{"product_id":"the-hermetic-marriage-of-art-and-alchemy-imagination-creativity-and-the-great-work-9781644112908","title":"The Hermetic Marriage of Art and Alchemy: Imagination, Creativity, and the Great Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAn initiatory and practical guide to creative alchemy, exploring the connections between Surrealism and alchemy, and how to work with and transmute energies for increased insight, intuition, and imaginative expression. The author shares practical techniques for liberating creative expression and clearing energetic obstructions, and shows how the alchemical path attunes the Self to the rhythms of the spheres. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 376 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inner Traditions Bear and Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive guide to the mystical art of alchemy, artist Marlene Seven Bremner delves into the profound potential of the alchemical opus, known as the Great Work, to unlock the authentic creator within and attain gnosis, or true self-knowledge. Through a deep exploration of the connections between alchemy and surrealism, Bremner unveils the rich and intricate symbolism associated with alchemical art, highlighting how both practices aim to liberate the imagination and bridge the gap between dream and reality. She elucidates the interplay between the three principles (salt, sulfur, and mercury), the four elements, and the seven planets within the self in creative alchemy, offering practical techniques for working with and transmuting these energies to enhance insight, intuition, and imaginative expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author shares practical hermetic and alchemical methods to liberate creative expression and clear energetic blockages that hinder our full potential. Additionally, she examines the zodiacal and planetary timing of creative operations, shedding light on how the stages of alchemical transmutation align with the creative process. By creating, individuals transmute spiritual energies through matter, fostering greater self-knowledge and awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis in-depth guide to creative alchemy empowers individuals to tap into their own creative power, attuning themselves to the rhythms of the spheres and naturally creating in harmony with the seasons and zodiac signs. Through this transformative journey, artists and seekers alike can unlock the mysteries of alchemy and embark on a path of self-discovery, artistic expression, and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1012g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 189 x 265 x 32 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781644112908\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marlene Seven Bremner","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44429469319418,"sku":"9781644112908","price":20.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1691161153819_book.jpg?v=1691268351","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-hermetic-marriage-of-art-and-alchemy-imagination-creativity-and-the-great-work-9781644112908","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}