Membership in the INTERNATIONAL ALCHEMY GUILD (IAG) is available in two categories:

• ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP is offered to the general public and those new to alchemy. Anyone may be admitted as an Associate Member with full membership privileges. Associate members receive initiation into the mysteries of alchemy, and after one year, are automatically upgraded to Adept Members.

• ADEPT MEMBERSHIP is offered to practicing alchemists and students of alchemy. Candidates for Adept Membership should fill out the Adept Application Form and then complete their enrollment at the IAG Enrollment page. If a candidate is not accepted as an Adept, he or she will be enrolled as an Associate member. To be admitted immediately as an Adept, you must you must fulfill one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in any organized system of alchemical initiation offered by a recognized authority or Hermetic fraternal organization, such as the Alchemy Home Study Program offered through Flamel College or
• Be nominated for full membership by a present member of the Guild or
• Demonstrate successful creation of the Vegetable or Mineral Stone in private laboratory work or
• Demonstrate that you have practiced laboratory or spiritual alchemy through private journals, publications, personal contacts with other alchemists, or public works such as teaching and websites devoted to alchemical topics.

To join the Alchemy Guild, please go to the Enrollment page to view options for paying dues online, by fax, or by mail. Add or update your membership information at the Membership Directory or mail to IAG, P.O. Box 22309, Sacramento, CA 95822-0309 USA.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS and PRIVILEGES

• All new members receive a gilded Certificate of Membership (suitable for framing) which assigns you a license to practice alchemy.

• All new members receive personalized, laminated ID cards good for discounted or free admission to a variety of events, tours, workshops, and official Guild functions, as well as worldwide assistance from other Guild members. Guild Membership Ring Now Available!

• All new members receive a password and user identification for admission to the Guild Archives and Gallery. The IAG Archives are the largest collection of its kind in the world and contain ancient texts, rare and unpublished books, alchemical experiments and secret formulae, and private research papers from modern alchemists.

• All new members receive the IAG Members Manual ebook in pdf format.

• Members occasionally receive CDs with archived material that is too sensitive or extremely large and not practical to download. The longer you are in the Guild, the more archived material will become available to you.

• Members receive free subscriptions to alchemy bulletins and newsletters, Guild announcements, local lectures and workshops listings, information on international conferences, and tour alerts.

• Members are admitted to private discussions and consultations with other members, practicing alchemists, and alchemy students.

• Members occasionally receive free review books, tapes, CDs, articles, and confidential research reports from other members, authors, and alchemists.

• Members occasionally receive free evaluation samples of tinctures and oils from other members and practicing alchemists.

• Members are listed in the IAG Membership Directory if desired. A photo and short bio may be included.

• Adept members receive a free page in the Alchemical Practitioners Directory if desired.

• Local Chapters receive financial assistance and a free pop-email account in the form of "chapter-name" at alchemyguild.org.   

• Members receive proprietary information and instruction in the three stages of initiation into the ancient mysteries of alchemy.

• Members receive other privileges and information appropriate to their level of initiation.

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Annual dues for all categories of membership are $30 (US) with renewal discounts available. Equivalent values in international funds may be found by using the Universal Currency Converter. Please go to the Enrollment page to complete your membership. Questions about membership should be directed to the Membership Director or by mail to IAG, P.O. Box 22309, Sacramento, CA 95822-0309.