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| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Path of Alchemy Mark Stavish, 2006 |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Path of Alchemy Mark Stavish, 2006 The Path of Alchemy introduces the history and basic laws of alchemy, including its relation to Qabala, tarot, astrology, and the four elements. Anyone who can follow a recipe can successfully practice alchemy using these safe, modern techniques--based on spagyrics, the Greek term for plant alchemy, to create distillations, stones, tinctures, and elixirs for physical healing, spiritual growth, psychic experiments, initiation, consecration, spellwork, and more. Meditations and alchemical assignments in each chapter help you advance toward healing and transformation of your body, mind, and spirit--Page 4 of cover. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Between the Gates Mark Stavish, 2008-02-01 Liberate the full potential of your spiritual consciousness with this accessible A-to-Z guide to Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light. Between the Gates is a manual of self-initiation and liberation that takes readers through the basic methods of experiencing dream states and conscious astral projection. Through these practices, readers embark on the path to the ultimate culmination of consciousness—creation of the Body of Light. Between the Gates is for anyone who has ever desired to experience the “afterlife” while still alive, or who has desired to rid themselves of the fear of death. While drawing upon traditional Qabalistic and alchemical sources, the methods presented are applicable to a variety of traditions and schools of thought. Between the Gates functions as an “A to Z” guide to psychic initiation toward higher consciousness, and ultimately, to preparation for the great transition beyond this life and this physical body. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Path of Freemasonry Mark Stavish, 2021-09-28 • Shares the history and meaning of Freemasonry and its symbols • Offers thoughtful explorations of different areas of Masonic experience, drawing on esoteric doctrines and paralleling them with experiences found in daily life • Provides simple exercises and practices to help internalize and personalize the lessons presented, including dreamwork, journaling, meditation, and prayer In this practical guide, Mark Stavish details the spiritual lessons and rituals of Freemasonry as a step-by-step path of spiritual development and self-improvement for both Masons and non-Masons, men and women, alike. He explores the history and meaning of Freemasonry and its symbols--from its origins in the Temple of Solomon to the Medieval craft guilds to the Renaissance--and explains how the Craft promotes personal growth through the symbolic building of self and an inner Temple of Wisdom in much the same way that Masonry’s rituals symbolize the building of Solomon’s Temple in accordance with the mystical architectural instructions of Hiram. Drawing on esoteric doctrines, including the Qabala, alchemy, sacred geometry, John Dee’s angelic magic, and the secrets of the Gothic cathedral builders, each chapter addresses an area of the Masonic experience, paralleling them with experiences each of us finds in our own lives. The author provides simple practices to help internalize and personalize the lessons presented, including dreamwork, journaling, meditation, prayer, and understanding sacred architecture. The author also examines the crafting and use of the spiritual and symbolic tools of Freemasonry, such as the trestle or tracing board and the Chamber of Reflection. Providing the tools to make the Craft an initiatic experience of self-improvement, the author shows that, ultimately, the Masonic experience is the human quest for self-realization and self-expression, so that we each may find our place in the Temple of Wisdom. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Kabbalah for Health & Wellness Mark Stavish, 2007 Shrouded in secrecy and symbols, Kabbalah can be downright daunting for beginners. Mark Stavish bypasses the baroque ritual and cuts to the core of this esoteric tradition in Kabbalah for Health & Wellness. Blending Kabbalist teachings with energy healing, this accessible, user-friendly guide offers a clear and practical application of Kabbalah. Students can learn to use the Tree of Life, the Hebrew alphabet, the Middle Pillar, planetary powers, and alchemy to direct energy for physical and emotional healing. Guided imagery techniques, meditations, and other exercises anchor these concepts in daily life-transforming mere ideas into personal knowledge, power, and experience. Requiring only fifteen minutes daily, these practices are designed to enhance healing potential, inspire spiritual awakening, and introduce readers to the lifelong Path of Becoming. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Freemasonry Mark Stavish, 2007 An exploration of Freemasonry and its history, philosophy, symbols and practices. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Unfolding the Rose Mark Stavish, 2017-02-16 Unfolding Rose - Illumination and Western Esotericism is a complete overview of the various paths of Western esotericism and how they relate to and build upon each other. This book is truly foundational and will provide a solid and invaluable friend and guide for anyone seeking to understand the labyrinth of western spiritual practices while journeying on the Path of Return. Topics include: The Four Level of Practice; Your Mission in Life; St. Martin and Boehme; Secret Fire; Hermes and Sophia; Overview of Alchemy; Force Fields in Alchemy and Magic; Classical Views of Immortality; Discussion of Practical Spagyrics and Mineral Alchemy, and more. