December 17, 2021 / 9 Minute Read

the alchemist’s cookbook

While browsing the horror section of Hulu, I stumbled upon an interesting film titled The Alchemist’s Cookbook. I had never heard of the film before, but it caught my attention and I decided to watch it. The film was actually really good!! I’ve always had a soft spot for indie movies.

However, I believe under this quirky guise lie truly sinister undertones.

There are a number of esoteric themes presented in the film that are imperative for so-called black men to understand.

I want to use this film to analyze the examples and effects of esoteric themes propagated in the so-called black community.

chemist turned alchemist

The story takes place in the backwoods of Grand Rapids Michigan (Shoutout to my fellow midwest kids). The film is uniquely broken up into 8 chapters, during which we witness the downfall of our protagonist named Sean; former chemist, now self-ordained alchemist.

You should be seeing a familiar theme if you read my first article about how The Nutty Professor predicted DNA manipulation.

In that article, I briefly discussed how Alchemy and Chemistry are essentially the same thing. Chemistry is just Alchemy void of the spiritual aspect.

“The field that had the most direct impact on the birth of modern chemistry was alchemy. Alchemy was a combination of philosophy, religion, and primitive science whose chief goal was the perfection of matter. This goal included the conversion of metals into gold and the discovery of a potion that would cure all disease. Many scientists of the time viewed chemistry as a pseudo-science much like astrology and palm reading are viewed today. The work of Robert Boyle (1627-1691) helped to change this impression and led to the establishment of chemistry as an independent, modern science.“

Via: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/alchemy-chemistry

Sean’s motivation for embracing the dark arts stems from his pursuit of the Philosopher’s Stone. If you’ve read The Alchemist, or have any understanding of ideologies like Hermeticism and Wicca, then you’ll know that the Philosopher’s Stone provided a method for turning lead into gold.

Sean, unenchanted with the world of haves and have-nots, decides to embrace witchcraft and black magic in a wicked, “get-rich-quick” scheme.

Overall, Sean is also an example of the man-child archetype we see in abundance among so-called black men.

Sean makes a literal deal with the devil in an attempt to secure earthly riches, a common story throughout recorded history, and one with a consistent ending. I don’t want to spoil the film, but obviously this doesn’t turn out well for our protagonist, and we are once again reminded that every exchange in life comes with a price, especially spiritual ones. 

When watching the film try to keep several things in mind:

inner demons

First, consider the theme of mental health, and how it is presented in the film. Sean’s initial mental lapses occur soon after he stops taking his medication. This is the catalyst for his rapid descent into madness and spiritual wickedness. As he continues to reject his medicine, we see his insanity intensify. He goes from making simple potions and spells, to sacrificing animals and pulling out his own teeth, in deeper, more twisted rituals.

Obviously, the intended message is to stay on your medication, but I’ve always wondered, is that really the answer?

Are drugs and pharmakeia a cure to mental illness, or just a band-aid to hold the demons at bay?

I find it interesting that the word pharmakeia itself translates to witchcraft or sorcery. Understand that mental health science is somewhat of a recent phenomenon. In antiquity, it was understood that everything is spiritual, and that certain spirits could attach themselves to a person and cause all sorts of problems that would be classified today as mental health issues.

I’m not saying everyone with mental health problems is suffering from spiritual warfare, but I am saying that it is extremely possible. Beyond the Bible and other holy texts, some of the most profound thinkers and philosophers of antiquity understood the power of evil spirits.

In pagan cultures like ancient Greece, they even worshiped these entities, and great Greek philosophers like Socrates and Aristotle referred to them as Daemons.

I bet they never taught you that in World History.

People use the common colloquialism of “fighting demons” all the time, but maybe these words have more credence than they realize.

A Daemon is a semi-divine spirit, usually created when a noble person or a hero dies. These beings act as a go-between for gods and mortals, delivering divine messages and blessings to mortals or reporting bad behavior to the gods.

