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The Official, International Rosicrucian Magazine of the
World-Wide Rosicrucian Order
JA N U A RY , 1930

T he T hou ght o f th e M onth. ........................ By the Imperator

M ortal M ind ..................... By Frater Arthur B. Bell
P erson al M agn etism ................................................ By Frater Royle Thurstoa
D aring to D o........................................................... . By Frater Howard Steele
Am I Human? ........................................... .............. By Frater Lee Miller
S om e P ra ctica l and T h eo retica l F eatu res o f N u m ero lo gy ................
By Thomas B. Yeager
T h e M y stery o f th e M aster. ................-By H. Spencer Lewis
T h e In side o f th e C up........ ................ JBy Frater Ira Keene
S ev e n M eta p h ysica l Laws... By Dr. Bernard Feldman
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 The Thought of the Month
THE CATHEDRAL OF THE SOUL

By T h e I m p e r a t o r

V V V V V
T SEEM S fitting that in the W hile men have been busy planning,
issue of this magazine for building, and directing great spires and
the beginning of the year towers of earthly cathedrals that would
1930 and at practically the reach high into the heavens and become
twenty-first year of our Ro­ the material abiding place for those in
sicrucian activities in Amer­ devotion and meditation, we have been
ica under the present cycle, creating this cathedral of prayer and
lave the opportunity to an­ illumination, Cosmic joy, and peace
nounce the existence of a new and high above every material plane and
beautiful star in the Cosmic, which will ascent into the Cosmic itself.
hereafter be known as the Cathedral of In this cathedral there will be the
the Soul. music of the spheres and the chimes of
Fourteen years ago, the first founda­ Cosmic rhythm, there w ill come from
tion stones of this invisible immaterial its spire the call to worship at various
yet not intangible cathedral were laid hours of the d ay and week throughout
by me with due ceremony and reveren­ the years to come, and our prepared
tial consideration for the part I might and advanced members will reach this
be taking in a work that seemed to be cathedral with their thoughts and their
Cosmically directed and divinely de­ soul consciousness and dwell therein
creed. Having prayerfully received and and carry on the great work of bidding
considered the instructions for this others welcome, touching them with the
great work for seven years, it was my hand of fellowship and the heart of
joy to bring the inspiration into some sympathetic understanding. From its
form of earthly manifestation and thus high altar will go forth the illuminating
fourteen years ago, the plan that was words of Cosmic inspiration and divine
decreed seven years previously became illumination. Into this great cathedral
a living Cosmic reality. we will call those who are seeking for
Our members are to hear much about the first portal of the Cosmic Assembly.
this Cathedral of the Soul in the near Hereafter, it will be our ambition and
future, and at present I wish merely to our pleasure to direct the sincere and
announce its name and present to you the devout, the worthy and the needy
a brief picture of what it is. This ca­ to this great cathedral. The story of
thedral is that great holy of holies and what it is and what it means will be
Cosmic sanctum maintained by the issued in a beautiful booklet to aid those
beams of thought waves of thousands who are starting on the path with their
of our most advanced members, who gaze turning upward, aw ay from the
have been prepared and trained to direct desire for knowledge of a material na­
these beams of thought at certain pe­ ture, and seeking the more glorious life
riods of the day and the week toward giving, soul inspiring illumination of the
one central point, and there becomes a Cosmic hosts.
The manifest power, a creative force, a
R o sicru cia n health giving and peace giving nucleus The Cathedral of the Soul shall be
D ig e s t far removed from the material trials and your Cathedral and mine, and the dwell­
lanuaru problems, limitations and destructive ing place of the great masters of the
1930 elements of the earth plane. past and future.
 M ortal M in d
AN EXPLANATION OF THIS WESTERN-WORLD TERM

By F r a t e r A r t h u r B . B e l l

V V V V V
N interpreting the phases of ings hold firmly to the premise of ONE
mind, we attempt to convey MIND, so we, as Rosicrucians, are not
an understanding of the mat­ alone in our convictions.
ter by dividing it into two W e know that the objective phase of
functional domains, objective M ind is that part or portion which deals
and subjective. In reality, with and comprehends all things of a
there cannot be two separate material nature and that it is indispens­
and distinct minds or even elements able to manifestation on the earth plane
thereof. A ll mind is one mind and any for this plane agrees with the vibratory
other comprehension of the matter can period of the objective mind and be­
do nothing save lead the student astray comes cognizable to the material senses
and preclude attainment of the goal for because of this fact. It is not possible to
which we are so earnestly striving. W e deny out of existence this mortal or ob­
are reminded many times in our weekly jective phase through any known pro­
lectures that there is but one mind even cess of thinking and assume the sub­
as there is but one Soul, one God. You jective element indefinitely. The mystic
will find it highly profitable to read knows this and proves it to his own
carefully the Rosicrucian explanation of satisfaction for he is able to utilize both
this subject in the M anual under three phases through the application of the
headings, MIND; O BJECTIVE MIND Law of vibration to the physical or­
and SU BJE C TIV E MIND. The idea ganism.
of “O N EN ESS” is very important and To condemn or deny the existence of
should never be lost sight of for a the M ortal or Objective phase of mind
moment. On the other hand, I think you is a serious mistake and absolutely in-
will agree with me that it is a very defensable. W e find at time of transi­
simple or common error to fall into the tion that this phase of mind withdraws
habit of thinking of the mind as having or separates from the physical shell just
two separate and distinct parts which which combine in the manifestation of
through some mysterious process we as do all other attributes and qualities
must endeavor to bring together in order life, intelligence, and consciousness. No
that we may rise to the pinnacle of il­ person has ever succeeded in detaching
lumination. It w ill thus pay you to go himself from the objective or mortal
over these definitions from time to time mind and living entirely and continu­
for the purpose of reminding yourself of ously in the divine phase. It cannot be
the correct and unalterable understand­ accomplished for the simple reason that
ing of the question. we have but ONE MIND to begin with
Some of the metaphysical schools set and our consciousness, development,
forth the claim that M ortal Mind is and evolution is determined solely by
“nothing, claiming to be something,” yet the period or cycle of vibration in which
in opposition to this it is stated that we have automatically placed ourselves
“M IN D ” is God, drawing a very sharp in exact accordance with the progress
distinction between Mind and Mortal we have made in this incarnation as
Mind. W e consider these two phases well as preceding ones.
as objective and subjective divisions of The nature of mind is vibratory and
the outer mind. Practically all of the each person possesses his or her speci­
sacred, mystical, and philosophical writ­ fic rate or period in the scale which we
 have entitled ourselves to occupy by means that but a very slight variation in
reason of the effort we have made in our the period of vibration of the conscious­
quest for light, knowledge, and under­ ness can take place through the mere
standing. As our thinking, acting, and acquisition of knowledge.
attitudes change and begin to approach You m ay liken the mind, or rather
the standard as set forth in the many its manifestation, to a thermometer hav­
laws and principles given you in our ing many graduations, we will say zero
lectures, then and then only do we be­ to 100 degrees above. The use of this
gin to raise the level of the vibratory set of figures has no specific underlying
period of the objective consciousness. meaning aside from the point to be il­
The mere reading of the lectures will lustrated. Love has the highest known
be of no advantage to you in your period of vibration, not just the word
search for the Truth of Being and “love” but the love you can actually
neither will this procedure enable you come to feel toward your fellows and
to solve your problems, convert sickness toward all creation, the love which
into health, lack into abundance, or un­ becomes part of your life and which
happiness into happiness. To accomp­ rules your acts and attitudes in fair and
lish these things we must not only have just dealings with all mankind, all
an intellectual comprehension but must things and all conditions. W e will say,
weave these laws and principles into the therefore, that Love represents a vibra­
fabric of our lives. tory period of 100 degrees or perfection.
To illustrate the point just referred Considering the matter from this angle
to let us consider certain of the atti­ we m ay properly say that a well bal­
tudes of mind frequently assumed such anced man would represent a vibratory
as hatred, anger, bitterness, resentment, period of 50 degrees but there are few
and the many variations thereof. W e indeed who have attained to this posi­
may have achieved a perfect intellectual tion. Because we are constantly vio­
understanding of the many laws and lating the Spiritual Laws by grace of
principles given to us and earnestly which we are permitted to exist, our
desire to effect and change the inhar­ period may be but 10 degrees, but bear
monious conditions which have appeared in mind that very few have the same
in our lives and yet we make no effort vibratory period because of the varia­
whatever to eliminate from our objective tion in their state or stage of evolution.
consciousness the habit of thinking Some are higher, some lower, according
bitter, hateful, angry, resentful thoughts to the effort which has been made to
about others or even about the condi­ change the period. The lower half of
tions which have become manifest to us. the scale from 0 degrees to 50 degrees
Such practice violates the Law of Love represents the vibratory period of the
and its variations such as consideration, earth plane, whereas 51 degrees to 100
kindliness, good-will, and tolerance. If degrees represents the period of the
we will examine carefully we will find cosmic plane. If our period stands at
that the very conditions we would de­ 50 degrees we have quite a journey be­
stroy or change are merely the reflection fore us to reach the midway point of 50
or fruits of past and even present un­ degrees where we shall be able to attune
fortunate processes of thinking. In other ourselves at will with the higher vibra­
words, e a c h negative, destructive tions of mind and thus function con­
thought has its negative counterpart sciously and intelligently within these
which must eventually come into mani­ higher and finer gradations. If we are
festation. The same is likewise true of to raise the level of our consciousness
positive, constructive thoughts but it is above the 20-degree mark we must be­
your privilege to choose the course you
will pursue. Intellectual understanding gin to conform vigorously with the laws
is a sort of preliminary step and has its and principles which govern each and
T he reward but it is not a full or complete every advance. If we are not enjoying
Rosicrucian one by any manner of means. A pplica­ good health, that should be our first
Digest tion of understanding is essential and goal for that attribute is without doubt
lanuaru without it no important change in our the most important requirement for
affairs can be accomplished which those who seek illumination. The ab­
sence of health merely means that our sciousness in accordance with the vibra­
processes of thinking have been wrong tory period of the plane upon which we
and that they must be changed, correct­ live. The physical body is not immortal
ed, and brought into harmony with the nor is any other manifestation of matter
laws of health. Health as we know it yet we cannot destroy these things. W e
simply means the harmonious, perfect may change their nature and return the
functioning of each and every organ component elements to their original
within the physical body. The body is sources the earth and air, but nothing is
a highly important factor in all develop­ lost. As these elements are released,
ment, for it is the machine, the dynamo they are thus made ready for producing
through which the same forces manifest the same or other manifestations of mat­
on the earth plane. Also, it is the holy ter whenever and wherever a demand
temple of God wherein He dwells exists. Everything is in motion, change
awaiting the day and hour when we and exchange; every action is compen­
shall find Him and permit the unfolding sated for by reaction, yet nothing is de­
of all His grace, beauty, love, bene­ stroyed. The physical body is but an
ficence, and perfection. No piece of instrument which the soul utilizes for
machinery will function properly if it is manifestation on earth. The mind is also
impaired, neglected, or worn out. W e an instrument and through it we raise
have only to comply with the law if we the objective and moral consciousness
would have this marvelous human ma­ to a point nearer and nearer the period
chine manifest the harmony and perfec­ of equality with the higher Cosmic ele­
tion which is our birthright. ments and vibratory cycle of the full­
As has been stated above, there is but ness of Cosmic consciousness. Each
one mind and that is the Cosmic mind, soul must pass successively through
and so that part which is called mortal each vibratory period of consciousness
or objective is but a phase of the one in the scale in the process of evolution
mind identifying itself in each individual and, therefore, it becomes our sacred
in the degree of its evolved state in the duty to hasten our journey by ever
scale of consciousness. It is this mortal striving with diligence and persever­
or objective standard which we are en­ ance to improve our position in the scale
deavoring to improve and elevate to a for this is one of life’s most profound
higher applied understanding of mind and important purposes. W e may defer
itself, through study, application of the and delay, but in doing so we exact a
laws, and through experience. Your penalty or we may accelerate the pro­
cess and achieve the reward which
progress in this direction will be gauged awaits those who have ears to hear,
solely by the character of the effort you eyes to see, and the will to do.
make to harmonize your thoughts, acts, Be glad and give thanks for life and
and attitudes with the principles which its experiences and the privilege which
are given us. is yours to solve all problems and strive
You will see in reality that there is no to know that there are none which will
such thing as mortal or objective mind, not yield to understanding if you will
but rather that these terms simply in­ cooperate with rather than oppose the
terpret the varying degrees of con­ laws.

