The Alchemy Guild is a Federally tax-xxempt public charity organized under section 501(c)3 of the United States Tax Code. We operate exclusively for spiritual, educational, and charitable purposes.
We formed to preserve and advance ancient Hermetic wisdom and apply those teachings to the spiritual,psychological, and physical well-being of people in modern times. We are organized in the fashion of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life with an initiated Board of Directors. The Guild is an all-volunteer organization, and no one is paid a salary.
We are an independent association of practicing alchemists who are not associated with any nationalistic interests, political party, style of government, or contemporary religious dogma. We are only concerned with the practice of the perennial Great Work of alchemy.
The goal of the Alchemy Guild is to support individuals in practical work and spiritual transformation. We seek to preserve the traditional teachings of the alchemists and provide legitimate sources of initiation into the Hermetic mysteries of alchemy. We hold regular meetings, services, and discussion groups. We also hold regular public conferences and support courses and instruction in spiritual and practical alchemy.
We provide networking and communication resources for modern alchemists, andsupport members in their psychological and spiritual transformations. We recommend legitimate sources of initiation into the mysteries of alchemy, and promote, support, and provide for the education and mentorship of future alchemists. We serve as a repository of alchemical knowledge – both ancient and modern – and release alchemical knowledge to the general public at appropriate times. We exchange techniques and discoveries in the ethical pursuit of alchemical arts in our quest to seek the quintessential role of humanity within the light of Nature.
The following are a few of the accomplishments we have achieved in fulfilling our charter:
Alchemy Archives (available to members) is the world’s largest online library of Hermetic and alchemical works, including original treatises, meditations, articles, books, as well as audio and video files related to alchemy.
Member Lodge. The Guild maintains an online lodge for members containing further resources, rituals, meditations, and prayers for initiation into the Hermetic Mysteries.http://alchemyguild.memberlodge.org/lodge/.
Local Meetups and Study Groups. The Guild maintains a headquarters in Sacramento, California, with 115 members. Info at www.meetup.com/alchemists/. Guild members have also formed local discussion groups in Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington, and in eight foreign countries.
Public Conferences. The Guild sponsors conferences, lectures, and workshops on alchemy and the Hermetic sciences. We also hold periodic online meetings and webinars. Videos from our major conferences are archived atwww.AlchemyConference.net. Other events are announced athttp://alchemyguild.memberlodge.org/lectures.
Public Podcasts. The Guild publishes regular podcasts featuring alchemical philosophy and spiritual techniques, as well as interviews with members.https://alchemergy.podbean.com/
Public Video Channels. The Guild maintains public viewing resources for its videos at a YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/user/alchemergist ) and a Vimeo Feed (https://vimeo.com/alchemergy ).
Public Websites.The Guild has created and maintains 14 websites on various aspects of spiritual, psychological, and practical alchemy with an estimated 18,000 visitors a year.
Publications. The Alchemy Journal, the Guild’s prestigious journal, began publication in 2004 and contains academic and practical articles on alchemy and the Hermetic tradition. Back issues are available in pdf format and are free to the general public. TheBulletin is an unscheduled email letter published 5-10 times a year to members with announcements, events, and news of interest to members.
Social Networking.The Guild has established contact forms, networking links, and public forums on several of its websites. It six Facebook groups have over 80,000 members. More info at http://alchemyguild.memberlodge.org/forums.
Alchemy Museum. Guild members are part of a joint effort with the Rosicrucian Order (AMORC) to establish the largest museum of alchemy in the world in San Jose, California. Members have donated artifacts and volunteered their time to the creation of the museum. Our president is Project Curator and designed the museum experience to follow the spiritual operations of alchemy that are part of the Guild teachings.
Alchemergy Films is an ongoing project sponsored by the Guild to produce new documentary films in the following on spiritual alchemy and personal and planetary transformation. The services are provided by members and are free to the public.www.Alchemergy.net
Church of the Emerald Tablet is the spiritual heart and legal foundation of the Guild. It is a group of people who come together to worship in the Hermetic tradition, which is based on the Emerald Tablet and dates back to ancient Egypt. The tablet is a succinct summary of the Hermetic teachings and has been the foundation of alchemical philosophy for centuries. Personal initiation into the Hermetic Mysteries is the main focus of the activities of the church. Visit the Church at AzothAlchemy.org or EmeraldTablet.org.
Paracelsus Award is presented by the Guild to independent websites to recognize outstanding public resources that elucidate Hermetic philosophy or apply alchemical methods to the arts and sciences. http://alchemyguild.memberlodge.org/awards.