A young girl, Rachel, mutters a mysterious chemical formula in her sleep. Is she dreaming or is this a message from beyond? Graham, an aspiring politician, is caught up in his curiosity about the occult, an obsession which will ultimately decide his career and fate. Eva, Graham's devoted secretary and companion, is skeptical about anything to do with mysticism but finds herself unwittingly drawn into this magical world. Who are the speakers and why do they communicate through Rachel and Lady Sarah, a mannequin who stands proudly on the porch of the Old Antique Store? Martin Bueno's debut novel takes place in Toronto, Ottawa and New England and has all the intrigue of a new age fantasy complete with a deep trance psychic, a Harvard chemistry professor and a lawyer determined to benefit from the formula.
In another world, Rainbow Alchemists rule the skies. They are sorcerers of a sort who create powerful reactions by extracting sleeping energy from their staffs or from within their own bodies. Ruby Majis, a twelve-year-old girl, is just learning all that being a Rainbow Alchemist entails, but she is an eager learner. After all, for the past six years, she has dreamed of becoming an esteemed warrior and following in the footsteps of her older brother, Chance. But now her older brother has disappeared, and Ruby feels compelled to find him. The first step in her journey begins when she meets Artemus Torque, a master of Rainbow Alchemy who becomes her instructor. But then Ruby finds the Red Piece, a portion of the most powerful weapon ever created. When they realize what she has found, Ruby's companions band together to find the weapon's missing pieces. The fate of Ruby's brother-and the world-may depend on who can wield this new, powerful wonder.
A young girl, Rachel, mutters a mysterious chemical formula in her sleep. Is she dreaming or is this a message from beyond? Graham, an aspiring politician, is caught up in his curiosity about the occult, an obsession which will ultimately decide his career and fate. Eva, Graham's devoted secretary and companion, is skeptical about anything to do with mysticism but finds herself unwittingly drawn into this magical world. Who are the speakers and why do they communicate through Rachel and Lady Sarah, a mannequin who stands proudly on the porch of the Old Antique Store? Martin Bueno's debut novel takes place in Toronto, Ottawa and New England and has all the intrigue of a new age fantasy complete with a deep trance psychic, a Harvard chemistry professor and a lawyer determined to benefit from the formula....
Modernist Alchemy takes a close look at the work of twentieth-century poets whose use of the occult constitutes a recovery of discarded beliefs and modes of thought: Yeats and Plath try to dismiss conventional religion, Hughes captures a sense of adventure, H.D. seeks to liberate repressed concepts, while Duncan and Merrill hunt for a lost understanding of sexual identity which will allow for androgyny and homosexuality.
• 2021 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award • Reveals that those who love and work with crystals and stones have been intuitively following the path of spiritual alchemy • Provides meditative practices with specific stones to go with each stage of the alchemical transformation process as well as other tools and techniques • Includes an illustrated dictionary summarizing the spiritual qualities of more than 375 different minerals, crystals, and gemstones The Alchemy of Stones presents an inspired breakthrough in Robert Simmons’ thirty-five year career of exploring and revealing the spiritual qualities and potentials of minerals, crystals, and gemstones. This holistic, Earth-based framework for understanding stones and their energies initiates readers into an alchemical worldview that leads to spiritual healing, transformation, and transcendence. Engaging readers step by step, Simmons provides guidance on discovering and harnessing the three human powers of intention, attention, and imagination, each a crucial component for meeting and working in harmony with the energies of the Stone Beings. Simmons also introduces us to the Divine Feminine intelligence known as Sophia, or Wisdom. The Stone Beings are her emissaries, and through relating and co-creating with them, the healing and redemption of ourselves and the Earth becomes a reality. Offering an illustrated dictionary of the spiritual qualities of more than 375 different minerals, crystals, and gemstones, Simmons also explores in depth what he calls the Four Cornerstones of the Alchemy of Stones: Moldavite, Phenacite, Azeztulite, and Rosophia. He discusses the stages of alchemical transformation and provides meditative practices with specific stones to go with each stage. He also explores how to work with stone mandalas, crystal body layouts, gemstone elixirs, and Orgonite energy devices and details powerful techniques for working with stones. Woven throughout are Simmons’ personal stories of the pivotal mystical experiences that triggered his capacity to feel stone energies and led him to develop his relationship with the stones, revealing how this work can open minds and awaken hearts. Lavishly illustrated, The Alchemy of Stones is an invitation to a journey of enlightenment, transformation, and spiritual metamorphosis aligned with the path of our living, conscious Earth.