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 Personal M agnetism
A MODERN FORM OF AN OLD, ORIENTAL LA W
By F r a t e r R o y l e T h u r s t o n , F . R . C .

V V V V V
|OME years ago, the subject examination and study of any physical
of personal magnetism was mass which contains a magnetic qual­
given considerable thought ity, or magnetism.
and attention. M agazines It is a well-known fact, and proven
and newspapers speculated through scientific experiments, that a
upon the subject, with vari­ blind person, walking along the street,
ous articles, by various w rit­ or moving about in his home, does not
ers; many books and pamphlets were depend solely upon his touch to guide
put on the market, claiming to deal with him when approaching a wall, or other
the subject in a learned w ay, and in­ obstacle, and he will also keenly appre­
struct the aspiring student in its laws ciate the fact when in the presence of
and principles. another. It has been found, and scien­
Little understood, and seeming to re­ tifically proven, that the magnetic aura
fer to some strange quality possessed extends so far in front of their physical
by a “chosen” few, and mysterious in its bodies, that the blind, whose delicate
potent ability to influence and attract senses are strongly developed, can ac­
others who came within range of its tually feel their magnetic auras touching
subtle power, personal magnetism be­ an obstacle long before they reach and
came the tool of the charlatan, and the contact that obstacle with their physical
envy of all who failed in life’s strug­ bodies and senses. Delicate instru­
gles. ments have shown that the aura, ema­
Some of the more advanced thought nating from the human body, extends
writers and lecturers claimed to know, as far as ten feet and radiates alw ays
and teach, the secret of the manner of at least five feet in all directions.
how this silent N iagara of Power could Just think of it from each human be­
be used to bring prosperity, health, and ing there emanates radiations of a cer­
happiness, but what little they did know tain force or energy, which extends at
about it was quickly realized, without least five feet, and as much as ten feet
revealing any real laws and principles, from the body. The question to be con­
and the seeker was left to decipher sidered is: “W h at is this aura, how does
many strange terms and phrases, and it manifest, attract, repulse, and how
practice foolish mental exercises; which may it be controlled?” Before we may
left him stranded with blasted hopes. answer this question, it is necessary
But, in spite of the fact that very lit­ that we know something of the mag­
tle was known of personal magnetism netic field in all things. Therefore, let us
in those days, there is such a subtle take the electron—that as yet invisible
force radiating from the human body. particle which science tells us composes
This force may be truly termed “Per­ the atom, but of which they know so
sonal M agnetism,’’ because the modern little, and may only speculate upon, so
mystic, in his scientific laboratory, has far as they have gone. The mystic, how­
The proven that there is a magnetic field ever, in his laboratory, has gone farther
Rosicrucian surrounding the body, and that it exists than outside science and knows a few
D ig e s t within the body and emanates there­ things regarding the electron.
lanuaru from. It is in the human body because Let us say, then, that an electron is
1930 of the law which reveals itself in the the smallest particle entering into the
composition of matter; in the electron we from the human body is truly magnetic
find that there are dual forces at work, in the same sense as is the magnetism
and these forces are the positive and of the ordinary magnet, but the term
negative forces, the same as in any cre­ “magnetism” as applied to the human
ative cell. Now the vibrations which body, is used in connection with physi­
emanate from any mass of matter, con­ cal forces or energies within the body
vey the quality of radiation according that are dual, in nature, consisting of
to the nature of the predominating force the two opposites of energy, or vital­
within the mass. Thus, whatever qual­ ism, blended by their attraction for
ity is sent out from the mass, either each other. This energy, or vitalism, or
positive or negative, that quality be­ magnetism, surrounds the human body
comes what is known as “polarity” and because it emanates from the two oppo­
the mass is said to be of a positive po­ site energies in the human body and
larity or of a negative polarity. Now, thus derives its essence. And so, the
any mass of matter radiates either a vital force, that is to say, the life force,
positive or negative force and thus is which is associated with, and controlled
one or the other of the two polarities. by the mind of the soul in man, blends
The vibrations emanating from matter with the physical, material, bodily en­
are positive or negative vibrations and ergies to create this magnetic aura, and
are governed in their polarity by the this aura is of a positive or negative
governing nature, or quality, of the polarity, according to the nature of the
forces within the combined electrons predominating polarity causing its
which make up the atoms in any mass make-up. Thus is a person said to be
of gross matter. Thus, do we see that positive or negative.
the positive or negative forces within Under certain circumstances, the
the electrons are not equal, but that aura m ay be perceived with the naked
one or the other predominates and de­ eye. Those who see it most readily are
termines the polarity. And so, the vi­ clairvoyants, but when certain physical
brations, emanating from any form of conditions are brought into use ,either
matter, have a magnetic influence upon through natural or scientic causes or
all other forms of matter, and will be conditions, most anyone may perceive
attracted to, or repulsed by other mat­ the human aura. Thus it is that “per­
ter, in accordance with the law of pol­ sonal magnetism” is no longer the un­
arities, the positive attracting the nega­
tive and repulsing the positive and vice seen, mysterious force—the intangible
thing it w as some years ago, for it
versa. may now be seen, measured, felt, de­
In the ordinary horse-shoe, or other
flected, reflected, weighed, neutralized,
permanent magnet, we also find a good increased, decreased, and otherwise af­
illustration of the attractive force, or fected mechanically and by use of the
magnetism which emanates from the human W ill.
vibrations of a piece of iron. Extend­
ing from such magnets, for a short dis­ And here we come to find is the great
tance, is that field or area wherein mag­ secret which so many teachers and in­
netic attraction will occur. You have vestigators failed to discover, in the
probably tried experiments with mag­ earlier days of the history of “personal
nets yourself and have seen how the magnetism." It is that the HUh/IAN
magnet will cause a needle or other W IL L—that strange, directive, con­
pieces of iron, or steel, to jump up and trolling, determining power—alw ays at
become attached to one of the poles of the command of the human intellect—
the magnet as soon as the magnet is CAN A C T U A LLY —not theoretical­
brought near enough to the needle to ly — CO N TRO L AND A FFE C T
affect it with the magnetic aura; as
soon as the needle enters the zone, or TH E RADIATING V IBRATIO N S
field of attraction, it cannot resist the CALLED PERSO N AL M AG N ET­
force and will immediately be attracted ISM .
to the magnet's pole and remain there W h at then is this personal magnet­
until pulled aw ay. ism? It must be associated directly
Now the magnetism which emanates with, or be under the supervision of
 the mind, or intellect. It must also be pression, of a child possessing the qual­
associated with the vital energy of the ities named above? And nearly every
human body, for we find the magnetic child between the age of two and six
radiations from the human body (the possesses all of them. Can you not see
aura) affected by the standard or then the cause for the attraction of all
strength of the vital force in the body, kinds of people to the personality of
fluctuating and vascillating as the vital­ the child? There we find certain states
ity of the body changes. of CO N SCIO U SN E SS which produce
In simple words, we must look to the definite effects so far as the auras are
mind, which is an attribute of the soul, concerned. This is so because the child
for the secret of and key to personal has not as yet contacted the world suf­
magnetism, because the mind and vital ficiently to affect its outlook upon life
life force are related, and life is under and things, in general. As the child
the direct control of the mind, so far as grows older, it contacts more and more
“life” itself, and not the body, is con­ of world life and conditions with the
cerned. effect that it grows accustomed to con­
And how does the aura of a person ventionalities, and opinions, and so
look, when seen under proper condi­ forth. Such things as these affect the
tions? The aura RAD IATES and simple child-consciousness and changes
manifests in color vibrations. If you it; doubt creeps in, w orry begins to
could see the emanations of the vibra­ make itself felt; fear of certain people
tions constituting the aura surrounding and things is brought about, and in
the human body, you would see various view of all this, the child no longer ex­
colors, in different shades and blends, presses in and through simplicity of
each one of which signifies a certain mind, but is influenced and affected by
physical or mental condition as ex­ its surroundings.
pressed inw ardly and reflected out­
w ardly, and this reflection, reflecting Let us refer to another type. There
outwardly through vibrations, form the are many people who are very beauti­
aura, and this aura is really the outer ful in features, but whose personality,
expression of the personality of the or magnetism, is limited, or lacking, so
soul’s development, making up what is to speak. D. W . Griffith, the motion
commonly termed “personality.” picture director, stated in an interview
And there you have it: A M agnetic that the manner in which he chose peo­
Personality, or Personal Magnetism. ple for his stars, on the screen, was by
Let us now make an examination and looking for the inner light of the appli­
analysis of magnetic personality, so that cant. By this he meant that he looked
we may arrive at a conclusion regarding for a certain expression, or manifesta­
the qualities, conditions, or nature of it. tion, of personality which indicated
If we can note any distinction from that, through experience, development
such observation, or comparison, let us or unfoldment, a real soul personality
do so, and analyze it thoroughly. w as expressing before him; this he
The first observation we make is to called the inner light, and it is his su­
be found in the child. W h y is it that preme test to determine whether or not
children are so wonderfully attractive the applicant would be able to fill the
to every human being? W h at qualities part.
or expressions do we find in the child? Let us now consider two distinct and
Upon going into these questions we different types of personality. In the
find: a, simplicity; b, innocence; c, pu­
rity of mind ;d, sincerity; e, enthusiasm; first we will say the person possesses
f, trust; g, absolute faith; h, apprecia­ great energy and this means health,
tion; i, imagination; j, lack of doubt; strength, power, enthusiasm, activity,
k, joyousness of living; I, vitality; m, and love of life. He desires nothing
The ready forgiveness; n, love of all things. but happiness out of life and strives to
Rosicrucian Now then: If the mind directly af­ do everything that will make for a con­
D ig est fects, or controls, the vital life force, tinued existence of happiness. By think­
lanuaru and the magnetic aura, what do you ing properly he raises his degree of
suppose would be the nature, or ex­ magnetism in positive polarity and thus
 radiates a powerful positive aura. If below the normal standard of what man
such a person were to stand ten or fif- should be. His life and thinking and
ten feet aw ay from you, you would be expression is ABN O RM AL, because
unconsciously impelled to turn around he is lacking in those vital elements of
and notice him. His radiant magnetic soul, and consciousness, which go to
aura, or soul vibrations, would attract make a perfect life ,and radiate the ac­
you strongly. You would, perhaps, tivities of love and happiness. W here
mentally tell yourself that here was a love is lacking in the heart of a human
man who was “big.” being, everything vital to life is lacking,
On the other hand, we will take a man just as the plant could not exist were it
who is weak, physically and mentally. not nourished by the loving power of
Not so much so as to be a mental de­ the sun’s rays.
fective, but just enough as to cause him
to lack ambition, enthusiasm, activity, M an’s soul W A N T S to express its
health, strength, and desire to make of Divine qualities on earth, and these
himself the highest possible type of qualities may be summed up in one
man. Here, then, would we find a word—LOVE. The complete love of
the soul, which brings out all its beau­
man unnoticed; a man whose aura ty, perfection, wisdom, and glory,
would be but very faint and extending makes man what his God intended he
not more than a few inches from his
body. He would be a man who did should be—the Image of Himself.
very little of his own thinking, holding M an, with his finite, objective, limited,
thoughts of hatred and revenge against understanding, has divided the quality
those who prevented him from carrying of Divine Love into words, ideas, and
out his will, or who opposed his views; fancies, but for all of that, the Divinity
he would be a man bound down by the of Love remains unchanged and will
chains of bigotry, and one who would express itself whenever man allows his
be very hard to acknowledge he was objective self to be put aside and thus
wrong in a thing, even though the most cannot interfere with the Divine expres­
positive proof was brought to bear upon sion. W h at man calls kindness, patience,
that view. Such a man would radiate sincerity, truth, humility, goodness,
an aura of a negative polarity so weak sympathy, understanding, appreciation,
as to almost be absolutely neutral. He recognition and forgiveness, are but
would have very few real friends, if phases of the one and the same thing
any, and would amount to a burden called Divine Love.
upon his own family. Can it be possible for one to change
M ake note of the difference between his polarity from negative to positive
these two types and therein you will and thus acquire a strong, attractive,
find the secret, the secret of the state personal magnetism? Yes, certainly!
of consciousness that causes us to pos­ One has but to polarize himself to the
sess the personal magnetism we have positive force by raising his conscious­
been seeking all the time. Remember ness through thoughts of love and all
that it is the soul and mind, or con­ that is contained and meant by that
sciousness of man that U LT IM A T E ­ word—to live in peace with himself and
LY determines the quality of his aura the world about him, to do his level best
and magnetic attraction. to be a credit to the world, to endeavor
If everyone’s soul were permitted, to be above such petty things as hatred,
from childhood, to give its expression jealousy, vanity, conceit, and to allow
of perfection in all thought and activ­ the Divine Love within him to express
ity, then each of us would be express­ outwardly. It is the easiest thing in
ing the highest possible form of mag­ the world to do this if you will but
netic attraction. W h y ? Because M AN make the conscious effort to do it and
IS LIKE A SUN , and man, naturally, continue to do it in spite of the first
should be living perfectly—should be few failures. W e have all become en­
a living fire, or force of sunshine and slaved by wrong thinking, and we must
Love. W h y then is he not magnetic? break the chains that bind us by chang­
Simply because man, as a rule, is far ing the process of thinking and raising
 our thoughts to higher and more ideal until it has received the driving power
things. to set it in motion, so you, too, possess
And so. if you wish to live the radi­ the ability to raise yourself and become
ant life— full of vitality( activity, joy, whatever you will, but not until you set
and love ,you must first remove from that power in motion and make the con­
your consciousness all forms of destruc­ scious effort to keep it going.
tive thinking and allow your soul, your God cannot and will not help anyone
real self, to express its perfection and who will not make the conscious effort
reflect its magnetic strength and power. to help himself. But, when you do
Then will others recognize and appre­ make the effort and are doing your level
ciate you for you will become a power best—and remember that your “best”
in the world for the betterment of all is better than you have ever done—then
humanity and to the glory of God. will help be given you to continue along
It is well known to the mystics that the path, for with the effort and con­
God has given man all the strength and tinued effort you make, your soul will
power to help himself toward higher gradually be freed from the shackles
things. Certainly this is true, and that now bind it to the false conceptions
every person on earth who is in pos­ and begin to express freely and per­
session of ordinary mental ability can fectly, drawing from the infinite source
clothe himself with a radiant, magnetic of power for all it needs and requires
personality. You have the power to do to keep going, producing and creating
this, but you must make the effort to the power you require. M ay you make
do it. Just as the electric dynamo is ca­ the effort and reap the reward of Di­
pable of producing the power to create vine Love which brings to the soul
light, and power, but cannot do this Peace Profound.

