Foundations of Creative Alchemy

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Chela Rhea Harper

ARTIST, ALCHEMIST & CREATIVITY COACH

Discover your authentic voice and find the courage to share it with the world.

As a composer and professional musician, I have experienced both the joy and hardship facing those who choose a creative path. 

At every level of success, artists encounter unforeseen adversity and struggle with blocks, self-doubt, and uncertainty. The key is learning to navigate these dark waters without losing ourselves in the process.

In 2016, after a series of significant personal losses—I reached a point of no return—my dark night of the soul. 

In confronting the depths of my own ruin, I began to see the totality of my experience and the gold that had been gifted to me. 

By recognizing the creative potential hidden within the perceived chaos of my circumstances, I was led toward a path of Alchemical healing and spiritually immersive creativity.

Over the past few years, I have dedicated myself to helping other artists to transmute their struggles into strengths and unlock their creative potential through inner-work, meditation, and Alchemy.

Chela Rhea

Photo credit: Sweeney Photography

"The very things we wish to avoid, 
neglect and flee from, turn out to be the 
'prima materia' from which all real growth comes."

– Andrew Harvey

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That which is below is like that which is above, and what is above is like that which is below to accomplish the wonders of one thing.

- Hermes Trismegistus

The Art of Creative Transformation

To many, Alchemy is considered to be the pseudoscientific precursor to modern chemistry—famous for the legendary pursuit of turning lead into gold. While the attainment of riches may have been the goal for some, it was not the ultimate aim of the adept Alchemists.

At its core, Alchemy was the art of inner and outer transformation. As the Alchemists refined, transmuted, and purified the physical substances in their experiments (the below), they were also refining, transmuting, and purifying the archetypal elements of their own consciousness (the above).

Any time we consciously create, we’re performing these same alchemical operations. 

Through creating, refining, and completing our work, we are also simultaneously catalyzing a process of transformation and completion within ourselves.

“The generation of all natural things
is twofold: one which takes place by
Nature without Art, the other
which is brought about by Art.”

Paracelsus, alchemist (1493-1542)

The Alchemists believed that true transformation was only possible by reconciling our internal divisions—through the Union of Opposites.

The Sacred Marriage of Sol & Luna

Become a Conduit for Creative Flow

Solve et Coagula | refine and recombine

The Lunar Path is a creative approach to Alchemical transformation that transmutes the lead of your perceived limitations into the gold of your fully-expressed self.

When your inner world is divided and disconnected, it can be very difficult to create what you desire. By learning how to cultivate and align the elements of your authentic self, you can become a clear conduit for the imminent flow of creation as it passes through you and out into the world.

Internally, Luna represents the elusive subconscious mind that governs the inflow and outflow of creation—between consciousness (the above) and matter (the below). To successfully turn your intentions into actions, you must learn how to gently communicate with the subconscious in the language that it understands. Symbolism.

Once trust and aligned communication are established between Sol (conscious) and Luna (subconscious), you can begin to clear away the blockages that prevent you from fully expressing yourself and completing your work.

You are the channel between the
world of ideas and the world of form.

Adapted from The Book of Tokens by Paul Foster Case

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If the following sounds familiar, let's have a conversation about how I can help.

  • You feel a strong calling to create something deeply meaningful, but you're unsure of how to turn your vision into reality.
  • You possess a gift that longs to be released into the world but feel paralyzed by fear of failure or of what others might think.
  • You want to take the next step towards your highest intention, but feel held back by inner resistance, lack of motivation or feelings of defeat and self-doubt.
  • You're willing to take responsibility for what is within your control and make the changes necessary to initiate real progress on your creative work.
  • You know there is more to life than “success” and feel a deep desire to create with inner-purpose while making a positive impact in the world.
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Lunar Path Alchemy Sessions are uniquely designed to connect you to the spirit of your intention and support you in dissolving the blocks that are keeping you from committing to your Great Work.

The Lunar Path is a non-linear process of self-discovery and transformation through dreams, altered states, synchronicity, and creative self-expression.

As with all Alchemical practices, the work can’t be completed without Sol, Luna’s counterpart. The Solar practices that we do in our sessions together are in service of cultivating balance, clarity, and direction for your creative work.

Together, we will seek to turn your intentions into actions and creative impulses into completed works of art.

All things must pass through Luna. She is the mediator between what we desire and what we create.

SOLAR WORK

(the conscious mind)

  • Developing focus, daily habits, commitment, and practical skills.
  • Goal/intention setting, project planning, and creative visioning.
  • Exploratory conversation to reveal blocks, and gain clarity.

