Fantasy cinema often contains profound archetypes and esoteric symbolism, and Ladyhawke (1985) is no exception. Behind the love story between Navarre and Isabeau lies a true alchemical journey, structured according to the three main phases of the Great Work: Nigredo, Albedo, and Rubedo. … More The Alchemical Journey in Ladyhawke: Symbolism, Shadow, and Transformation
Kentaro Miura’s masterpiece, Berserk, remains an unfinished work, leaving us with unanswered questions and a lingering sense of suspension. However, the journey of Guts, Griffith, and the world of Midland offers profound insights to imagine an ending that embraces the symbolic and philosophical essence of the saga. Through an alchemical lens, we can reconstruct a possible epilogue consistent with the central themes of the work. … More An Alchemical Ending for the Iconic Manga Berserk
The tale of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, famous worldwide thanks to One Thousand and One Nights, is not merely a story of adventure and magic. From an alchemical perspective, this narrative transforms into an extraordinary allegory of the inner journey of man, a path of spiritual transformation and self-realization. Each symbol and character in this tale can be interpreted as a stage or essential element of the alchemical process. … More Aladdin: An Alchemical Interpretation of the Tale
Reinterpreted through an alchemical lens, Cinderella reveals itself as a powerful metaphor for the inner journey we all can undertake. From the ashes of oppression, through the fire of purification, to the light of illumination and the gold of realization, her story illustrates how chaos can be transformed into order and suffering into beauty. … More Cinderella: An Alchemical Tale
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