Inner Alchemy
Magnus & Spinner Greetings friends of the fire… Here are some of our observations on the stages of the Alchemical Work, and how it is related to “popping,” or releasing […]
The Universal Fire Circle Alchemy
By Jeff Magnus McBride and Abigail Spinner McBride “Alchemy is the gentle acceleration of growth through the use of the fire of nature.” –Paracelsus Since the dawn of time, human […]
The Seven Stages of “Bringing it On”
by Abigail Spinner McBride, Michael Wall and Joshua Levin AlchemiFire Rituals are a unique and ever growing experiment. We invite you to leave your preconceptions and expectations at the Gate, […]
Quick Reference for Alchemical Rhythmatism
by Joshua Levin and Michael Wall When we go to the Native sweat lodge, the Santerian bembe, or the Catholic church, we observe the customs of the lodge or the […]
AlchemiFire Ritual Orientation
Finding Our Way ‘Round the Fire Michael Wall, Abigail Spinner McBride, Joshua Levin, Jeff McBride “The Tao that is written is not the Tao” This familiar quote reminds us that […]
Fire Circle Resources
Sites that will help enhance your fire circle experience. Essential Elements of a Sacred Arts Circle Community is the goal. Art, practice, and relationship provide the way. There is no […]
Fire Circle Layout
Part of the ritual preparation includes setting up the physical space. The physical space is consciously created to resemble the alchemist’s alembic, or vessel. There is one main entrance, which […]
Observing the Great Work
The Laboratory Process Observe the heat, do not worry about the process or the interactions; there is no need to shake or stir the vessel. Be aware of, and be […]
Planets – their Metals & Archetypes
Over the years of observing our fire circle rituals we have noticed a pattern that naturally develops. This pattern is a mirror of our solar system, and our dance is […]
Alchemical Traditions
Practical Metallurgy — Alchemy was born at the tribal fires of Paleolithic societies where people discovered that the fire acted on different materials in different ways. This led to the […]