LUNAR WORK

(the subconscious mind)

  • Developing receptivity, spontaneity, and intuitive creativity.
  • Trancework (hypnosis) and meditative coaching to help heal unconscious blocks.
  • Dream & symbol work, creative channeling, and archetypal invocation.

Learn more about how you can

  • Dissolve patterns of fear, self-sabotage, and negative self-talk
  • Release resistance and transmute struggles into strengths
  • Gain clarity on your creative vision and ground it in reality
  • Find purpose and meaning in your creative endeavors
  • Tap into the creative wellspring of your subconscious mind
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Testimonials

Chela helped me to crystallize my creative ideas and put them into action. For far too long, I felt blocked and didn't know how to move forward. I felt stuck in my process while developing my online program and continuing to write my book. Chela's intuitive guidance and knowledge of project development helped me regain momentum. I highly recommend working with Chela. If you are feeling stuck in your process, she will help you to open your mind and heart so that you can create what you desire.
Petra RakebrandtAuthor of "Yin is the New Black"
Chela has a rare innate empathy and evolved understanding which makes her an excellent mentor. As a creative, I was looking for a way to work through some obstacles in which clinical psychology didn’t appeal to me. Alchemy was always something that aligned with my own views and I loved the idea of incorporating that concept to gain a deeper understanding of purpose. There’s times certain obstacles/crossroads have been really prevalent and interfered with my process in which I’ve needed extra guidance, and Chela has never failed to offer a lot of clarity with her vast knowledge. I’ll always treasure her input.
BambiDJ/Producer
Starting coaching sessions with Chela has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Her knowledge, guidance, and personalized meditations have helped me grow both spiritually and creatively. Chela has been an amazing teacher, and her support and dedication to our work together has been invaluable in my continuing journey of creative expression and self awareness.
Becca KingMusician, Writer & Entrepreneur
Chela emphasized, above all: care for and build yourself. Some of our talks were surrounding uncertainty, doubt, despairing at the idea of not being good enough—typical artist snags—and methods of cultivating self-love in the face of rampant self-distrust. Without this help and validation of self-care techniques/necessity, I would certainly be much less for my work in music.
David FrazierMusician & Artist
I’m really grateful for Chela’s presence in my creative life. I found it easy to connect with Chela because I felt a profound and natural understanding from her. The lessons Chela gave me and helped me find through our sessions have carried forward into my creative and academic life and I return often to her wise mantra when I feel I need to be reminded of it. In me, Chela instilled a new way of understanding myself and my creative path. I would recommend Chela to any person seeking to understand themselves better.
Stephanie CaffreySound Engineer & Music Producer
Chela is an amazing teacher and coach. She's a great listener, guide, and always makes the time for you. She's someone who puts in 110% into her clients and it's great to see someone who's truly passionate and enthusiastic about working with you and getting you where you want to be.
Matt DemlWriter, Designer & Musician
Simply put, she is straight forward. Which I find to be a rare quality. The ideas/Techniques she spoke with me where simple and obvious ideas that I felt I had over looked. Which is something I believe is invaluable. Because of this, she is one of very few people I'd trust to talk about driving my mind in the right direction.
Clay MacartneyEntertainment Photographer
In her coaching, Chela offers presence, insight and deep listening to help further mine creative expression, and is a master at turning ideas into action. It's often the business or "execution" side of things that run amuck, and this is such a glorious strength of hers. To help you figure out, and get beyond, that stuck point. To facilitate in your creation of a viable product or service that aligns with your calling. With her intuitive wisdom, she seamlessly blends the spiritual with the practical, and I find her invaluable!
Joy BurchFormer Owner & Director of "Inward Bound"
I am an older adult, who became certified as a meditation coach in Sura Flow’s Liberate program. Chela guided me with ease, compassion, technical expertise and patience. Chela’s talent for drawing forth the unique talents of others made it possible for me to launch my meditation coaching business. Being older, I was unskilled in the use of technology in the advancement of my work. Chela’s steady, clear and intuitive guidance nurtured my vision into reality. I am forever grateful.
Ginny Oehler, MSEd.Founder of "A Mindful Edge"
Chela offers a unique balance of creativity, intuition and calm which leads to flowing and focused action. When you work with her, these skills transfer to you. You learn by following Chela's lead and developing your own unique blend of creative action. She is immensely grounded whilst using creativity and naturally shares these gifts with her clients and colleagues. In my experience it is impossible not to increase your own skills when working with her. If you want to increase your creativity and turn it into reality, she provides the leadership to empower you to move toward the actions that will increase your growth.
Christine HodsonMeditation Coach and Teacher
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