These posts are related to Alchemy. What is Alchemy, exactly? There are a lot of definitions. Paracelsus said that “Alchemy means: to carry to its end something that has not yet been completed.” Frater Albertus, in his 1978 work, The Alchemist’s Handbook, stated that Alchemy is just “the raising of vibrations.” Much like magick, it is both a science and an art… and some might even think that the ultimate end of the quest is to produce physical gold. So what is it? I’ll leave that up to you.
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Alchemy: The Four Stages (Nigredo, Albedo, Citrinitas, and Rubedo)
One of the classic models for Alchemy follows a map of four distinct stages: Nigredo, Albedo, Citrinitas, and Rubedo. They’re as much psychological processes as much as they are physical indicators. And yes, they have…
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Alchemy: The Philosopher’s Stone (Lapis Philosophorum) – Part 1
The Philosopher’s Stone, or Lapis Philosophorum, is a legendary alchemical substance that can transmute lead into gold, heal illness, and grant immortality… but it’s almost as mysterious as it is powerful. Has anyone ever really…
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From Lead to Gold: Alchemy, Atom Smashers, and the Great Work of Modern Science
We’ve finally done it. We’ve actually figured out a way to turn lead into gold. And it’s all done through science. Take a look into this modern innovation in the ancient art of Alchemy.
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Alchemy: The Prima Materia (First Matter)
The Prima Materia is a closely guarded alchemical secret, veiled in thousands of years of metaphor, but I will spoil the mystery and tell you exactly what it is.
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Alchemy: The Three Principles (Tria Prima)
The Three Principles of Alchemy, also called the Tria Prima, are Salt, Sulphur, and Mercury. Let’s jump right in and see what they are and where they came from…
Aerik Arkadian 