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Historically, alchemy is based on the ancient belief that all matter consists of various mixtures of four basic elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. In current usage, any chemistry based on ancient principles rather than modern physics may be included.

Resources in This Category

• Ages of Alchemy

  http://icanseefar.tripod.com/home.html
  An assorted collection of links and images, mostly related to alchemy.

• Alchemy Forums

  http://forum.alchemyforums.com/
  Discussions covering both practical alchemy and spiritual alchemy.

• Alchemy Guild

  http://www.alchemyguild.memberlodge.org/
  A website of a group of alchemists from around the world who come together to exchange news, views, and research in all forms of practical and spiritual alchemy.

• Alekemi: Alchemical School

  http://al-kemi.com/alchemy/school/
  Also offers Spagyric courses, from history, theory, and inner work to practical laboratory operations and medicine making.

• Corpus Stavish

  http://hermetic.com/stavish/
  The writings of Mark Stavish, a long-time student of esotericism who has written over two dozen articles, book reviews, and interviews on western esoteric philosophy and practices.

• In Pursuit of Gold

  http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_ciencia_lapidus1.htm
  An online version of the book by Lapidus discussing theory and practice of Alchemy.

• International Alchemy Conference

  http://www.alchemyconference.net/
  A gathering of alchemists from all around the world.

• The Alchemy Lab

  http://www.alchemylab.com/index2.htm
  Alchemy links and resources.

• The Alchemy Web Site of Adam McLean

  http://www.alchemywebsite.com/
  A very large collection of high quality alchemical resources created by Adam McLean, a well known authority on and enthusiast for alchemical texts and symbolism, the editor and publisher of over 40 books on alchemical and Hermetic ideas.

• The Alchemy Web Site on Levity.com

  http://www.levity.com/alchemy/home.html
  A library of imagery, symbols, music, alchemical texts and commentary. Includes course material in practical alchemy, bibliography, and modern day resources.

• The Chymistry of Isaac Newton

  http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/newton/
  A project of the University of Indiana aiming to transcribe Newton's alchemical manuscripts, to investigate the laboratory techniques of Newton's time, and to replicate contemporary equipment and experiments.

• The History of Alchemy

  http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2002/tubb/history.htm
  Relates the rise and fall of alchemy starting with the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians round about 2000BC, and continuing on till modern times.

• The Impossible Machine

  http://www.impossiblemachine.com/alchemy.html
  Includes symbolo-poetic descriptions of the base metals of alchemy, as well as a section on the four medieval elements. Alchemy is presented as implicitly related to occult transformation and magic as well as to traditions in history and literature.

• The Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

  http://www.ambix.org/
  Includes membership information, a schedule of meetings events, educational material and links.

• The Spagyricus Institute

  http://www.spagyricus.com/
  Alchemical Education, continuing in the tradition of Frater Albertus and Paracelsus College. Classes, articles, alchemical products.

• Wikipedia: Alchemy

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemy
  A detailed article covering the history of alchemy and its place in the modern society.

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