The classical goal of alchemy— turning lead into gold—is an apt metaphor for the transformation now called for, both personally and globally. How can we enlighten the lead of depression, fear and despair that holds so many people? By what methods can we turn the pandemic of environmentally based diseases into opportunities for a healthier and more fulfilled future? Like carbon that undergoes tremendous heat and pressure in order to become a clear, hard, exquisite diamond, we achieve clarity and brilliance through the management of pressure and our adversarial conditions. Modern alchemy is emerging as one of the most powerful tools for transforming reality. Alchemical Healing™ is a comprehensive form developed by Nicki Scully. In this introduction she shares fundamental principles and techniques and guides us on a path of initiation to access its power and direct its use for the purpose of personal and planetary healing.

Nicki Scully has been teaching healing and shamanic arts, and the Egyptian Mysteries since 1983. Techniques from her Alchemical Healing form are used internationally by thousands of practitioners. In the late ‘80s, Nicki founded Shamanic Journeys, Ltd., and has been guiding inner journeys and spiritual pilgrimages to Egypt, Peru, Greece, and other sacred sites. Nicki lives in Eugene, Oregon, where she maintains a comprehensive healing and shamanic consulting practice. Her books include Alchemical Healing: A Guide to Spiritual, Physical, Transformational Medicine, Power Animal Meditations: Shamanic Journeys with your Spirit Allies, and Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt: Awakening the Healing Power of the Heart. www.shamanicjourneys.com