The Arcane Formulas: Or Mental Alchemy by William Walker Atkinson

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‘The Arcane Formulas: Or Mental Alchemy’ is a book by William Walker Atkinson, first published in 1909. It serves as a companion to his foundational work The Arcane Teaching, offering ten structured lessons and practical exercises focused on mastering ego, willpower, mental polarity, rhythm, visualization, affirmation, and mental transmutation. The book is deeply rooted in the New Thought and early occult traditions that Atkinson championed. It stands alongside his other metaphysical writings — many penned under pseudonyms like Yogi Ramacharaka — where he synthesized Eastern philosophy, Hermetic principles, and practical mind-power techniques. By teaching readers to detach the “I” from mere personality and consciously wield their will, Atkinson helped pave the way for modern self-help and mental science literature. His insights resonated through later movements—from motivational psychology to the Law of Attraction.

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