Tag: Jabir Ibn Hayyan

“Lead into gold.” That’s how most people know alchemy. But the actual history of alchemy is ten times richer. Alchemy is a dual tradition: physical practice with substances in the laboratory, and spiritual discipline to achieve inner perfection. In this deep dive, we look at the three phases of the magnum opus, the symbolism of the philosopher’s stone, and the influence of Carl Jung, which changed the world’s understanding of alchemy.