Alchemy: The Quest for Transformation
Harnessing Ancient Wisdom for Self-Mastery in the Modern World
By Alan Odin
A tour of the history, philosophy and practice of alchemy, read as a method for changing the self instead of changing metals. Across 17 illustrated chapters it covers the search for the Philosopher's Stone, the stages of the Great Work and the symbolism of the elements, drawing on thinkers from Lao Tzu to Carl Jung. Each idea is tied back to practical use in modern life.