“First, you must understand what distinguishes Rosicrucians from other people is the attraction they feel toward the mysteries of life. Their thirst for knowledge compels them to explore the universe in which they live, because they are conscious of the fact that they themselves are only reflections of it. They…

Of course anyone who has experience with the Catholic practice of communion will realize the religious significance of bread and wine (substituted in this case with grape juice). While these elements are said to represent the blood and body of Jesus, as a reminder of his sacrifice to the world,…

“Salt represents the mineral element of our body. As such, it is indispensable to our life and plays a fundamental role in our metabolism.” Before refrigerators were invented, salt was the only way of preserving meats for hygienic consumption. Although the scientific explanation for this process wasn’t clearly understood, religious…

“In Lodges, Chapters and Pronaoi around the world, the Rosicrucian New Year is celebrated by ritual symbolizing the special bonds the unite humans to Nature and to the Divine Plan. This is indeed an ideal occasion to meditate on our relationship with natural and divine laws.” From our personal relationships…

“Every year in accordance with the instructions of the Imperator of our Order, all members of the affiliated bodies meet on a date as near as possible to the advent of spring—about March 21—to celebrate the Rosicrucian New Year. This is in effect the vernal equinox, the moment when the…

“Throughout the ages and in all regions of the world, each family kept a private sanctum, and nowhere has this custom completely vanished. From the cult of Penates in Roman antiquity, to the altars used by modern-day Gypsies, we see people driven by their faith and aspirations to maintain a…

“In previous cycles they [monographs] were given orally at meetings held in the greatest secrecy. If we return to the beginnings of our Tradition, the teachings were transmitted in the Mystery Schools to those who had proven their loyalty and worthiness. The members were gradually initiated into symbolism of each…

“Experience has shown that the Council of Solace’s effectiveness is considerable, and that it brings a form of help and support unavailable through any other means. This Council does not perform miracles in the common meaning of the term. As just mentioned, it sets positive energies into motion on a…

“Our life is not subject to chance and is never a plaything of blind and arbitrary forces. On the contrary, what we do with our life reflects that degree of harmony we are capable of establishing with the Divine Intelligence. Therefore, most problems confronting us are a result of our…

“ The Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis integrates within its égrégore a field of cosmic energy from which benefits can be obtained after a person knows how to establish contact with this energy. This field of energy, limited neither by time nor space, constitutes what Rosicrucian Tradition designates as…