how dose alchemy work?

Answer 1

it operates upon your "energy body" in a manner which promotes detoxifying it and readying it for the reception of those energies which will initiate and enlighten you, so as to help you to "metamorphose into a butterfly". it promotes transforming the "base", lead, into the "sublime", gold. if you would like to begin the process, check out http://www.sahajayoga.com and read the book * the complete idiot's guide to toltec wisdom*. it's a more difficult journey than lying on the couch watching nascar and munching doritos, but it's worth the effort. also, of course do more research..the area is made somewhat difficult by writers discussing things in symbolic and difficult terms, but the underlying meaning is as above. in addition there is the concept of "alchemical marriage " to comprehend. this involves uniting yin and yang within yourself. anyway, just get started--you will find that doing meditation, and "energy work"--yoga, tai chi, chi kung, etc. are important practices along the way. also check out taoist alchemy. best of luck. :-)

Answer 2

It does.
It is an ancient form and applicatrion of chemistry.

Ex (Way back when): I have a saltpeter, sugar mix and a fire. I tell everyone that I have discovered something incredible and throw it into the fire. The thing makes a bunch of white smoke and it smells like sugar. Everyone shouts "Wizard!" and execute me.

Ex (Today): Throw it while playing laser tag to see where they are shooting from or find another practical application, like robbing a store or distracting people.

Alchemy was the exploration AND use of the knowledge you gain. Fromwhich came the idea that whoever had the most knowledge had the most power. (Sound familiar?)
Chemistry, you can be tought. Alchemy, you can't be tought. You can be told what to do, but not tought.
(I am one. Mail me if you have any questions)
-Hytegia

Answer 3

Alchemy's goal was to find the primal source of matter, the material of which all things could be made. The problem with alchemy is that did not have a scientific way of doing things and drawing conclusions, they were based on superstition most of the time. When scientific methods were applied to alchemy it became chemistry.

Answer 4

It doesn't, but the theory was that a philisopher's stone (yes, philosopher's stone, not sorceror's), could be found which would turn any base metal into gold, and create a potion which gave the maker eternal life. Alchemists tried for years to find a stone which could do it, but of course, they never succeeded.

Answer 5

"Fraid it doesn't. However, it performed a valuable service to humanity since it served as the foundation for chemistry and other sciences.

Answer 6

It doesn't WORK at all. But it was the 'science' of changing base metals, such as lead, into gold.

Answer 7

this is ironic because for centuries scientists have asked themselves this very same question and til this day this question is left unanswered.

Answer 8

It doesn't.

Answer 9

It doesn't.