Tag: Spiritual Awakening

Alchemy and the Initiatory Journey in Narnia

16 Maggio 2025

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

Snow White’s Alchemical Journey through the Four Elements

4 aprile 2025

Snow White is far more than a children’s fairytale. When approached with the eyes of an initiate, it reveals itself as a symbolic narrative — a map of inner transformation, where every step reflects an alchemical stage of spiritual evolution.

This ancient tale aligns with the four cardinal elements (Earth, Water, Air, Fire) and the four seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), each representing a threshold in the metamorphosis of the soul. Snow White’s path is an archetypal journey of individuation, where the ego must die and the true self must awaken. … More Snow White’s Alchemical Journey through the Four Elements

Alice’s Alchemical Journey: The Hidden Symbolism in Wonderland

31 dicembre 2024

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