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The Elder Tree PodcastAuthor: The Elder Tree
The Elder Tree is a not-for profit organisation, empowering people through grassroots herbal education. This podcast showcases a myriad of amazing plant medicine folk from around Australia doing inspiring things. There are four segments to the podcast: - Herbal Education: Presented by Twiggy Dawn - Permaculture Herbalism: Presented by Tonielle Christensen - Sacred Herbalism: Presented by Stephanie Hazel Self Care With Herbs: Presented by Jessyca Bosscha Buy us a cuppa so we can continue our work: https://buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree Language: en-au Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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168. Alchemy in the Temple of Mercury: Benjamin Turale on Herbal Education- Episode Re-release
Monday, 16 February, 2026
This is a re-release of an interview with Benjamin Turale from Temple of Mercury. Benjamin lives on Wudawurung land in Victoria. Benjamin is an award winning alchemist who lives live and breathes the Hermetic current. He is Director of Education in the International Alchemy Guild and is very active in the alchemy community internationally, and works to help preserve and pass on the Albertian Alchemical lineage.In this interview, Benjamin and I explore intricate world of alchemy and its historical significance. Benjamin shares the definitions of key terms like alchemy and spagyrics, and hermeticism. Benjamin shares his personal journey into the field, and the rich lineage of alchemical practices. The discussion delves into the origins of alchemy in ancient Egypt, its evolution through various cultures, and the impact of the Royal College of Physicians on the transition to modern chemistry. The episode culminates in an exploration of the Philosopher's Stone, its symbolic meanings, and its relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts. We explore Alchemy's historical roots, the significance of spagyrics, and the transformative processes involved in creating spagyrical medicine. We discuss the importance of fire in alchemical practices, the relationship between alchemy and hermeticism, and Benjamin shares about the potent teachings offered at the Temple of Mercury. Benjamin has a highly intelligent and spiritualy deep connection to the path of alchemy and I know you are going to really love this one.Show Notes: Temple of Mercuryhttps://www.thetempleofmercury.com/about-the-templeTemple of Mercury Courses:https://www.thetempleofmercury.com/in-person-coursesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/thetempleofmercuryInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetempleofmercury/*BUY ME A CUPPA*If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels our work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon here and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here.You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at: info@theeldertree.org The intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. You can find Chad's music here and here. ** TATIANA's PERSONAL OFFERINGS **Aside from founding and managing The Elder Tree, Tatiana runs Alchemilla Herbals, and is a herbal educator and medicine maker. Find her here:www.alchemillaherbals.com.auwww.facebook.com/alchemillaherbalswww.instagram.com/alchemillaherbals
