A QUEER LIGHT: The Art of Alchemy with Eliza Swann

(10/30, 7-8:30pm pacific time)

What is the space between nothing and something, what impulse whisks things in and out of being, what is the space between zero and one? During this talk we'll look at some of the foundations of alchemical magic, as well as deities, myths and symbols that urge us to dissolve and re-create the self. We'll look in particular at some trans and gender non-conforming deities, alchemists, and myths that populate the European tradition of alchemy. We'll close with an alchemical invocation of Mercury to help us amplify our voices and embrace our multiplicity. This invocation is helpful for both self acceptance and engaging in community organizing and activism. This talk is designed to welcome everyone into a discipline that often seems inscrutable and outdated - all people of any level of interest or experience with alchemy are encouraged to join.