What is Alchemy?
The Alchemical Fire Circle explores the metaphors and symbols of Alchemy to create an experiential laboratory for safe and sacred play. We enter the vessel as individual elements. As we […]
I’d Like to Share…
By Abigail Spinner Beth Aft McBride Would you like to enhance your spiritual experience? At our Alchemical Fire Circles, we drum, dance, chant, practice rituals, and much more. During the […]
Community Considerations
Considerations for the Alchemical Fire Ritual Let us envision co-creating a safe, magical experience for everyone. In support of this vision, we offer these thoughts for your consideration. The area […]
Evolution of the Alchemical Fire Circle
Aloha Friends and Family! As we prepare for a summer full of ecstatic exploration, sacred engagement and re-union around the Fire, I’m dropping in to share some writing I’ve been […]
Further Thoughts on Alchemy
The very nature of alchemical language is intentionally cryptic. Even our modern word gibberish comes from an Arabic alchemist’s name, Jabir — whose cryptic alchemical notes were incomprehensible to the […]
Inner Alchemy
Magnus & Spinner Greetings friends of the fire… Here are some of our observations on the stages of the Alchemical Work, and how it is related to “popping,” or releasing […]
The Universal Fire Circle Alchemy
By Jeff Magnus McBride and Abigail Spinner McBride “Alchemy is the gentle acceleration of growth through the use of the fire of nature.” –Paracelsus Since the dawn of time, human […]
The Seven Stages of “Bringing it On”
by Abigail Spinner McBride, Michael Wall and Joshua Levin AlchemiFire Rituals are a unique and ever growing experiment. We invite you to leave your preconceptions and expectations at the Gate, […]
Fire Circle Layout
Part of the ritual preparation includes setting up the physical space. The physical space is consciously created to resemble the alchemist’s alembic, or vessel. There is one main entrance, which […]
Observing the Great Work
The Laboratory Process Observe the heat, do not worry about the process or the interactions; there is no need to shake or stir the vessel. Be aware of, and be […]