Transformation: Alchemy and "The Pearl of Great Price"

By Jeri Noble

There are many terms for the "Pearl of Great Price" in Alchemy as well as ways of attaining it. As with many concepts in this ancient art, it tends to work best when approached from the viewpoint of mind over matter.

"The Pearl of Great Price" is supposed to be that magical catalyst for manifestation; that which will "turn lead into gold". Although shrouded in mystery in medieval times, when the ordinary person was illiterate and uninformed, today the only mystery is how to wrap our brains around this particular concept.

Attainment of this "pearl" requires tremendous purification of the soul, an ability to allow the putrification of old energies and the patience to allow the transmutation of the Self. These are 3 of the defined steps to attainment of this miracle:

Purification

Putrification

Transmutation

It all seems very esoteric doesn't it? There are modern day concepts, rituals and practices which easily translate to the same procedures, although I would never presume to imply that the activity is easy.

In today's terminology, what is this Pearl? Simplistically speaking, it is that part of our heart, our psyche, which is imbued with the essence of the Divine. Knowing what it is however, is not quite enough to effect manifestation. Many spiritually inclined people have plugged into this and still live lives of poverty and despair.

To allow that putrification that the ancients spoke of, means to accept and forgive our guilts, resentments and negative judgements of ourselves and others. We have to be willing to experience these things (our dark side) and fully embrace them as part of the Divine Essence. This is amazingly difficult even for a tolerant person because we aren't playing at being "bad" or "nasty" like a small child, but instead are honestly trying to understand how all of the parts can add up to a Divine whole.

The Transmutation is an automatic process which occurs when the putrification has gone it's course. All the ugliness has been consciously absorbed and absolved, creating a purity of being which is clear and honest. Then it's just a matter of time and often, repetition. Purification and putrification until the transmutation takes place. When it does occur, the individual becomes fully aware of their connectedness to the Divine and is then capable of beginning to accept the gift. The acceptance is a whole process unto itself.

By Sasha 2006-10-25 07:42:38

Does alchemy truly exist, or is it just another myth or legend?

By Ulrich Knop 2006-10-29 08:43:26

Regarding the concepts of transmutation in the full metal alchemist, is it true that it goes that way transmuting things like magic? Creating transmutation circles? Could it be possible that transmuting some objects could really exist?

By Albert 2006-12-05 22:14:45

What is alchemy. Can anyone comment about transmutation circles and how they are made?

By William 2006-12-26 09:15:46

So what alchemy is like magic or something? Basically, a science of magic and chemical? Yeah, that's what it is.

By Kyle 2007-03-10 14:18:22

Yes, alchemy does exist and it's truly an art form.

By kelvin 2007-05-28 00:51:53

how can we learn about true alchemy? what if i wanted to become an alchemist? where would i start?

By Conrad 2007-08-10 13:58:29

Hey if anyone know allot about alchemy, like spiritual alchemy, Ii really need some help making the whole thing work, like how to draw the transmutation circles correctly.

By Danny 2007-08-30 18:48:50

Is transmutation possible?

By Jeremy 2007-08-30 20:02:50

Is anyone willing to teach me alchemy, because I'm really interested in it?

By Nicko 2007-09-19 19:01:35

How can we learn about alchemy? What should I do if I want to become an alchemist?

By Joiner 2007-11-03 14:35:46

So what does anyone here know about creating a new body or at least making mine a little less affected by time or the whole mortal thing?

By Joe 2007-11-11 09:26:40

Hey. I saw an Anime episode, Full Metal Alchemist. So, I decided to search up Alchemy, and Transmutation. I got a lot of results however, just out of curiosity, isn't that ritualism or something like black magic?

By reeves 2007-11-14 17:58:04

Alchemy is real as it is in FMA and it is not magic what so ever. It is completely different.

By Danny 2007-11-20 17:29:17

I would like to talk to someone who has an idea of what alchemy is and knows a little about transmutation circles.

By Dark 2007-11-23 15:55:03

Yes, Alchemy is very real. Full Metal Alchemist is a fiction Anime, but a lot of things that are in the show are very real. The Philosophers Stone actually isn't red like people think it is. It is actually white or clear. Science has come a long way so transmutations are now possible. People have said that they have succeeded in completing a human transmutation, but they have no real proof of this. Alchemy is really just a form of early chemistry, and it is a practice that is very deep and is very hard to understand. I am currently studying Alchemy, although I do not know everything, I do know quite a bit.

By bilal 2007-12-14 19:08:47

Nicholas Flamel is a alchemist. He died in 1417. When people dug his tomb, they found nothing. People say he still lives because he found the secret to immortality. It's a myth and legend. Read the book "The Alchemist" if you want to read about him.

By Belmin 2008-01-22 08:41:07

I strongly believe that "magic" like in FMA is possible, because the theory of equivalent exchange sounds really possible "magic" like this also needs an amount of energy. This would be hard to do with just some circles. Once a scientist called Nikola Tesla got a theory that all electricity could be stored in the ground and used all over the globe. He almost succeeded with his experiment but it all came to an end when he was financial ruined. His secrets went with him to the grave. He managed to make an earthquake so powerful it broke windows in a 14 Km range. He made it somehow, he succeeded powering up the earth surface anyway. I want to learn alchemy if its possible.

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