Entropy

Entropy is the tendency of energy to disperse and systems to move toward probability distribution, measuring the irreversibility of processes. With respect to humans, Entropy is degree of unpredictability and freedom in social dynamics, indicating how readily order flows into chaos or structure dissolves into spontaneity.

Alchemically, Entropy represents the dance between cosmic order and chaos, measuring how freely the elements intermingle and transform - like the difference between the fixed crystalline patterns of Earth signs (low entropy) and the ever-shifting forms of Air signs (high entropy).

Entropy measures the system's inherent tendency toward:

• Chaos (numerator terms increase disorder)

• Order (denominator terms provide structure)

• Balance between free and bound energy states

• Natural flow from concentrated to dispersed states

The value of Entropy is represented by the variable s, and is calculated using this formula:

s = (Spirit² + Substance² + Fire² + Air²)/(Essence + Matter + Earth + Water)

This formula derives from the entropy equation fundamental to modern thermodynamics.

High Entropy States

• Spontaneous group dynamics

• Creative brainstorming sessions

• Festival/celebration environments

• Mercury hours (communications flowing freely)

• Air-dominant periods (ideas spreading)

Low Entropy States

• Formal structured meetings

• Traditional ceremonies

• Hierarchical interactions

• Saturn hours (more ordered)

• Earth-dominant periods (grounded)