Alchemy and the Scientific Revolution

September 3, 2026
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In the pronaos of the temple of wisdom : containing the history of the true and the false Rosicrucians : with an introduction into the mysteries of the hermetic philosophy

by  Hartmann, Franz, 1838-1912. n 50026762

"An apothecary at Halle made the acquaintance of a stranger, whom he found to be in possession of some chemical secrets. Having been invited to visit the stranger
in his lodgings he went there, and after having talked about Alchemy, the claims of which the apothecary denied, the stranger showed him a certain red powder,
and offered to give some of it to the apothecary so that the latter could make an experiment himself. With a very little spoon he took some of the powder out of the box wherein it was contained, but the apothecary objected that such a small quantity would not be sufficient to make the experiment. Upon this the stranger threw the powder back into the box, wiped the spoon, to which some of the powder adhered, on a piece of cotton, wrapped the cotton in a paper, and gave it to the apothecary, telling him that even this would be sufficient for that purpose. Having returned home, the apothecary took a big silver spoon, melted it in a crucible, and threw the cotton upon it.
The molten metal began immediately to boil and to foam, and to exhibit the most beautiful colours. After a while he took the crucible from the fire and poured the metal into a mould. The next morning he examined it and found that it was the purest gold, and there were some ruby-red drops on the top, which seemed to have been the
surplus of the red powder which the metal had not absorbed."

Text available for free download here:

https://dn760008.eu.archive.org/0/items/...884157.pdf

Alchemy, Prophecy, and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Iberia: Anselmo Castelo Branco's Critique of Benito Feijoo

José Vieira Leitão

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...16.1283148

Anselmo Castelo Branco: Profiling an Alchemist Prophet
José Vieira Leitão

2020, International Journal of Divination and Prognostication

https://www.academia.edu/45172504/Anselm...st_Prophet


Castelo Branco's works at the Biblioteca Digital de Literatura de Países Lusófonos:

https://literaturabrasileira.ufsc.br/aut...&locale=en

Thesis, full text:

Rachel Grew:

The use and significance of alchemy in the work of Remedios Varo and Leonor Fini

https://theses.gla.ac.uk/71746/

"Today I would like to talk to you about eggs and how a line can be drawn from archaic beliefs to alchemical practices, to the art of female surrealist artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo and Leonor Fini."

https://surrealistcovens.substack.com/p/...surrealism

Excerpt:

"When you hear that an Alchemist has found the Philosopher's Stone, it means that they have completed the Great Work. They have rejuvenated themselves energetically and have achieved immortality. Of course, their physical body will die since that cannot be avoided, but the Spirit with which their consciousness has now aligned will live forever. For this reason, the Philosopher's Stone is frequently called the "Elixir of Life." Alchemists believe that there is an inner essence within every human. We lost touch with this essence once Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. This essence, of course, is the Prima Materia, the Spirit. Another name for it is Azoth, whose symbol is the Caduceus. It is no wonder that the Caduceus (the symbol of the Kundalini energy in the West) is considered the highest Spiritual initiation and the next step in the evolution of humanity. Humanity's destiny is to expand our consciousness by attaining the Philosopher's Stone..."

The Magus: Kundalini and the Golden Dawn (Deluxe Colour Edition): A Complete System of Magick that Bridges Eastern Spirituality and the Western Mysteries

by Neven Paar

https://tinyurl.com/2c2nzhx5

The Furnace and the Rose: An Alchemical Treatise and Commentary on the Hidden Teachings of Eugène Canselie.

"The Furnace and the Rose unites an original alchemical treatise with a series of commentaries on the hidden teachings of Eugène Canseliet—disciple of Fulcanelli and guardian of a veiled and enduring tradition. Without attempting to explain or decode, the text invites resonance. The treatise explores key themes such as transmutation, putrefaction, the Green Lion, and the inner fire, blending classical knowledge with modern clarity. The second part of the volume engages directly with Canseliet’s cryptic reflections, drawing connections and offering insight that demands attentive reading."

https://tinyurl.com/5emcfz8n

Please note: £34.60 for 79 pages.