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The seven spiritual and transformational steps or processes in Alchemy

The following are the seven spiritual and transformational steps or processes in Alchemy. 

First Stage - Calcination

CALCINATION is the first of the following seven major operations in the alchemy of transformation.




In Society, the Calcination is expressed in the lives of revolutionaries, conquerors, and other warriors who try to overthrow the status quo. On the Planetary level, it is the Fire of creation, the formation of a livable environment from molten matter and volcanic ashes.

Second Stage - Dissolution

DISSOLUTION is the second major operation in the alchemy of transformation.




In Society, the process of steady growth through gradual Dissolution is exemplified by agrarian, monastic, or agriculture-based lifestyles. On the Planetary level, Dissolution is the Great Flood, the cleansing of the earth of all that is inferior.

Third Stage - Separation

SEPARATION is the third operation of transformation in alchemy.

Chemically, it is the isolation of the components of Dissolution by filtration and then discarding any ungenuine or unworthy material. In the Arcanum Experiment, Separation is represented by the compound sodium carbonate, which separates out of water and appears as white soda ash on dry lake-beds. The oldest known deposits are in Egypt. The alchemists sometimes referred to this compound as Natron, which meant the common tendency in all salts to form solid bodies or precipitates.



In Society, Separation is expressed as the establishment of clans, cities, and nationalities. Separation on the Planetary level is represented by the formation of land masses and islands from the powerful forces of Air, Water, Earth, and Fire.

Fourth Stage - Conjunction

CONJUNCTION is the fourth of the seven operations of alchemy.

Chemically, it is the recombination of the saved elements from Separation into a new substance. In the Arcanum Experiment, Conjunction is symbolized by a nitrate compound known as cubic-saltpeter or potassium nitrate, which the alchemists called Natron or simply Salt. Blue-colored Natron acid, (aqua fortis), was made by mixing potassium nitrate with sulfuric acid and was used to separate silver from gold. The inert residue precipitated from the acid during the reaction like a child being born.


Physiologically, Conjunction is using the body’s sexual energies for personal transformation. Conjunction takes place in the body at the level of the Heart or Copper Chakra.

In Society, it is the growth of crafts and technology to master the environment. On the Planetary level, Conjunction occurs when primordial life forms are created from the energy of the Sun or lightning.

Fifth Stage - Fermentation

FERMENTATION is the fifth operation in the alchemy of transformation.

Fermentation is a two-stepped process that begins with the Putrefaction of the hermaphroditic “child” from the Conjunction resulting in its death and resurrection to a new level of being. The Fermentation phase then begins with the introduction of new life into the product of Conjunction to strengthen it and insure its survival.

In Society, the Fermentation experience is the basis of religion. On the Planetary level, it is the evolution of life to produce higher consciousness.

Sixth Stage - Distillation

DISTILLATION is the sixth major operation in the alchemy of transformation.




In Society, the Distillation experience is expressed as science and objective experimentation. On the Planetary level, Distillation is the realization of the power of higher love, as the life force on the entire planet gradually seeks to become one force in nature based on a shared vision of Truth.

Seventh Stage - Coagulation

COAGULATION is the seventh and final operation of transformation in alchemy.

Chemically, Coagulation is the precipitation or sublimation of the purified Ferment from Distillation. In the Arcanum Experiment, Coagulation is represented by a compound called Red Pulvis Solaris, which is a reddish-orange powder of pure sulfur mixed with the therapeutic mercury compound, red mercuric oxide. The name Pulvis Solaris means “Powder of the Sun” and the alchemists believed it could instantly perfect any substance to which it was added.



In Society, it is the living wisdom in which everyone exists within the same light of evolved consciousness and knowledge of Truth. On the Planetary level, Coagulation is a return to the Garden of Eden, this time on a higher level in tune with the divine mind.

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hi just curious, how many people alive today have actually transformed a base metal into gold? I truly believe its possible, but has anyone done it lately?
Many, but that isn't the point or goal at all to those that have. The goal is to turn the base metal (undeveloped consciousness), into the non-corruptible gold (higher consciousness).

Anyone who states otherwise is a chemist, not an Alchemist - true transmutation cannot occur through chemistry alone, it requires a heightened level of consciousness of the student (also known as the observer in quantum physics). Can chemistry alone strip 3 protons from Lead to come to the 79 of Gold, sure, but in regular chemistry the amount of energy needed far outweighs the benefits.
Add 3 electrons to a carrot and see what happens then :) I agree Trig, The diaphanous transmutation of the worm to the butterfly IS the Application of the Hu-man becoming the Realized God-Woman/Man...
There is a man in the USA who has a E-book available who is an Alchemist via the Rosey Cross tradition... thus becoming his own Path via morning dew... and alchemical process's :)
Anything is possible when one IS the matter of the experience :)
Duley noted about the metaphsics and worm to butterfly stuff, but what im inquiring about is whether or not any one in this new century has actually caused by whatever means, a base metal or any other material to "turn into" gold?
I wouldn't be concerned with the "fools" gold search, and it cannot reasonably be done outside of metaphysics.

The ones who have done it, would not let you know they had either way ;) if someone ever does say they have, falseness is springing from their lips. The secrets of the Stone, couldn't even be put into words to share with another if they wanted to.
im not asking for any secrets per se...just curious if anyone has actually done it lately... of course its possible thru alchemy or chemistry, but who has reached the "necessary" level recently?
More than many would think, however since no one would tell you if they honestly had, you are at quite the conundrum/paradox.
You are correct, he is using the morning dew, however the Elixer of Life he does not have as he claims, he has far too much Ego-Consciousness to have achieved it in my opinion.

A 15 minute gander around his web site shows this to be the case with little doubt.
That is absolutely wonderful, its so nice to hear about the correlation, for we are all dealing with the same sacred science of the subtle body system, no matter east or west.

The ancient alchemists of Egypt knew how the activating and clearing of the energy channels directly effect corresponding glands, I am sure this is a common thread in the east as well.

Great comment, thank you.
i d like to know the name of the e book if you please thanks
Now for me to be steering you down an already established path of falsehood, would not be doing you any justice.
Thank You for sharing this information. I truly loved it:) This follows the same info as Bryan De Flores, and Telos Lemurians and A. Shayana Deane.


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