The Cars trilogy follows an alchemical journey through the three stages of the Great Work: Nigredo, Albedo, and Rubedo.

In Cars 1 – Nigredo, Lightning McQueen starts as an arrogant racer obsessed with fame. After a crash that leads him to Radiator Springs, he loses everything and undergoes ego dissolution under the guidance of Doc Hudson, learning humility and the value of genuine connections.

In Cars 2 – Albedo, McQueen has matured, but the real transformation occurs through Mater, who represents purity and wisdom. In an international spy conspiracy, Mater proves that true intelligence comes from sincerity and experience. The false promise of alternative fuel symbolizes the illusory Philosopher’s Stone, showing that there is no shortcut to real transformation.

In Cars 3 – Rubedo, McQueen faces his inevitable decline as a racer. His final transformation is complete when he embraces his new role as a mentor, passing his knowledge to Cruz Ramirez. No longer just a champion, he has become the true alchemist, guiding others to their own enlightenment.

The Cars trilogy follows the path of ego destruction, purification, and mastery, turning McQueen’s journey into an initiatory transformation that reflects the deepest themes of alchemical wisdom. 🚗🔥 … More The Alchemical Journey of Cars: Nigredo, Albedo, and Rubedo