Congratulations on making it to part two of the beginner's guide to spiritual alchemy! I’m so proud of you for sticking with this journey because those first four stages can be really challenging, especially if you're not fully aware of the process. But you made it this far, so let's dive deeper into becoming your very own spiritual alchemist.

A Quick Review of the First Four Stages

Before we move forward, let's briefly revisit the first four stages of spiritual alchemy discussed in the previous blog post:

1. Calcination: This is where you feel like your world is falling apart, and everything you once believed in is being burned away.
2. Dissolution: At this stage, you begin to remove old programs and look at your pain with a more compassionate eye.
3. Separation: Here, you start to create space to hold more light, allowing the true you to emerge, free from autopilot.
4. Conjunction: In this stage, you embrace and ground all aspects of yourself, finding your center and beginning to harness your inner superpowers.

These stages are crucial as they lay the groundwork for the final three, which bring you closer to aligning with your true self.

Stage Five: Fermentation

Now, let's explore stage five, known as Fermentation. This is where the old programs begin to break apart, similar to how sugar ferments into alcohol. The key here is patience, as this stage can feel subtle compared to the previous ones, leaving you in a sort of limbo where you may not quite know who you are or what you should do next.

During Fermentation, old beliefs might resurface, but they won’t have the same power over you. This is a time to let go of any limitations and heavy baggage you’re still carrying. The process can be broken into two parts:

• Putrification: This is the decay of your former self, the release of old programs and unconscious beliefs. You might feel like you’re losing your identity, but remember, you’re not losing your essence—you're shedding what no longer serves you.
• Spiritization: Here, the process lightens as you start to feel a stronger connection to your higher self. You begin to align with your happiness and inner peace, moving away from the limited mind and ego.

This stage is about confronting your fears consciously, raising your vibration, and preparing to create the life you truly desire.

Stage Six: Distillation

Next, we move to Distillation, the sixth stage, where you continue refining your vibration. This is a deeper purification process, where old emotional programs are further distilled, leaving behind your authentic essence. Think of it like separating salt from water in a science experiment—what’s left is pure and clear.

During this stage, you might find yourself creating more space between stimulus and response, allowing for new, more conscious choices. Living mindfully and incorporating daily meditation can help you navigate this stage, along with activating your five senses to stay present.

Stage Seven: Coagulation

Finally, we reach Coagulation, the seventh stage of spiritual alchemy. This is where everything solidifies, and your true self emerges fully integrated. Your consciousness connects with higher energies, and you move beyond duality. Mind, body, and soul come into harmony, allowing you to become the gold of your own alchemical process.

In this stage, your higher self and true purpose will come through in new, powerful ways. You are no longer bound by old programs or traumas. Instead, you have the space and clarity to shine as the golden light you truly are.

Embrace Your Journey

Now that you have a deeper understanding of the seven stages of spiritual alchemy, I hope this guide helps you on your path. Remember, this journey is a spiral—there’s no end, only continuous growth. Be kind to yourself, set your intentions, and do what’s best for you, whatever that looks like.

You are not your body, emotions, or thoughts—you are that golden light. So allow yourself to shine as brightly as possible.

Until next time, I’m Marisa Grieco, your mystical guide. Keep shining!