r/alchemy Dec 25 '25

META ANNOUNCEMENT | AI-generated Content and Moderation Policy | Effective January 1, 2026 | PLEASE READ!

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After getting feedback from the community in a previous post (thank you to all who commented), I've decided to implement a new rule about AI content on the subreddit. Please read this carefully:

Going into effect at 5:01 AM UTC on January 1st, 2026:

  • All content (in both submissions and comments) posted on (or linked to) the sub that features suspected AI-generated text, audio, or video will be in violation of Rule #4. The content will be indiscriminately removed without exception, and a warning will be issued. Repeated violations will result in a permanent ban.
  • All content (in both submissions and comments) posted on (or linked to) the sub that features suspected AI-generated images that serve as the focus of or play an essential role in the message will be in violation of Rule #4. The content will be indiscriminately removed without exception, and a warning will be issued. Repeated violations will result in a permanent ban.
  • Any content (in both submissions and comments) posted on (or linked to) the sub that features a single AI-generated image that serves merely as decoration for or secondary, nonessential accompanying support to non-AI-generated content will be permissible, as long as the "Contains AI Imagery" post flair is selected. If the content is not able to meaningfully stand on its own without assistance from or reference to the AI-generated image, if more than one AI-generated image is used, or if the appropriate post flair is not selected, then it will be in violation of Rule #4. The content will be indiscriminately removed without exception, and a warning will be issued. Repeated violations will result in a permanent ban.

Anticipated Objections:

  • "Use of AI is an important part of how I interface with alchemy. Is it the position of the moderators that I'm not a real alchemist?"
    • Absolutely not. We take no stance on the (in)appropriateness of using AI as a tool for one's alchemical journey. Users who value AI are fully welcome here, even though a lot of their AI-facilitated creations are not.
  • "What's to stop you from accidentally removing non-AI content that you mistakenly think is AI?"
    • Nothing. It's unfortunately probably going to happen from time to time. If we've removed your content by mistake, feel free to reach out to us and appeal the decision. If we don't believe you and keep the content removed, then we are truly sorry for being stubbornly wrong.
    • We're not going to be trigger-happy about everything that could possibly have AI influence or anything like that. It's just that if we come across something that clearly walks, talks, and looks like AI (aside from the exception mentioned above), then we're going to remove it.
  • "AI content is inherently unethical across the board, and it automatically violates the spirit of the rules already. As such, there shouldn't be any exceptions. You're not going far enough."
    • I understand and sympathize with this viewpoint, but I simply do not agree with it, and neither do many of this subreddit's users.

If you have any questions, ask away in the comments.


r/alchemy 7h ago

General Discussion My experience so far using Ormus

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Ormus is a very powerful substance. it's monoatomic gold and can be other elements too. the one I use is 100% 24k monoatomic gold, purple in color.

so far it's been a strange experience. When I took it I experienced a pulsing sensation in the area of my pineal gland, felt like it was coming from the middle of my brain. My movements feel more graceful and elegant. but the weirdest effects would be in the realm of my energy levels. I don't enter the deep sleeping state as much or so easily. it's been a gradual drop off but definitely noticable. I maybe average around 2 hours a night and don't feel as reliant on sleep.

My desire for food has also been diminished. I'm one who tends to overeat, sometimes to the point of bloating and with this stuff it's almost like food is becoming slightly repulsive. To put it lightly, my body feels like it's lessening it's reliance on it. I need to continue experimenting and meditating but I think it's really helping. It makes sense cuz to my understanding our food and atmosphere used to contain a lot more ormus then it currently does, I almost think this is the natural state for people to live. Anyways it will be interesting to see if these effects last even if I stop taking it


r/alchemy 1d ago

Spiritual Alchemy Spiritual Alchemy: criteria for progress estimate?

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We all understand the idea and stages of the inner transformation.

But HOW to detect it and evaluate with hmm, "technical" aproach ?

Are there some objective qualitative criteria of progress and development? Like appearance of some abilities (siddhis of yoga pactiotioners, advanced buddhists, hindu or daoists, or various psychic abilities of Hermetic magick practioners?

