Alchemy

What Alchemy Looks Like Now
You don’t have to reinvent your life overnight. Just watch it closely. Stir the pot.
What Alchemy Looks Like Now
You don’t have to reinvent your life overnight. Just watch it closely. Stir the pot.

Proud Parent of a Gay Car
Just a worthy example of Vermont humor on the road.
Proud Parent of a Gay Car
Just a worthy example of Vermont humor on the road.

The Alchemical Triad: Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury
Alchemy, the ancient art of transformation, is deeply rooted in symbolic systems. Among its most profound teachings lies the triad of Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury. These principles serve as keys...
The Alchemical Triad: Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury
Alchemy, the ancient art of transformation, is deeply rooted in symbolic systems. Among its most profound teachings lies the triad of Salt, Sulfur, and Mercury. These principles serve as keys...

Biophotons and the Subtle Energy Body
The term light body was popularized extensively by the work of Alice A. Bailey, a prominent theosophist and writer in the early 1900s, but it is also called the subtle...
Biophotons and the Subtle Energy Body
The term light body was popularized extensively by the work of Alice A. Bailey, a prominent theosophist and writer in the early 1900s, but it is also called the subtle...

Preparing for Inner Work: A Guide for Spiritual...
Inner work, whether it involves meditation, self-reflection, breath work, or other spiritual practices, requires careful preparation to create an optimal environment for both the body and mind. This guide will...
Preparing for Inner Work: A Guide for Spiritual...
Inner work, whether it involves meditation, self-reflection, breath work, or other spiritual practices, requires careful preparation to create an optimal environment for both the body and mind. This guide will...

The Elusive Nature of Spiritual Gnosis
Gnosis, derived from the Greek word for knowledge, transcends ordinary understanding. It represents a profound, direct insight into spiritual truths—an awakening that defies articulation.
The Elusive Nature of Spiritual Gnosis
Gnosis, derived from the Greek word for knowledge, transcends ordinary understanding. It represents a profound, direct insight into spiritual truths—an awakening that defies articulation.

Five Levels of Closed-Eye Visualizations in Med...
Meditation is a gateway to the inner world, and for many practitioners, closed-eye visualizations can become an integral part of this journey. These visualizations, ranging from subtle patterns to vivid...
Five Levels of Closed-Eye Visualizations in Med...
Meditation is a gateway to the inner world, and for many practitioners, closed-eye visualizations can become an integral part of this journey. These visualizations, ranging from subtle patterns to vivid...

Alchemists Who Died for Alchemy
These alchemists remind us of the high stakes associated with seeking knowledge forbidden by the ruling classes. Their lives, filled with discovery, ambition, and peril, continue to inspire those drawn...
Alchemists Who Died for Alchemy
These alchemists remind us of the high stakes associated with seeking knowledge forbidden by the ruling classes. Their lives, filled with discovery, ambition, and peril, continue to inspire those drawn...

The Seven Planetary Spheres in Alchemy: A Guide
The Moon (Luna): The Sphere of Imagination and Memory The Moon, or Luna, is the first sphere the soul encounters in its journey through the celestial spheres. In alchemical tradition,...
The Seven Planetary Spheres in Alchemy: A Guide
The Moon (Luna): The Sphere of Imagination and Memory The Moon, or Luna, is the first sphere the soul encounters in its journey through the celestial spheres. In alchemical tradition,...

Shadow Work in Alchemy: Historical Roots and Mo...
In modern spirituality and personal growth circles, the term shadow work has become a buzzword. But what is it really, and where did it come from? Though many associate shadow...
Shadow Work in Alchemy: Historical Roots and Mo...
In modern spirituality and personal growth circles, the term shadow work has become a buzzword. But what is it really, and where did it come from? Though many associate shadow...

How Famous Alchemists Met Their End
Here are some fascinating and obscure details about how some of the most famous alchemists met their ends. These figures lived during the golden ages of alchemy, from ancient to...
How Famous Alchemists Met Their End
Here are some fascinating and obscure details about how some of the most famous alchemists met their ends. These figures lived during the golden ages of alchemy, from ancient to...

