Alchemy

Editorial
by J.S. Kupperman

The Imagery of Alchemical Art as a Method of Communication
by Samuel Scarborough
Alchemy is one of the most mysterious arts practiced in the Western Mystery Tradition partly because it has a rich use of allegorical symbols and images. In this article we get a chance to explore those symbols and images as a means of understanding alchemy on a practical and spiritual level. This article is just an introduction to the rich art of Alchemical Images for use in the ancient tradition, and hopefully will stimulate the read to further reading into this “royal art” of the Hermetic Arts.

Herbal Plant Alchemy on a Budget
by Alex Sumner
Having decided to take up the art of alchemy Alex Sumner discovers one thing not often spoken of in alchemical texts; alchemy is expensive! In this article Alex not only takes you through some of his own spagyric experiments but explains some of his tribulations in acquiring the proper tools on a limited budget.

The Cover Art: Azoth
by Samuel Scarborough

“Azoth from Johann Basil Valentine’s Azoth of the Philosophers. Figure showing the Perfect Man.”

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Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition No. 9, Vol 1. (Autumnal Equinox, 2005). The Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition is published bi-annually by a non-profit, volunteer staff. There is no subscription fee. ©Copyright 2002-2005 by the Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition. All rights reserved by the Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition and respective authors. No part of this publication may be reproduced, either in print or electronically, except for the purpose of reviews, without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition. The Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition is not affiliated with any organization, occult, religious or secular.