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Post by Admin on Sept 13, 2020 21:38:44 GMT
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Post by Admin on Sept 17, 2020 22:40:03 GMT
Carl Jung on the “Mysterium” in Alchemy. carljungdepthpsychologysite.blog/2020/02/28/carl-jung-on-the-mysterium-in-alchemy/We are dealing with the term “Mysterium” in alchemy. The word, in its common use, usually refers to something like an organisation, a secret society, or cult, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries. Their secrets were jealously guarded, so well that, in the case of the Eleusinian Mysteries especially, we have no authentic information about them. We know hardly anything concerning what took place in the Mithraic Mysteries either and only indirectly; and the excavations at Pompeii revealed a women’s mystery cult, which we did not even know existed. The Eleusinian Mysteries were apparently stopped in the sixth or seventh century, about 620 A. D., so presumably they were celebrated till then. We know so little definitely, that it is possible there was something of the same kind in alchemy itself, but the language used in the alchemistic texts does not make this seem very probable. An English author, A. E. WAITE, wrote a book, called the “Secret Tradition in Alchemy”, in which he investigated this subject thoroughly, and came to a negative conclusion. My own knowledge of the old texts leads me to agree with him about this, for there is nothing that I know of in the old literature which points to anything like a cult celebrating mysteries. A secret organisation did exist, the Rosicrucians, and many of the later alchemists belonged to this society. We do not know much of its origin but we cannot trace it before the beginning of the seventeenth century. The Rosicrucian order was a real and genuine secret society, which flowed later into the Freemasons, it was in fact their real origin. It flourished in the seventeenth and continued into the eighteenth century and certain remnants still exist, though they are quite unknown. The secretiveness still goes on, but we, or at any rate I, have not enough information on the subject to say anything about it. In the course of my investigations, I came on an interesting passage in AGRIPPA VON NETTESHEIM’s famous book: “De Incertitudine et Vanitate omnium Scientiarum et Artium” 1653. (On the uncertainty and vanity of all the sciences and arts.) This is a very learned book, which contains a sort of sketch of the whole of the knowledge of the time. Agrippa was exceedingly well read in the old philosophers and the writings of the Fathers, and he devotes a section of his book to alchemy. ________________________________________________ Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa_________________________________________________ A. E. Waite en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._E._Waite
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Post by Admin on Sept 22, 2020 20:18:30 GMT
Alchemy alchemyrealm.com/alchemy.htmlWhile metaphysics refers to the study of multi-dimensional energies, forces and substances, alchemy refers to the use of this knowledge and certain practices designed to transform these energies, forces and substances to achieve a certain goal. Metaphysics and alchemy go hand-in-hand as to study metaphysics you need to begin alchemical processes to awaken your senses to multi-dimensional phenomena and to succeed in Alchemical Transformation you require some metaphysical understanding. As the average human is currently set up, their subtle senses are in a state where this metaphysical exploration is not really possible. Everyone does have some degree of awakening and subtle sense of the non-physical but with the state of their emotional and mental make up being often very confused and in great conflict and flux, any real study of metaphysics is almost impossible. The reason for this website is to give those who want alchemical transformation and spiritual awakening a very powerful way to achieve this in the shortest amount of time possible. The tools available here are for people who live in society and who desire to remain as a part of the World during and after their spiritual transformation. The time for running off to the temple to meditate, while renouncing earthly life has passed. In fact progress can be made more quickly and with more solid results by remaining in society. The reason for this is that by running away to meditate, many aspects of the subconscious may remain hidden as the life circumstances that would have provoked them into consciousness are absent and so they may never be cleared and resolved. Previously it was often necessary for the few who desired real transformation to renounce the World because entering the required states of consciousness did take years of meditation and practice. Now we have Brainwave Entrainment Technology that can induce the very deep states of meditation required. Also we have the combination of ancient and modern techniques of Regression, Tantric Sex, Inner Power Cultivation and Advanced Alchemical Processes which until very recently were very secret or non-existent. Add to these techniques and technology the huge number of spiritual beings working with us for our spiritual transformation, and you have a time where true spiritual transformation has never been so accessible. Real alchemical change requires work on all levels of our make up. The techniques here should all be used as each one works on a different aspect of you and your energy. It is essential that all of these areas are worked on. Many other paths offer a way to work on one area and neglect others such as meditation teachers who teach only a way to clear the astral body but neglect the necessity of raising and cultivating sexual energy, transforming the physical and raising its vibration through inner power cultivation, and awakening spiritual vision and sentience, to connect with various angels, guides etc who are necessary to help in clearing and healing your energy as well as building structures to hold connections with higher-dimensional forces and consciousness. The technology used in The Meditation Solution is another important tool that many teachers do not use or advocate. The reality is that while living in the World where life has become very complicated and with the Astral Pollution surrounding us it can be very hard if possible at all, to reach the deep states of consciousness necessary for real transformation to occur. This tool should not be overlooked as it represents the most powerful and easiest way to reach these necessary states with ease. The information given freely here relates to metaphysics. A basic rundown of the energies and forces that surround us is given so that those who desire to begin on alchemical processes may have an idea of what they are dealing with before they begin. Many who find this site are probably already involved in their own spiritual growth and will have a good idea of these phenomena already. Still it is a good idea to read the information before continuing on to the practices. Please keep in mind that other authors may use slightly different definitions for certain words and some ideas may differ. This is often due to the fact that the secret teachings were often held by sects that did not converse with each other directly, or the languages used by different cultures to describe these realities were not directly translatable. Therefore, although describing the same thing, different words were used and ideas differed slightly between groups. Also some groups concentrated more on a particular aspect and were involved with a different group of non-physical beings so they may have a very in depth knowledge in one area but fairly vague understanding in another. Reading and believing will never get you where you want to be. It is Awakening and Transformation that are required. Only actual experience will give you true understanding. You should not believe one author but read many and combine this knowledge with your experience to create your own understanding. Certainly you may feel more connected with certain authors and its fine to follow your intuition as to which one seems to know what they are talking about or which one makes most sense to you but it is a good idea to keep an open mind all the way.