Socrates, the father of Greek philosophy, was famous for claiming that he was born with a personal Daemon, who the gods had given to him as a gift. Socrates described his Daemon as an “internal oracle,” meaning that the spirit was part of himself, instead of a separate being. The oracle spoke out whenever Socrates was about to behave wrongly, but when he was correct, it said nothing. In this way, Socrates’ Daemon was a lot like today’s “conscience.”

Plato’s most famous student, Aristotle, continued to modify the concept of the Daemon. He gave even more power to the spirits, claiming that a person’s happiness and character depended on the quality of his Daemon. In this way, Aristotle’s Daemon was a lot like today’s “demons,” which can possess people and control their actions.

Aristotle passed his concept of the possessive Daemon along to Alexander the Great, one of his students. When Alexander rose to power, he encouraged his subjects to worship his Daemon, rather than worshipping him. This tradition continued well into the height of the Roman empire, with glorious Daemons like “Augustus” being recycled between leaders and exalted by the public.

Today, Daemons are rarely discussed by the public. They have been replaced by similar concepts, like the conscience, the guardian angel, or the demon.

Via: Prof. Geller https://mythology.net/greek/greek-creatures/daemon/

familiar spirits

Second, notice Sean’s close attachment to his cat, ironically named Casper.

This is what is known as a familiar spirit.

The cat is basically a representation of Sean’s personal demon. Cats have always been associated with familiar creatures along with other animals like spiders, bats, rats, and snakes.

This is why witches have historically been depicted with black cats as pets, and why these animals are usually associated with evil and spiritual wickedness. This is also why they were venerated in ancient, pagan civilizations like Egypt, that were based in Hermetic principles and witchcraft. 

devil deals

Finally, consider Sean’s motivations and ultimate fate. At multiple points in the film, Sean offers his body and soul to the devil. He tempts and patronizes the demon, and invites him into his life. Be careful of the spirits you conjure into your own life, and be wary of the power of words. There is a reason we call it “spelling.” 

Understand that these spirits are much more powerful than you or any human. I don’t care what your local Shaman or Witch Doctor says.

There is no negotiating or controlling a demon, and demons are the only spirits that can be conjured. You can’t summon or conjure an angel of God.

Themes of Invocation and Evocation are repeated in cinema for a reason. Think of all the demonic possession movies you’ve seen in your life. The spirit world is real, demons are real, and they can exercise power in your life if you allow it. In every horror movie we see what happens to the characters that don’t really believe in the power of evil spirits, it never ends well for them.

My advice, is to truly meditate on your spiritual values, and dissect what your holy doctrine says about things like witchcraft and demons. I know for me personally, the Bible is my guide, and I would recommend reading any of the 4 Gospels to get a better understanding of the role demons play in the lives of humans. 

Much of the media directed towards the so-called black community has overt esoteric propaganda, especially the movies and music. I believe the reason they spell cast so heavily on the black community is because they don’t want us to find our true source of power.

The Bible is our source, our culture, our history book, which is why they try so hard to defame and change it. They keep trying to lead us down the rabbit hole of witchcraft, ancestor-worship, and idolatry for a reason. The powers that be know who we are according to Scripture, and they understand that these practices are opposed to our true culture, which is why they destroyed our history and identity.

Satan always tries to destroy God’s creation.

Our people have been trapped in the same cycles for generations, and we continue to fall for the same tricks because we don’t know who we are.

The media tells us over and over what these esoteric, pagan belief systems are truly about. Yet, we continue to embrace them. I know many members of our community practice some form of witchcraft, knowingly or not.

So-called black women are especially vulnerable to this propaganda, and many even self-identify as witches. A major reason for this phenomenon is the spells being cast by the mass media.

I believe The Alchemist’s Cookbook is a great example of spellcasting and social-engineering. It’s important to understand what you’re watching and why you’re watching it. It’s also important to understand the purpose of these satanic, wicked programs. If your mind isn’t sharp, you’ll fall for the spells.

To conclude, I really want you to think about all the movies and TV shows that you watch. Consider why so much media is geared towards indoctrinating the masses to wicked spiritual forces and ideologies.

Why is everything about witches, magic, and demons?

Is it all by chance?