The Path of Alchemy: Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic

Mark Stavish/ Pat Zalewski

ISBN 10: 0738709034 / ISBN 13: 9780738709031

Published by Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, 2006

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illustrated edition. 264 pages. 9.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Path of Alchemy: Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic
• Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738709034
• ISBN 13: 9780738709031
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.36 kilograms

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Synopsis

Alchemy offers tremendous insight into alternative therapies, new medicines, and the depths of the human mind. Illuminating a truly esoteric practice, Mark Stavish reveals how to create and apply "medicines for the soul" in this remarkable guide to plant and mineral alchemy.

The Path of Alchemy introduces the history and basic laws of this ancient practice, and explains how it ties into Qabala, tarot, astrology, and the four elements. Safe, modern techniques―based on spagyrics (plant alchemy)―for producing distillations, stones, tinctures, and elixirs are given, along with their uses in physical healing, spiritual growth, psychic experiments, initiation, consecration, spellwork, and more. Each chapter includes meditations, projects, and suggested reading as aids to "inner transformation," an equally important aspect of alchemy. Tools, rituals, lunar and solar stones, and the elusive Philosopher's Stone are all covered in this comprehensive guide to alchemy.

Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

About the Author

Mark Stavish (Pennsylvania) has been a long-time student of esotericism and is a frequent lecturer on ancient occult knowledge. Founder of the Institute for Hermetic Studies, he is the author of numerous articles on Western esotericism. In 2001 he established the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the study and practice of Western Esotericism. He has also served as a consultant to print and broadcast media and several documentaries. He holds undergraduate degrees in Theology and Communications and a Master's in Counseling.