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D aring To Do
A LITTLE ESSAY ON AN IMPORTANT MYSTIC PRINCIPLE

By F r a t e r H o w a r d S t e e l e

DMEWHERE in the early that is right, we are prepared by this

Grades of our study I knowledge to do things. If in the face
learned an old Rosicrucian of our knowledge of the foregoing, we
proverb, which said: “If you dare to do anything, we w ill find our­
dare to do, the Cosmic will selves suddenly in possession of the
give you the power to do.” I power to do it. Of course, the real
wonder how many have ever significance of the law lies in the fact
analyzed the mighty truth­ that with the knowledge we possess of
fulness of this law and how many have all natural laws, and all methods of
ever tested it in a practical w ay. producing definite results, we seldom
The explanation of the law is simple. dare to do things that we should not do,
Once we have learned how to do things and usually dare to do only those
and when to do them, and have learned things that are right to do.
The how the law of compensation operates Perhaps the easiest w ay to realize
Rosicrucian and that there is an inevitable price to the significance is to think of the op­
Digest be paid for everything we do that is posite of the statement. The opposite
Jan u ary wrong, and an unexpected reward thought might be expressed in this wise:
1930 credited to us whenever we do the thing “Fearing to do, we find ourselves un­
able to do.” Now the truthfulness of placed it quickly into the hands of my
the proverb becomes apparent. More friend. Long before he could possibly
of us in this life are deprived of the return any portion of what I had given
power to do things through our fear him, and long before the amount of
than are given power to do things money I had given him could have
through our da rin g. M y own personal earned any dividends for me in any form
observation in my life and in the lives of an investment, there come, unexpec­
of many around me in my business and tedly, from a distant relative, a gift in
social affairs, has shown me that more money of an amount slightly in excess
men and women are enslaved to their of what I had given my friend.
positions and unable to attain the heights After such a demonstration I tested
they should attain, through the fear they the law in many w ays. I have yet to find
have than those who have been Cos- that it ever fails. W henever I have
mically blessed and rewarded with an dared to do an impulsive thing, I have
unusual power to surmount all obstacles found myself capable of doing it with
and attain greater heights. In fact, only a power, with an ability, or with means
about one person out of a thousand has and facilities, that seemed to come to
prepared himself by study and develop­ my aid from unusual channels.
ment to dare to do the things that others W henever I dare to promise that I
fear to do, and fully 999 out of a thou­ will do something at a later date, in­
sand stand trembling, hesitating, and stead of being fearful that I may not be
intimidated because of the fear that is able to meet my obligation, I rest peace­
in their hearts and minds. fully in the fulfillment of the law; and
In testing the working of the law, I in each and every case at the propitious
have found many unique demonstra­ moment, the Cosmic has made it pos­
tions, or perhaps I should say illustra­ sible for me to meet my obligation, and
tions, of the beneficence of this great meet it efficiently and with honor, dig­
law. I remember the first surprising nity, and joy.
demonstration of it when I was con­ Last year, one of my closest friends
fronted with the opportunity to meet and a member of our Order listened to
an emergency in someone else’s life by my discussion of this law and dared to
taking the very last dollar from my per­ make reservations for the Rosicrucian
sonal reserve funds and impulsively giv­ trip to Egypt. Before the day for the
ing it to the needy one. For an hour my final purchase of the ticket, the ability
mind vacillated between what must have to fulfill the promise proved the efficacy
been a Cosmic impulse to give and give of the law again. In another case, a
freely, and an earthly impulse to be member in our group hesitated to take
mindful of my own future, my own her savings and use them for the trip to
present obligations, and an ever pend­ Egypt, although the longing in her heart
ing emergency that would call for every to go and the urge to accept this great
dollar I could secure. But in my final opportunity seemed to be the dream of
analysis of the matter, my studies with her life; but finally she dared to do the
the Rosicrucian teachings made plain to thing that seemed to be held back by a
me that the law of compensation would groundless fear. Impulsively she united
not forget my impulsive act and would with the party and enjoyed the tour im­
not punish me for a good deed. There mensely, only to find when she returned
came to my mind no thought of a re­ to her home that unexpected conditions
ward for the goodness I might do, but had provided her with funds that amply
merely the assurance that I would not compensated for the taking of her life
suffer if I did what was right. In other savings to purchase the ticket.
words, the teachings removed the fear I have found, and I think that you will
that held back my impulsiveness, and agree with me if you analyze our lives,
with the fear removed, I dared to do that [e a r o f t h e unk n ow n , and even
that which I had feared to do, and doubt of the justice of all Cosmic laws,
which any other average man in my causes most of us to hesitate in doing
position would have feared also to do. things we are inspired or urged to do,
Daring to do, however, I drew from my or to w ilfully do other things that are
account every dollar I possessed and contrary to Cosmic law and principle.
 W e are taught in sacred scripture ing, and our fearing. The more spon­
that God loveth a cheerful giver. It taneous the yielding, the more attuned
means that God loves one who gives with the Cosmic urge our act, the more
without hesitancy, without fear, without speedy will be the Cosmic reaction.
being convinced through long argu­ Daring to do gives us the power, the
ments, or without a reluctant attitude. means, the assurance, and the facilities
It is merely another w ay of saying that wherewith to do, and to continue doing.
the Cosmic blesses the one who d a r e s to F ea r b e g e t s its r e w a r d fr o m itself, and
d o . W h ile the one who fears will call produces nothing that it did not have,
our sudden acts impulsive, and claim and brings no blessing in its wake, no
that we are not rational or reasonable satisfaction, no accomplishment, and no
in yielding to such temptations, the truth contribution to the working out of Cos­
of the matter is that the mystic who mic plans.
knows the laws and is, therefore, pre­ Dare to do with all the daring that is
pared to dare to do anything that is in your nature! Yield to the urges that
right, knows also that all impulses that come to you through the voice of the
are generous in their action, beneficent
in their effect, humanitarian in their na­ silent self within, or the voice of the
ture, and constructive in their thought friend and guide from without. By
are Cosmic inspirations and divine knowing the law, d a r e to do, and con­
urges. To these we must yield without tinue daring, if you would reach the
hesitancy, or fail to meet the opportu­ heights and know the fulfillment of all
nity through our reasoning, our doubt­ the laws.