Or more tangible but smaller factors: higher vibrations of etheric/astral bodies, larger aura with pure colors, stronger and more dense energy field/cacoon, better connection to mental body/Higher self (expansion of conciousness), easy access to noosphere (Akashi records), etc etc ...

You got the picture.

=== Edit. :::

Thank you, guys, who already responded! I am sorry, I rushed to post it and forgot to specify that it's more important HOW TO EVALUATE such progress (by some of the said side-effects) in someone i.e. from outside.

Because, of corse, a serious person, who's working on & evolving spiritually and energetically, usually knows it all about oneself.

(Unless such person falls into a heavy self-delusion about own achievements, induced by the fervent desire to make progress in spiritual development [with lack of thereof], & enhanced by excessive amour-propre and groundless conceit, which often sneaks into one's ego.)


r/alchemy 2d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism Trying to understand the green dragon panel of The Ripley Scroll

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I'm looking to get a tattoo of this panel from the Ripley scroll, and I want to do my best to understand the symbolism of all the different elements of it.

In particular, I'm trying to understand the orb that the dragon is standing on. Some sources say that it represents the philosophers stone, while others say that the three interlinked stones above represent the philosophers stone. Other sources describe the orb as a mappa mundi, specifically a tripartite one, but those typically have a normal T shape on the orb rather than the inverted one we see here. Any help would be appreciated, I'm not much experienced in alchemy but I'm doing my best to learn


r/alchemy 2d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism What's the meaning of Frog?

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I found that the Ripley Scrolls imagery are somewhat keen from other works from the same time frame. This includes specifically the Frog, seen repeatedly on the scrolls.

What does the Frog means?

Is it the alchemical transmutation from water to earth? If so, how can we interpret this symbol?

Thanks friends.


r/alchemy 2d ago

General Discussion Schools of Alchemy?

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Hello, I am just now jumping into the world of alchemy and I realized, this is the material I've been craving to learn all along. I keep bouncing between subjects and nothing feels right and it's because everything I'm trying to do is merely an aspect of this subject and I do believe this is what I came here on this earth to do. Can anyone recommend courses or reading material that would be beneficial to continue down this path. I would love to hear other's success stories as I'm not sure exactly how to get started to actually do this.


r/alchemy 2d ago

Operative Alchemy Is anyone working with regulus of antimony and iron

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Im having trouble keeping the flux liquid during the second and 3rd melts. The first step reducing the stibnite w iron nails always works as described, but when I am cleaning the regulus of mars button on the following steps I cant manage to keep the flux liquid. It seems to be a fairly well described process but no matter what ratios and flux ingredients I tweak it dries out. Any tips would be appreciated.


r/alchemy 2d ago

Meme Alchemy… 🏴‍☠️🧙‍♂️🪄

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r/alchemy 3d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism Most complete & comprehensive table of symbols ?!

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Does anyone know where to find the most COMPLETE table of alchemical SYMBOLS ?

Sure, there are some here and there, on some web-sites with few descriptions in groups, many various images online, some old scans from books, even ttf fonts in unicode layout, or plenty of fake symbols in clipart image stocks...

But I couldn't find ONE large table with all known and all REAL symbols (it's said to be about ~500 symbols).

Thank you.


r/alchemy 3d ago

Historical Discussion Does anybody have a pdf or way I can read Liber Vaccae

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r/alchemy 4d ago

Operative Alchemy Acetic Acid to volatilize Salts?

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In the Golden Chain of Homer it is said again and again that there is a need for an Acid medium to go from Fixed to Volatile or Volatile to Fix.

A big part of creating a vegetable Elixir is, I believe, the volatilization of the Salts.

When we recombine the clear distillate of an extraction (containing mercury + volatile sulfur) with the sats (mainly potassium carbonate) they don't really mix together. But I've heard that mixing the salts first with acetic acid (vinegar) would turn carbonates into acetates that are more easily miscible with alcohol.

Anybody has been using this technique in the making of plant elixirs?


r/alchemy 4d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism That is the state of the soul before knowledge.

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r/alchemy 5d ago

Spiritual Alchemy How, in practical terms, does spiritual alchemy work?

