The Alchemist Within

Creativity, Vocation, & Transformation

Mansoor Abidi

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English

Inner Opus Press
05 June 2025

Philosophy of mind; Mysticism; Analytical & Jungian psychology; Magic, spells & alchemy

Series: Opus Alchemicum

In a world saturated with distraction and disconnection, The Alchemist Within calls us back to the sacred work of the soul. Bridging ancient alchemical wisdom and modern depth psychology, Dr. Mansoor Abidi invites readers on a transformative journey through the symbolic terrain of the psyche. At once poetic and precise, philosophical and practical, this book explores the inner gold that lies buried beneath personal struggle, creative stagnation, and spiritual longing.

Rooted in the traditions of Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, and Jungian thought, The Alchemist Within guides the reader through the archetypal stages of alchemy-calcination, dissolution, conjunction, and beyond-not as outdated metaphors, but as living maps of inner change. Drawing from the writings of Carl Jung, James Hillman, Henry Corbin, and Marsilio Ficino, Dr. Abidi reveals how ancient esoteric teachings can illuminate the process of individuation, vocation, and the search for meaning in our modern age.

This is a book for seekers-for those undergoing a midlife transition, wrestling with purpose, healing from loss, or standing at a creative threshold. It speaks to therapists, artists, teachers, mystics, and anyone committed to the ""great work"" of the soul.

Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or deep in the heart of transformation, The Alchemist Within offers a compass and companion for reclaiming your inner authority, discovering your mythic story, and participating consciously in the mystery of your own becoming.

By: Mansoor Abidi
Imprint: Inner Opus Press
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9798998546303
Series: Opus Alchemicum
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 05 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Mansoor Abidi is a professor, writer, and spiritual coach whose interdisciplinary work blends depth psychology, alchemical symbolism, and the perennial wisdom traditions. He is the founder of Inner Opus, a coaching and educational platform devoted to soulful transformation through inner work, creativity, and philosophical insight.With academic training in literature and psychology, and decades of study in Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, and Sufism, Dr. Abidi brings a unique synthesis of intellectual rigor and spiritual depth to his teaching and writing. He draws inspiration from thinkers such as Carl Jung, James Hillman, Henry Corbin, and Marsilio Ficino, inviting readers and clients alike into a deeper encounter with soul, vocation, and the imaginal realm.Whether teaching university courses, leading international retreats, or guiding clients through transformational life passages, Dr. Abidi's work is a call to recover the sacred dimension of life and participate in the ongoing ""opus"" of the Self.

Reviews for The Alchemist Within: Creativity, Vocation, & Transformation

How marvelous to have in one volume a brilliantly lucid and compassionate account of the multicultural tradition of alchemy written from the point of view of practical guidance for everyday life. The Alchemist Within excels in that most elusive of feats: writing for the novice without sacrificing scholarly depth. This is a book to read, re-read and to treasure. It contextualizes alchemy in its multiple sources and histories, clarifies its role in Jungian depth psychology, and gently demonstrates its potential to deepen, transcend and transform our lives in this troubled century. A truly wonderful and unmissable resource. Susan Rowland (PhD) Pacifica Graduate Institute.