Western and Eastern Alchemy
Alchemy is a practice that spans continents and centuries, serving as the precursor to both modern science and esoteric spirituality. Although the goal of transforming base materials into something purer—whether...
Western and Eastern Alchemy
Alchemy is a practice that spans continents and centuries, serving as the precursor to both modern science and esoteric spirituality. Although the goal of transforming base materials into something purer—whether...

Innerwork and Outerwork in Alchemy: A Beginner'...
Alchemy, often misunderstood as merely a precursor to modern chemistry, holds within it a rich tradition of spiritual and material transformation. At its heart are two key processes: innerwork and...
Innerwork and Outerwork in Alchemy: A Beginner'...
Alchemy, often misunderstood as merely a precursor to modern chemistry, holds within it a rich tradition of spiritual and material transformation. At its heart are two key processes: innerwork and...

The Seven Planetary Spheres: Personal Developme...
The Corpus Hermeticum Alchemy has long been considered both a spiritual and physical discipline. For centuries, alchemists sought to purify their souls and transmute base substances into gold, guided by...
The Seven Planetary Spheres: Personal Developme...
The Corpus Hermeticum Alchemy has long been considered both a spiritual and physical discipline. For centuries, alchemists sought to purify their souls and transmute base substances into gold, guided by...

Imagery in Meditation
Call it phosphenes. Call it the subconscious. Call it a side effect of being a 20-something trying to find meaning in a world that feels both too full and too...
Imagery in Meditation
Call it phosphenes. Call it the subconscious. Call it a side effect of being a 20-something trying to find meaning in a world that feels both too full and too...

The Gateway Experience: Is it Inner Alchemy?
The Gateway Experience is one of the most intriguing and mysterious meditation practices to emerge from the 20th century. Developed by the Monroe Institute, this program involves a series of...
The Gateway Experience: Is it Inner Alchemy?
The Gateway Experience is one of the most intriguing and mysterious meditation practices to emerge from the 20th century. Developed by the Monroe Institute, this program involves a series of...

Is Alchemy the Same as Magic?
Alchemy and magic are often lumped together in popular imagination, especially in fiction and fantasy. However, while they share some common roots, there are important distinctions between them. Alchemy, especially...
Is Alchemy the Same as Magic?
Alchemy and magic are often lumped together in popular imagination, especially in fiction and fantasy. However, while they share some common roots, there are important distinctions between them. Alchemy, especially...

Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality
Scarcity is real. But it’s also a trap. Vermont doesn’t pretend otherwise. It just nudges you toward something older and deeper. If you let it.
Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality
Scarcity is real. But it’s also a trap. Vermont doesn’t pretend otherwise. It just nudges you toward something older and deeper. If you let it.

Alchemical Transformation in the Shadow of a Na...
When you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist, it may initially feel exhilarating and captivating. Narcissists often shower their partners with affection and make them feel like they are...
Alchemical Transformation in the Shadow of a Na...
When you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist, it may initially feel exhilarating and captivating. Narcissists often shower their partners with affection and make them feel like they are...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: An In-De...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy (2008) by Dennis William Hauck is a modern introduction to the ancient practice of alchemy. Combining accessible language with historical and philosophical insights, this...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: An In-De...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy (2008) by Dennis William Hauck is a modern introduction to the ancient practice of alchemy. Combining accessible language with historical and philosophical insights, this...

In Alchemy, How Do You Define Mental Breakdown?
A mental breakdown, often referred to as emotional collapse or psychological distress, can be interpreted through the lens of alchemical transformation. In alchemy, this phase closely aligns with the nigredo...
In Alchemy, How Do You Define Mental Breakdown?
A mental breakdown, often referred to as emotional collapse or psychological distress, can be interpreted through the lens of alchemical transformation. In alchemy, this phase closely aligns with the nigredo...

