Being an Alchemist in the 20th Century

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Can One Be an Alchemist in the 20th Century?

Many people assume that alchemy disappeared with the rise of modern science. However, according to the text, alchemy did not vanish; it simply became more discreet and less visible. Famous books such as Hermès dévoilé by Cyliani (1832) and Le Demeure Philosophale by Fulcanelli (1930) reminded readers that there were still individuals searching for the legendary Philosopher’s Stone and the secrets of transformation.

Unlike traditional professions, there were no official schools, associations, or academies for alchemists. The transmission of knowledge from master to disciple had largely disappeared. As a result, modern alchemists often worked alone, following a personal vocation rather than a formal education.

The Alchemist’s Calling

According to the interview presented in the text, one does not simply decide to become an alchemist. The alchemist compares this path to that of a poet or a musician: it is something a person is born to do. Alchemy is described as a vocation, an inner calling that dominates all other interests and gives meaning to life.

This idea suggests that alchemy in the 20th century is not merely a hobby or a scientific curiosity. Instead, it is a profound personal mission that guides the individual’s thoughts and actions.

More Than Chemistry

Although alchemy is often associated with transforming metals into gold, the text emphasizes its spiritual dimension. Alchemists seek not only material transformation but also spiritual growth. The famous principle “solve et coagula” (“dissolve and recombine”) symbolizes a process of purification and renewal.

The death and rebirth of matter were central themes in alchemical thought. Just as a base metal was believed to become gold through transformation, the human being could also undergo an inner transformation and achieve a higher state of existence.

Alchemy and Modern Science

Interestingly, the text argues that some discoveries of modern science seem to confirm certain ancient intuitions of alchemists. Developments in atomic theory, radioactivity, and the transformation of matter demonstrated that matter is not fixed and unchangeable. Although science and alchemy use different methods, both recognize that matter can be transformed.

For this reason, some modern thinkers viewed alchemy not as a failed science but as an early attempt to understand the hidden unity of the universe.

Psychological Interpretation

The psychologist Carl Jung gave alchemy a new meaning in the 20th century. He believed that alchemical symbols represented the inner struggles of the human mind. The opposition of different elements, followed by their union, reflected psychological processes such as conflict, growth, and self-discovery.

In this interpretation, the Philosopher’s Stone is not a physical object but a symbol of personal fulfillment and psychological integration.



To be an alchemist in the 20th century meant much more than searching for a way to create gold. It involved a deep spiritual quest, a desire to understand the mysteries of matter, and a commitment to personal transformation. Even though traditional alchemy had largely disappeared, its ideas survived in philosophy, psychology, and modern reflections on the nature of reality. For the modern alchemist, the greatest transformation was not that of metal into gold, but of the human soul into its highest form.

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