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'''Alchemy''' is the | '''Alchemy''' was a medieval science. The early alchemists sought to transmute base metals into [[gold]] and to discover a universal cure for disease and a means of prolonging life. | ||
In a broader sense, alchemy is defined as “a power or process of transforming something common into something special” or “an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting.” Alchemy is the science of self-transformation. | |||
== The spiritual science of alchemy == | |||
Alchemy is the “all-chemistry of God,” which shows how each facet of creation is brought into manifestation in the material world. Alchemy deals with consciously controlling transmutations in Matter and energy, so that man becomes a co-creator with God. | |||
Alchemy is the science that enables us to access the universal light that is our true heritage. We are intended to have the fullness of the abundant life [[Jesus]] came to vouchsafe to us to remind us of our ancient heritage in past golden ages in the higher octaves of light and in the [[Great Central Sun|Central Sun]]. Jesus and [[Saint Germain]] teach the science of alchemy. | Alchemy is the science that enables us to access the universal light that is our true heritage. We are intended to have the fullness of the abundant life [[Jesus]] came to vouchsafe to us to remind us of our ancient heritage in past golden ages in the higher octaves of light and in the [[Great Central Sun|Central Sun]]. Jesus and [[Saint Germain]] teach the science of alchemy. | ||
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The discovery of the structure of the atom at the beginning of the twentieth century has supported one of the oldest alchemical theories. The electron and the nucleus of protons and neutrons could be considered “prime matter” and their structural relations the form which confers individual properties. | The discovery of the structure of the atom at the beginning of the twentieth century has supported one of the oldest alchemical theories. The electron and the nucleus of protons and neutrons could be considered “prime matter” and their structural relations the form which confers individual properties. | ||
In the light of the Holy Spirit, Ascended Master Saint Germain teaches his disciples in the twentieth century “spiritual alchemy,” which is the science of self-transformation. | In the light of the [[Holy Spirit]], Ascended Master Saint Germain teaches his disciples in the twentieth century “spiritual alchemy,” which is the science of self-transformation. | ||
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In “Intermediate Studies in Alchemy,” Saint Germain explains that man is not truly free until he has the power to create. “Matter that presents so hard an appearance to the eye is actually composed of the whirling energies of Spirit,” the Master Alchemist says. “Its density can be calculated and comprehended by the self; and with the speed of light, the consciousness can reach out and pass through dense substance as easily as the swimmer cuts through the water with his arms in motion.”<ref>Ibid., pp. 178–79.</ref> | In “Intermediate Studies in Alchemy,” Saint Germain explains that man is not truly free until he has the power to create. “Matter that presents so hard an appearance to the eye is actually composed of the whirling energies of Spirit,” the Master Alchemist says. “Its density can be calculated and comprehended by the self; and with the speed of light, the consciousness can reach out and pass through dense substance as easily as the swimmer cuts through the water with his arms in motion.”<ref>Ibid., pp. 178–79.</ref> | ||
== Creation of the cloud == | |||
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Saint Germain gives a precise meditation for gaining spiritual power through the creation or magnetization of the “[[Cloud of infinite energy|cloud]]”—a forcefield of vibrating energy which can be used for healing. The cloud is the soul’s own alchemical altar, a platform to invoke the presence of the ascended masters and their assistance with every alchemical experiment. It is the means whereby man can alter his destiny. | Saint Germain gives a precise meditation for gaining spiritual power through the creation or magnetization of the “[[Cloud of infinite energy|cloud]]”—a forcefield of vibrating energy which can be used for healing. The cloud is the soul’s own alchemical altar, a platform to invoke the presence of the ascended masters and their assistance with every alchemical experiment. It is the means whereby man can alter his destiny. | ||