The alchemy of the four elements and conscious transformation.

Hello all-

I have been working with the four elements (Earth, Water, Air, and Fire) - in the form of the elemental cycle or mandala - for a number of years now as a tool for both self-transformation and as a way of penetrating the mysteries of the objective world.  It seems to me that the elements provide a profound tool for the structuring of human consciousness, particularly around situations undergoing change, whether inner or outer.

My personal interest in this topic has led me to try and explore the elements and the potentials of the elemental cycle as the topic of my master's thesis in Consciousness Studies, which is almost completed.  As a part of this I have created a primer on the four elements and how they can practically be used as an objective tool for self-transformation and for help in structuring our consciousness around difficult or otherwise mysterious situations.  The primer has been placed at: http://www.spiritalchemy.com and is completely free.

As a part of my work I am also looking for people who wish to try out the elemental cycle for themselves and who can provide feeback on the process - this will help me understand how other people work with the cycle and what it does (or does not) do for them, all with the aim of refining and evolving how to present the elemental cycle as an effective transformative tool.  I see this as a collaborative aspect of the work, and one that is important for well-roundedness.

I would love to share this tool and see how it works for you!

-peace-
-Seth Miller