The Great Work
Hermetic Artist Lyam Thomas Christopher claimed, “A system of thought can never take the place of spiritual experience…[which reshapes]...
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Garin Horner
- Jul 29
- 1 min
On Transformation
On transformation George Kingswood wrote: “Nothing is static, everything is in a state of metamorphosis, of becoming something else....
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Garin Horner
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Metamorphosis vs Transmutation
In regard to the nature of transmutation vs metamorphosis, in Alchemy the term metamorphosis is rarely used, even though it applies in...
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Garin Horner
- Jul 14
- 1 min
Haunted Houses
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, in an excerpt of his poem Haunted Houses, wrote on the material and ethereal realms and the interactions...
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Garin Horner
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Want Spiritual Transformation? Ask Spirits for Help!
Connecting with spirits can be a personal and profound experience that can potentially support spiritual growth. Yet, remember to...
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Garin Horner
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Ra and His Artificers of Light
In ancient Egypt, the origin of the god Ra is associated with the concept of creation emerging from a darkness akin to the protective...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 28
- 1 min
The Light of the Phoenix is Treasured by Photo-Alchemists
The light produced by a phoenix is highly treasured by photoalchemists. The mystical and radiant nature of a phoenix's light offers...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 23
- 1 min
The Alchemical Phoenix
In alchemy, the phoenix is a powerful and symbolic creature often associated with transformation, rebirth, and immortality. It holds a...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 16
- 1 min
Darkroom Magic, Part 1
Darkroom Magic Part 1 The magic of seeing a print appear in the darkroom developing tray is an experience that captivates and enthralls...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 12
- 1 min
The Ouroboros
The word "Ouroboros" is derived from the Greek words "oura" (tail) and "boros" (eating), and it has appeared in various mythologies,...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 10
- 1 min
Solve et Coagula
The phrase represents a fundamental concept in alchemical philosophy, expressing the idea that in order to transform and create something...
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Garin Horner
- Jun 5
- 2 min
The Desire to Know
If you have an unyielding desire to understand the spirit world, there are several approaches once can take: Research and Study: Begin by...
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Garin Horner
- May 31
- 1 min
Alchemist & Photographer George Kingswood
Who is photographer, alchemist, George Kingswood? ”GK turned out to be a modern-day alchemist who, from the beginning, had set his sights...
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Garin Horner
- May 27
- 1 min
There are as many spiritual practices as there are people!
The world is incredibly diverse when it comes to spiritual practices. Deeply meaningful practices often involve seeking a connection to...
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Garin Horner
- May 23
- 1 min
Photo-Artist as Alchemist
Both the alchemist and the photographer can conjure fire, typically through different means and for different purposes. Alchemists seek...
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Garin Horner
- May 21
- 1 min
Alchemy and ART
Art has long played a significant role in the practice of alchemy, serving as a means of expression and a tool for transformation....
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Garin Horner
- May 20
- 1 min
Spiritual Alchemy
Spiritual Alchemy Everyone’s spiritual practices are alchemical in that they rely on each path’s transformative methods to grow and...
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Garin Horner
- May 18
- 1 min
Hermes Trismegistus Standing upon Typhon. He has Conquered His Greatest Obstacles...
...to Reach the Golden Peak! “Typhon was known as the father of all monsters. He was like a fire-breathing dragon with 100 heads, and he...
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Garin Horner
- May 16
- 1 min
Hermes Rising with the Scepter of Divine Illumination - May its Rays Increase Our Creativity 100X!
All hail Thee who standeth upon the head of Typhon!’…The next instant, with a blaze of unbearable glory that sent the neophyte staggering...
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Garin Horner
- May 13
- 1 min
Sun to Energy to Light to Photograph to Fire to Sun
George Kingswood said, "Nothing is static, everything is in a state of metamorphosis, of becoming something else. Energy, which cannot be...
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