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Am I H um an?
A LITTLE POINT FOR ALL TO CONSIDER
By F r a t e r L e e M i l l e r

ECA U SE there is in the pressed with the personal philosophy

study of Rosicrucianism a that he has constructed for himself, and
constant uplift in the mind, because it is so human in its structure,
soul, and mental outlook on I will try to tell you about it just as it
life, Rosicrucians are some­ was told to me. W e will call this man
times looked upon by those brother Joh n, not because that is his
who do not understand, as real name, but because it is so common
being somewhat different and represents so many more people
from people about them. Perhaps the than probably any other name.
study is inclined to appeal to only those “W e ll,” said brother John, “I try to
who wish to rebuild within themselves look upon my brothers and sisters with
an understanding of life and life’s mys­ the thought alw ays in mind that within
teries, and not to those who seek only them is something much like myself, and
to rise to fame and power by subduing if not just like I am now, surely just
their fellowmen. But this does not for like I have been or will be. This gives
a moment indicate that a true Rosicru­ me an understanding heart, and I am
cian is not human, in fact, he is the most viewing their problems from their view
T he human of all, because of his clearer un­ point. W hen others express their ideas
R o sicru cia n derstanding of the strong points and on subjects of common interest, I im­
D ig e s t weaknesses of his fellow men. mediately learn to judge the right and
lanuaru Recently, while in conversation with wrong from their point of vision as well
a brother Rosicrucian, I was deeply im­ as my own. W hen they tell me of their
troubles, I certainly can sympathize with some of the things that I say are wrong
them because I have had so many simi­ for others to do, but I do know that if
lar troubles, and have been placed in the I strive to assist others that I will build
same p r ed ica m en ts . If they believe they for myself a better “code of life” as a
are victims of fate, I can talk with them criterion for my future actions. I want
on common ground because I, too, have to be human, to be fair, to be tolerant,
labored under this faulty belief in the and compassionate, perfecting myself
past. If they think they have been by perfecting ever so little the lives of
wronged by others, and seek revenge, I those about me. And if I am called upon
can look upon them with compassion, to sink to the very d e p t h s , in order to
knowing the torment a revengeful atti­ assist a brother or sister, I pray that I
tude brings to the mind of man, and will be ready to perform this service,
when the heat of anger has somewhat knowing that the great God does not
cooled, I can point out with a few soft alw ays judge us by our thoughts and
words the foolishness of seeking to “get actions but by our motive.
even” by inflicting some injury in re­ “Yes, I crave for S ou l p o w e r and
turn for some real or imagined wrong. development, and I am enthusiastic in
And if my brother has been tempted my desire to reach the goal of perfec­
to take that which belongs to others and tion, but I want my fellow man to be
has yielded, I also can understand be­ with me, to rejoice with me, and share
cause in the past, I have suffered the in God’s blessings, because I am told
pain of a condemning conscience for there are plenty of blessings for all of
stealing from others that with which I us.
was entrusted. And if my brother has “All this has brought me to a very
been overcome by the strong emotions important point of my story; it is this:
of passionate love, and has committed Use the knowledge that you receive
certain acts for which after he felt sor­ from your Rosicrucian teachings to
row, my heart goes out to him because build your philosophy, and build it in
I have been through the same experi­ such a w ay that those about you can
ences and know the strength of argu­ see the practical value of the Rosicru­
ment that seems to be used by the ani­ cian teachings, and in doing so, you
mal nature in man and how difficult it bring into the Order those who will in
is to refrain from answering the call of turn build their philosophies and thus
the lower passions. an endless chain of practical workers
“Knowing these things from actual are enlisted in the ranks of those who
experience in times past, builds within are lifting the consciousness of the
me tolerance for the same things in world to a higher plane.”
others. Not that I seek to uphold them, Thus ended my talk with Brother
no, far from it, but understanding them John, or rather I should say his talk,
as I do, I can talk with them on the for I could say nothing. I bid him good­
most common ground, loosing my rea­ night and slowly walked to my home,
soning on a firm foundation of mutual and there and then, I vowed and de­
clared that I would endeavor to build
understanding and thus seek to help for myself a personal philosophy that
others along the Path that I have trod. was truly hum an. And I gave thanks
Not for a moment do I believe I have to the Cosmic for having brought me
reached perfection, because I know that into contact with a brother who could
if I had reached that state I would not help me so much in such a short period
be here, and I know that I m ay even of time. Yes, I gave thanks that he was
do again in times of test and trials human, just as I myself am.

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 Some P ractical an d Theoretical Features
of Numerology
A BEAUTIFUL SYMPHONY IN MAJORS AND MINORS

By T hom as B. Y eager

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co n d u cted b y this m agazine. T he co n te st c lo s e d in S ep tem ber. W inners o f th e
va riou s priz es w ill r e c e iv e d irect w ord from th e E ditorial D epartm ent.)

O W many of us realize the Therefore, 9 is a multiple of 3 and bears

practical truths exemplified direct relationship to this number.
in our daily lives by the Some students are of the opinion that
Rosicrucian teachings? 9 is used merely because of ease in cal­
One series of remarkable culations. A little thought and com­
facts presents itself to my parison will readily convince the true
mind at this time; namely, seeker after knowledge, that such an
the lessons on the science of numbers. idea is erroneous. For instance, it
For example, let us take one number would be far simpler to use even num­
and delve into the many combinations bers, such as 2, 4, 8, etc., which are
that result from its use both in natural perfect squares; but Cosmic law has
laws and in the physical works of man. ordained otherwise through its infinite
Let us take number 9, the symbol of a wisdom.
complete cycle of manifestation, and The mystical meaning of the num­
ascertain its relationship to some of the ber 9 and its relatives has long since
sciences and practical workings we meet ceased to be a theory and is now an
in our everyday life. M any of us see established proven truth. Not only to
examples of these things daily, in fact Rosicrucians is this true but to many
every minute of the day, in our work, scientists and workers as well. Perhaps
our play, or our social activities. Yet the promulgation of the Electron The­
we often fail to see the law, or to com­ ory has played a cardinal part in the
prehend its affiliations; hence, we ap­ ever-increasing fund of knowledge at
proach again that old admonition, “It our command. Caution, care, and pru­
is our realization of facts and truths dence must be exercised by the student
that count, not the actualities.” today, since many schools, text books,
It has been said that the human brain and teachers are being led by erroneous
is the most unlimited source of knowl­ beliefs, some unconsciously, and others
edge the world has ever known. Pos­ consciously. For instance, many text
sibly this is due in a large measure to books today on fundamental electricity
its fertile imagination, poised kinetically teach that the direction of flow of an
ready to spring into action at a mo­ electric current is from positive to neg­
ment’s notice. For instance, many of ative, while the reverse is true; or in
us, so to speak, fly off the handle and other words the directional flow of an
do or say things we regret, and that electric current is from the negative
calmer judgment would have smothered polarity towards the positive polarity.
The had caution and charity been allowed Not only do we find that electricty
R o sicru cia n to play their parts. abounds in threes and nines, but
D ig est W e learn from mathematics that the throughout all the sciences these num­
Januaru figure 9, resolved into its component bers seem to predominate. For in­
1930 factors, equals 3 plus 3 plus 3; or 3x3. stance, embryology teaches us that the
human embryo goes through three pe­ tween ebb tide and flood tide. These
riods of three months each. In the ma­ numbers are factors of three and nine,
jority of plants the stamens, pistils, respectively.
petals and sepels are arranged in In mechanics the three liewise pre­
whorls of three, as one may observe by dominates. For instance, in the steam
examining the flower of the little wild boiler three methods are employed to
spring trilium, even the name of which convert the heat units from the com­
means "three.” bustion chamber to steam; namely, con­
In biology we find that many ani­ duction, convection, and radiation.
mals go through either three or nine W ater itself, when pure, is composed
stanges of life, as in the butterfly’s cy­ of three parts or atoms whose symbol
cles of larva, pupa, moth; and the is H20. In water power the subjects
frog’s metamorphosis of nine changes. are divided into three classes, hydrau­
In physics we learn of the three lics, hydrostatics, hydrokinetics.
stages of matter, called liquid, solid, and The famous old triple expansion
gaseous. marine steam engine used the steam
W e have Newton’s three laws of three times before exhausting it. M od­
motion. ern steam turbines operate upon three
The Archimedean principle of lever cardinal features variously called im­
and fulcrum comprises three units. pulse, reaction, and a system involving
There are three life waves in the both impulse and reaction.
physical world, plant, animal, and hu­ The dinner gongs used in lumber and
man. construction camps are made of a bar
Even the zodiac has twelve signs. of iron bent into the form of a triangle,
A large number of fraternal orders because it has been found that when
are triangular in composition. One very they are in this shape the sound is more
old body has thirty-three degrees (3x3 penetrating, and will carry over great
equals 9 ), and the sum of its 18th, distances.
Rose Croix degree, equals nine. Our Even superstitious people are given
own beloved Order has a cycle of 108 to threes and nines, some imagining
years (1 plus 0 plus 8 equals 9 ), with that whenever an accident or death or
its lodges of 144 members (1 plus 4 sickness occurs, there will be three vis­
plus 4 equals 9 ). In the inner cham­ itations; others believing that the
bers of many of the ancient temples weather runs in three-day groups; and
there were nine alcoves. perhaps there are still a few who hold
Some forms of Christian theology faith in that elusive nine-lived cat.
worship a triune power called Father, M edical science informs us that a
Son, and Holy Ghost. The Bible great many diseases which annoy the
abounds with references to three and human race run in three stages. Broken
nine. The old Mosaic law demanded, bones, as a rule, usually begin to knit
‘‘Six days shalt thou labor.” The M as­ on the ninth day. There are nine func­
ter chose twelve apostles. There were tionary organs of the human body.
three wise men who journeyed to Beth­ Rapid transportation on railroads
lehem. has been made possible only by means
In astronomical observations and of the automatic air brakes, whose pri­
measurements triangulation is used to mary field of action is the plain triple
determine distances from the earth to valve, and the quick acting triple valve.
fixed stars; also surveyors use triangu­ Our alphabet is composed of twenty-
lation in their work. seven letters, which number is divisible
The meteorologist observes that our by nine; as also is the Chinese alphabet
seasonal changes occur M arch 31, June of 405 characters.
21, September 21, and December 21, The Morse telegraph code, univer­
yearly. (2 plus 1 equals 3.) sally used on land lines, has a total of
The two highest tides in the world 81 electrical impulses. Six of the letters
are known to be off the coasts of Alaska are represented by space characters,
and Newfoundland, sixty-nine and while fifteen are combinations of dots
seventy-two feet high respectively, be­ and dashes. Since there are 27 charac­
 ters, 81 divided by 27 leaves an aver­ 6 equals 15; 1 plus 5 equals 6, also a
age of three impulses to each letter, and multiple of 3 ).
these numbers are all relatives of three A unit called the light-year is used
and nine. by astronomers to state the vast dis­
In mathematics the value of all the tances between stars in the heavens.
digits used, that is 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, This unit of length is based upon the
9, equals 45, which in turn equals 9 distance a beam of light would travel,
when added. It is believed by many in one year, at the terrific speed of
that figures never give a false result. 186,000 in a second. The unit expressed
However, 9 lends itself to disprove that in miles is 5,869,881,000,000, whose
assertion, as follows: Subtract the fig- horizontal sum is 45 or 9.
' ure 123,456,789 from 987,654,321. The It takes 365.25 days for the earth to
answer is 864,197,532. The horizontal complete its cycle around the sun. The
sum of each of these three numbers is sum of these numbers, horizontally, is
45 or 9. Hence, 9 subtracted from 9 21; and 2 plus 1 equals 3. These days
leaves 9. resolve themselves into 8,766 hours, a
Another noticeable peculiarity is the multiple of 9; or 525,975 minutes, a
fact that the sum of any three numbers multiple of 3; or 31,558,500 seconds, a
taken in their natural sequence, either multiple of 9. Considering the speed of
ascending or descending, will equal 9 light it takes 522 seconds for a ray of
or its factors. Thus, 1, 2, 3, equals 6; light to traverse the intervening space,
2, 3, 4, equals 9; 3, 4, 5, equals 12, a multiple of 9. T his'equals approxi­
equals 3; 4, 5, 6, equals 15, equals 6; mately 9 minutes, or to be accurate 8.7
5, 6, 7, equals 18, equals 9; 6, 7, 8, minutes, which is a factor of 3.
equals 21,equals 3; 7, 8,9,equals 24, All our time compediums are fac­
equals 6. This same rule holds true for tors or multiples of nine; for examples,
six consecutive numbers added togeth­ 60 seconds, 60 minutes, and 24 hours.
er, as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, equals 21, equals There can be no doubt as to the
3; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, equals 27, equals 9; workings and appointments of this great
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, equals 33, equals 6; triangular law. It would be improbable
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, equals 39, equals 12, if not impossible for all these examples
equals 3. pointed out to be mere coincidences.
One could go on listing them indefi­
Another peculiar number spectacle nitely, and there would still remain
may be observed by using all the digits hundreds of similar lessons which have
only once, arranging them in three not been enumerated.
groups and three columns as follows: Thus we see and learn and realize
4 9 2 the important part the mystic 9 plays
3 5 7 in many of our manifestations, as well
8 1 6 as in those of the Cosmos; and again
Regardless of which w ay we add and again we see microcosm and mac­
these figures, they will resolve into the rocosm in evidence, the infinite plan
same factor, horizontally, vertically, or duplicated as a finite plan. And so;
acrostically. They all equal 15, or 6; while we work and worship and seek,
but the same figure is not duplicated in we may be permitted to turn over the
one operation, and yet the entire scale rocky pages of the earths’ crust, and
of digits is used. read thereon, indelibly engraved by
To ascertain the area of a circle when the hand of time, the manifestations of
the diameter or radius is known, we use the Law of the Triangle. Then and
the factor .7854 (7 plus 8 plus 5 plus 4, then only can we begin to realize the
equals 24; 2 plus 4 equals 6, a multiple stupendous, marvelous, all-embracing
of 3 ). To find the circumference of a wisdom, light and power, love and jus­
circle of known diameter we use the fac­ tice of the sublime Cosmic Conscious­
The tor 3.1416 (3 plus 1 plus 4 plus 1 plus ness.
Rosicrucian
D ig est
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 The M ystery of a M aster
THE WONDERFUL STORY OF A BEAUTIFUL SOUL
By H. S p e n c e r L e w is , F. R. C.

