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This review will be brief. I'm not quite sure what the author was intending to do with providing this information for free. Click here for a link to download a free copy.



The author submitted the book to several Esoteric websites and claimed anonymity for fear of violent censorship, claiming he had (or has) the secret of creating the Stone. SPOILER: He claims the stone is merely urine. That's right. Urine.



Thank goodness the book is free, 'cause I'm not buyin'.



If you're into Alchemy at all, then over the past few months I'm sure you've found a copy of this so I don't think I'm exposing any great secret by providing this information. Unfortunately, there is someone in several forums who claims to be the author even after the author told everyone not to try looking for him. I suppose that's not so unfortunate, but what really is unfortunate is the fact that this character is flaming all of the forum's he's going into. If his "research" held any validity, it was quickly proven as false by his violent verbal outbursts on public websites... Continue Reading

Often times people like to challenge the Astrologer and ask silly questions simply to prove that Astrology is a farce. There are, however, ways that the Universe prevents, or rather encourages, questions. I would refer you to step 1 wherein I summarize how a question tends to be inspired. If the question isn't properly inspired it will manifest by producing a non-radical (or un-rooted) chart.



Step 1 Ask the question



Step 2 Cast the chart



Step 3 Determine if chart is radical or fit to be judged



Step 4 Delineate the condition of each planet and luminary



Step 5 Determine primary significators



Step 6 Observe relations of significators



Step 7 If an outcome is determined, then predict the time it is determined for



Step 3 is a prepatory matter for the Astrologer to ensure that the proclamation they make is in fact the best that can be given. Some Astrologers will tell you that you can still judge a chart even without going through this step, but these Astrologers tend to be much more versed and experienced in Astrology. For the beginner, it's best to proceed with... Continue Reading

If you enjoy Alchemy discussion, one of the best forums is Alchemy Forums.com. On this website I found a particular thread regarding a charcoal experiment, which I felt needed to be shared with my readers.



The poster has pictures and videos of his work. If you want to see it, I'm afraid you'll have to sign up for an account at the forum. However, I will outline the work that he did as was promised in my previous post.



First, using plain coal (not charcoal as is suggested in the book to which I will provide a Google link), he set it aflame and the residue that was left was described as a glassy red. So he took a larger piece of coal and set that one aflame for a larger sampling. He dissolved the red residue in water which became in his words "a dark bluey-green". He then filtered it and laid it out in a glass tray to evaporate leaving behind a "salt". A portion of this salt was then calcined and dissolved again, then compared to the other portion of uncalcined salt. The calcined portion became an even deeper shade of... Continue Reading

Starting on Sundays, I'll post my stock picks of the week and see how successful I am based on the techniques taught at swing-trade-stocks.com and some tips I picked up at Rock Star Day Trader.com.



I want to try to keep this realistic. Most traders suggest you start off with $2500 but since I don't and won't have that much disposable income any time in the near future, I'm going to attemp an initial investment of $500 (not real money). So that I don't lose too much money and maximize the revenue I will have to use stocks that are at a low price - i.e. anything under $5. This is really high risk trading. The income can get really high really quick, but you can also lose money real quick. So my exit strategy is to put a mental stop on a 7% loss of total capital. This equates to a total loss of $35. Typical online trading companies charge about $10 per trade. So, with purchase and sale trade commissions, we're already at a loss of $20. This means that I can only really let the price of the stock drop for a total loss of $15 and anything more than a $20 gain is a profit. But I want to follow... Continue Reading

I'm growing increasingly weary of the religiously zealous and so called "Hermeticists". Instead of being able to share philosophy and investigate the Hermetic Arts and Sciences in a down to earth manner, we have to pollute it with "magic" and "ritual" that does nothing to further the understanding of the great work. I blame Thelema and the Order of the Golden Dawn.



I will never deny anyone their religious beliefs, but it is because of people like Israel Regardie, Alaister Crowley and A.E. Waite that the studies of Astrology and Alchemy have been relegated to "spiritual" practices, with practitioners who seem to be flighty and "ethereal" minded. What it boils down to is an improper understanding of the philosophies and practical applications of the Hermetic works.



As a Hypnotist, I can attest that dropping someone into a trance is... Continue Reading

After you ask the question, the next vital step is actually casting a chart.



It would seem like such a simple step, so simple in fact that people tend to do this before they even ask the question. But that's just plain silliness, and since we're real students we're not going to do that.



It is necessary to know the time, latitude and longitude of the question. When I say latitude and longitude, I mean: what are the map coordinates of the astrologer at the time that the question is understood? My personal favorite is the ITouch Map. Simply plug in the city that you're looking for and the sexigesimal number for both latitude and longitude are calculated, as well as the actual minutes and seconds if you so prefer.



This is all fine and dandy, but how does this actually help with the chart? Now you need an ephemeris. I like Ephemeris.com. Now that you have the date, time, latitude and longitude, you can enter the necessary information into the appropriate fields and...Voila! The configuration of the planets at the time the question was asked, together with an "R" to signify whether or not the planet is retrograde. As a Traditional Astrologer, I only use the seven original planets and luminaries; Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. All other objects and locations listed in the ephemeris are really of no consequence. The other planets may be useful, but their use in predictive astrology is relatively young compared to the history of the art so there isn't enough information on how to properly use them yet.



So now we need to determine the houses. Most traditional Astrologers... Continue Reading

The following 7 step process is the method I have adopted for dealing with Horary questions. I have had some pretty good results as well. Mind you, the majority of my work is based on William Lilly and Zadkiel (minus the more modern planets such as Uranus). And as I am still learning, I’m sure Frawley fans will be quite willing to point me in the right direction where I may have erred.



