Category Archives: alchemy

A Jewel in the Crown… Stuart France

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Stone of the Wise * PROJECTION-OF-GOLD In truth, it is certain and without doubt that whatever is above tends toward that which is below and whatever is below tends toward that which is above for the accomplishment of the One … Continue reading →

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All – Ex – Andros… Stuart France

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Sue Vincent

One is All… In Alchemy there are no short cuts. Many are those who have spent a life-time seeking its treasure in vain. On the other hand, everything it promises to reveal is freely given at the outset. One need … Continue reading →

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‘Aye’ of the Unicorn… Stuart France

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* With almost prescient clarity we commenced our summer workshop in a graveyard! * Except, not quite, for before we entered the graveyard, we stood by the swiftly flowing waters of the river Spey and entered into a guided meditation. … Continue reading →

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A question of joy…

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. ‘Have you found joy … Continue reading →

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Obelisk: Alchemical Gold… Stuart France

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* As soon as one posits one-self ‘Natura Superior’… * One is immediately confronted with earth as dirt, and the need to flee this filthy spectre becomes paramount… Continue reading at Stuart France

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La Chapelle Verte… Stuart France

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* All stands hidden Out-of-sight At the heart of the cavernous world. * All lies sequestered Black but comely In the cavernous heart of man. * Continue reading at Stuart France

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The Great Mystery: Dreaming… Stuart France

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* The mysterium conspires with the animal world whose souls so resemble the purity and innocence of a human child. * It recognises the miracle of life in both seed and egg and the wonder of a harvest which springs … Continue reading →

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The Great Mystery: Crowds ~ Stuart France

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* The mysterium needs no shrines or temples save those that nature provides. * It may be met in the shadowy heights and aisles of a primeval forest, on the sunlit expanse of virgin prairie, the dizzy spires and pinnacles … Continue reading →

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The Great Mystery… Stuart France

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Approach to the mysterium is silent, solitary and free from all self-seeking. * It is silent because in comparison with the mysterium all speech is feeble and imperfect. * Continue reading at Stuart France

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The Temple Church II: Talking heads…

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It is difficult to say what you see first when you step inside the church built by the Knights Templar in the middle of London, over eight hundred years ago. What you notice first, though, is a complete disparity in … Continue reading →

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