Introduction
Spiritual alchemy uses the quest for turning physical base metals into gold as a metaphor for the path of transforming the ‘base’ human soul into the ‘gold’ of enlightenment and our best/highest selves. Rooted in mystical and philosophical teachings, it is the art of transmuting the soul, leading to spiritual enlightenment and inner transformation.
Historical Background
The origins of alchemy date back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and the Islamic world, where it was practiced as both a proto-scientific and spiritual discipline. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, alchemy flourished in Europe, often interwoven with Christian mysticism, Jewish Kabbalistic teachings, and Islamic alchemical texts. (more…)