The Alchemist's Handbook: A Practical Manual (Weiser Classics Series)

As a neophyte to the Royal Art, I found this book to be exceedingly, in the words of Israel Regardie, worth it's weight in gold. If you've even a smidgen of interest when it comes to practical Alchemy, this book has all you need, as a beginner in the Royal Art, when it comes to the proper Spagryical operations.Alchemist's Handbook has all the information you're going to need to master the Prima Materia, using modern equipment. From how to collect various plant materials and how to prepare them, to the Astrological correspondences of plants and metals and the proper ciphers and glyphs, this book is perfect for the aspiring Alchemist.My only criticism is the lack of description when it comes to traditional, Alchemical apparatus and how to use them. Though, this will only be a concern with those of a more traditional mindset.Some books I recommend picking-up along with this book are Alchemical Guide to Herbs & Food, Alchemy Reference Guide, and A Time For Magick.

A place to start

The Alchemist's Handbook by Frater Albertus is quite possibly the greatest and most concise piece of work on practical laboratory Alchemy known to man. Within a mere 124 pages, the author explains in detail the processes by which any would-be Alchemist may create herbal elixers. The process is simple and can be learned quickly and inexpensively. Mastering the Great Art that is Alchemy, however, takes significantly longer (I myself have been practicing for many years and still have not touched its surface). Frater Albertus does not, thankfully, fall into a deep and penatrating discussion of each elixer and its properties(of which there would be thousands), but rather explains how to create them and leaves the aspiring Alchemist to practice, study, ponder and create. In doing so, he insures that those who would like to venture into the Great Art have the capacity to learn it for themselves.

A good read. I like these types of subjects.

93 this book should not be judges by the size or cover .. this is a outstanding liber for the practical info to attain the philosophers stone and the K& C of thy own H.G.A, get this its worth it 93/93

This is a great beginner's book into the art of practical alchemy. It gives advice on how to set up a practical alchemical lab using widely available apparatus, and how to get started with the Lesser Circulation (herbals). Also included is a great overview of the Magnum Opus of alchemy. A must-have on any alchemist's shelf, or for anyone interested in alchemy.

This book will not teach you how to turn lead into gold.

I found this book brings alot to light the so called mysteries surounding Alchemy and the terms used. it will clarify processes needed to pursue a given course needed. A good read for uses.

As ordered

Alchemy is literally the changing, and hopefully raising, of vibratory state of mind or matter to a higher and more coherent level. If the average searcher of this phenomena is earnest as doesn't just expect this transformation to happen over night then this book will deliver with successive readings in this Hermeticists honest opinion. As with everything in life you have to already be ready for the initiation and during trust that the process will happen with an open mind and the universe will provide for you.May you be reborn from the ashes and know thyself..Namaste

Must have for any alchemist

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A quintessential book in modern day alchemical processes to the Lesser circulation of the Great Work. Cleared up a lot of misunderstood symbols and concepts.