In episode 138 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby discuss the art of alchemy. They contemplate alchemical history and the purpose of this ritual, as well as the women alchemists who paved the way for this tradition. They consider symbolic alchemy, astrological alchemy, and introduce listeners to the first female astrologer.

Sources & Shoutouts:

Episode 135: An Interview with Sorita d’Este
Episode 40: Boundaries
Episode 79: Protection Spells & Hexes
Episode 48: Athena and Medusa
Episode 66: Fire Magick
Episode 91: Types of Magick, pt. 1
The Golden Dawn
A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot
“Facts about Sulfur,” Stephanie Pappas
The Origins of Alchemy in Graeco-Roman Egypt, Jack Lindsay
Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra
Mirrors in the Earth, Asia Suler
The Night School, Maia Toll
Astrology, Psychology, and The Four Elements, An Energy Approach to Astrology and Its Use in the Counseling Arts, Stephen Arroyo, M.A.
“The Work of Alchemy,” Eve Dembrowski
“Birth Chart Basics, The Astrology houses,” Kate Belew
“Heliodora, First Known Hellenistic Woman Astrologer,” Demetra George

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