Alchemy and the Initiatory Journey in Narnia

C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia is often dismissed—too hastily—as a Christian allegory tailored for children. This reductionist view, however, obliterates the profound initiatory and alchemical substructure that lies beneath its narrative skin. The Narnia cycle is not merely a didactic morality tale; it is a map of the individuation process, clothed in the mytho-symbolic fabric of Western esotericism. … More Alchemy and the Initiatory Journey in Narnia

Alice’s Alchemical Journey: The Hidden Symbolism in Wonderland

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is often regarded as a whimsical children’s tale, but beneath its surface lies a deeply symbolic structure rooted in alchemy and inner transformation. Alice, the protagonist, embodies the soul seeking self-discovery, while Wonderland becomes a projection of her unconscious, populated by shadows, archetypes, and alchemical symbols. … More Alice’s Alchemical Journey: The Hidden Symbolism in Wonderland