News about the Academy or alchemy

April 2025

Our second interview with Guru Viking, discussing alchemical practise and much more! (See content below.)

00:00 – Intro 01:04 – “Alchemy, The Divine Work” 02:30 – Practices of the alchemical path 03:38 – Prima materia and meditation 05:42 – Meditating on alchemical emblems 06:43 – The metaphysics of prima materia consciousness 07:30 – Praying to Black Madonna 08:38 – How to pray 10:07 – Use of the imagination 11:42 – Signs of contact with the Black Madonna 13:44 – Purifying karma and releasing traumas 15:08 – Inhaling suffering and exhaling love 16:50 – Purification and divine providence 19:09 – The Nigredo phase 20:50 – The seven planets and chakras 21:49 – Theosophical ideas about seven governing forces 26:15 – Moving into the Albedo phase 27:11 – Mercurial consciousness 28:22 – Nigredo vs Albedo phases 29:43 – Working with the astral body 30:17 – Work with herbs and creating tinctures 34:18 – An alchemical elixir toast 36:39 – The Citrinitas phase 38:27 – Working with fire 40:16 – Using anger and sadness 41:48 – Death is not the end 43:33 – Reintegrating the Dark Angel 44:04 – The magic of imagination 48:14 – Fourfold processes and the quintessence 49:37 – Making the soul bigger 51:22 – Working with the Egyptian and Gnostic traditions 52:24 – Projecting the four elements 53:53 – Pilgrimages to magical locations 55:19 – Visitations from giants and other beings 57:42 – Meeting inner archetypes in the outer world 59:37 – The Rubedo phase 01:01:41 – Microcosm and macrocosm 1:04:109 – Fasting and insight into the shadow 01:07:51 – Signs of process on the path 01:10:14 – Working at a deeper level 01:11:31 – Katarina’s novel manifesting into real life 01:13:41 – Creating your own universe 01:15:25 – Life as a creative project 01:17:23 – Working with the ego 01:19:40 – Death and resurrection 01:20:27 – Bad gurus with siddhi powers 01:22:11 – The power of partnership 01:23:34 – Humility and the flaming heart 01:24:40 – Practice advice for the eager student 01:30:36 – Balance vs obsession 01:33:50 – 10-15 years to a successful white wedding 01:36:32 – Working for the next life\

February 2025

Wednesday the 19th of February at 5 pm CET we will be on a live podcast with SumerianAstrology.com

January 2025

We have made an excerpt of chapter 20 – Humanity’s transformation from lead to gold in colour, as this summarises the alchemical initiatic journey and processes of transformation. Please enjoy!

ALCHEMY – The Divine Work – Ch 22 Humanity’s transformation from lead to gold Ladda ner

December 2024

We wish everyone a splendid winter solstice, a merry christmas and a happy new year!
Our book Alchemy – the divine work has received a nice editorial review from ubuy:

Customer Questions & Answers

Question: What does the book convey?
Answer: Alchemy’s history, philosophy, and practice
Question: Who can benefit from reading it?
Answer: Those interested in realizing their full potential and reaching spiritual wholeness
Question: Can readers become alchemical masters?
Answer: Yes, the book instructs on how to become one

**** ”Alchemy – The Divine Work” has emerged as a monumental contribution to the field of alchemical study and the Western Esoteric Tradition. Reviewers laud this hardcover as a definitive text—an opus that encapsulates comprehensive wisdom and insights that resonate through history, philosophy, and practical application of alchemy. The accuracy of the translations and the elegant writing draws readers into a world where ancient wisdom meets contemporary understanding, making complex concepts accessible to novices and seasoned practitioners alike. Users praise the book’s meticulously researched content and the breadth of topics covered, including Kabbalah, Gnosticism, and Hermeticism, highlighting its multidisciplinary approach to esoteric studies. Reviewers find the art within its pages captivating and aligned with the profound knowledge shared throughout. Notably, several readers mention a personal transformation or deepening of understanding facilitated by the authors’ insights, indicating that this text provides more than just theoretical knowledge—it fosters a genuine exploration of the self and the spiritual path. Overall, ”Alchemy – The Divine Work” is celebrated not just for its intellectual rigor but also for its inspiration, making it an essential addition to any serious student’s collection. This book is positioning itself as the cornerstone of modern alchemical literature, akin to classics like ”The Secret Teachings of All Ages.” **

Pros

Comprehensive coverage of alchemical history, philosophy, and practice.

Accessible writing that simplifies complex concepts for diverse readers.

Includes interdisciplinary topics such as Kabbalah, Gnosticism, and Mystic traditions.

Beautiful art complements the wisdom within the text.

Written by seasoned authors with decades of experience in esoteric studies.

November 2024

But before we returned to Sweden, we took a most wonderful week in Mexico!