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Experience of Eternity Jean Dubuis, 2008-01-28 Densely written with 37 illustrations and diagrams, Dubuis presents classical esotericism, alchemy, qabala, and natural magic in a form that allows each person to undertake the road of interior initiation without need of a guru, master, or teacher. Extensive and detailed discussion of the creation of the universe, our place in it, and reason for being are all presented in clear and concise language. Methods given utilize the most nominal tools easily available locally or via the Internet. Among some the the topics addressed are man's inner structures, how to harmonize them, the role of visualization, dream symbols and their use, astrological timing for specific experiences, and how to anchor our inner work into our daily life. -- P. [4] od cover. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice MR Mark Stavish M a, 2016-02-10 Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice is a complete overview of the history, philosophy, and practice of Hermeticism from the classical to modern period. Students new to Hermeticism will find this book indispensable in helping them to find their way through the labyrinth of Hermetic ideas and how they are to be understood. Completely annotated, along with an outline of key points, and a suggested reading list, Introduction to Hermeticism - Its Theory and Practice is ideal for use in college classes as well as by members of practical study groups and lodges. This monograph is a completely revised and updated edition of an IHS paper previously released in 2004, and is the first title published in the Institute for Hermetic Studies Monograph Series. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Introduction to Magic Julius Evola, The UR Group, 2018-07-13 The rites, practices, and texts collected by the mysterious UR group for the use of aspiring mages. • Rare Hermetic texts published in English for the first time. • Includes instructions for developing psychic and magical powers. In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian intellectuals formed the mysterious UR group. Their goal: to bring their individual egos into a state of superhuman power and awareness in which they could act magically on the world. Their methods: the practice of ancient Tantric and Buddhist rituals and the study of rare Hermetic texts. So successful were they that rumors spread throughout Italy of the group's power, and Mussolini himself became quite fearful of them. Now for the first time in English Introduction to Magic collects the rites, practices, and knowledge of the UR group for the use of aspiring mages. Included in Introduction to Magic are instructions for creating an etheric double, speaking words of power, using fragrances, interacting with entities, and creating a magical chain. Among the arcane texts translated are the Tibetan teachings of the Thunderbolt Diamond Path, the Mithraic mystery cult's Grand Papyrus of Paris, and the Greco-Egyptian magical text De Mysteriis. Anyone who has exhausted the possibilities of the mundane world and is ready to take the steps necessary to purify the soul in the light of knowledge and the fire of dedication will find a number of expert mentors here. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Hermetic Physician Marco Daffi, 2022-08-09 • Explores Kremmerz’s life, his teachings, his work as a hermetic physician, and the metaphysical and hermetic principles that guided his activities • Offers a detailed account of the distance healing practices, diagnostic methods, and rituals of the Fraternity of Myriam • Includes texts written by Kremmerz on the inner workings and magical operations of the fraternity, intended for its practicing members Giuliano Kremmerz (1861-1930), born Ciro Formisano, was one of the most influential Italian occultists, alchemists, and hermetic masters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1896, Kremmerz began writing about natural and divine magic, healing, and alchemy through the journal Il Mondo Secreto (The Secret World). At the same time, he founded a school known as the Schola Philosophica Hermetica Classica Italica as well as a magical group, the Therapeutic and Magical Fraternity of Myriam. Within the Fraternity of Myriam, he sought to use hermetic, magical, and Pythagorean principles to harness the power of the psyche and convey collective energies for therapeutic purposes and distance healing. In this in-depth study of Kremmerz, Marco Daffi explores Kremmerz’s life, his work as a hermetic physician with the Fraternity of Myriam, and the metaphysical and hermetic principles that guided his activities. He provides an occult history of the Fraternity of Myriam and a detailed account of their practices, revealing the instructions and diagnostic methods of the hermetic medicine practitioner, or theurgist. He also includes texts written by Kremmerz on the inner workings and magical operations of the fraternity, intended for its practicing members. Revealing Kremmerz’s rediscovery of occult healing, which goes back to ancient times when mystery schools were responsible for the healing arts, Daffi also shows how Kremmerz laid the foundations for passing the initiatory tradition on to the new millennium by modeling his school on the archetype of the Divine Feminine and the lunar form of cultivating the mysteries of Isis. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Beginner's Guide to Alchemy Sarah Durn, 2020-05-05 Transform Your Mind and Soul to Find Your Highest Self There's a lot more to alchemy than turning lead into gold. Alchemists are committed to not only the transformation of actual substances with elements but also the transformation of themselves. This beginner's guide teaches you how to refine the baser parts of yourself (such as your fears, doubts, and anger) and take steps to uncover your truest, enlightened self. Know Your History—Learn all about alchemy's roots and basic principles, including its three primary facets: physical, spiritual, and mental. Discover Who You Are—Insightful activities and introspective journaling exercises make alchemy accessible. Expand Your Learning—Explore illustrated vignettes on notable alchemists, like Nicolas Flamel and Christina of Sweden, along with charts on the Ladder of the Planets and their corresponding elemental associations. Bring positive change into your life with the transformative powers of alchemy in this beginner's guide. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Real Alchemy Robert Allen Bartlett, 2009-05-01 A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral work—what some consider the true domain of alchemy. New students to practical laboratory alchemy will enjoy reading Real Alchemy and hopefully find the encouragement needed to undertake their own alchemical journey. Bartlett also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term “Philosopher’s Stone” and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher’s Stone an elixir of long life or is it a method of transforming lead into gold? Judge for yourself. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Introduction to Magic, Volume II Julius Evola, The UR Group, 2019-03-12 Authentic initiatic practices, rituals, and wisdom collected by the UR Group • Shares a rigorous selection of initiatory exercises, including instructions for creating the diaphanous body of the Opus magicum, establishing initiatic consciousness after death, and the construction of magical chains (the enchained awareness of initiates) • Offers studies of mystery traditions throughout history, presenting not only the principles themselves but also witnesses to them and their continual validity today The “Gruppo di UR” was a group of Italian esotericists who collaborated from 1927 to 1929. The purpose of this group was to study and practice ancient rituals gleaned from the mystery traditions of the world, both East and West, in order to attain a state of superhuman consciousness and power to allow them to act magically on the world. They produced a monthly journal containing techniques for spiritual realization, accounts of personal experiences, translations of ancient texts, and original essays on esoteric topics. The group included a distinguished line-up of occultists, neo-pagans, freemasons, Anthroposophists, orientalists, poets, and members of high society. The prime movers of the group were Arturo Reghini (1878-1946), a Pythagorean mathematician and reviver of a spiritual Freemasonry, and Julius Evola (1898-1974), then a young philosopher with a precocious mastery of the esoteric doctrines of East and West. Many years later, in 1971, Evola gathered these essays into three volumes. Inner Traditions published Volume I in 2001, under the title Introduction to Magic: Rituals and Practical Techniques for the Magus. This volume, the second in the series, complements the first one, yet they are not strictly sequential, and their contents can be read in any order. Volume II shares authentic initiatic wisdom and a rigorous selection of initiatory exercises, including instructions for creating the diaphanous body of the Opus magicum, establishing initiatic consciousness after death, and the construction of magical chains (the enchained awareness of initiates). It offers studies of mystery traditions throughout history, presenting not only the principles themselves but also witnesses to them and their continual validity today. This series shows that the “Magic” of the UR Group meant an active and affirmative attitude toward individual development, handed down from a “primordial tradition” and discernable in alchemy, Hermetism, esoteric religious doctrines, indigenous practices, Tantra, Taoism, Buddhism, Vedanta, and the pagan mysteries of the West. Although some of the practical experiments demanded extraordinary efforts, both individual and collective, there is incalculable value here even for the less heroic, for merely reading these essays leaves a permanent mark on the reader. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Lost Pillars of Enoch Tobias Churton, 2020-12-29 Explores the unified science-religion of early humanity and the impact of Hermetic philosophy on religion and spirituality • Investigates the Jewish and Egyptian origins of Josephus’s famous story that Seth’s descendants inscribed knowledge on two pillars to save it from global catastrophe • Reveals how this original knowledge has influenced civilization through Hermetic, Gnostic, Kabbalistic, Masonic, Hindu, and Islamic mystical knowledge • Examines how “Enoch’s Pillars” relate to the origins of Hermeticism, Freemasonry, Newtonian science, William Blake, and Theosophy Esoteric tradition has long maintained that at the dawn of human civilization there existed a unified science-religion, a spiritual grasp of the universe and our place in it. The biblical Enoch--also known as Hermes Trismegistus, Thoth, or Idris--was seen as the guardian of this sacred knowledge, which was inscribed on pillars known as Enoch’s or Seth’s pillars. Examining the idea of the lost pillars of pure knowledge, the sacred science behind Hermetic philosophy, Tobias Churton investigates the controversial Jewish and Egyptian origins of Josephus’s famous story that Seth’s descendants inscribed knowledge on two pillars to save it from global catastrophe. He traces the fragments of this sacred knowledge as it descended through the ages into initiated circles, influencing civilization through Hermetic, Gnostic, Kabbalistic, Masonic, Hindu, and