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Post by Admin on Dec 22, 2020 15:39:09 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jan 16, 2021 17:35:21 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jan 26, 2021 0:24:16 GMT
In his Key to Alchemy, Samuel Norton divides into fourteen parts the processes or states through which the alchemical substances pass from the time they are first placed in the test tube until ready as medicine for plants, minerals, or men:
1. Solution, the act of passing from a gaseous or solid condition, into one of liquidity. 2. Filtration, the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles suspended in it. 3. Evaporation, the changing or converting from a liquid or solid state into a vaporous state with the aid of heat. 4. Distillation, an operation by which a volatile liquid may be separated from substances which it holds in solution. 5. Separation, the operation of disuniting or decomposing substances. 6. Rectification, the process of refining or purifying any substance by repeated distillation. 7. Calcination, the conversion into a powder or calx by the action of heat; expulsion of the volatile substance from a matter. 8. Commixtion, the blending of different ingredients into new compounds or mass. 9. Purification (through putrefaction), disintegration by spontaneous decomposition; decay by artificial means. 10. Inhibition, the process of holding back or restraining. 11. Fermentation, the conversion of organic substances into new compounds in the presence of a ferment. 12. Fixation, the act or process of ceasing to be a fluid and becoming firm; state of being fixed. 13. Multiplication, the act or process of multiplying or increasing in number, the state of being multiplied.
- Manly P. Hall
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Post by Admin on Jan 31, 2021 16:07:03 GMT
Dream as Prima Materiawww.academia.edu/37841519/Dream_as_Prima_MateriaOne of the core mysteries of alchemy was identifying the prima materia. Where does one begin the opus? Jung made clear that all things begin with images, and in this paper, those images are night dreams. The alchemical vessel is then filled with dreams, and the work aims to manifest these images into material reality using alchemical imagination. Thom F Cavalli alliant.academia.edu/ThomCavalliDr. Thom Cavalli is a Jungian psychologist and coach in private practice for thirty years. His writing research has brought to exotic lands, like India, Egypt, Brazil and Japan. The focus of his work is on alchemical psychology where he assists in healing and transformation. His passion in this opus also involves providing seminars and workshops at such prestigious places like Cambridge University, the Philosophical Research Society, Jung Clubs, Joseph Campbell Roundtables and Esalen Institute. Wherever he has free time, Thom can be found swimming, hiking and playing a nasty game of croquet! Want more? - CavalliBooks.com Phone: 714.972-0056 Address: 2030 East Fourth Street Ste. 134 Santa Ana CA 92705
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2021 8:28:53 GMT
“The alchemist saw the union of opposites under the symbol of the tree, and it is therefore not surprising that the unconscious of present-day man, who no longer feels at home in his world and can base his existence neither on the past that is no more nor on the future that is yet to be, should hark back to the symbol of the cosmic tree rooted in this world and growing up to heaven - the tree that is also man. In the history of symbols this tree is described as the way of life itself, a growing into that which eternally is and does not change; which springs from the union of opposites and, by its eternal presence, also makes that union possible. It seems as if it were only through an experience of symbolic reality that man, vainly seeking his own “existence” and making a philosophy out of it, can find his way back to a world in which he is no longer a stranger.”
― C.G. Jung, Psychological Types
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2021 16:57:37 GMT
“An old alchemist gave the following consolation to one of his disciples: “No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do your work truly and conscientiously, unknown friends will come and seek you.”
― Carl Jung
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Post by Admin on Feb 6, 2021 15:41:08 GMT
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Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2021 18:57:45 GMT
Alchemy teaches that God is in everything; that He is One Universal Spirit, manifesting through an infinity of forms. God, therefore, is the spiritual seed planted in the dark earth (the material universe). By arc it is possible so to grow and expand this seed that the entire universe of substance is tinctured thereby and becomes like unto the seed--pure gold. In the spiritual nature of man this is termed regeneration; in the material body of the elements it is called transmutation. As it is in the spiritual and material cannot be imparted to an idiot because the seed of wisdom is not within him, but wisdom may be imparted to an ignorant person, however ignorant he may be, because the seed of wisdom exists in him and can be developed by art and culture. Hence a philosopher is only an ignorant man within whose nature a projection has taken place.
- Manly P Hall
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2021 15:59:58 GMT
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Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2021 15:41:06 GMT
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Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2021 18:12:55 GMT
“For the alchemist the one primarily in need of redemption is not man, but the deity who is lost and sleeping in matter.”
― Carl Jung
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Post by Admin on Mar 7, 2021 18:39:11 GMT
Woe to that seeker who accepts as literal the rambling allegories of the alchemists. Such a one can never enter the inner sanctuary of truth.
- Manly P Hall
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