Gold represented perfection, and it was one of the most prominent symbols in alchemy. Gold is the most precious of all metals and the Sun is the most important planetary object in our solar system. It symbolizes humankind’s goal to obtain perfection in spirit and mind. As a transitional metal, gold is symbolic of flexibility on our spiritual path symbolizing the purity of the spiritual aspect of “All that is”. It is associated with illumination, love, compassion, courage and prosperity.