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July 17, 2023
Alchemy & Psychedelic The Seven Steps of Transpersonal Transformation
In this episode, the hosts explore the fascinating parallels between alchemical transpersonal transformation and the psychedelic journey. They discuss the seven steps of alchemical transformation - calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation, and coagulation - and how they mirror the transformative experiences often encountered during a p…
In this episode, the hosts explore the fascinating parallels between alchemical transpersonal transformation and the psychedelic journey. They discuss the seven steps of alchemical transformation - calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation, and coagulation - and how they mirror the transformative experiences often encountered during a psychedelic trip. The hosts draw connections between the purification and dissolution of matter in alchemy and the ego dissolution experienced in the initial stages of a psychedelic journey. They also discuss the process of filtering out unnecessary elements and discerning profound truths, the unification of refined elements, the rejuvenation and growth that follows a psychedelic experience, the continuous self-refinement after profound insights, and the integration and solidification of the purified essence. Understanding these seven steps deepens our comprehension of both alchemy and the psychedelic experience as they reflect the profound transformations we undergo in our quest for self-understanding and spiritual growth.
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Summary:
In this episode, the hosts explore the fascinating parallels between alchemical transpersonal transformation and the psychedelic journey. They discuss the seven steps of alchemical transformation - calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation, and coagulation - and how they mirror the transformative experiences often encountered during a psychedelic trip. The hosts draw connections between the purification and dissolution of matter in alchemy and the ego dissolution experienced in the initial stages of a psychedelic journey. They also discuss the process of filtering out unnecessary elements and discerning profound truths, the unification of refined elements, the rejuvenation and growth that follows a psychedelic experience, the continuous self-refinement after profound insights, and the integration and solidification of the purified essence. Understanding these seven steps deepens our comprehension of both alchemy and the psychedelic experience as they reflect the profound transformations we undergo in our quest for self-understanding and spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Alchemical transformation and the psychedelic journey share similar stages of purification, dissolution, unification, rejuvenation, and integration.
- Ego dissolution during a psychedelic trip mirrors the initial phase of calcination in alchemy.
- The dissolving of reality during a psychedelic journey corresponds to the stage of dissolution in alchemical transformation.
- Filtering out unnecessary elements and discerning profound truths amidst psychedelic chaos mirrors the stage of separation in alchemy.
- The reconciliation of opposites experienced during the peak of a psychedelic journey corresponds to the stage of conjunction in alchemical transformation.
- The personal growth and new perspectives that arise post-psychedelic experience mirror the stage of fermentation in alchemy.
- Continuous self-refinement after profound insights corresponds to the stage of distillation in alchemical transformation.
- The profound experience of transcendence and union with the self during a transformative journey mirrors the stage of coagulation in alchemy.
Quotes:
- "Calcination is the first step in the alchemical journey, representing the process of breaking down and purifying matter through intense heat." - A
- "Dissolution, the second stage, involves further disintegration, allowing us to confront and dissolve our deeply ingrained beliefs and illusions." - B
- "Separation is the third stage. Here we filter out the unnecessary, discard the obsolete and hold on to the essential, just as one might discern profound truths amidst the psychedelic chaos." - A
- "Conjunction, the fourth stage involves unifying these refined elements, much like the reconciliation of opposites experienced during the peak of a psychedelic journey." - B
- "Fermentation involves rejuvenation and growth, often associated with the new perspectives and personal growth that arise post-psychedelic experience." - A
- "Distillation is the process of purifying, the product of fermentation, symbolizing the continuous self-refinement that we undertake after profound insights." - B
- "Coagulation, the 7th and final step of alchemical transformation involves the integration and solidification of the purified essence." - A
Transcript
[TRANSCRIPT]
**0:00:00** - (A): Hello and welcome, fellow seekers of knowledge and truth.
**0:00:04** - (B): Today we embark on a unique journey, one that spans across the planes of science, psychology, spirituality and the psychedelic experience.
**0:00:13** - (A): We delve into the mysteries of alchemical transpersonal transformation and its fascinating parallels with the psychedelic journey.
**0:00:23** - (B): Alchemy at its core is a symbolic process, a spiritual and psychological transformation. Its roots plunge deep into the ancient philosophy, yet it still resonates with our modern understanding of the human psyche. Similarly, a psychedelic journey is often a transformative experience, revealing insights and perspectives that can profoundly change one's understanding of self and the world. Let us explore the seven steps of alchemical transformation calcination, dissolution, separation, conjunction, fermentation, distillation and coagulation.
**0:01:06** - (A): Calcination is the first step in the alchemical journey, representing the process of breaking down and purifying matter through intense heat.
**0:01:15** - (B): Similarly, in the realm of psychedelics, calcination.
**0:01:18** - (A): Mirrors the initial phase of ego dissolution.
**0:01:20** - (B): Experienced during a transformative trip.
**0:01:26** - (A): Dissolution, the second stage, involves further disintegration.
**0:01:30** - (B): Allowing us to confront and dissolve our deeply ingrained beliefs and illusions, a stage often experienced as the dissolving of reality during a psychedelic journey.
**0:01:43** - (A): Separation is the third stage. Here we filter out the unnecessary, discard the obsolete and hold on to the essential, just as one might discern profound.
**0:01:53** - (B): Truths amidst the psychedelic chaos. Conjunction, the fourth stage involves unifying these refined elements, much like the reconciliation of opposites experienced during the peak of a psychedelic journey. The fifth stage, fermentation, involves rejuvenation and growth, often associated with the new perspectives and personal growth that arise post psychedelic experience.
**0:02:25** - (A): Distillation.
**0:02:26** - (B): The 6th stage is the process of purifying, the product of fermentation, symbolizing the continuous self refinement that we undertake after profound insights.
**0:02:38** - (A): Coagulation, the 7th and final step of alchemical transformation involves the integration and solidification.
**0:02:46** - (B): Of the purified essence in the realm of psychedelics. Coagulation mirrors the profound experience of transcendence and union with the self that can occur during a transformative journey. Understanding these seven steps can deepen our comprehension of both alchemy and the psychedelic experience as they mirror the profound transformations we undergo in our quest for self understanding and spiritual growth.
**0:03:14** - (B): Thank you for joining us on this journey today.