Vigor is the energy used to practice the Great Art, as all processes occurring within the body derive from vitality—or vital energy—which is channeled through a medium: the body, air, water, and so forth.
This is the energy inherent in every living being; however, certain practices require an additional energy source—one not limited to the body itself but derived from external factors such as the sun, herbs, or food. Since the goal was to establish a general term for the specific energy used in the Art, it became necessary to categorize the concept into two distinct types.
Given that the Sun is the source of life on Earth—responsible for "virtually all natural processes observable on the planet"—and defining energy as the force that grants life and movement, the term "Solution" was chosen to represent these external energies. Meanwhile, "Vigor" is defined as the force present within every living being that enables movement, instinct, and—in the case of humans—thought, speech, and creativity.
It is worth noting that once the Solution is absorbed into the practitioner's body, it transforms into Vigor; this process is known as *coagulation*. Conversely, when Vigor is applied, directed, or expelled from the practitioner's body, it ceases to be Vigor and becomes Solution; this process is known as *creation*.
Vigor exists only within the body, whereas Solution exists only outside of it.
This explanation of Vigor aims to make the energy used by the Artist more tangible. Because the general term "energy" is often confused with or linked to various other concepts, associating the energy in question with "Vigor" provides a familiar equivalent and distinguishes it from those other variants to prevent misinterpretation. After all, "Vigor" carries a specific meaning—a masculine noun denoting: 1. the quality of possessing physical strength; energy, robustness; 2. the force of animal or plant life. - Clarifying the concept.
To illustrate this through an analogy, imagine a machine powered by an engine; that engine is fueled by an energy source, and this energy is transformed and distributed throughout the machine to ensure it functions properly.
Just as "Solution" encompasses various forms of energy external to "Vigor," Vigor itself has its own variations—such as emotions (joy, sadness, love, hatred, etc.) and substances (glucose, fat, etc.).
If we view the body as a machine, the organs act as the engines, while food, pleasures, and stimulants serve as the sources of Vigor; this Vigor is then transformed and directed to the organs.
Through visualization and concentration, we can direct Vigor to a specific part of the body, expel it by transforming it into "Solution," or transfer it to another being or object through art.
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