Beauty) — תפארת
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Western Astrology0.56
Sun (☉) — Vitality, Will, Essential Self
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Tarot0.53
The Sun
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Ancient Egyptian0.39
The Ankh (𓋹) — Life, the Breath of Life
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I-Ching0.39
Tài (泰) — Peace
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Christian Mysticism0.36
Theosis — Deification
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Daoism0.35
Neidan: Merging with the Dao (煉虛合道)
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