The Path of Alchemy: Energetic Healing and the World of Natural Magic

"This book contains concepts and ideas relevant to any metaphysical path...A concise and practical primer of alchemy that often gives the practice useful context within the continuum of other esoteric disciplines."--Library Journal Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book "The Path of Alchemy is an insightful, highly practical work, dedicated to the perpetuation of this ancient Art and Science...I highly recommend this book..."--Joseph C. Lisiewski, PhD, Author of, Ceremonial Magic, Kabbalistic Cycles and the Mastery of Life and Kabbalistic Handbook for the Practicing Magician "The Path of Alchemy lays down a golden thread for the student to follow as a guide into the secretive world of the most arcane art in the Western Inner Tradition, transporting the reader into the actual workings of laboratory alchemy. From the basics of making simple, yet powerful, spiritual and physical medicines from plants, to detailing some of the most closely guarded secrets of mineral alchemy, The Path of Alchemy holds aloft the Lantern of Nature to help illuminate the Novice's path. For those who do the work this book will ignite the spiritual flame within."--John H. Reid III, author of Alchemical Gnosis, and A Course in Practical Alchemy "Mark Stavish has been a prolific writer on alchemy over the years and this book represents his finest work yet. It is a must for any study of alchemy in understanding the subtle side of its process. He writes with a knowledge and insight that comes from years of experience and yet is presented in an easy to read format. Mark's work is quite unique and is a valuable addition to the various alchemical paradigms that are starting to expand through the literary fields."--Pat Zalewski, author of Golden Dawn Enochian Magick and The Kabbalah of the Golden Dawn