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Resources

If you’d like to learn more about alchemy, the suggested books and websites in this appendix are a good jumping-off point.

Books

Albertus, Frater. Alchemists Handbook: Manual for Practical Laboratory Alchemy. Samuel Weiser, 1974. First modern guide to practical alchemy.

Aromatico, Andrea. Alchemy: The Great Secret. Harry Abrams, 2000. An illustrated history exploring alchemy’s mix of science, philosophy, art, religion, and magic.

Ash, Heather, and Vicki Noble. The Four Elements of Change. Council Oak Books, 2004. Using the Four Elements to create a solid foundation to support your mind, body, and spirit.

Bartlett, Robert. Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy. Spagyricus, 2007. Explores experimental techniques for beginning the Work in the laboratory.

Beyerl, Paul. Compendium of Herbal Magic. Phoenix Publishing, 1998. Guide to magical properties of herbs; includes planetary associations.

Cavalli, Thom. Alchemical Psychology. Tarcher, 2002. Ancient alchemical recipes for living in the modern world.

Cunningham, Scott. Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews. Llewellyn Publications, 2002. Guide to preparing essential oils and using them to make incense, balms, and lotions.

Eason, Cassandra. Alchemy at Work. Crossing Press, 2004. How to use the ancient arts to enhance your life at work.

Edinger, Edward. Anatomy of the Psyche: Alchemical Symbolism in Psychotherapy. Open Court Publishing, 1991. In-depth description of the operations of alchemy in psychological terms.

Goddard, David. Tower of Alchemy. Samuel Weiser, 1999. Filled with Hermetic principles that are meant to be applied at the spiritual level.

Green, Mindy, and Kathi Keville. Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art. Crossing Press, 1995. Shows how to use, blend, and prepare essential oils at home.

Hauck, Dennis William. Emerald Tablet: Alchemy for Personal Transformation. Penguin Arkana, 1999. Definitive history of the Emerald Tablet and the application of its principles to personal transformation.

———. Sorcerer’s Stone: A Beginner’s Guide to Alchemy. Citadel Press, 2004. Makes alchemy come alive with clear explanations, fascinating anecdotes, and hands-on experiments.

Junius, Manfred. Spagyrics: Alchemical Preparation of Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs. Healing Arts Press, 2007. Classic guide to the art of extracting plant essences; includes elixir recipes from famous alchemists.

Linden, Stanton. The Alchemy Reader: From Hermes Trismegistus to Isaac Newton. Cambridge University, 2003. Basic writings of the alchemists ranging from Alexandria to the end of the seventeenth century.

Marlan, Stanton. Black Sun: Alchemy and Art of Darkness. Texas A&M Press, 2005. Examines the alchemical stage of Nigredo, the blackening or mortification from which the true light emerges.

Martin, Sean. Alchemy and Alchemists. Chartwell Books, 2007. Basic review of the history and methods of alchemy.

Melville, Francis. Book of Alchemy. Barron’s, 2002. Presents the seven operations of the Emerald Tablet, as well as an illustrated overview of alchemy.

Miller, Richard, and Iona Miller. Modern Alchemist. Phanes Press, 1994. Guide to personal transformation using the principles of alchemy.

Moring, Gary. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Theories of the Universe. Alpha Books, 2001. Guide to modern cosmology and quantum physics that lays the foundation for the ideas of modern alchemy.

———. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Einstein. Alpha Books, 2004. Great introduction to modern physics that contains an interesting section on alchemy.

Reich, Wilhelm. Secret of the Golden Flower. Harcourt Brace, 1988. Taoist alchemy treatise with wonderful commentary by Carl Jung.

Rolfe, Randy. The Four Temperaments. Marlowe & Company, 2002. Understanding the Elements as alchemical humors that allow you to fine-tune your health, career, and relationships.

Roob, Alexander. Alchemy & Mysticism. Taschen, 1997. Stunning pictorial presentation of the spiritual practice of alchemy.

