ALCHEMY
Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored - A. Cockren
A historical overview of alchemy, tracing its origins, development, and key figures. The book focuses on the rediscovery of alchemical principles in modern times and attempts to restore alchemy as a legitimate spiritual and scientific practice.
Atalanta Fugiens - Michael Maier
Combines symbolic emblems, musical compositions, and enigmatic text to present the alchemical process as a journey toward enlightenment. Maier’s work is highly symbolic, illustrating the stages of spiritual and material transmutation.
Treatise of Sexual Alchemy - Samael Aun Weor
Delves into the esoteric practice of sexual alchemy, where spiritual transformation is achieved through sacred sexual practices. The book explains how sexual energy can be transmuted into spiritual energy, leading to enlightenment and self-realization.
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Follows the journey of a young shepherd who seeks the Philosopher’s Stone and the secret to turning lead into gold. Through his travels, he discovers that alchemy is not just about material transformation, but about personal growth and the pursuit of one's "Personal Legend." Emphasizes spiritual alchemy and the universal quest for meaning.
Coelum Philosophorum - Paracelsus
In this treatise, Paracelsus discusses the philosophical foundations of alchemy, particularly focusing on the relationship between the macrocosm and microcosm. He emphasizes the transformative power of alchemy as a tool for understanding the natural world and the human body.