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1ST a few months more dency toward the fine arts, for early in
than 410 years ago, there his youth he manifested a natural abil­
passed from this earthly life ity to express the dreams of his soul
into the spiritual body of and consciousness in music and was
the Great W h ite Brother­ known as one of the most marvelous
hood one of the most highly improvisers of the musical circles of the
evolved master mystics of city. On the other hand, at odd times
who had attained his early he manifested the ability to sketch and
training in the mystic sciences in one to express his thoughts in quick and
of the secret schools of the Rosicrucian deft strokes of pencil or crayon. But
Brotherhood. For several centuries, the there was also born in him to be a com­
mystery of his life and the secret of his panion to his genius an insatiable de­
great knowledge remained unrevealed sire for extraordinary knowledge, or
to the public and rested safely in the that knowledge which was then con­
archives of our Order. But finally the sidered arcane and secret. It was said
inevitable translation and deciphering of him that whenever he went to a
of his strange manuscripts were made library or the reading and reference
public, and the thing that he had left room of an academy to seek facts per­
in the hands of his trusted co-worker taining to one of the academic subjects
in the Brotherhood during the last he was pursuing, he was alw ays tempted
hours of his early life came to light in by same casual subject in some forgotten
the time and manner prearranged and book that required further research or
the world became acquainted with an­ more extended investigation. In yield­
other demonstration of a duality of ing to the temptation to pursue the ar­
character that is an outward example cane subjects to their fullest revelation,
of inherited and acquired development. he often neglected the subjects which
This great man was none other than were a part of his curriculum. Long
the world-famous Leonardo da Vinci, before he thought seriously of develop­
the Florentine painter, usually known ing his natural artistic talents, he was
by two of his celebrated masterpieces, deeply involved in the subject of nat­
The Last Supper, which resides safely ural sciences and especially in natural
in a monastery in Milan, Italy, and the and spiritual laws.
portrait known as Mona Lisa, which is After the development of his artistic
now exhibited in the Louvre in Paris. talents, Da Vinci became extraordinar­
Da Vinci was born in 1452 at Vinci, ily busy in painting and sculpturing, al­
a Tuscan mountain town, and was though his paintings became far more
claimed to be the illegitimate son of a famous than anything he ever worked
Florentine notary and a peasant wom­ in clay. M any times he was commis­
an. Because of his father’s great wealth, sioned by king and court, by church
he was given an excellent education in and state, to produce certain marvelous
Florence, which was at that time the paintings, which for spiritual signifi­
intellectual and artistic center of Italy. cance have never been equaled, and be­
In his youth he was extraordinarily im­ cause of the wide range of his work in
pressive, handsome in appearance, pow­ painting and the great amount of it
erful in physique, and a very fine con­ which he accomplished, very few per­
versationalist. He apparently carried sons knew that Da Vinci was interested
over, from a previous incarnation a ten­ in anything else than his art. But to
 him there was another art as great as the subject of art. W hen the manu­
that which he had carried over from the scripts were finally presented by un­
past, and it was not long before his known hands to the various scientific
Cosmic inclination in this direction bodies for examination, it was still be­
brought him in contact with the art of lieved that the many situations of pe­
the Rosicrucians, and then began the culiar writing contained matter that
dual career of his life, which makes him would be of interest only to artists and
an outstanding character in mystical for this reason very little was done to
literature. His first contact with the decipher the secret writing and the
Rosicrucians was in Florence at about strange script and bring the contents of
the time he was completing his academic the matter before the learned societies
studies. A few years later he made a of the day. In keeping with the Rosi­
number of journeys to a monastery be­ crucian methods of his time, Da Vinci
lieved to be situated in what is now had written all of his manuscripts with
known as Amalfi, and there he came in script characters, which constituted a
contact with one of the secret schools more or less secret alphabet and written
of the Rosicrucian mystics. At any in a unique and secret manner. The
rate, at about this time, he became in­ general impression of the manuscripts
itiated into their arts and mysteries, and when examined by those who did not
was gradually prepared to be proficient know the manner in which to read them
in the use of their manuscripts and their was that the writing was done by w rit­
laboratories, and here began his experi­ ing with the left hand, the characters
ments, which he recorded in manu­ being backhanded and the script read­
scripts now known to be the astonishing ing from right to left. This presented
secret writings of a great master. an almost indecipherable manuscript
In an appreciation of Da Vinci w rit­ and was in no w ay encouraging to per­
ten in German by the student of Phi­ sons who believed that any effort to
losophy, Houston Stewart Chamber- translate them would result in nothing
lain, we read this: "No greater painter more than an artist’s dissertation on
ever lived; and this great painter was art. But as one eminent biographer has
like Durer, and even more than Durer, said of him: "Leonardo was the most
a preeminent mathematician and mech­ extraordinary vestal genius of that age
anician. At the same time—as we see of geniuses, the Renaissance. As a man
every day more clearly—a man of an of science he towered above all con­
all-embracing intellect, a Seer who pen­ temporaries, and had his views been
etrated all that his eyes saw, a Discov­ known and generally published, they
erer so inexhaustible that the world has must have revolutionized the science of
perhaps never seen his like, a deep, bold his d ay.” The writer of that comment
Thinker." did not know, of course, that what Da
The manuscripts, which Da Vinci Vinci wrote in his manuscripts was
placed in the hands of his Rosicrucian known to others besides Da Vinci, and
companion just before he died and that much of the knowledge had been
which were dated to be revealed to the purposely held secret so that too great
world at a certain time and under cer­ a revolution in the lives of mankind
tain conditions, were first believed to would not occur. M any great minds
today do not realize that the masters in
be of little value when examined at the the Rosicrucian Brotherhood and in the
prophesied time because of their pecu­ Great W h ite Lodge are in possession
liar character. Da V inci’s connection of knowledge which, if publicly re­
with the Rosicrucian mystics had never
been publicly revealed, and his reputa­ vealed, would unquestionably cause as­
tion centered almost exclusively around tonishing and regrettable revolutions in
his mastership in art. It was known the lives of mankind. Such knowledge
T he that he had been a prolific writer and is in the possession of the few advanced
Rosicrucian that some of his manuscripts had been thinkers and workers in each period of
D ig est "lost,” but it was generally believed civilization that they may properly
Januaru that if found, these manuscripts would guide and protect it and bring its grad­
1930 prove to be profound dissertations on ual adoption by civilization so that no
sudden revolution or startling change the sun, the moon, and the planets. On
in our general affairs may work to our one of his manuscripts we find the
detriment rather than to our progress. heading in large, bold characters read­
This same biographer also states that ing in Latin “il sole non si muove” (the
Da Vinci divined the secrets of nature sun does not move those who may
and made discoveries which it has been say that this very statement shows that
reserved for our own time to perfect. Da Vinci was in error in some of his
And in this the biographer is correct. scientific statements, we would simply
For much that was revealed in the Da say that it is best to hold judgment on
Vinci manuscripts hundreds of years this point until all evidence has been
later was just opportune and propitious submitted, for there are eminent scien­
for the state and stage of man’s devel­ tists of the present hour who are not
opment. And even now, four hundred quite convinced that the Copernican
or more years after his transition, many idea of the movement of the sun is cor­
of the things which Da Vinci revealed rect, and there are many other eminent
in his manuscripts would be considered scientists who are quite ready to agree
far in advance of our general public with what Da Vinci said centuries ago.
knowledge and might even be ques­ W e do not intend to argue this point
tioned as being entirely too futuristic. here at this time, but some day, most of
It would take a whole issue of this our readers will be better able to judge
magazine to outline the remarkable rev­ of the correctness of the two ideas, and
elations which were contained in Da then there w ill be time to consider the
Vinci’s manuscripts. W e must remind correctness of Da V inci’s statements.
you again of the date of his transition, M any of his other statements in regard
which w as in the year 1519. In the to astronomical laws have been proved
years in which most of his manuscripts absolutely correct.
were written, the earth was still consid­ Da Vinci was also well aware of the
ered as flat and only a few of the pro­ fact that the blood in the human body
found leaders in secret schools held any circulated continuously, for in his man­
other opinion regarding the shape of the uscripts he repeats in a number of places
earth or of the general cosmogony of the that he knows that the blood “runs an
universe. W e are accustomed to think uninterrupted course through the veins’’
that Columbus and a few of his imme­ and that it proceeds from the heart and
diate predecessors promulgated the first finds it w ay back to the heart, and
ideas of the earth being a sphere, but makes a distinction between the venous
I would call your attention to the fact blood and the arterial blood. W e must
that old mystical records show that a keep in mind that science has popularly
Rosicrucian character, who taught logic credited the scientist, Harvey, with the
and dietetics in the mystical school con­ discovery that the blood circulates
ducted by Charlemagne in Toulouse, through veins and arteries in the hu­
France, in the tenth century, had in his man body. H arvey announced this
private study and sanctum a sphere sus­ supposed discovery to his close com­
pended from the ceiling on the surface panions and workers in 1619, but did
of which he had marked the continents not announce his discovery to the world
of the earth, as they were pictured in until 1628. This we note is at least one
maps claimed to have been found on hundred years after the transition of
the walls of the mystic schools of Da Vinci. W e may easily understand
Egypt, and this old master, Alcuin, w hy Da Vinci wished this fact with
taught the idea of a cellular cosmogony many others to be kept secret for a
and that the fact that the earth was a hundred years or more, by noting what
sphere. Da V inci’s manuscripts were occurred when H arvey finally made the
dated thirty years before Copernicus announcement of his “discovery”; he
presented his questionable hypothesis was condemned as a dangerous char­
of cosmogony in which he made the acter, considered insane, and his whole
startling announcement that the earth announcement rejected, and for many
was round. Da Vinci made the same years, the science of medicine and sur­
statement and many others in regard to gery was thrown into a revolutionary
 state. If the announcement had come ing the science of hydraulics and in­
a hundred years sooner, it would have venting pieces of machinery and scien­
been completely rejected and lost, and tific instruments such as the hydrome­
there would have been far more dire ter? In keeping with the old arcane
consequences. It must be kept in mind schools and their systems of study and
that H arvey was likewise a Rosicrucian writing, Da Vinci adhered to the mys­
student, and a worker with many others tic principle that “in the beginning God
in a Rosicrucian laboratory, and had geometrized." Therefore, all of Da
access to the Rosicrucian records of Da V inci’s manuscripts are filled with geo­
V inci’s discoveries. metrical designs for symbols and every
Da V inci's manuscripts, many of law and principle is worked out in
which are not yet fully circulated and mathematical symbols and laws. W e
are carefully preserved waiting the know that in the early days, mathe­
proper time for public publication, con­ matics belonged almost exclusively to
tain many astounding scientific facts, the arcane sciences and to the adoption
which are now secretly known only to of philosophy to the practical sciences.
the higher workers in the Brotherhood. It was quite common for the Rosicru­
Those facts from his manuscripts, cian mystics in ancient times, as today,
which were published centuries ago, to express all of the natural and spir­
deal with not only cosmogony and itual laws with geometrical symbols and
physiology, but with astounding obser­ mathematical notations. This is w hy
vations in meteorology, the moon’s in­ Da Vinci wrote across the top of one
fluence upon the tides, the manner in of his most important manuscripts these
which to figure the elevation of conti­ significant words: “Let no man read me
nents, the laws and principles pertain­ who is not a mathematician.’’ In other
ing to fossil shells, and so forth. It was words, Da Vinci was saying in a forci­
Da Vinci who originated the science ble exclamation, let no one attempt to
of hydraulics and invented the hy­ read and understand my writings who
drometer. His plans for the canalization is not a mystical geometrizer.
of rivers is one of the modern schemes If my readers will let me know by
of great value in irrigation. He invented letter during the first ten days after the
a large number of labor-saving devices publication of this issue of the “Digest
and machines, many of which are re­ that they would like to have a further
markable for his period and time, and presentation of Da V inci’s mystic
as a mathematician he takes a very high thoughts and writings, I w ill be glad to
rank. Can you imagine anything more supplement the present article with an­
peculiar than a famous artist originat­ other one in the February issue.

