Publisher's Synopsis
Alchemy, the ancient art of transforming base metal into gold, can also be seen as a powerful metaphor for inner transformation. This text is a readable guide to the world of alchemy, and considers the scientific, psychological and spiritual content.
Alchemy, the ancient art of transforming base metal into gold, can also be seen as a powerful metaphor for inner transformation. It is a mysterious topic whose origins lie in the distant past, yet it is as important and relevant today as it has ever been. This text is a readable guide to the world of alchemy, and considers the scientific, psychological and spiritual content. It attempts to provide answers to such questions as: what are the principles at the heart of alchemy?; how can we understand the role of dreams and visions in alchemy?; and what was its influences on music, literature and science?