Alchemy, Gemstones, the Planets and You: Transformation and Transcendence - Paperback

by Sravaniya DiPecoraro (Author)

Originally delivered as a lecture in English and Cantonese to a general audience at the Hong Kong City Hall on November 6, 2001, the first half of the book gives an overview of the history of alchemy and spiritual movements. It takes a look at the transformative power of gemstones and shows an individual how to find stones with the most positive influences.The second half of the book goes deeper and explains how astrology influences a person's psychology and personality. It also presents alchemy as a metaphor for yoga and transcendental realization, supported by references from ancient Sanskrit texts. Fascinating and informative.

Author Biography

Sravaniya DiPecoraro has a knack for simplifying esoteric subjects and making them more accessible to the inquisitive seeker. Illuminated with anecdotes and examples from decades of work, Sravaniya shares her extensive study and experience with her readers and brings the incomprehensible within reach. A disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1971), Sravaniya has been an astrological and psychic consultant since 1992 and her clients include people from all walks of life and diverse cultures. She has been featured in a variety of publications including The Asian Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Standard, HK Magazine and others, and has appeared on CNBC as well as local television and radio.