The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy

The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy
Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2006
Genre: Alchemy
ISBN: 1438130007

A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.

Alchemical Magic

Alchemical Magic
Author: Stacey Keystone
Publisher: Ellauri Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1839880082

Dana Bedwen became a dark mage despite her wishes. Now she has to catch up on her more advanced peers. But with the help of her Grandpa, a great light mage, who is also her Master, and a Major Craen, a dark mage who became her second Master, she will persevere. In her last, fifth year of University, she has to finish the courses to double major in her dream career of Alchemy and the magic foisted upon her. She'll also deal with relationship trouble with her boyfriend, who previously spied on her, and with her peers, who aren't too happy to find a female mage among them. And on top of that, she'll have to balance her studies with the internship at a promising startup, where she will learn to integrate her talents in Alchemy and magic. Book two of the Alchemist series, which will take you through Dana's personal growth story, as she accepts her destiny and matures to become the great woman she's destined to be. Without forgetting alchemy, of course.

Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy

Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy
Author: Clark Heinrich
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2002-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780892819973

An illustrated foray into the hidden truth about the use of psychoactive mushrooms to connect with the divine. • Draws parallels between Vedic beliefs and Judeo-Christian sects, showing the existence of a mushroom cult that crossed cultural boundaries. • Contends that the famed philosophers' stone of the alchemist was a metaphor for the mushroom. • Confirms and extends Robert Gordon Wasson's hypothesis of the role of the fly agaric mushroom in generating religious visions. Rejecting arguments that the elusive philosophers' stone of alchemy and the Hindu elixir of life were mere legend, Clark Heinrich provides a strong case that Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric mushroom, played this role in world religious history. Working under the assumption that this "magic mushroom" was the mysterious food and drink of the gods, Heinrich traces its use in Vedic and Puranic religion, illustrating how ancient cultures used the powerful psychedelic in esoteric rituals meant to bring them into direct contact with the divine. He then shows how the same mushroom symbols found in Hindu scriptures correspond perfectly to the symbols of ancient Judaism, Christianity, the Grail myths, and alchemy, arguing that miraculous stories as disparate as the burning bush of Moses and the raising of Lazarus from the dead can be easily explained by the use of this strange and powerful mushroom. While acknowledging the speculative nature of his work, Heinrich concludes that in many religious cultures and traditions the fly agaric mushroom--and in some cases ergot or psilocybin mushrooms--had a fundamental influence in teaching humans about the nature of God. His insightful book truly brings new light to the religious history of humanity.

Magic and Alchemy

Magic and Alchemy
Author: Robert Michael Place
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2009
Genre: Alchemy
ISBN: 0791093905

The word 'magic' evokes many ideas, from a stage magician performing illusions to the pyrotechnics of witches and wizards depicted in movies and on television. This book covers the history, practices, and philosophies of magic and alchemy in Western history. It also looks at the tools used by magicians and alchemists.

Astrology, Magic, and Alchemy in Art

Astrology, Magic, and Alchemy in Art
Author: Matilde Battistini
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780892369072

From antiquity to the Enlightenment, astrology, magic, and alchemy were considered important tools to unravel the mysteries of nature and human destiny. As a result of the West's exposure during the Middle Ages to the astrological beliefs of Arab philosophers and the mystical writings of late antiquity, these occult traditions became rich sources of inspiration for Western artists. In this latest volume in the popular Guide to Imagery series, the author presents a careful analysis of occult iconography in many of the great masterpieces of Western art, calling out key features in the illustrations for discussion and interpretation. Astrological symbols decorated medieval churches and illuminated manuscripts as well as fifteenth-century Italian town halls and palaces. The transformational zymology of magic and alchemy that enlivened the work of a wide range of Renaissance artists, including Bosch, Brueghel, D: urer, and Caravaggio, found renewed expression in the visionary works of nineteenth-century artists, such as Fuseli and Blake, as well as in the creative output of the twentieth century's Surrealists.

Alchemical Belief

Alchemical Belief
Author: Bruce Janacek
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2015-08-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0271078022

What did it mean to believe in alchemy in early modern England? In this book, Bruce Janacek considers alchemical beliefs in the context of the writings of Thomas Tymme, Robert Fludd, Francis Bacon, Sir Kenelm Digby, and Elias Ashmole. Rather than examine alchemy from a scientific or medical perspective, Janacek presents it as integrated into the broader political, philosophical, and religious upheavals of the first half of the seventeenth century, arguing that the interest of these elite figures in alchemy was part of an understanding that supported their national—and in some cases royalist—loyalty and theological orthodoxy. Janacek investigates how and why individuals who supported or were actually placed at the traditional center of power in England’s church and state believed in the relevance of alchemy at a time when their society, their government, their careers, and, in some cases, their very lives were at stake.

Magical Alphabets

Magical Alphabets
Author: Nigel Pennick
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1992-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780877287476

Here the alphabetical systems of the West, including Hebrew, Greek, Runic, Celtic, Medieval, and the Renaissance alphabets of the alchemical tradition are examined in depth. Explains the numerological significance of the various alphabets, andprovides exciting evidence for the widespread influence of Runes.

The Tarot, Magic, Alchemy, Hermeticism, and Neoplatonism

The Tarot, Magic, Alchemy, Hermeticism, and Neoplatonism
Author: Robert M. Place
Publisher:
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780991529933

An exploration of the Tarot¿s mystical roots with a guide to the Tarot of Marseilles, the Waite Smith Tarot, the Alchemical Tarot, and the Tarot of the Sevenfold Mystery

Inner Alchemy

Inner Alchemy
Author: Taylor Ellwood
Publisher: Taylor Ellwood
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1720222002

Unlock the hidden potential of your body… Do you feel unhappy with your body, your life, or mental outlook? So was I. But then I began a journey of exploration that would not only change my life for the better, but also showed me that I have a connection with this planet that can only be understood by first understanding the environment of my body. Sound new agey? Perhaps, but until you know your body, you won’t know the impact you have on the world around you. We are interconnected with each other and our world and when we harm ourselves, we harm this planet as well. In Inner Alchemy, I show you the first step toward undoing the damage and healing both yourself and the planet. I show you the practical magic of the body and how it can change your relationship with the universe. In this book you will learn how to: Find and work with neurotransmitters as spirit guides Balance your internal energy with external energy Use your body fluids in magic rituals Work magic using your DNA Consciously change your attitude and outlook on life Your body is a miraculous universe waiting to be explored, and Inner Alchemy opens the path to your microcosmic journey. You will learn how the practical magic of the body can help you change your life.

A Far Wilder Magic

A Far Wilder Magic
Author: Allison Saft
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250623669

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER ONE OF 2022'S MOST ANTICIPATED READS: * BUZZFEED * EPIC READS * GOODREADS * THE NERD DAILY * UNITED BY POP * "An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights A romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory—and each other's hearts—in a magical fox hunt. When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist. Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He's been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her. Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt—if they survive that long. In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away. "Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." —Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades