Best of
Alchemy

2011

The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus: From Ancient Egypt to the Modern World


Gary Lachman - 2011
    For centuries his name ranked among the most illustrious of the ancient world.Considered by some a contemporary of Moses and a forerunner of Christ, this almost mythical figure arose in fourth century BC Alexandria, from a fusion of the Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god Hermes. Master of magic, writing, science, and philosophy, Hermes was thought to have walked with gods and be the source of the divine wisdom granted to man at the dawn of time.Gary Lachman has written many books exploring ancient traditions for the modern mind. In The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus, he brings to life the mysterious character of this great spiritual guide, exposing the many theories and stories surrounding him, and revitalizing his teachings for the modern world.Through centuries of wars, conquests and religious persecutions, the fragile pages of the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus have still survived. This is a book for all thinkers and enquirers who want to recover that lost knowledge and awaken a shift in human consciousness.

The Language of Plants: A Guide to the Doctrine of Signatures


Julia Graves - 2011
    Throughout history, people spoke to nature, and nature communicated with them. During the Middle Ages, reading the "book of nature" was called the doctrine of signatures, which had always been an important part of interacting with nature for traditional healers and herbalists."As a child, I just knew which plant to pick up and hold to my head for a headache to go away. Once I heard about the concept of a 'doctrine of signatures, ' I would just stand silently, in awe of nature talking to me, talking and talking in her silent, direct speech. The book of nature seemed so obviously spelled out, and in oddest contrast to what I learned in medical school. My professors seemed never to have heard of nature being vibrant and alive and brimming with patterns of energy that are right there for us to understand and use.... This direct and primordial experience of being part of nature's omnipresent, cyclic course taught me more in the realm of no-words than any university ever could have." --Julia GravesThe Language of Plants covers all aspects of the doctrine of signatures in an easily accessible format, so that everyone, whether nature lovers or healers, can learn to read the language of plants in connection with healing.More than 200 color and b/w images.C O N T E N T SForewordPART ONE: THEORY1. History2. The Doctrine of Signature Today3. What Is a Signature?4. Plants as Teachers5. The Doctrine of Signature in Practice6. What Is Not a SignaturePART TWO: THE DOCTRINE OF SIGNATURES IN PRACTICE7. Colors, the Language of Flowers8. Shapes9. Smell, Taste, Sound, Touch, and Understanding10. The Elements and the Environment11. The Planetary Signature12. Organ and Physiological Signatures13. Disease Signatures14. Animal Signature15. The Energetic SignatureAppendix: Holistic Plant StudyResourcesReferencesGeneral IndexPlant Index

Herbal Alchemist's Handbook: A Grimoire of Philtres, Elixirs, Oils, Incense, and Formulas for Ritual Use


Karen Harrison - 2011
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Escape from Zobadak


Brad Gallagher - 2011
    He and his sister Sophie believe that Uncle Gary is hiding somewhere in the nightstand.As Billy, Sophie, and their two friends Chris and Maggie begin to explore the ancient hallways they discover far more than they expect. Billy must make a terrifying choice: let the police handle things the conventional way, or escape to the nightstand and try one last time to find Uncle Gary before it’s too late.

Grid of the Gods: The Aftermath of the Cosmic War and the Physics of the Pyramid Peoples


Joseph P. Farrell - 2011
    Farrell looks at the Nazis and geomancy; the lithium-7 mystery; Nazi Transmitters and the Earth Grid; The Grid and Hitler's East Prussia Headquarters; Grid Geopolitical Geomancy; A Deeper Physics?; Ashlars and Engineering; Transmitters, Temples, Sacred Sites and Nazis; Anomalies at the Temples of Angkor; The Ancient Prime Meridian: Giza; As Above, So Below: The Astronomical Correlation and the 10,500 BC Mystery; The Master Plan of a Hidden Elite; Moving and Immoveable Stones; Uncountable Stones and Stones of the Giants and Gods; Desecration, Inhabitation, and Treasure Traditions; Divination, Animation, Healing, and Numerical Traditions; Gateway Traditions; John Michell, "Scared Geometry,” "Sacred Science,” The Grid, and the Ancient Elite; Finding the Center of the Land; The Ancient Catastrophe, the Very High Civilization, and the Post-Catastrophe Elite; The Meso- and South-American "Pyramid Peoples”; Paradoxes at Pumu Punkhu; Tiahuanaco and the Puma Punkhu Paradox: Ancient Machining; The Mayans, Their Myths, and the Mounds; The Aztec Anomaly: The Black Brotherhood and Blood Sacrifices; The Mesopotamian "Pyramid Peoples”: The Pythagorean and Platonic Principles of Sumer, Babylonia, and Greece; The Gears of Giza: the Center of the Machine; Alchemical Cosmology and Quantum Mechanics in Stone: The Mysterious Megalith of Nabta Playa; The Physics of the "Pyramid Peoples”; tons more. About The Author: Joseph P. Farrell is the internationally known author of several books in alternative science and history, and is a popular speaker at numerous conferences, including the 2009 Laughlin UFO Congress and the 2009 Ozarks UFO Conference. His books have been translated into Polish, German, Italian, French and Russian. He lives in Topeka, Kansas. Scott D.