In subsequent posts, I will expand on each of the seven steps to try and assist other students if they are looking to begin the exciting study of Hermetic arts.



Step 1 Ask the question



Step 2 Cast the chart



Step 3 Determine if chart is radical or fit to be judged



Step 4 Delineate the condition of each planet and luminary



Step 5 Determine primary significators



Step 6 Observe relations of significators



Step 7 If an outcome is determined, then predict the time it is determined for



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The last post about Cymatics was really more of a visual for those of you unfamiliar with the amazing possibilities. I also mentioned the fact that sound is the second part of the trinity which pervades the universe. In the following posts, I will expand on the concept of the trinity and how it applies to not only alchemy, but also astrology and the big bang theory.



Let's first discuss the big bang again.



The tesseract helps explain the closed universe system, as we have seen. Hawking will say, and has said, that the cause of the big bang is irrelevant because a cause would indicate a time before the big bang. The basic logic is simply this: time is unconditionally attached to space. If there is no space, then there is no time. At the moment of the big bang, the universe was completely contained within itself and so there was no space, i.e. there was no time. However, as Einstein had also once mentioned in a letter to the family of a late friend, "the separation between past, present, and future is only an illusion, although a convincing one." The translation is that he believed, the big bang is occurring now, as it has before us and as it will after us.



But we puny humans are want to determine... Continue Reading

This topic will require a series of posts. Today, we're going to post a couple videos and let the visuals speak for themselves.



I should preclude these videos with a tidbit about just what cymatics is. Cymatics is a branch of science created by an anthroposophist (which most people have put up in the shelves along side modern quackery). I don't know enough about it to make a judgement, but I have read the book on Cymatics, watched the demonstration videos and then made my own manual sounder to demonstrate the effects of sound on matter.



Frater Albertus, one of the most referenced alchemists of our time, said in his book The Alchemists Handbook, that Alchemy is about raising the vibrations. If you don't understand this, then it's time to go back to the drawing board and study until you do. Otherwise you won't accomplish much in the Great Art.



Cymatics is the study of the effects of sound on matter. In all things, we find the holy trinity - in religion we find the Father, the son and the holy ghost, (some pagan religions use Mother, Maiden and Crohn). Masonry references wisdom, strength and beauty. Alchemist philosophers used Sulpher, Mercury and Salt, which they sometimes referred to as the King, Queen and the ... Continue Reading

The below conversation was a very recent discussion I had on what was my first real delineation of a natal chart. I recently joined a website and within minutes of someone seeing my profile page, I was asked to give a natal reading. My initial response was that I’m still studying so please be patient with me and that I would do my best. Notice the native’s response at the end regarding the parental attention and the sign that the native was born under. While I may not have been 100% accurate about the profession, you can see that I was able to tell her about her parents without even knowing her. The significance of this can be related to the astrophysics concept of light cones which I will write about very soon so please pop in from time to time to see what might be new.






On 15:37:29 Dec 06 2011 (-0 GMT) BennuLugh wrote:






You were born in the month of Taurus, the ultimate earth sign as she is fixed and feminine, receptive and securing. However, your ascendant sign, which should more properly refine your personality, is Leo. Leo is also a fixed sign but it is masculine and a fire sign. This is your primary motivation in life. Your primary urge is to go for freedom of action and power, but you have the underlying need for physical security.




There are three modes of energy ... Continue Reading

I had originally intended to post a topic regarding cymatics and alchemy, but after perusing a few blogs and forums, I find that there is a more pressing concept that needs to be addressed. This of course is the topic of God, and I’m sure that if the right people read this post, I’ll receive a bit of fire for the below statements.



The Neo-Christian-Judeo God does not exist in any form save in that of the imagination. For existentialists, that should then be enough but these neo-Judeo-Christian faithful are not looking for philosophy and self reflection. They are looking for a concrete definition of God – evidence that there is something outside of the Universe (impossible), and proof that the sum (i.e. God) is greater than the whole of its parts. This includes those bloggers and educationally limited forum quibblers who equate the concept and philosophy of monotheism with the blanket word religion.



As the definition of this God is given to the three Abrahamic religions in the Old Testament, I will attempt to use... Continue Reading

Herbalism is a key element in studying Alchemy as it trains us in the lesser circulation before advancing to metals in the Great Work, or Magnum Opus. Knowing the healing properties of herbs is essential, as you are not merely going through the motions. These are consumable products. You don’t want to poison yourself, so it’s best to learn what you’re dealing with.



As a disclaimer – I am not advising anyone to consume any chemicals or trying to provide any medical advice. I AM NOT A PHYSICIAN, nor am I licensed to practice medicine in any form. I can provide data only and allow you, the reader, to continue research in order to make an informed decision.



That said, I have found that learning about the herbs is easier when explaining it to... Continue Reading

Simply put – I don’t know. But I would be leery of the man who says that he does know.



What I do know is that there is a common thread pervading all of the universe and can be observed on a graph over time by studying the stock market.



This is a joke, right?



Au contraire, mon frère. R.N. Elliott discovered quite some time ago, nearly 100 years ago as a matter of fact, that the stock market followed a basic wave pattern of five motive waves and three corrective waves. The whole process is actually a bit more complicated than that, as every topic that I write about tends to be, but the concept is simple and applicable to alchemy.



So why am I discussing this wave process? As you will observe from the rest ... Continue Reading