Robert Allen Bartlett - Real Alchemy A Primer of Practical Alchemy, Wisdom Ancient
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Kids! Don't try this at home!
The practice of Real Alchemy is inherently dangerous. Formal laboratory training is
encouraged. Consulting a licensed physician is encouraged before consuming herbal
preparations. Familiarize yourself with the laws that may apply to you in your jurisdiction and
act accordingly.
Read as many of the other books on the subject of Alchemy as possible. (A list of
recommended books can be found in the Bibliography.) Learn as much as you can from a
qualified teacher. And above all, know the theory before attempting the practice.
This book is sold for informational purposes. The author or the publisher will not be
held accountable for the use or misuse of the information in this book.
Copyright ¨ 2006 Quinquangle Press
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage
and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Quinquangle Press. Reviewers may
quote brief passages.
ISBN: 978-1-84728-478-5
contact@quinquangle.com
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD by Dennis William Hauck
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PREFACE
5
INTRODUCTION Practical Alchemy
6
CHAPTER ONE A Brief History of Alchemy
9
CHAPTER TWO Theory of Alchemy
14
CHAPTER THREE Astrology and Alchemy
22
CHAPTER FOUR Introduction to Laboratory Alchemy
25
CHAPTER FIVE Alchemical Processes
30
CHAPTER SIX Herbal Alchemy
41
CHAPTER SEVEN Water Works
48
CHAPTER EIGHT Return to the Fire
60
CHAPTER NINE Qabalah and Alchemy
66
CHAPTER TEN Introduction to Mineral and Metallic Works 71
CHAPTER ELEVEN Via Humida
73
CHAPTER TWELVE Concerning the Minerals
78
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Via Humida, Part Two
83
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Via Sicca
88
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Antimony
100
CHAPTER SIXTEEN The Seed of Metals
108
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN The Philosopher's Stone
112
CONCLUSION
120
APPENDIX
122
BIBLIOGRAPHY
124
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FOREWORD
The book before you is an amazing accomplishment in many ways. My friend and
fellow alchemist Robert Bartlett has laid bare the secret processes and experiments of our
discipline with exceptional clarity and openness. He has exposed the Hermetic origins of
alchemy and shown how modern alchemists approach the ancient art. But first and foremost,
his book is a revelation of the genuine craft of alchemy as it was meant to be practiced.
While the work of Carl Jung and others have underscored the archetypal power and
universal significance of alchemical symbols, alchemy itself is much more than a
psychological commentary on the nature of the human psyche. It is true that alchemy reflects
the highest aspirations of the human soul, for our gold has always symbolized the hastened
perfection of Man as well as matter. However, any alchemist worth his salt knows that lasting
transformation only takes place when the work is accomplished on all levels of realityÏthe
mental, the spiritual, and the physical. The Great Work is actual work to be done with the
hands, the heart, and the soul, and not just understood with the mind.
A medieval alchemist brought back to our era would be highly amused at the endless
discussions among modern theorists as to the nature and depth of alchemy or its sudden
blossoming in the offices of psychiatrists and New Age counsellors. "Has no one ever tried
it?" he would ask incredulously. "What good is such understanding without its practical
application in the world?"
No alchemist in history ever thought the Secret Art was solely a mental discipline. The
work of transformation takes place in the real world. Yet alchemy is not chemistry. Chemistry
is a superficial science that deals only with the external forms in which the elements manifest.
A chemist seeks to rearrange atoms and molecules to exhibit different properties of the same
dead material. An alchemist seeks to create an entirely new substance by exposing its
essences, bringing them alive, and causing them to grow.
When an alchemist performs a laboratory experiment, it is the culmination of careful
planning to find the right timing and personal purification to create the sacred space in which
the transformation can take place. The alchemist becomes an ingredient in his own
experiment, and his intention and passion contribute to the outcome. He suffers as the
essences are teased and tortured from the substance, and he is elated when the hidden spark of
truth brings the dead matter back to life on a new level of being.
Admittedly, this is a strange way of looking at laboratory work in a materialistic,
industrialized world, and there are many prejudices the modern mind must overcome to
accept the possibility that alchemy is real. Yet perhaps, after reading this book with a free
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heart and open mind, you might find an ancient voice speaking to you through the drone of
appliances, engines, and commercial broadcasts that make up our environment. The voice will
whisper: But have you tried it?
Dennis William Hauck
Dennis William Hauck is an author, consultant, and lecturer working to facilitate personal
and institutional transformation through the application of the ancient principles of alchemy.
As one of the world's few practicing alchemists, he writes and lectures on the universal
principles of physical, psychological, and spiritual perfection to a wide variety of audiences
that range from scientists and business leaders to religious and New Age groups. He is the
editor of the Alchemy Journal and on the board of directors of the International Alchemy
Guild. His best selling book, The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy for Personal Transformation
(Penguin Putnam 1999), presents startling new revelations about the mysterious "time
capsule of wisdom" that inspired over 5,500 years of alchemy. His latest book, The Sorcerers
Stone: A Beginners Guide to Alchemy (Citadel Press, 2004), is an entertaining introduction to
both practical and spiritual alchemy.
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Kids! Don't try this at home!
The practice of Real Alchemy is inherently dangerous. Formal laboratory training is
encouraged. Consulting a licensed physician is encouraged before consuming herbal
preparations. Familiarize yourself with the laws that may apply to you in your jurisdiction and
act accordingly.
Read as many of the other books on the subject of Alchemy as possible. (A list of
recommended books can be found in the Bibliography.) Learn as much as you can from a
qualified teacher. And above all, know the theory before attempting the practice.
This book is sold for informational purposes. The author or the publisher will not be
held accountable for the use or misuse of the information in this book.
Copyright ¨ 2006 Quinquangle Press
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage
and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Quinquangle Press. Reviewers may
quote brief passages.
ISBN: 978-1-84728-478-5
contact@quinquangle.com
2
CONTENTS
FOREWORD by Dennis William Hauck
3
PREFACE
5
INTRODUCTION Practical Alchemy
6
CHAPTER ONE A Brief History of Alchemy
9
CHAPTER TWO Theory of Alchemy
14
CHAPTER THREE Astrology and Alchemy
22
CHAPTER FOUR Introduction to Laboratory Alchemy
25
CHAPTER FIVE Alchemical Processes
30
CHAPTER SIX Herbal Alchemy
41
CHAPTER SEVEN Water Works
48
CHAPTER EIGHT Return to the Fire
60
CHAPTER NINE Qabalah and Alchemy
66
CHAPTER TEN Introduction to Mineral and Metallic Works 71
CHAPTER ELEVEN Via Humida
73
CHAPTER TWELVE Concerning the Minerals
78
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Via Humida, Part Two
83
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Via Sicca
88
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Antimony
100
CHAPTER SIXTEEN The Seed of Metals
108
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN The Philosopher's Stone
112
CONCLUSION
120
APPENDIX
122
BIBLIOGRAPHY
124
3
FOREWORD
The book before you is an amazing accomplishment in many ways. My friend and
fellow alchemist Robert Bartlett has laid bare the secret processes and experiments of our
discipline with exceptional clarity and openness. He has exposed the Hermetic origins of
alchemy and shown how modern alchemists approach the ancient art. But first and foremost,
his book is a revelation of the genuine craft of alchemy as it was meant to be practiced.
While the work of Carl Jung and others have underscored the archetypal power and
universal significance of alchemical symbols, alchemy itself is much more than a
psychological commentary on the nature of the human psyche. It is true that alchemy reflects
the highest aspirations of the human soul, for our gold has always symbolized the hastened
perfection of Man as well as matter. However, any alchemist worth his salt knows that lasting
transformation only takes place when the work is accomplished on all levels of realityÏthe
mental, the spiritual, and the physical. The Great Work is actual work to be done with the
hands, the heart, and the soul, and not just understood with the mind.
A medieval alchemist brought back to our era would be highly amused at the endless
discussions among modern theorists as to the nature and depth of alchemy or its sudden
blossoming in the offices of psychiatrists and New Age counsellors. "Has no one ever tried
it?" he would ask incredulously. "What good is such understanding without its practical
application in the world?"
No alchemist in history ever thought the Secret Art was solely a mental discipline. The
work of transformation takes place in the real world. Yet alchemy is not chemistry. Chemistry
is a superficial science that deals only with the external forms in which the elements manifest.
A chemist seeks to rearrange atoms and molecules to exhibit different properties of the same
dead material. An alchemist seeks to create an entirely new substance by exposing its
essences, bringing them alive, and causing them to grow.
When an alchemist performs a laboratory experiment, it is the culmination of careful
planning to find the right timing and personal purification to create the sacred space in which
the transformation can take place. The alchemist becomes an ingredient in his own
experiment, and his intention and passion contribute to the outcome. He suffers as the
essences are teased and tortured from the substance, and he is elated when the hidden spark of
truth brings the dead matter back to life on a new level of being.
Admittedly, this is a strange way of looking at laboratory work in a materialistic,
industrialized world, and there are many prejudices the modern mind must overcome to
accept the possibility that alchemy is real. Yet perhaps, after reading this book with a free
4
heart and open mind, you might find an ancient voice speaking to you through the drone of
appliances, engines, and commercial broadcasts that make up our environment. The voice will
whisper: But have you tried it?
Dennis William Hauck
Dennis William Hauck is an author, consultant, and lecturer working to facilitate personal
and institutional transformation through the application of the ancient principles of alchemy.
As one of the world's few practicing alchemists, he writes and lectures on the universal
principles of physical, psychological, and spiritual perfection to a wide variety of audiences
that range from scientists and business leaders to religious and New Age groups. He is the
editor of the Alchemy Journal and on the board of directors of the International Alchemy
Guild. His best selling book, The Emerald Tablet: Alchemy for Personal Transformation
(Penguin Putnam 1999), presents startling new revelations about the mysterious "time
capsule of wisdom" that inspired over 5,500 years of alchemy. His latest book, The Sorcerers
Stone: A Beginners Guide to Alchemy (Citadel Press, 2004), is an entertaining introduction to
both practical and spiritual alchemy.
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