Gem Elixir Workshop Oct 12-13, 2024

$985.00

For the weekend of October 12-13, 2024 (Class hours ten to five Saturday and Sunday). When you get confirmation of registration you will receive an email with the address to attend. It is in Western Washington, North of Seattle.

Crafting Gem Elixirs: A Journey Through Alchemical and Eastern Traditions

What You’ll Explore:

1. The Healing Legacy of Gems:
– Discover the historical use of gemstones in medicine.
– Learn about the connection between astrology and gemstone amulets.

2. The Mystical Nature of Gemstones:
– Uncover the link between geology and alchemy.
– Understand the elemental composition and chemistry of these powerful stones.

3. Identifying Gems with Precision:
– Explore methods of gem identification, including specific gravity, polarized light, microscopy, and chemical analysis.

4. Eastern Techniques:
– Learn the rituals and tools needed to purify and energize stones.
– Infuse your elixirs with the power of the sun and moon.
– Understand how to integrate these elixirs into your spiritual practice.

5. Western Alchemical Methods:
– Delve into ancient fusion techniques, working with furnaces, fluxes, and distillations.
– Explore the use of menstruums and homeopathic preparations.

6. Looking Ahead: The Future of Gem Elixirs:
– Explore the emerging field of radio astronomy and its potential to enhance the power of your gem elixirs.

 

Join us in this transformative experience and learn to craft gem elixirs that harness the healing and spiritual properties of gemstones.

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Description

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of creating gem elixirs, where Alchemical wisdom meets Eastern spirituality. This 16-hour course offers a blend of practices from both traditions, guiding you in the sacred process of charging gemstones with powerful energies.

A two day intensive exploration of gem elixir preparation including the history of use in medicine, magic, and astrology.  The geologic cycle, identification, and authenticity of stones by simple tests. Details of gem elixir preparation from the simple to the more complex alchemical medicines of the East and Western traditions. Vibrational medicines of the future. Karen Bartlett will also be doing a Chakra gem meditation during the class.

I. History of Gems in Medicine

  • A Medicine
  • B. Astrology
  • C. Magic

II. Geology of Gems

  • A. Geologic Cycle
  • B. Types of Rocks and Minterals.
  • C. The Seven Crystal Types
  • D. Identification and Authenticatoin of Stones.
    • 1. Mohs Hardness Scale
    • 2. Specific Gravity
    • 3. Polarized Light
    • 4. Microscopy
    • 5. Chemical and Blowpipe Analysis

III. Methods of Gem Elixir Preparation

  • A. Equipment needed
  • B. Clearing and Cleansing stones
  • C. Methods of charging gem elixirs
  • D. Infusion with solar and lunar energies
  • E. How to use
    • 1. Homepopathic Dilution Process
    • 2. External Applications in Medicine and Magic

IV Advanced Methods:

  • A. Fusion Techniques
  • B. Fluxes and Menstruums
  • C. Furnaces and Equipment
  • D. Extractions
  • E. Distillations
    • 1. Acetates
    • 2. Amber
    • 3. Jet, etc.

VI. Methods of Gem Preparation in Rasaśāstra (Indian Alchemy)

  • A. General Method for Precious Stones
  • B. General Method for Semi-Precious Stones

V. Radio Astronomy and Future Gem/Vibrational Medicine

  • A. The Crystal Radio and Beyond

Sheri Levalour will be offering Chakra healing vy donation Saturday after class. Sheri is a licensed nurse and Reiki practitioner as well as a well-versed student of Alchemy.

This course is dedicated to Dharma Buford 💫, a beloved student and magical friend who recently passed. She attended many classes here at Spagyricus and had a true love for alchemy. We honor her memory with this course.