r/alchemy is a subreddit with 54k members. The community frequently discusses alchemy, symbols, symbol, transmutation, and philosopher's stone, and the most common flair used is operative alchemy, general discussion, spiritual alchemy, art/imagery/symbolism, and historical discussion.
This subreddit is dedicated to the subject of alchemy, in all its diverse manifestations. Whether you're a practitioner, an enthusiast, or simply someone curious and confused, this is a place for learning about and engaging with one of the most fascinating disciplines in human history.
Popular Topics in r/alchemy
#1
Alchemy
62 posts
#2
Symbols
15 posts
#3
Symbol
12 posts
#4
Transmutation
7 posts
#5
Philosopher's Stone
5 posts
#6
Jung
4 posts
#7
Tattoo
4 posts
#8
Books
4 posts
#9
Transmutations
4 posts
#10
Hermetic
3 posts
Flair Used in r/alchemy
#1
Operative Alchemy
: "Transmuted gold."
46 posts
#2
General Discussion
: "Has anybody read this one? Is it any good?"
43 posts
#3
Spiritual Alchemy
: "Has anyone read this?"
37 posts
#4
Art/Imagery/Symbolism
: ""The Alchemist", by Joseph Heintz the Elder, 1650"
32 posts
#5
Historical Discussion
: "Nothing says "Happy Alchemy Day!" like 17th century Alchemical marginalia - Happy Alchemy Day!"
19 posts
#6
Meme
: "Alchemy memes (OC)"
10 posts
#7
Original Content
: "The Architecture of the Magnum Opus"
8 posts
#8
Meta
: "ANNOUNCEMENT | AI-generated Content and Moderation Policy | Effective January 1, 2026 | PLEASE READ!"
2 posts
#9
META
: "What is this subreddit about?"
1 post
#10
Contains AI Imagery
: "Kabbalitic alchemy origin source"
1 post
Member Growth in r/alchemy
Yearly
+8k members(17.2%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026