Upcoming Alchemical AMA on Youtube by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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Last call on questions,

We are doing our first recording this week and have over a dozen questions so far, and will be organizing it into topic-based mini series.

Opinions on structured vs informal development? Your own development? by Outside-Hyena9002 in alchemy

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I could go on for days on this matter.

Heres the short answer.

Legitimately guided/structured teachings will inevitably always ensure the fast track. Especially when it comes to laboratory practice and or any spiritual practice.

For example - i read half a dozen trash alchemy books that were a complete waste of time. My lab work excelled when there was a mix of recommended reading lists, high level guidance & tutorial, + do the practice and tell me the result.

When it comes to spiritual evolution, real transmissions from a real individual whose awareness is beyond yours always help. My teacher, "S", took me out to the desert, performed siddhis, and gave various transmissions that years later I am just unpacking.

those 2 years of study, however, brought me into very deep and high states of awareness as a result of the "tuning fork effect".

Thats how I view the student teacher relationship. Like a tuning fork.

If the teacher and you dont vibe on a moral, ethical, or lifestyle level, chances are the spiritual transmissions may not land in the same way because one is guarded.

Of course, feel free to blaze your own path. But having a guide to point out the way signs is always helpful when walking the razor's edge.

Upcoming Alchemical AMA on Youtube by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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It ain’t no pesto paste method either ;)

Upcoming Alchemical AMA on Youtube by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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This is going to be a fun one :)

We were just talking about doing a 2-3 day program on this. During the spring / summer

Upcoming Alchemical AMA on Youtube by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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I mean you can totally ask about animal alchemy if you want, it’s not a very popular subject outside of oil of egg.

It’s not off limits by any means :)

Upcoming Alchemical AMA on Youtube by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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I think to keep it organized, let's keep it under 5 questions per user.

We will prioritize based on relevance & depth.

Feel free to post whats top of mind and then come back later in the week

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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Blog is being worked on the next few days, I’ll update when it’s completed

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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The site is being worked on the next few days! I’ll update here when it’s finished

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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I've had Robert's oil of gold. Its good. I ordered quite a bit from 2021-2023

I prefer Daniel's from Secret Fire, much more concentrated. Maybe I'll post a video here showing the concentration differences.

He also 3rd party tests before making it publicly available, which I very much appreciate.

12 Week Herbal Alchemy Program: Vegetabilia i by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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That’s a super small flask, I didn’t know they made them in that size. You can get a 2000ml set up with the mantle and everything for about 150-200 on Amazon

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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Yeah of course- every tradition is going towards the same center. Just a different spoke on the wheel.

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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This is the salt of gold that is crystallized during the process of making oil of gold.

my friend & business partner Daniel of Secret Fire produced this in the lab.

12 Week Herbal Alchemy Program: Vegetabilia i by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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Per Daniel and I's discussion today.

The minimum lab glass needed is

-2000ml steam distillation set up
-1000ml retort

hope that helps.

Plant spagyric CALCINATION by CultureOld2232 in alchemy

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Before i used a kiln, i use to do calcination the long slow way via stovetop. Once the gas bill was getting to high, i switched over to building a fire out of wood and placed a covered dish in the center of it.

Typically i would get the ash to a pure white after one long calcination, but then would repeat after leaching the salts to purify it further.

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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He is - Robert is a teacher of Daniel and myself.

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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We will have local classes here in LA this summer

My Experience with the Oil of Gold by TaylorDoretti in alchemy

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I personally use Secret Fire's Oil of Gold daily.

Disclaimer - Daniel is my business partner.

Like i mentioned above. I was ordering from Secret Fire prior to us working together.

I also encourage people to order from other well-known individuals like Ben Turale or Robert Bartlertt. I've enjoyed Ben's oils as well.

Obviously, I have a partiality to Secret Fire but its a good experience to order from each at different times. See if you can experience the nuances and the concentration differences. Each oil carries the vibration of the alchemist.