Broad, humanistic treatment focuses on great figures of chemistry and ideas that revolutionized the science. Much on alchemy, also development of modern chemistry, atomic theory, elements, organic chemistry, more. 50 illustrations.
In the first full-length study of Joyce's direct and indirect use of alchemical allusions, DiBernard shows how an awareness of the alchemical metaphor guides a reader through the richness of Finnegans Wake. For example, the alchemical transmutation of lead into gold parallels the transmutation of the dross and commotion of ordinary life into a work of art. This study shows how the themes of Joyce's novel--death and rebirth, the conflict between physical and spiritual, incest, colors, forgery, and the reconciliation of opposites--relate to the alchemical process. The author then presents a theory, based on alchemical metaphor, on the much debated subject of Joyce's view of the artist.
Acknowledged as the "Artist of the Century," Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968) left a legacy that dominates the art world to this day. Inventing the ironically dégagé attitude of "ready-made" art-making, Duchamp heralded the postmodern era and replaced Pablo Picasso as the role model for avant-garde artists. John F. Moffitt challenges commonly accepted interpretations of Duchamp's art and persona by showing that his mature art, after 1910, is largely drawn from the influence of the occult traditions. Moffitt demonstrates that the key to understanding the cryptic meaning of Duchamp's diverse artworks and writings is alchemy, the most pictorial of all the occult philosophies and sciences.
A stolen masterpiece. A brilliant woman written out of history. And a recipe for a lost color worth killing for. In the spellbinding eighth installment of the Accidental Alchemist Mysteries, centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust and living gargoyle Dorian Robert-Houdin face their most colorful case yet! Zoe’s hard-won peaceful life is shattered when a devious thief targets her most prized possession—a vibrant portrait that’s her last connection to her long-dead brother. It’s a painting that also holds the secrets of a forgotten artist who created recipes for the most breathtaking colors ever seen. When the canvas disappears and murder follows, Zoe must unravel a palette of deadly puzzles. With her quick-witted sidekick Dorian and their eclectic group of friends, Zoe races to catch a killer, evade a secret society, and recover her beloved painting. But the quest is bigger than solving a present-day crime. Can Zoe finally set the historical record straight for a gifted painter erased from the history of art? Bursting with vivid characters, fascinating history, and touches of whimsical magic and culinary alchemy, The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone is a cozy fantasy mystery that will leave you breathlessly turning pages until the final stroke.
Fusing alchemical healing practices with the eight Celtic festivals, this down-to-earth guide shows you how to deepen your connection to nature and discover your most authentic self In this updated edition of The Alchemist's Journey, Glennie Kindred explores a powerful fusion between the ancient healing art of alchemy and the energy inherent in each of the eight Celtic festivals. This practical guide, written in Glennie’s accessible style, shows us how to work with each seasonal and alchemical shift—and use the natural energy of transformation to experience ourselves in a new way. It takes us on a journey of discovery, to find our gold, the source of our healing and happiness. Earth Alchemy includes: • A key to the Earth Festivals and creating celebrations that encourage transformation and change • Key alchemical concepts and how they are tied to eternal natural laws we can all harness • How to recognize natural phenomenon and their subtle meanings for our personal healing • How to experience the unity and interconnection of ourselves as part of the Earth Beautifully illustrated with Glennie’s own deep evocations of alchemical spirit, this book is a must read for anyone who is seeking to commune more closely with the natural world and who wishes to become a powerful force for change in the world.
