The Dragon of the Alchemists

"'The dragon of the alchemists' connects seemingly separate specializations of the Western Mystery Tradition such as alchemy, astronomy, astrology, pagan religion and Hermetics. It is important to understand that Carter is not reducing the "Dragon" to a psychological concept, though it is difficult to discuss Mind without discussing psychology. Instead, in showing that this is principle exists across all disciplines and emphasizes it as an essential point of study, contemplation and practice for all Occultists in the pursuit of the Great Work"--From GoodReads website (reader comment).