Share via Share via... Twitter Facebook Pinterest WhatsAppRecent ChangesSend via e-MailPrintPermalink × Alchemy Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition No. 9, Vol. 1. Autumnal Equinox 2005 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. Departments Book Reviews Two on Practical Spagyric Alchemy of Plants - Samuel Scarborough Becoming an Alchemist - Samuel Scarborough Sent from the Second Order - Andrew Finley Poetry Desert Garden - Samuel Scarborough Announcements and Feedback Submissions Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition Publisher J. S. Kupperman Main Content Editor Alex Sumner Creative Editor J. S. Kupperman Rituals Editor Frater L. Copy Editor Frater L. Art Direction J. S. Kupperman Web Design and Development J. S. Kupperman Contributing Writers Samuel Scarborough, Alex Sumner The Cover Art: Azoth by Samuel Scarborough “Azoth from Johann Basil Valentine’s Azoth of the Philosophers. Figure showing the Perfect Man.” Next Issue, No. 10: Grimoires 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. This is an authorized mirror of J S Kupperman's Journal of the Western Mystery Tradition. Last modified: 2021/10/22 10:40by John Bell