Islamic mystical knowledge. He follows the path of the pillars’ fragments through Egyptian alchemy and the Gnostic Sethites, the Kabbalah, and medieval mystic Ramon Llull. He explores the arrival of the Hermetic manuscripts in Renaissance Florence, the philosophy of Copernicus, Pico della Mirandola, Giordano Bruno, and the origins of Freemasonry, including the “revival” of Enoch in Masonry’s Scottish Rite. He reveals the centrality of primal knowledge to Isaac Newton, William Stukeley, John Dee, and William Blake, resurfacing as the tradition of Martinism, Theosophy, and Thelema. Churton also unravels what Josephus meant when he asserted one Sethite pillar still stood in the “Seiriadic” land: land of Sirius worshippers. Showing how the lost pillars stand as a twenty-first century symbol for reattaining our heritage, Churton ultimately reveals how the esoteric strands of all religions unite in a gnosis that could offer a basis for reuniting religion and science. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Red Church Or the Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei C. R. Bilardi, 2009-04 A comprehensive guide to the history, theory and practice of Pow Wow, this book draws upon historical documentation, traditional methods, and a life of personal experience. Pow Wow, or Braucherei, as it is known by its practitioners, is a system of folk magic that has its roots in Christian and Pre-Christian Germany, but its character is wholy American - the quintissential American magical system. Drawing on quotes from the Bible, qabalistic principles and old gromoires, it is empowered by the Holy Trinity, and most practitioners consider themselves to be Christian, much like the Cunning Folk of England. The final chapter, about Doctor Santee, references material and uses a photograph that is copyright GLHoke, and used with permission. The Red Church: The Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei is the finest book on German magic to be seen in decades. Comprehensive in its historical, philosophical and cultural roots, The Red Church is a book that will be appreciated by academics and modern practitioners of not just folk and ceremonial magic alike, but also energetic and faith healing, symbolism, and cultural psychology. Extensively researched and documented, no one interested in the survival of Medieval and Renaissance magic into the modern era should be without a copy of it within easy reach. - Mark Stavish, Director of Studies, Institute for Hermetic Studies, author of, The Path of Alchemy, Freemasonry - Rituals, Symbols and History of the Secret Society, and Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection and the Body of Light. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Magical World of Dr. Joseph Lisiewski Mark Stavish, 2017-06-21 Few figures in modern occultism have garnered as much admiration - and vitriol - as Dr. Joseph Charles Lisiewski. Born in the coal mining regions of Central Pennsylvania, Lisiewski came of age as religious orthodoxy was waning, but before the world of the 'Counter Culture Movement' had fully come full-term. After a terrifying magical evocation at the age of 17, he quickly found himself involved with two of the greatest occultists of the Twentieth Century - Israel Regardie and Frater Albertus. Having worked with both men for years, he detailed his unique relationship with them in - Israel Regardie and the Philosopher's Stone (2008). Having myself worked with Lisiewski, I tell the story of our decade- long friendship, the magical and alchemical projects we worked on together, the truth behind his academic claims, and details of the final ritual I performed for him: an exorcism for a ritual that went bad, and for which he claimed would ultimately take his life. A must book for anyone interested in one of best known, and least understood, figures of modern occultism. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Gold Chic Cicero, Sandra Tabatha Cicero, 2015-04-08 In this newly discovered text, famed occultist Israel Regardie sheds light on the psychological and spiritual meaning behind the symbols and metaphors of alchemy. Locked away for years before it was made available, and now fully annotated by Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, Gold is the first new book by Regardie published in decades. Analyzing important seventeenth-century alchemical treatises, such as The True Book of the Learned Synesius, Regardie uses the language of Jungian psychology, magnetism, and hypnosis while citing his own unique experiences as a therapist and healer. Learn about spiritual alchemy and the connection between ancient magic and modern-day psychology. Explore the similarities between alchemical theory, Taoist philosophy, yoga, Zen Buddhism, and experiments with the human aura. With illustrations and appendices, including Regardie's original text The Art of True Healing, Gold is a definitive work by a true master. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Alchemy of Soul Lee Irwin, Catherine Evans, Hiro Boga, 2007-03-01 This new book teaches the ancient truth of alchemical liberation, by which each of us can overcome the dehumanizing forces all around us and grow into the full-bodied, open-minded, spiritually joyful beings we all have the potential to become. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Sanctum of Shadows - Digital Aleister Nacht, 2013-06-22 Learning how to become a Satanist is as much about learning 'who you are' as it is learning the magical operations, rituals and practices. You must know yourself and your personal limitations. Volume I: The Satanist is the first volume of the Sanctum of Shadows series. These volumes represent an intellectual guide to Satanic development in preparation for learning the Higher Magic processes. This volume opens the Satanic Gate and the Satanist's mind; forming the foundation to build upon. This volume also includes very special excerpts from the Satanic Grimoire Silentium In Persona Diaboli, interpreted and explained in great detail by Magus Nacht. Sanctum of Shadows Volume I is an in-depth analysis of required elements enabling the Satanist to understand, develop, implement and succeed in the study and practice of Satanic Higher Magic. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Summa Perfectionis Geber, 2015-02-27 Summa Perfectionis, The Height of Perfection, is attributed to Abu Musa Jabir ibn Hayyan (c. 721-815), who is most commonly known as Geber. This volume was selected by Hans Nintzel for inclusion in the R.A.M.S. Library due to numerous references to the text in major Alchemical works. Whatever the origin, this text has had a strong influence on the study of Alchemy for many centuries. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: How to Develop Your Psychic Abilities Mark Stavish, 2016-03-18 How To Develop Your Psychic Abilities examines the historical and scientific exploration of the hidden dimensions of the human mind. Looking at the role of psychic phenomena in the occult practices dating to Late Antiquity to the scientific laboratories of modern universities, clear instructions on how to awaken, experience, and strengthen psychic abilities are given. The role of meditation, visualization, concentration, sense training, and vocalization of various prayers and mantra are revealed. In addition, select papers from early 20th century occult investigators that will be of interest to students of Rosicrucianism, Martinism, esoteric Freemasonry, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn are provided. This is an ideal book for those both new to the study of the development of psychic phenomena as well as experienced researchers. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Alchemy, the Philosopher's Stone Allison Coudert, 1980 |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Key to Solomon's Key Lon Milo DuQuette, Mark Stavish, 2010-04-01 Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and Christendom, this book by an occult-studies expert and respected authority on magic and sorcery takes Western spiritual traditions seriously—but examines them with common sense and self-effacing humor. Working backward from the Freemasons to one of their original orders, the 14th-century Knights Templar, the account considers sorcery, heresy, and intrigues; explores the legend that the Knights possessed a powerful secret dangerous to the Church of Rome; and finds an essential clue to the order's practices in their connection to the biblical Solomon, king of Israel in the 10th century BC. This updated edition features new images, chapters on important symbols, and a new preface. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality Angel Millar, 2020-02-11 A detailed guide to the three successive initiatic archetypes: Craftsman, Warrior, and Magician • Investigates the symbolism, rituals, and metaphysical aspects of each initiatic archetype, from the alchemy and shamanism of the craftsman, to the subtle energy work of the warrior, to the sex magic practices and Higher Self work of the magician • Shares meditations, practices, and transformational techniques for each archetype • Investigates the similarities between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley to Chaos Magic, and the “positive thinking” mind metaphysics movement Exploring the craftsman, warrior, and magician archetypes--three vocations that echo the traditional tripartite division of society--Angel Millar reveals how these archetypes represent the three successive stages of spiritual growth in an individual’s life. He shows how they provide structure for the initiatory process to develop one’s mental, physical, and spiritual potential. As craftsman, the individual experiences “mnemonic” initiation: the cultivation of memory as well as language. As warrior, “somatic” initiation: development of the physical body and cultivation of the spirit body. And as magician, “gnostic” initiation: cultivation of the self and manifestation of the Higher Self. Investigating the metaphysical aspects of each archetype, the author explores their symbolism, spiritual practices, and rituals. Examining the craftsman archetype, he looks at metallurgy, alchemy, and the “Craft” of Freemasonry, as well as the ancient role of blacksmith as shaman. He explores the idea of God as a “Creator” or “Craftsman,” especially in relation to ancient Greek philosophy, Islamic neoplatonism, and the Kabbalah. Examining the warrior archetype, he reveals how the way of the warrior was affected by religion and mysticism, such as how the Persian martial art of Zoorkhaneh was profoundly shaped by Sufism and why the Buddhist Shaolin temple became synonymous with Kung Fu. The author places special emphasis on the cultivation of subtle energy as practiced in martial arts, especially in relation to Taoist inner alchemy. Examining the magician archetype, he reveals how each individual has two “selves”--a lower self and a Higher Self--and explores the union of opposites studied by the magician, such as in the tantric arts and sacred sex magic. Sharing meditations, practices, and processes associated with each archetype, as well as techniques for transforming one’s consciousness, he also investigates similarities between contemporary Western occultism, from Crowley to Chaos Magic, and the “positive thinking” mind metaphysics movement. Structured to parallel the three archetypal stages of the initiatic process, this comprehensive guide offers a literary initiation through three degrees of esoteric knowledge. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Liturgy of Hermes - In Praise of the Lord of Light Mark Stavish, 2016-09-06 The Liturgy of Hermes is a foundational practice for students of classical and modern Hermeticism. Designed to bring its practitioner into contact with the inspirational forces behind both ancient and modern practices, The Liturgy of Hermes can be performed by anyone regardless of their level of experience in hermetic practices. This edition is the premier red letter edition and has been edited and fully corrected for ease of use by those who wish to be known as 'a child of Hermes'. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Mercury's Children - Shamanic and Hermetic Practices Mark Stavish, 2016-04-08 Mercury's Children - Shamanic and Hermetic Practices is a thorough overview of the common roots and practices of Shamanism and Hermeticism. Shamanism is the foundation of all religion, magic, initiation, and esotericism. Shamanism is about experiencing the physical world as filled with visible and invisible beings of wisdom and power with whom humans may interact if they chose, but to their detriment, often do not. Shamanism is magic in its most powerful, sensual, erotic and illusive sense. However, many modern Hermetic schools have often ignored their shamanic roots, and have removed themselves from a source of important experiences and power. The influence of shamanism on alchemy, and ceremonial practices of goetia, notions of demon and Elemental lovers, folk magic (Brauche and Pow-Wow of the Pennsylvania Germans), Rosicrucianism, and Freemasonic symbols of initiation and resurrection are explored. An extensive set of suggested methods for students of Hermeticism wishing to integrate Shamanism into their practices are provided. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy Manfred M. Junius, 1985 |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Book of Alchemy Francis Melville, 2002 Melville explains the mysteries behind alchemy--the ancient science that aims to transform various substances into different and more noble elements. It is seen as a complex key to understanding humanity's relationship to the universe and a means of improving health and well-being. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Hermetic Herbalism Jean Mavéric, 2020-05-05 A never-before-translated occult classic that brings the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots • Includes a large collection of recipes for spagyric medicines and quintessences, with detailed step-by-step instructions, adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, and Nicaise Le Fèvre • Provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures • Explores advanced methods and techniques and shares the author’s secret formula for a universal circulatum First published in French in 1911, this practical guide to the art of spagyrics begins by outlining the ancient yet often forgotten Hermetic foundations of herbalism. Author Jean Mavéric provides botanical and medicinal classifications of over 600 plant species along with an in-depth study of their astral natures, elemental qualities, and planetary and zodiacal signatures as well as practical advice on the appropriate times to harvest plants and administer herbal remedies and quintessences. Reviewing the general principles and procedures of premodern chemistry, Mavéric then explores the secret doctrines and operations of the spagyric art. He offers a large collection of recipes for spagyric herbal preparations adapted from celebrated spagyrists such as Paracelsus, Pseudo-Lull, Philipp Ulstad, Jan Baptist van Helmont, Oswald Croll, and Nicaise Le Fèvre, providing detailed step-by-step instructions for a veritable pharmacopeia of spagyric extracts, tinctures, elixirs, liquors, oils, unguents, salts, aquae vitae, and quintessences. Mavéric also shares his intricate theory of astral medicine and advocates a seasonal “Hermetic diet” designed to keep the humors of the body in equilibrium and prevent the onset of illness. In the final section of the book, Mavéric focuses on the more advanced methods and techniques of Paracelsus, Helmont, and George Starkey, unraveling the mysteries of manufacturing alkalis, alkahests, and menstrua and divulging his own secret formula for a universal circulatum. Available now for the first time in English, this occult classic unveils the art of extracting spagyric essences to a modern audience while also bringing the science of herbal medicine back to its Hermetic roots. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Through The Gates Of Death Dion Fortune, 2017-03-24 Death is a universal experience. No one can hope to escape. It is only a matter of time till it comes to each one of us and each one of those we love. Yet what is it that makes such a natural process so terrible? Most death beds are peaceful when the time comes, so what, then, is it we fear in death that it should be for us a thing of grief and dread? In Through the Gates of Death, Dion Fortune presents a dynamic assessment of what really happens when the soul finally separates from the physical body, revealing the knowledge that constituted the supreme degree of the Egyptian mysteries. Spiritism in the Light of Occult Science is Dion Fortune's in-depth study of a phenomenon which swept the world of her day. It covers all aspects of the subject including Communication with the Departed, the Psychology of Trance-Mediumship, The Physical and Mental Phenomena of Trance and the Dawn of the Higher Consciousness. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Magic and Mysticism Arthur Versluis, 2007-05-22 Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions is a concise overview, from antiquity to the present, of all the major Western religious esoteric movements. Topics covered include alchemy, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy and many more. