r/alchemy is a subreddit with 56k members. The community frequently discusses alchemy, symbols, symbol, transmutation, and philosopher's stone, and the most common flair used is general discussion, spiritual alchemy, art/imagery/symbolism, historical discussion, and operative alchemy.
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
General Discussion
: "Why was Saturn associated with lead in traditional alchemy?"
30 posts
#2
Spiritual Alchemy
: "Some explanations about Taoist internal alchemy (Dan Dao)."
23 posts
#3
Art/Imagery/Symbolism
: "I often see this bird symbolism used. Is there any historical basis for it?"
7 posts
#4
Historical Discussion
: "A New Translation of the Emerald Tablet"
7 posts
#5
Operative Alchemy
: "Bain Marie dist setup"
7 posts
#6
Original Content
: "We are making a cozy game about alchemy store (no AI) with real life Alchemy lore."
5 posts
#7
Meme
: "how do you interpret this? 😅"
4 posts
#8
META
: "Men's Great Work, Women's Great Work. The Dissolution is the "Gender War""
1 post
Member Growth in r/alchemy
Yearly
+8k members(16.7%)
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Last updated: October 30, 2026