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The Way of the Crucible

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True alchemists are a rarity in our modern world, and even more rarely are they present in the public eye. With his first book, "Real Alchemy", and now this one, Bartlett provides us with knowledge that is hard to find yet absolutely essential for those of us curious about the ancient art of alchemy. If you have such a curiosity I HIGHLY recommend both of Bartlett's books.

As with his first book on practical alchemy, this book is non-pretentious and clearly worded. Bartlett is doing more to spread the word on Hermetic thought than anyone has for thousands of years. If you want to get your hands dirty and head down this path in earnest this book is pure gold.

I have done spagyric work and have wanted to Get into the metal kingdom and this book realy opens the door to that.
If you have read Real alchemy or have the Alchemist handbook by frater Albertus then it would also be good to get this book, and some antimony aswell.
The way of the crucible takes out all the guess work and shows you in plain simple English but it can help to know what a green lion and a red Dragon are, if not the book will tell you.
If you are an alchemist or want to be then it would be wise to get this book.

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robert bartletts books are a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about alchemy, i have real alchemy, im going to buy the way of the crucible after i finish moving. in the meantime can anyone explain to me what is antimony that the alchemists mention?, also what is the green lion and the red dragon?,i would really appreciate some enlightenment. bluebelt31206@aol.com

In a world with so much re-definition alchemy remains THE constant spiritual system. Why, because it is upon this spiritual science that modern secular science is based but not reliant in either direction. There are three foundations of modern western mysticism, Kablallah, and its separations into Astrology and Alchemy.

Alchemy is the one and only place in which all world spiritual systems may survive the 'shock,' of technology, not only by the fact that alchemy precedes it, but also defines it.

You will find the reasons in this authors works. This current is a theoretical treaties, but also a definite insight for valuable growth.

I cannot express its usefulness in any tradition.