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Path of the Warrior-Mystic Angel Millar, 2021-09-28 • Explores the archetypal and classical male ideal found in ancient societies around the world • Examines some of the problems facing men in the world today and shares practices to develop yourself in the face of these problems • Provides techniques for developing your thinking and focus, overcoming fear, relaxing tension in your body, and developing a self-image more appropriate to who you are and aspire to be Ancient and classical societies have always had an ideal of manhood. In Japan, the samurai cultivated not only the art of the sword but also poetry, calligraphy, and spiritual practice. In Confucianism, the ideal man was the Chun-Tzu (the Higher Man), who cultivated both the arts of war and the arts of peace. And in medieval Europe, the knight lived by the comparable code of chivalry. Such men, considered both warriors and mystics, exempli ed wholeness. Yet today, men exist in a chaotic world without role models, guidance, or a sense of the sacred masculine. Exploring how to reconnect with the archetypal male ideal and develop the different sides of your being, author Angel Millar offers a journey of self-development to help cultivate yourself as a whole--mentally, physically, and spiritually. He examines some of the problems facing men in the world today--lack of strong friendships, distractingtechnology, constant criticism--and shares practices to develop yourself in the face of these problems. He shares techniques for enhancing your focus, overcoming fear, integrating your shadow, developing inner silence, and creating a self-image more appropriate to who you are and who you aspire to be. He also explores the importance of relaxing tension in your body to help you break free from pattern-induced behavior and self-defeating thoughts embedded through muscle memory. Examining in uential gures both contemporary and historical like Steve Jobs and Swami Vivekananda, powerful myths from East and West such as the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, warrior and brotherhood traditions as well as literature and fine art, this guide will help you discover your inner sacred masculine, a better understanding of the world and your place in it, and ultimately how to become a confident, strong, and dynamic contemporary higher man and a leader in your own life. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Practical Alchemy Brian Cotnoir, 2021-07-01 A concise guide to the history, theory, and practice of alchemy (the “great work”)—the art of working with the energies of nature for spiritual development, healing, and transformation. Alchemy is a means of understanding and working in concert with the energies of nature for spiritual development, healing, and transformation. In this book, Brian Cotnoir offers a step-by-step introduction that explores alchemy’s mysteries while illustrating its use as a modern spiritual system of attainment. He provides an overview of the history of alchemy, from the first meldings of Egyptian technology to the Middle Ages—the golden age of alchemy—to contemporary techniques. He demystifies the relationship between alchemy and chemistry, and provides evidence that alchemy is much more than a medieval form of psychotherapy. The guide also includes practical laboratory experiments that safely and intelligently lead readers to an understanding of this ancient art and spiritual practice. Provides step-by-step instruction for beginning a practice in alchemy Explains the theory underlying the art and science of alchemy and how it works Demystifies the relationship between alchemy and chemistry, while going well beyond the “psychological interpretation” advanced by nonscientists Introduces the practice of alchemy to students of the Western magical arts This book was previously published as The Weiser Concise Guide to Alchemy. This new edition includes a foreword by Robert Allen Bartlett, author of Real Alchemy. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Shamanic Alchemy James Endredy, 2019-04-23 A hands-on guide to advanced spiritual transformation through the combined sacred arts of alchemy and shamanism • Recasts the 7 stages of the alchemical “Great Work” as a transformative shamanic journey and initiatic experience • Provides step-by-step instructions for 18 shamanic alchemy practices for inner transformation, including vibrational energy work, consciousness-altering techniques, the creation of mirrors of the mind, and sacred ceremonies tied to the four elements • Explores the alchemical plant-medicine techniques of spagyrics, as well as recipes for basic tinctures and “plant-stones” Offering a unique, hands-on guide to advanced self-transformation, James Endredy shows how traditional shamanic techniques offer a doorway into the sacred art of alchemy, the inner transformation of the soul. Revealing the practical and intuitive connections between shamanism and alchemy, including not only Western alchemy but also alchemical practices from the East, Endredy recasts the 7 stages of the alchemical “Great Work” as a transformative shamanic journey and initiatic experience. He provides step-by-step instructions for 18 shamanic alchemy practices for inner transformation, including vibrational energy work, consciousness-altering techniques, the creation of mirrors of the mind, shamanic viewing, and sacred ceremonies tied to the four elements. Exploring the healing art of spagyrics, the author shows how this alchemical plant-medicine practice is receptive to the energetic work of traditional shamanic techniques. He details formulations for distilling shamanic spagyric remedies, as well as recipes for basic tinctures and “plant-stones.” He also discusses the creation of sacred space, altars, and shamanic distillation lodges. Comparing shamanic and alchemical cosmologies, the author explains how both shamanism and alchemy employ direct experience of the numinous and invisible worlds, also known as gnosis, to impart wisdom, invoke peace of mind, and increase creativity and vitality. Showing how the practical vibrational science of alchemy and the consciousness-transforming techniques of shamanism directly enhance and expand upon each other, Endredy also reveals how they have the same ultimate goals: to allow the practitioner to transmute spiritual lead into gold and to penetrate the deep secrets of life and of nature. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: The Middle Pillar Israel. Regardie, 2019-01-15 The classic book on working with the energy of the body for spiritual purposes, The Middle Pillar by Israel Regardie, is now more complete, more modern, more usable, and better than ever. The exercise known as the Middle Pillar was devised by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Regardie expanded upon it and made it public over 60 years ago in the first edition of this book. Since that time, the exercise has been altered and adapted for just about any spiritual use you could think of. It is a mainstay of many Western traditions of magic. THE MIDDLE PILLAR A Co-Relation of the Principles of Analytical Psychology and the Elementary Techniques of Magic The exercise known as the Middle Pillar was devised by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Regardie expanded upon it and made it public over 60 years ago in the first edition of this book. Since that time, the exercise has been altered and adapted for just about any spiritual use you could think of. It is a mainstay of many Western traditions of magic. The exercise is intended as a technique to break the barrier between the conscious and unconscious. This classic work provides an introduction to magic and occultism while providing directions as to how to perform the Qabalistic Cross, the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and the Middle Pillar exercise. It remains a classic book in the field. Dr. Israel Regardie authored nearly a dozen original books including such substantial works as A Garden of Pomegranates, The Tree of Life, The Philosopher s Stone and The Middle Pillar all of which were first issued in the 1930s. He worked to make the Golden Dawn system available and understandable to a new generation with new revised editions of The Golden Dawn and original works drawing upon the system in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. His transmission of the Golden Dawn system went beyond just communication of information about the system, he also acted as ritual initiator permitting others the reactivation of the Order. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Keys to the Kingdom of Alchemy J. Erik LaPort, 2015-11-30 |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: KABBALAH of the GOLDEN DAWN Pat Zalewski, 2023-01-26 The Kabbalah formed the backbone of the Golden Dawn system of magic from the initial training and the highest grade work. This structure and teaching influenced nearly every magical group in the 20th and 21st centuries and great magical names such as Aleister Crowley, Dion Fortune, Alex Saunders, Gareth Knight and WE Butler. In this book, one of the important leaders of the modern Golden Dawn movement, Pat Zalewski, brings together the Order's published and unpublished teaching in a single volume enabling magical students an eagle's eye view. This new expanded edition provides the symbols and attributions for the paths and spheres of the Tree of Life, enabling the students to advance from theoretical to practical work. It includes unpublished diagrams and papers and opens new doors to alchemical and ritual magic practices. It provides the Order's often overlooked approach to the feminine through its teachings on Shekinah. To this, Zalewski has added some practical work on the sphere of sensation handed down by Whare Ra adepts. Whare Ra was the last surviving Golden Dawn group based in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. With such material in their hands, those who follow the Golden Dawn system can understand how it works and make its form of Kabbalah part of their spiritual path. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Magical States of Consciousness Melita Denning, Osborne Phillips, 2012 A guide to Qabalistic pathworking by which deep dimensions of the human psyche may be reached. |
| the path of alchemy mark stavish: Overcoming the Archon Through Alchemy John Kreiter, 2017-09-23 I've always believed in the power of the mind. As a child I remember that I could always make myself sick on command if I had to, whatever it took to get out of school. I would usually have dream déjà vu and I would never cease to be amazed by the fact that something in my dreams would later become part of my objective reality. I constantly saw amazing things, some things that scared the daylights out of me, and I was blessed by the fact that I lived with my great-grandmother who seemed to be able to play with reality like some kids play with toys. At the time I did not feel so blessed to be around my great grandmother, and her antics scared me to death, but now in retrospect I find it amazing that others have never seen what I have seen and even doubt that such things exist.Life has an inner reality, I explore that realm. I believe that thought created reality instead of the other way around. What I have discovered, I try to share. |
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