Stavish, Mark. Path of Alchemy: Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic. Llewellyn, 2006. Guide to the teachings of Hermes and their applications in alchemy and healing.

Von Franz, Marie-Louise. Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology. Inner City Books, 1980. Inspiring guide to spiritual wholeness that follows the Jungian interpretation.

Whitmont, Edward. Alchemy of Healing: Psyche and Soma. North Atlantic Books, 1996. Challenges the methods of mechanical medicine and emphasizes the importance of consciousness in healing.

Wolf, Fred Alan. Matter Into Feeling: A New Alchemy of Science and Spirit. Moment Point Press, 2002. Examines the science behind consciousness, memory, dreams, and the “One Mind” concept of the alchemists.

———. Mind Into Matter: A New Alchemy of Science and Spirit. Moment Point Press, 2000. Interprets modern physics in terms of ancient spiritual texts from alchemy, the Qabala, and the Eastern traditions.

———. The Spiritual Universe. Moment Point Press, 1998. Presents one physicist’s vision of spirit, soul, matter, and self in the universe.

Yudelove, Eric. Tao and the Tree of Life: Alchemical and Sexual Mysteries of the East and West. Llewellyn, 1996. Decodes the mysteries of the Tao and Kabbalah to show their underlying basis in alchemy.

Websites

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EmeraldTablet Emerald Tablet Roundtable is an online discussion group on alchemy and the principles of the Emerald Tablet.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Flamel_College Public online forum for students of Flamel College and others interested in Hermetic topics.

http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~panopus Paracelsus College Australia was founded in 1984 by Frater Albertus and offers resources in practical and spiritual alchemy.

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/r.petrinus/alchemy-e.htm The English version of Portuguese alchemist Rubellus Petrinus’s website devoted to practical and laboratory alchemy.

www.alchemergy.com Alchemergy is devoted to modern alchemy as it is applied to personal, social, and global transformation.

www.alchemycode.com Alchemy Code is devoted to solving the secrets of alchemy and providing reference materials, discussion groups, and chat rooms for people involved in the Great Work.

www.alchemyconference.com Lists current lectures, workshops, and conferences on alchemy around the world.

www.alchemygallery.com Alchemy Art Gallery is a visual feast of alchemy engravings, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other artwork from ancient to modern times.

www.alchemyguild.org Official website of the International Alchemy Guild (IAG) with over 800 members in 23 countries. Free subscription to the Alchemy Journal.

www.alchemykey.com Alchemy Key is a guide to all kinds of alchemy resources including free ebooks, classes, and other links.

www.alchemylab.com Alchemy Lab is dedicated to personal transformation and has been described by the London Times as “one of the most stunning web archives ever.”

www.alchemylab.com/dictionary.htm The Alchemy Electronic Dictionary offers a fast way to find the meaning of alchemical terms and ciphers.

www.alchemylab.com/guideto.htm Alchemical Properties of Herbs and Foods Index lists planetary and elemental associations for hundreds of plants and foods.

www.crucible.org Online catalog of alchemical lab supplies, glassware, chemicals, herbs, oils, tinctures, books, artwork, jewelry, and other Hermetic items.

www.flamelcollege.org Flamel College offers a wide assortment of alchemy, Hermetic, and esoteric classes mostly taught through correspondence courses.

www.levity.com/alchemy Adam McLean’s huge resource of original texts, drawings, and articles on practical and spiritual alchemy.

www.parachemistry.com Parachemistry is devoted to practical alchemy and chemistry experiments.

www.rosicrucian.org Rosicrucian alchemy in the tradition of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC).

www.spagyria.com John Reid’s website on practical plant alchemy and the art of spagyrics.

www.spagyrium.com Spagyrium is devoted to the art of spagyrics and the practice of practical plant alchemy.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AlchemyGuild Public discussion group for members of the Alchemy Guild as well as the general public.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alchemy_Student_Forum Public discussion group for serious students and beginners in alchemy.

www.triadpublishing.com Offers the alchemy courses of the now-defunct Philosophers Of Nature (PON).