The Alchemical Woman A Handbook for Everyday Soulwork

Designed and written with care and respect for the ancient alchemists and for today's readers seeking positive change, this book reconstructs an age-old system of transformation dating back to Alexandria, Egypt, 200, A.D. This book translates the ancient metaphorical tradition of Alchemy - practiced by diverse cultures for millennia - into a meaningful and practical tool for self-discovery. Elaborate concepts, such as 'the coniunctio', dressed in mysterious images are edited into workable compositions that enable women to readily adopt these ancient and mystical concepts as their own. This interactive handbook gently guides the reader through the five alchemical stages - from Negredo to Rubedo - that are the foundation for THE GREAT WORK, the Philosopher's Stone, the elixir of life. It reveals potent formulas for dealing with all the aspects of the psyche - the shadow and the light.