The Seven Stages of Spiritual Alchemy
Spiritual alchemy is the process of personal transformation through which the alchemist seeks to purify and perfect the self, much like traditional alchemists aimed to transmute base metals into gold....
The Seven Stages of Spiritual Alchemy
Spiritual alchemy is the process of personal transformation through which the alchemist seeks to purify and perfect the self, much like traditional alchemists aimed to transmute base metals into gold....

The Three Philosophical Principles in Spagyrics
Spagyrics, a branch of alchemy, is an ancient practice that revolves around the transformation of plants into powerful remedies by extracting and purifying their essential components. Central to this practice...
The Three Philosophical Principles in Spagyrics
Spagyrics, a branch of alchemy, is an ancient practice that revolves around the transformation of plants into powerful remedies by extracting and purifying their essential components. Central to this practice...

Introduction to Spagyrics: The Alchemical Art o...
Spagyrics might be the most fascinating branch of alchemy, merging the mystical traditions of hermetic wisdom with the practical aspects of herbal medicine. The term “spagyrics” comes from the Greek...
Introduction to Spagyrics: The Alchemical Art o...
Spagyrics might be the most fascinating branch of alchemy, merging the mystical traditions of hermetic wisdom with the practical aspects of herbal medicine. The term “spagyrics” comes from the Greek...

Astrological Influences on Spagyrics
Aligning Plant Energies with the Cosmos Spagyrics, a branch of alchemy focused on the preparation of herbal medicines, is deeply intertwined with the cosmos. If that sounds like imaginative nonsense...
Astrological Influences on Spagyrics
Aligning Plant Energies with the Cosmos Spagyrics, a branch of alchemy focused on the preparation of herbal medicines, is deeply intertwined with the cosmos. If that sounds like imaginative nonsense...

The Foundations of Alchemy: An Ancient Art of T...
Alchemy, often shrouded in mystery, is an ancient practice that combines elements of science, philosophy, and mysticism. Rooted in the traditions of Egypt and spreading throughout the world, alchemy is...
The Foundations of Alchemy: An Ancient Art of T...
Alchemy, often shrouded in mystery, is an ancient practice that combines elements of science, philosophy, and mysticism. Rooted in the traditions of Egypt and spreading throughout the world, alchemy is...

The Reishi Mushroom: The "Mushroom of Immortality"
The title "mushroom of immortality" bestowed upon the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) in ancient Chinese lore is not mere poetic embellishment but a reflection of the profound respect and reverence...
The Reishi Mushroom: The "Mushroom of Immortality"
The title "mushroom of immortality" bestowed upon the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) in ancient Chinese lore is not mere poetic embellishment but a reflection of the profound respect and reverence...

The Alchemical Journey and the Reishi Mushroom:...
Alchemy, often misunderstood as a primitive precursor to modern chemistry, is a spiritual and philosophical tradition that spans millennia and cultures. Unlike the reductionist view of alchemy as merely a...
The Alchemical Journey and the Reishi Mushroom:...
Alchemy, often misunderstood as a primitive precursor to modern chemistry, is a spiritual and philosophical tradition that spans millennia and cultures. Unlike the reductionist view of alchemy as merely a...

When Stillness Becomes a System
A recent study warns of the psychological risks tied to meditation, echoing a long history where those who engage in inner work face scrutiny from authority.
When Stillness Becomes a System
A recent study warns of the psychological risks tied to meditation, echoing a long history where those who engage in inner work face scrutiny from authority.

Guide to Healing Your Pineal Gland
In the quiet stillness of inner alchemy, the pineal gland stands as a beacon—our third eye, the portal to higher realms of consciousness. Yet, in the rush of modern life,...
Guide to Healing Your Pineal Gland
In the quiet stillness of inner alchemy, the pineal gland stands as a beacon—our third eye, the portal to higher realms of consciousness. Yet, in the rush of modern life,...

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