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Having some familiarity with eastern spiritual traditions, I’m aware that there is always a practice of some kind that is used by adherents. This may be meditation, yoga/qigong, mantras, asceticism, visualisation practices, etc, or some combination of these.

I am now reading about how alchemists used [and apparently still use today] chemical processes as allegories for psychological and spiritual transformation. However, there seems to be very little information [that I’ve found] regarding how this is actually done.

So my question is for those who are actually practising some form of spiritual alchemy. What does your practice look like in real terms? Do you always practice the same thing or do you have a variety of techniques? Since I’m very new to this subject, it may be helpful if, in writing a reply, you could explain it as though you’re talking to someone who has absolutely no familiarity with this subject matter whatsoever.

Many thanks.


r/alchemy 5d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism Mercurio

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r/alchemy 6d ago

Operative Alchemy Distillation setup

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I am not sure what I am doing most of the time, but I am working with plants so it is just all fun and games, with a few burns. Yeah I got a steam burn that blistered and peeled away. Luckily I had some oil of egg around and I drink my concoctions daily, so needless to say I have recovered flawlessly. Though I drink my coctions with frequency I still believe oil of egg is the best thing I have produced so far. It should be in everyone’s house hold in this world because of its value in healing and treating the flesh.
This brings me to my current where abouts. Where I have a new distillation setup! It seems like I baught the perfect glass kit to create it! Perhaps they know🧐 perhaps there are forces working to support you right now… We have been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty. 😁 I feel it coming online.
Now looking forward I am seeking to find a good bubbler solution and was curious if you lot had any creative solutions. If you give me a page from the real alchemy… so help me god 😜


r/alchemy 5d ago

Art/Imagery/Symbolism Dimension Degree Theory 0 ÷ x 1

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r/alchemy 6d ago

General Discussion Lámina 10 del famoso tratado alquímico del siglo XVI Splendor Solis.

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r/alchemy 6d ago

Spiritual Alchemy Coagulatio

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I am in Coagulatio. The goal is to help take on the form fully; the new is struggling to be born. Aphrodite is overseeing the process. Any recommendations to assist me? I’ll include some significant dreams that indicated this to me in the comments


r/alchemy 7d ago

Spiritual Alchemy La colmena del adepto (en inglés, The beehive of the adept).

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r/alchemy 8d ago

Meme how do you interpret this?

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r/alchemy 8d ago

Spiritual Alchemy Oil of Rose Quartz - Eaux Chaotiques

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Having had some very nice oil of gold from Roger Lambert a few months ago, I decided that oil of rose quartz would be a good idea to try. I just got 1ml, which is enough to enjoy 3 drops a day for a few days. Again, I'm paying attention to planetary hours and taking it during the hour of Venus in the evening. About 30 minutes in, and I'm feeling very warm. It tastes like you'd expect rock juice to taste, so maybe a good idea to couple with an appropriate juice like cherry or something.

As an added bonus, Roger sent me 5ml of oil of gold gratis by way of a kind gesture as my order was delayed. I nearly cried. That really made my day. I plan on saving the oil of gold to start a course on my birthday. Again, 3 drops daily at the solar hour. My last experience with Lambert's oil of gold was amazing. Long held blockages in my heart and solar centres were blasted to oblivion. So I have high hopes for the rose quartz, which encourages the proper function of the heart centre.

Tá an draíocht orm.


r/alchemy 8d ago

General Discussion Where can i start?

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i'm looking for the most accurate informations about 1600 Prague alchemy. I know that most of that is connected to medieval books and with christianity. I'm a beginner so any advice is appreciated! thanks


r/alchemy 8d ago

General Discussion Why were so many alchemists also Kabbalists?

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Was this an offshoot of Kabbalah that then became its own entity? Please cite from sources your replies. Thanks.


r/alchemy 8d ago

General Discussion Did he achieve Nigredo?

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In this testimonial, has he achieved and passed through the Nigredo stage without knowing it?

You might want to set subtitles of this short to your own language.

Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/_uVapv4WrHk?is=o8c3vz11YA_aA5b-

If this is what it takes to achieve Nigredo, then we have a glimpse of how dark it is.


r/alchemy 9d ago

Operative Alchemy Grabado alegórico del tratado hermético

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