33 Spirit Journeys:: Meditations to Live More Fully, Deeply, and Peacefully


Denise Linn - 2011
    Using calming music, powerful relaxation techniques, and Denise Linn’s soothing voice, every life-enhancing Spirit Journey clears and harmonizes the mental, physical, and emotional bodies of your energy field.     Embarking on these sacred inner journeys supports you in creating a lasting communion with your spirit helpers and guardian angels on the other side, as well as balancing your chakras. You can listen to each of the journeys individually, or use them sequentially for maximum effect.

Mastering the Mystical Heptarchy


Scott Michael Stenwick - 2011
    John Dee, England's most famous Renaissance magus, spent seven years working with scryer Edward Kelley in the late sixteenth century. Together the two men established contact with various angels who endeavored to teach them a new spiritual system described as the true art of magick. Dee's diaries chronicling these communications formed the basis of the Enochian magical system, which has profoundly influenced the development of ritual magick for centuries and is reputed by many to be especially effective. The Heptarchia Mystica is the only part of the Enochian system that Dee ever managed to assemble into a usable grimoire, but paradoxically it also seems to be the most overlooked portion of his work. Author Scott Michael Stenwick presents this material in a coherent manner suitable for both modern magicians and traditional grimoire practitioners, with an eye towards producing measurable, practical results. The powers of the Heptarchial Kings and Princes are extensive, and yet conjuring and conversing with them is a relatively simple process. Unlock the secrets of this remarkable grimoire, and employ them to transform your life.

The Seal of the Unity of the Three: A Study and Translation of the Cantong Qi, the Source of the Taoist Way of the Golden Elixir


Wei Boyang - 2011
    The charm of its verses, the depth of its discourse, and its enigmatic language inspired a large number of commentaries and other works, and attracted the attention not only of Taoist masters and adepts, but also of philosophers, cosmologists, and poets. In addition to a complete translation, this book contains a detailed introduction to the history and the teachings of The Seal of the Unity of the Three, explanations of each of its sections, and notes on its verses. Also included are several tables and pictures, an index of main subjects, and the complete Chinese text.Available in paperback, hardcover, and in an abridged PDF edition.Visit the web page on this book.

Dr. John Dee's Spiritual Diaries: 1583-1608


John Dee - 2011
    John Dee's Spiritual Diaries. Completely revamped, reorganized, and corrected, this reader-friendly version of A True & Faithful Relation of what passed for Many Years between Dr. John Dee . . . and Some Spirits . . . covers Dee's invocation of the angels and the reception of their Enochian system of magic, his experiments in alchemy, and experiences in the courts of the crowned heads of Europe. Magic scholars and practitioners will be delighted to find a preface by Meric Casaubon, extensive footnotes, supplementary texts, additional illustrations, a Dee timeline, and sections which were originally missing from Casaubon's edition.

Soul Whispers II: Secret Alchemy of the Elements in Soul Coaching


Denise Linn - 2011
    Journey through the secret alchemical process of the elements with experienced Soul Coaches from all over the world to deepen your authentic connection with the true path of your soul. Discover new techniques to assist both yourself and your clients to experience the profound transformative powers of the elements to inform, heal and empower your life! Learn how to ~Restore your Passion ~Overcome Addictions ~Activate your Chakras ~Work with your Dreams ~Enhance your Creativity ~Create Sacred Ceremony ~Rediscover your Abundance ~Create a Home for your Soul. Contributing Authors~ Patti Allen, Roberta Ashkawa Binder, Ulrike Behre-Brandes, Kelly Chamchuk, Michelle Chant, Maria Clark, Sophia Fairchild, Misasha, Petra Nella, Coral Mujaes Pola, Christine Schreibstein, Helen Mumford Sole, Linda J. Stewart, Deb Swingholm, Jenn de Valk, Judy Ward, and Ilona Warda. "Immensely valuable information... deepens your connection to the truth of your soul." - DENISE LINN, founder of Soul Coaching**Gold Medal Award Spirit Book of the Year 2011 Living Now Book Awards

Herbal Alchemy


Phillip Hurley - 2011
    This newly revised and updated edition provides detailed information about the preparation of alchemical elixirs from plants, the application of astrology to herbalism, and reveals secrets of occult ritual practice in the Tantric and Quabbalistic alchemical traditions.