THE PICTU RE OF TH E M A ST E R JE SU S, TH E CH RIST

Members who have purchased the photograph of the painting of

the M aster Jesus, as a M ystic, painted by our Imperator, and which
hangs in the anteroom of the Supreme Temple, have expressed a great
appreciation of the picture and have asked if it could be secured in colors
resembling the original. The art photographer, who made the black
and white photographs, has arranged with an artist to make duplicates
of the original painting, 8x10 inches, finished in oil colors at the special
price of $1.75 each postpaid. The uncolored prints, size 8x10 inches,
The
R osicru cian are still available at $1.00 each. Address your order with remittance to
D ig est A M O RC Supply Bureau, Rosicrucian Park, San Jose, California.
Januaru
1930
 The Inside of the Cup
A FEW REMARKS REGARDING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
By F r a t e r I r a K e e n e
V V V V V
N SO M E sacred writings we After all, man is merely a vessel. As
are admonished to make sure a vessel he is made of clay like all
that the inside of the cup is vessels that are common and useful.
is clean, and I often wonder That vessel may be ornate or plain. Its
whether all of our members outward appearance may be elaborate,
realize the value of the cul­ beautiful, attractive, and quite orna­
tural d e v e l o p m e n t and mental, but after all, the usefulness of
cleansing process that takes place with­ any practical vessel lies in what it will
in us as we progress along the Rosi­ hold and what it will give forth, and
crucian Path. It w as John W esley, the part of this value depends upon the
great religious reformer, who said that wholesomeness and cleanliness of the
cleanliness was next to Godliness, and inside of the vessel. Even in the matter
he only expressed an idea promulgated of health, which may be roughly judged
by Jesus and advocated for many cen­ to be a condition solely of the outer self,
turies by the mystics of the Orient. In man depends upon the cleanliness on
fact, the ritual of baptism had its origin the inside rather than the cleanliness on
in the fact that unless we are clean the outside, except in extraordinary con­
physically, we cannot approach the holy ditions. Unless the outer part of the
altar with any real degree of pureness body is extremely neglected in the mat­
and worthiness. It was presumed in the ter of cleanliness, a wholesome interior
ancient days that the seekers for spiri­ with the right cultural, psychic, and
tual light and spiritual redemption were mental development will act as a pre­
attempting to purge and purify them­ ventative against disease and ill health
selves inwardly, but many of these neg­ in the physical body. Certain it is the
lected to cleanse the outside of the cup. more spiritual, beautiful, and Cosmically
Today, we find the very reverse as true. attuned the interior is, the more happy,
Too much attention is being given to healthy, and peaceful will be the outer
cleansing the outside of the cup and self.
neglecting the inside. I have just said that in too many
I realize now after five years deep instances our members are prone to
work with our Order that it is proper judge the value of the Rosicrucian prin­
and fitting that our appeal to seekers ciples and teachings by the effect they
should include the assurance that the have on the outer self, and the worldly
work of the organzation and its teach­ affairs of that outer self. It may be ex­
ings will help to make them healthy, cused and explained as a weakness of
prosperous, happy, and successful in human nature, and we m ay console our­
life. I realize that in helping the average selves with the thought that our outer
man and woman to rise higher and selves are after all extremely important.
higher in the physical, financial, and But the fact remains that the teachings
social places of this life that the Rosi­ of A M O RC accomplish a great deal
crucian Order is doing an invaluable more for us than can be measured im­
work and demonstrating not only the
practical principles of Christianity but mediately by the changes in our outer
the practical principles of all ancient life. I know from the experience of a
mysticism. But again I say I find that great many that the changes which
the tendency is too often to judge the come about within us through the
value of theAM O RC teachings by the A M O RC contact and the AM O RC
effect they have on the outside of the principles eventually bring manifesta­
cup, rather than the effect that is tak­ tions in our outer lives far more signi­
ing place on the inside. ficant and of far greater profit to us
 than the little outward helps that are help so pleases the brother that he im­
forced in the early stages of our asso­ mediately judges the value of his
ciation with AM O RC. W hen I speak of AM O RC membership by such service.
forced help, I refer to the many de­ V ery often it is apt to create a wrong
mands that our members make to H ead­ impression in his mind and to tend to
quarters or to the various advanced make him believe that he need not al­
members in each lodge for aid in their w ays depend upon himself, and that he
personal, worldly problems. As a typi­ can alw ays find help through the W e l­
cal example, we will consider the fare Department. If this sort of reason­
brother who joins the A M O RC organ­ ing is carried too far, it is apt to make
ization principally for the Light and any member believe that the study of
knowledge that he will gain regarding the lessons and lectures, and the appli­
life's problems, and the help he will gain cation of the principles are not neces­
in building a greater character and bet­ sary, and that so long as one is merely
ter personality in this life. He starts into a member in good standing of the Or­
the studies with enthusiasm and is real­ der, there are those who will take care
ly happy and contented because of new of all the personal problems and assume
knowledge he is gaining, when sudden­ the responsibility of working them out.
ly he comes face to face with some This sort of attitude would soon defeat
material problem. He may find himself itself, inasmuch as the member would
in a different location, or in some finan­ find that his rapidly decreasing interest
cial situation requiring a larger income in the teachings and his consequent
or he m ay come face to face with some stopping of the development within him
emergency, debts that are critical in his that had been started by the A M O RC
period of life. He looks to the AM O RC contact were bringing about new prob­
organization to help him, through its lems in his life, which he could not
teachings and principles, and expects meet and which were almost impossible
that the knowledge he has gained in for the officers of the organization to
the few months’ study with AM O RC meet. In other words, it is a fact and a
should enable him to overcome all of law of nature that as a member loses
these obstacles and permit him to rise interest in the teachings and in the ap­
above them or meet them in some mys­ plication of the teachings in his own
terious w ay. After trying for two or personal life, he weakens the possibility
three weeks to use what little knowl­ of the principles doing anything for him
edge he has gained from AM O RC, he in any emergency and in any circum­
finds he is not accomplishing the outer stances. It is also a fact that in propor­
manifestation he expected and in his tion to the interest which any member
disappointment, he appeals to Head­ has in the teachings and in proportion
quarters or to the officers of his lodge to the enthusiasm with which a member
through the W elfare Department for tries to live the principles of the organi­
some material help. He does not ask zation, to that same degree or propor­
for money, because this cannot be righ- tion will the Order, through its princi­
fully expected from an organization that ples be able to help the member in meet­
is not a mutual benefit society or not in­ ing any of the trials of life.
corporated as a loan bureau, but he does Furthermore, the peculiar psychic and
expect some unusual application of mys­ mystical development that goes on with­
tical laws on the part of those who may in a member, who is carefully studying
be masters of them, directed toward and applying the teachings, is of such a
his particular welfare so that his prob­ subtle nature and of such a unique
lems will be overcome. The officers
realize that they are bound to render quality, that the average member is un­
whatever assistance they can in the aw are of what is taking place until cer­
name of the ideals of the organization, tain emergency conditions, trials, or
T he and in the name of human brotherhood, tribulations call for the application and
R o sicru cia n and they thereby force certain condi­ use of some principle, some faculty,
D ig e s t tions for this troubled brother, and help some power from within the being that
Jan u ary him in certain w ays to meet the condi­ has not been used before. For this rea­
1930 tions that have arisen. This sort of son, a devout, sincere, loyal student of
our teachings may go on for weeks, teachings and principles for five years or
months, or a year or more studying and more discovers now that in these present
applying the principles, rejoicing in the years he has less of the unexpected con­
knowledge that is gained, finding hap­ ditions arising in his life, which he cre­
piness in the peace of mind and con­ ated in the past and which he now has
tentment that comes into the life, but to face in a serious w ay. In reviewing
absolutely unaware of any real effect the situation, he finds that for the past
upon the psychic self or the outer self. four or five years with the new knowl­
Such a member may not notice that his edge, new understanding he has, he has
health is very greatly improved, or he not unconsciously or consciously done
may not notice that his social affairs those things that would create Karma
are taking a turn for the better, or that for him and bring up those unexpected
his finances or business interests are a troubles that most of us have to face
little more settled and running a little •from time to time. In this w ay, he real­
more smoothly, and he m ay feel that izes just what AM O RC has really been
there is nothing of a very definite nature doing for him, and he sees that the work
going on except in an intellectual sense. of A M O R C is not so much a work
But then suddenly and in an unexpected of the present as it is of the present and
situation, there comes an opportunity to the future combined.
apply or test, or use some principle that Therefore, I say the important thing
was tucked aw ay in the consciousness for all Rosicrucians to keep in mind is
and almost forgotten. In the applica­ the cleansing of the inside of the cup.
tion of this principle, the member finds T ry to find in each paragraph of the
that he is a master over a certain situa­ teachings a new thought that will sup­
tion or condition, and he mentally plant an old thought that you had; a
scores up one credit mark for the new idea that will take the place of an
A M O RC teachings. The difficulty with erroneous idea you had; a new principle
such members is to convince them that that will blot out and occupy the domin­
accompanying their intellectual compre­ ance of an old and wrong principle. In
hension of the work, there actually is each paragraph, you will also find a
a cultural development, a psychic evo­ wider viewpoint of life and of nature’s
lution going on within the being that laws. You will discover new truths that
does not necessarily manifest itself out­ were unknown to you and useful tools
w ardly in the ordinary things of life. in the w ay of ideas that can be applied
This development and evolution that is sometime in your life to help you if not
taking place is a cleansing of the inside in a financial w ay, at least in a social
of the cup. It is slowly wiping aw ay and intellectual w ay. In this w ay, you
false beliefs and superstitions. It is are rubbing the inside of the cup and
surely and definitely broadening the cleansing it of its tarnish, of its aggrega­
horizon of knowledge. It is positively tion of untruths and errors. You are
attuning the inner self with the Cosmic brightening the inside of the cup with
forces and bringing an influx of more the s h i n i n g , brilliant, illuminating
vitality and more of the divine con­ thoughts that will make it wholesome,
sciousness than was possessed before. attractive, appealing, and useful. This
It is toning and tuning the system in its is just as essential as cleansing the out­
nervous and mental functioning. It is side of the body of its scars, of its dead
awakening certain dormant faculties tissues, of its soiled spots, and bruises.
that, like the faculty of language or of In closing, I want to say as one who
music or art, do not manifest themselves has studied for over thirty years in
as being awakened until they are ap­ several of the most popular and ad­
plied or tested. And more definitely vanced theological and mystical univer­
than all of this, the development going sities and schools of the world, I have
on within the sincere student is prepar­ found more in AM O RC to cleanse the
ing him for a further prevention of new inside of the cup and make the whole
Karma and new obstacles and trials in vessel more useful, more practical in its
the future. mission in life than I have found in any
It is a fact that the average student other system or philosophy. Therefore,
who has been working with AM O RC I speak these words hoping to encour-
 age those who may become discontented teachings solely by the outer manifes-
early in the work and who may be tations that may or may not occur, as
judging the value of the Rosicrucian one expects or anticipates.

