The Modern Alchemist: A Guide to Personal Transformation--Table of Contents

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The Modern Alchemist: A Guide to Personal Transformation
©1994 by Richard and Iona Miller

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION: Images of the Soul and Spirit

PART I: METAMORPHOSIS OF SOUL (Therapy or Personal Growth)

Chapter I: The Prima Materia
(Persona, Calcinatio); "Two fish swim in our sea."

Chapter 2: The Nigredo
(Shadow); "A cruel black dragon lurks in the wood."

Chapter 3: Union of Opposites
(Anima); "A stag and unicorn in the forest go."

Chapter 4: Participation Mystique
(Animus); "A male and female stand hidden in darkness."

Chapter 5: Solutio
(The Adversary); "The wolf and dog are in the land."

Chapter 6: Coagulatio
(Great Mother); "A poisonous dragon inhabits the forest."

Chapter 7: Sublimatio
(Wise Old Man); "Two birds lie within the nest."

Chapter 8: Albedo & Rubedo
(Summary, Coniunctio); "A white and red bird are bound together."

PART II: PERSONIFICATION OF SPIRIT (Mystical or Spiritual Aspiration) Introduction

Chapter 9: Solificatio
(Hero); "The Lord of the wood takes his kindom's throne."

Chapter 10: The Philosopher's Stone
(Mana Personality); "The salamander comes from the fire."

Chapter 11: Puer/Senex
(Magickal Child); "Father, Son and Guide hold each other's hand."

Chapter 12: The Transcendent Function
(Self or God-image); "The Son speaks to his Guide."

Chapter 13: Devouring Father
(Conception); "The Father swallows up the Son."

Chapter 14: Anima Consciousness
(Incubation); "The Father strongly sweats and glows."

Chapter 15: Individuation and Rebirth
(Rebirth); "The new Father brings forth a new Son."

Chapter 16: Ultima Materia
(The Master or God-Man); "The completion of the Great Work."

APPENDIX: HISTORICAL ORIGIN & USE

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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