Spiritual Alchemy

Spiritual Alchemy is the turning of the lead of trauma, pain, fear, rage etc into the gold of physical, mental and spiritual strength to achieve the fullness of your being and the life you want.

Octagon Society

William Hunter Duncan
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August 5, 2023
Octagon Society

Some of my readers might recall, I am the Chief Guardian of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. I’m not even sure how I came by that title, except maybe that no one else in the order wanted the title, but I feel honored nonetheless. Previous Chief Guardians were/are a heady bunch, a good deal more accomplished than I am; I have yet even to …

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Preliminary Laws

The Law of Blame

William Hunter Duncan
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September 7, 2023
The Law of Blame

This is the second in a 12-part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. I expect to be posting on this twice a month. The first installment was an introduction to the Octagon Society. The Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy, is about learning how to turn the lead of trauma, negative conditioning, propaganda etc…

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The Law of Shame

William Hunter Duncan
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September 20, 2023
The Law of Shame

Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. The Law of Shame is the second of three preliminary lessons, to clear away much of the detritus gathered through life, to prepare for the eight primary lessons, which are about opening up and expanding consciousness.

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The Law of Guilt

William Hunter Duncan
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October 8, 2023
The Law of Guilt

Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. The Law of Guilt is the third and final of three preliminary lessons, to clear away much of the detritus gathered through life, to prepare for the eight primary lessons, which are about opening up and expanding conscio…

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Primary Laws

The Law of Acceptance

William Hunter Duncan
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October 29, 2023
The Law of Acceptance

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the preliminary laws.

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The Law of Happiness

William Hunter Duncan
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November 17, 2023
The Law of Happiness

Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the preliminary laws, and the first of the eight primary laws,

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The Law of Joy

William Hunter Duncan
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December 11, 2023
The Law of Joy

[note to readers: I have pushed you hard the last two posts. I need a break from that too. This is the sixth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the preliminary la…

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The Law of Peace

William Hunter Duncan
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December 22, 2023
The Law of Peace

[note to readers: This is the eighth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, blame, shame and guilt, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the preliminary laws, and three of the primary laws, Acceptance, H…

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The Law of Forgiveness

William Hunter Duncan
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January 9, 2024
The Law of Forgiveness

[note to readers: This is the ninth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, blame, shame and guilt, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the preliminary laws, and four of the primary laws, Acceptance, Hap…

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The Law of Strength

William Hunter Duncan
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January 22, 2024
The Law of Strength

[note to readers: This is the tenth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, blame, shame and guilt, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the primary laws, thus far discussed, Acceptance, Happiness, Joy, P…

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The Law of Teaching

William Hunter Duncan
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February 7, 2024
The Law of Teaching

[note to readers: This is the eleventh installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, blame, shame and guilt, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the primary laws, thus far discussed, Acceptance, Happiness, Joy…

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The Law of Unconditional Love

William Hunter Duncan
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February 29, 2024
The Law of Unconditional Love

[note to readers: This is the twelfth installment of a twelve part series on the training of the Octagon Society, Order of Spiritual Alchemy. Previously we have discussed the three preliminary laws, blame, shame and guilt, to get at and excise the detritus of trauma etc in preparation for the primary laws, thus far discussed, Acceptance, Happiness, Joy,…

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