V V V V V

Seven M etaphysical Laws

THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF SPECIAL LESSONS

By Dr. B ernard F e l d m a n , F. R. C.

V V V V V
HE great advances made by the purpose of clarifying and substan­
psychical research workers tiating many of the ideas held by sci­
have battered down the ence today.
w alls of prejudice held by
exact science until it is EVERYTHING LIVES
eager, today, to study
psychical phenomena with The first great law of the ancient
an open mind. It is realiz­ sages to be enumerated was that there
ing that it is only fair and proper to is nothing dead in the Cosmos, for la­
study all phenomena, regardless of their tent life is slumbering in the molecules
natures, with a tolerant and broad view­ of so-called inertia, even though it is
point in the interest of truth. W hen not cognizable in our finite senses. All
certain things happen unfailingly, re­ matter is living; the tiniest particles are
gardless of their nature, science should, lives. ALL IS LIFE.
and now does, consider this to be a W e know nowadays that there is a
sufficient reason to examine into these tremendous internal activity in every
phenomena, to compare, analyze and piece of so-called dead matter due to
summarize them into theories which the quivering or vibrations of its
may possibly explain them. If true, molecules. W hen we analyze these
such theories become laws of nature, molecules into atoms, we find their pro­
and they will fit perfectly into the Cos­ tons are constantly repelling and at­
mic scheme which abides forever and tracting their electrons, yet never in all
which rules everything with law and eternity, do they touch each other. Is
order. This uniformity and order con­ this not a display of Life and intelli­
stitutes the foundation stone of ALL gence? Going higher in the scale of
science; the unchanging character of nature ,we next see chemicals display­
the laws of nature is acknowledged uni­ ing “affinities,” and minerals displaying
versally because it has been proved by distinctive differences (so that the min­
the vast amount of evidence gained eralogist speaks of mineral SPE C IE S).
through human experience. And we can carry this life-cycle in an
Centuries ago, renowned teachers unbroken chain that links the “life’.’ in
claimed that nature had its psychical the atom with the “life” in man. Sci­
and physical domains. Science limited ence affirms this truth in its well-known
its studies to the latter realm, and nat­ dictum, “no force without matter, no
urally it achieved results which were matter without force”; and it confirms
T he only a partial representation of the it absolutely by rearing its entire struc­
R o sicru cia n whole truth. Because science is now ture upon the Law of the Conservation
D ig e s t more willing to listen to what these an­ of Energy and M atter.
lanuaru cient teachers had to say, I am submit­ The test of this life inherent in all
1930 ting seven of their great teachings with matter, science will agree, is response to
stimulus. Applying this test to the dead­ ing them to be pulsating with life. W hen
est of all dead matter, so-called, we can we destroy the form, we convert the
easily prove that heat vibrations will energy from one phase to another while
cause the component atoms to respond it redistributes itself into the new con­
by an increased activity and movement. figurations made by the electrons in
Surely, this IS a response. this mass. The energy remains un­
So everything lives and is conscious. changed in quantity for it can never be
Of course, not all life and conscious­ destroyed.
ness are similar to those of human or M atter and force are two opposites
even animal beings, for there is a grada­ or extremes of the same thing; and they
tion in this as in all of nature’s works. are ordained by our next natural law
Life is one form of existence manifest­ to attract each other so effectively and
ing in matter; it is only through a ve­ wonderfully as to assure harmony and
hicle of matter that life can express it­ balance to the entire universe.
self, otherwise there would be nothing
to perceive its effects. EX TREM ES M EE T
BEHIND THE LIFE IS THE F O R M A ll manifestation rests upon this
pithy proverb. The harmonious ap­
Just as matter is indestructible and proaches and the gradual blending of
external, so must its Life be external the two opposite extremes that com­
too. Therefore, there can be no such prise everything in existence, character­
thing as death. W h at we have been ize all the workings in nature.
calling death is simply a transition from Everywhere we find a positive for
one state of Life to another phase of every negative, and the one without the
the same external force.
other becomes a physical impossibility.
All living things must change their This duality of opposites manifests un­
form continually under the remorseless
laws of evolution. There is a constant der various guises as good and evil, hot
becoming, a ceaseless yearning for a and cold, rest and motion, Life and ma­
higher grade of life. The form consti­ terial form.
tutes the vehicle for the life-energies, Throughout nature, we see the Law
and the two are necessary to each other. of Duality repeated everywhere.
By themselves, each is but a mere ab­ Between any two extremes, there
straction. Life needs its opposite mat­ must be an intervening third factor
ter in order to leave the realms of the which sharply defines them, and a bal­
abstract and to manifest itself as the ance is usually struck at some midway
vitalizing energy which thrills every
atom in the world. Both are, in their point to create the harmony which is
origin, the two facets or aspects of the the ruling note in all nature. This bal­
one and the same thing; they are insep­ ance partakes of the nature of the two
arable. The form may be of the rarest opposites and is a result of their meet­
materials, but still it is there and it is ing. “Extremes must meet,” is a uni­
composed of matter. Then it may be versal law ; each opposite must seek its
so dense that it hides the indwelling complimentary fellow and mingle with
life, and we are only conscious of the it in order to perfect its own being. It
form. Still we know that life is there is absolutely necessary that they do meet
because anything that is capable of in order that there be any progress in
transformation cannot be dead. any matter. This marriage or union is
The energy stored within a mass is symbolized by Father, Mother, and Son
employed in holding together the form in all of the great religions.
of that mass; it is active in the stresses, One of the most wonderful things
chemical affinities and electrical charges that can come under our observation is
of its component atoms and they are the fact that nature allows this union
analysable into actual movements. Sir of opposites to take place in a remark­
Chunder Bose gave us screen pictures able series of seven gradations in which
of animate and inanimate objects show­ the fourth is the balance.
 NA TU RE GEOM ETR1ZES changes. These are the stable arrange­
ments which may help us to study the
The evolutionary force proceeds atom, and elaborate experiments made
cyclically and septenially. Nature never in this w ay have verified the arrange­
works simultaneously nor does it make ments suggested by purely mathematical
sudden leaps or starts. There is a grad­ calculations.
ual and a harmonious blending of the
seven principles which bridge the gulf V IBR A TO RY H A R M O N Y
that stretches between the objective W e see that nature works gradually
and subjective extremes of worlds as with mathematical exactitude, yet not a
well as atoms. It is one of the Keys to single phenomenon could occur in na­
which the Universe is tuned. ture, unless there was an attunement
For example, what we sense as a ray between the life-energy and its physical
of white light can be comprehended vehicle. The vehicle must be attuned
within a range of seven radical colors. to the proper degree of fineness to be
There is not a sudden jump from the able to receive such vibrations. W h e n
red to the violet, but a graduated series every atom of such a vehicle has its
in accordance with a stern and inexor­ electrons vibrating harmoniously with
able law. There is a gradual blending its protons, these atoms have become
of colors which is so uniform, so won­ balanced (electrically neutral) so that
derful that it transcends the human fac­ vibratory harmony implies that this bal­
ulties. The same “sevening” holds good ance has been established.
for sound, and it will be found to be The law of vibratory harmony domi­
true of everything. This septenary nates all nature. Life itself will be
classification has all the requisites nec­ found in its last analysis to be the re­
essary for a scientific classification. sult of harmonious vibrations.
Yet this is not all, for this is but the Familiar examples may be cited.
beginning of a greater scale of seven W hen the strings of two pianos are
times seven. Each note in the musical tuned exactly alike, a chord struck on
scale is septenary, so that the whole the one will cause a corresponding
gamut of sounds is forty-nine. chord to be sounded on the other.
Plato, Pythagoras, and other ancient Iodid of nitrogen has been exploded by
teachers claimed that this numerical a certain vibration from the “G” string
harmony is accompanied by exact, of a bass viol. A wine glass can be
geometrical forms. That nature geome- shattered by the sounding of its pitch
trizes universally can be easily demon­ note upon the violin; and Caruso did
strated by a simple experiment using the same thing using his wonderful
equally magnetized needles, in cork voice. W ireless telegraphy is operated
floating upon water. In this simple ex­ upon the same principle of sympathetic
periment we can see how nature em­ vibration, and is only possible when the
ploys a variety of arrangements of the sets are in resonance.
component electrons. After the condi­ Marconi has shown us how a tube
tions of the experiment are satisfied, of iron filings mounted on a tall pole
three needles arrange themselves in the can receive messages from the ends of
form of a triangle; four needles into the the earth, copying the vibrations to
square, and five into a pentagon. Six which it has been attuned. And the
needles produce a very interesting phe­ human being possesses within himself
nomenon, in which one goes to the cen­ the power to respond to the w h o le
ter, while the other five arrange them­ gamut of vibrations, known to Rosicru-
selves in a pentagon as before. Seven cians as the Cosmic Key Board of V i­
needles cause a still more interesting brations; his brain can be attuned to
The phenomenon, for one goes to the center establish communication with others
Rosicrucian while the other six arrange themselves whenever this vibratory harmony is ob­
D ig est in a circle. tained. Furthermore, mesmerism proves
lanuacu W e can proceed by adding needle that man can communicate his life-
1930 after needle to obtain many interesting forces to other human beings who are
psychically attuned to receive these life identical mercury which differ greatly in
vibrations. their behavior, giving readings which
vary by one-half of a millimeter. The
L A W O F P R O P O R T IO N isotopes of chlorine and mercury make
possible the existence of eighteen dif­
This sixth universal law of grouping ferent mercuric chlorides which cannot
and apportionment transcends all other be differentiated by chemical tests, but
natural laws. The law of energy agree­ vary due to the different arrangements
ment has been expressed by vibratory of the electrons, If they were abso­
harmony; agreement in material compo­ lutely identical in arrangement, there
sition can be expressed by the term would not be eighteen different forms.
“chemical equilibrium’’ or balanced in Everything from atom to man is
material proportion. what is by reason of its composition,
W hen the material proportions are vibrating at its own characteristic rate.
exactly those necessary to give expres­ The addition or subtraction of a few
sion to a certain rate of vibration of molecules in a grouping of a few ele­
any energy, we obtain the manifesta­ ments is sufficient to determine a differ­
tion. Even the highest form of energy, ent species.
the life-energy, has its “life-atoms” Nature is a genuine alchemist. Its
conforming to this same principle of law of proportion ordains that the evo­
grouping, as governs the electrons on lutionary force called Life precedes the
the physical plane. So that the nature form and builds it up while it evolves
of every molecule is determined by the from one vehicle to a higher one; and
polarities, the number and the arrange­ this rearranging takes place according
ment of the electrons which com­ to mathematical and geometric accuracy
pose it. with vibratory and proportional har­
Like states of consciousness produce mony.
like physical effects alw ays and every­
where. By varying the proportion and L A W O F ANALOGY
relations of the electrons, we obtain va­ W hen the ancients said “as above,
riations in the form with resultant dif­ so below,” they meant that we can
ferences in the rate of vibration. judge the infinitesmally great by the
The atom of one chemical “element” infinitesmally small, for the law of An­
differs from that of another in the num­ alogy rules supreme through the Cos­
ber of its electrons, and the resulting mos. The truest atom is analogous to
configuration with its characteristic rate the solar system ;the embryonic process
of vibrations. All qualities and attri­ of human birth can serve as a pattern
butes of any material thing result from for the birth of worlds and solar sys­
this rate. Each element can be thought tems. N ature’s methods are uniform,
of as being built up from the element and what holds true in one phenomena
just below it in weight number by the will be found to be identically analogous
addition of one electron and one posi­ to all.
tive charge on the nucleus; with each The atom has its electro-positive cen­
addition, there is a changed grouping ter (proton) in constant attraction with
within each element that explains not its negative electrons; this picture truth­
only this element’s form, but also its fully reflects what is going on in our
functions and qualities. solar system with its central sun and its
The oils of lemon, orange, clove, and planets. It can serve likewise as a guide
turpentine are alike in their chemical for all inorganic creation. The spher­
composition; their wide differences in ical n u c le a te d red blood cell is a minia­
behavior is due to the internal group­ ture which can serve as a model for all
ings of the component electrons. M er­ organic nature, just as the hen’s egg
cury exists in six different forms (iso­ can be studied to reveal kindred prob­
topes) due to six different groupings of lems in the human organism. For the
its component electrons, and we can Law of A nalogy holds good for all of
construct two barometers of chemically nature’s creatures and creations, show­
 ing no preferences or prejudices. No psychical was the real part. They
wonder the ancients chose the egg or N EVER eliminated the psychical fac­
the circle as one of their most revered tor in any of their calculations. Exact
symbols of organic nature, while they science, particularly medical science,
employed the triangle as the symbol of will make no mistake in following their
material manifestation. Their knowl­ example in all future studies of natural
edge was based on scientific fact; their phenomena.
studies embraced not merely the physi­
cal part of nature, including man, but A new era in medical science will
the psychical as well. To them, the dawn when it knows that M an is a liv­
physical was the illusionary and the ing Soul!

