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  Coptic Papyrological Evidence for Early Arabic Alchemy
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-29-2025, 10:33 AM - Forum: Articles on alchemy - No Replies

"A Brief Account of Earlier Approaches to Coptic Alchemical Manuscripts A legend transmitted in the Kitab al-fihrist of Abu al-Faraj Muhammad ibn Ishaq al-Nadlm tells the story of the first translation of alchemical writings into Arabic, focusing on the figure of the Umayyad prince Khalid ibn Yazld ibn Mu'awiya, "who used to be called the hakim of the Marwan family. Being noble-minded and deeply enamoured of the sciences, particularly the alchem ical arts, he ordered a number of Greek philosophers living in the town of Misr."

Sebastian Richter.

https://www.academia.edu/55021700/The_Ma...ic_Alchemy

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  Gematria calculator
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:30 AM - Forum: Alchemical symbolism and imagery - No Replies

"The English Gematria Calculator is an online calculator for finding the value of a word or a phrase in gematria, but it also searches the database for more phrases and words that equals in the gematria value to the searched element. The online gematria calculator will calculate the Gematria value not only in English but also in Hebrew Gematria, Jewish Gematria and the Simple Gematria method. Searching by value will also work."

https://www.gematrix.org/

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  The Role of Jewelry in Alchemy
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:20 AM - Forum: Alchemical symbolism and imagery - No Replies

"Forget everything you think you know about your jewelry box. It’s not just a collection of shiny things; it’s a treasure trove of ancient secrets, mystical power, and a little bit of magic. Long before jewelry was about matching your outfit or dropping hints for your anniversary, it was the ultimate tool for alchemists and mystics trying to crack the code of the universe. We’re talking about a time when a ruby ring wasn’t just a statement piece—it was a direct line to the planet Mars, and a emerald pendant was believed to reveal truths and protect against evil spells. Let’s dive into the wonderfully weird and fascinating history of how jewelry was used to turn lead into life’s great mysteries (and maybe, just maybe, into gold)."

https://robinsonsjewelers.com/blogs/news...rkly-stuff

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  AI-generated podcast: Alchemical Processes & Freemasonry
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:18 AM - Forum: Articles on alchemy - No Replies

"In this premiere episode of our esoteric podcast series, we lay the foundation for a transformational journey through the twelve alchemical operations—each one a stage of the Magnum Opus, or “Great Work.” But this isn’t just a study in ancient Hermetic science—it’s a mirror held up to the path of the Freemasonic initiate."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSV_eeaj...r1M4mB_7IO

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  The Alchemical Wedding in “1313: Frankenqueen"
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:11 AM - Forum: Alchemical symbolism and imagery - No Replies

"1313: Frankenqueen is a film that dives deep into the themes of resurrection, ambition, and the consequences of tampering with the natural order. While the movie is a pastiche of gothic horror tropes and B-movie sensibilities, at its heart lies a powerful symbolic representation – the Alchemical Wedding. This concept, a core element in alchemical philosophy, isn’t just a fleeting plot device; it’s a central metaphor that illuminates the characters’ motivations, the film’s overarching narrative, and its ultimate commentary on hubris and creation."

https://www.scifidimensions.com/what-doe...nkenqueen/

Movie here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_9RaK6awds

IMDb here:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321141/

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  Leonora Carrington: Alchemy, Feminism & Surreal Transformations
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:07 AM - Forum: Alchemical symbolism and imagery - No Replies

"Her art didn’t just challenge the male surrealists’ views—it transformed them. Using secret symbols and feminist ideas, she turned old gender norms into something valuable. Scholars say her alchemical symbolism (like egg motifs and cosmic rebirths) stood for female power in a world dominated by muses, not makers."

https://thesurrealists.org/leonora-carri...ormations/

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  M. E. Warlick: The Alchemical Feminine
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 11:04 AM - Forum: Reviews and book notices - Replies (2)

"The product of more than 25 years of research, M.E. Warlick's The Alchemical Feminine is a pioneering analysis of a hitherto neglected aspect of alchemy. Framing the subject's rich and diverse iconography within chronological, geographical, and thematic terms, Warlick's argument examines the shifting presentation and emphasis given to the feminine within an ever more masculine domain"

https://www.fulgur.co.uk/books/alchemical-feminine/

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  Video: The Seven Alchemical Trials of an Awakened Soul
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 10:59 AM - Forum: Articles on alchemy - No Replies

"Have you ever felt a deep inner whisper that refuses to be silenced? This video reveals the 7 ALCHEMICAL TRIALS of an AWAKENED SOUL, offering insight through the lens of CARL JUNG into why your restlessness, longing, and inner ache may actually be the first sign of SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION. What feels like discomfort may be your soul preparing for INITIATION."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD68U-bpijg

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  Understanding Spagyrics
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-27-2025, 10:56 AM - Forum: Articles on alchemy - No Replies

A look into alchemical herbal preparations.

https://pharmakeia.com/understanding-spa...parations/

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  Cagliostro: The Last Alchemist
Posted by: Paul Ferguson - 09-19-2025, 01:53 PM - Forum: Reviews and book notices - No Replies

"Depending on whom you ask, he was either a great healer or a dangerous charlatan. Internationally acclaimed historian Iain McCalman documents how Cagliostro crossed paths -- and often swords -- with the likes of Catherine the Great, Marie Antoinette, and Pope Pius VI. He was a muse to William Blake and the inspiration for both Mozart's Magic Flute and Goethe’s Faust. Louis XVI had him thrown into the Bastille for his alleged involvement in what would come to be known as ''the affair of the necklace.'' Yet in London, Warsaw, and St. Petersburg, he established ''healing clinics'' for the poorest of the poor, and his dexterity in the worlds of alchemy and spiritualism won him acclaim among the nobility across Europe."


https://tr.buchkammer.sbs/book/695466/e4...=recommend

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