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Tou Are Invited to Travel w ith the Imperator s Party
By T he T r ip S e c r e t a r y

T IS my privilege to make have already written to me making defi­

at this time the first official nite reservations for the second tour
announcement regarding the and have recommended the names of
definite plans for the next brothers and sisters in their groups and
M y s t i c T o u r to M y s t ic lodges, who wish to go with them. It
Lands. is generally realized now by all who
This tour w as planned were on the first tour and by all who
wholly and solely because of the nu­ read the description of the tour in this
merous requests from hundreds of our magazine, that it w as the most com­
members that A M O R C plan and ar­ plete, thrilling, instructive, and yet eco­
range a second tour to Palestine, Egypt, nomical trip ever offered to those who
and the mystic cities of the Near East wished to go into foreign lands.
and Europe. In fact, the tour was rec­ The suggestions offered by those who
ommended by a resolution presented to were with us on the first trip and by
the Imperator by the members who par­ the many who want to go on the second
ticipated in the first tour while they trip have enabled us to prepare a dif­
were on their w ay back to New York ferent itinerary, including more cities
last April, and ever since then many of and adding considerable to the length
our members who have read the de­ of time of the trip without greatly in­
scription of that tour, as published in creasing its cost, and now after six
the pages of this magazine during 1929, months of negotiations with foreign and
have written suggesting that a similar American tourist companies, steamship
tour be planned for 1931. As the days and railroad agencies and travel bu­
have passed and the wonderful experi­ reaus, we have completed an itinerary
ences of the first tour have impressed that is unlike anything ever offered the
themselves upon the minds of those who American public before for luxury, con­
participated in it, the longing to go back venience, comfort, unusual sights, inter­
again to the mystic temples at Luxor, esting experiences, safety, pleasure, in­
to the mystic experiences in the camp struction, and real thrills.
The on the edge of the desert, and to the Artists, engravers, and printers are
Rosicrucian beautiful and instructive visits in vari­ now at work preparing a beautiful book
D ig e s t ous parts of Europe, has increased and about the trip, which will be sent only
lanuaru inspired so many of our former tour to those who are quite sure that they
1930 members that a large number of them wish to make this trip and can do so.
The tour is to remain more or less pri­ applications that we receive. The party
vate and exclusive, and will not be must be limited to less than two hundred
widely advertised, and it will be limited in order that we may all be together on
to only our members and their friends. certain trains and in certain hotels and
More time has been added to the other places. First come first served
hours of sightseeing and mystical expe­ will be the rule in making reservations.
rience in Luxor and Basle, Switzerland, Reservations can now be made without
and at the request of a great many, a financial obligation by simply sending
trip through Southern France has been your name and saying that you are
included so that we may visit the an­ planning to go. First payment on tick­
cient, mystic cities of Toulouse, C ar­ ets will not be required until M arch of
cassonne, Nimes, and Avignon as well 1930, and now is the time to make sure
as a journey through the provinces of a reservation in case you can go, by
where the early mystics and philoso­ having your name in my list. There­
phers first introduced the mystical fore, write me if you think you can go,
teachings into Europe and where such and as soon as the literature is ready to
great human sacrifices were made in send to you, I will see that you receive
order to give man that freedom of further particulars.
thought and extension of knowledge Remember, the Imperator will accom­
which would bring illumination and ad­ pany this tour not only to point out the
vancement to his evolution. interesting mystical sights in every city
The tour will consume practically that we visit, but to lecture to us on
ninety days from New York back to board the boats each evening, and in
New York City, and will start on the different hotels on subjects dealing
January 8, 1931. It will include a with our work, and he will also conduct
complete and luxurious Mediterranean experiments and various demonstrations
cruise as well as the journey through of our principles on certain occasions
the Near East including Syria, Pales­ when the utmost benefit to our members
tine, and Egypt. It covers practically will be derived from his knowledge and
fifteen countries, and over sixty cities, experience.
and will take our party into the most No tour of this size covering so many
beautiful places of these countries dur­ days and so many cities with so many
ing the gala seasons, carnival periods, luxuries and conveniences during the
and when every sight and activity is height of the expensive social season
most alluring. The nominal price of in the Oriental countries has ever been
$1,099 has been fixed for the entire offered at a price even five or eight
tour from New York back to New hundred dollars higher than this, and
York; this includes many expenses certainly no other tour could include at
heretofore paid by the tourist as addi­ any price the experiences and thrilling
tional fees. The very finest ships are features especially arranged by our Im­
going to be used, including the new perator here in America and our breth­
motor ship Britannic with exclusive res­ ren in foreign lands.
ervations and the utmost of comfort and Address your letters to the Trip Sec­
convenience. Reservations will be made retary, care AM O RC, Rosicrucian
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It is not an attack on Christianity, nor a criticism of the life
of the Great Redeemer of Men. It is a full account of the
birth, youth, early manhood, and later periods of Jesus’ life con-
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The facts relating to the Immaculate Conception, the Birth,
Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension will astound and
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The book contains many mystical symbols, fully explained,
original photographs, and a new portrait of Jesus. There are
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sectarian, fraternal body of men and women devoted to the investigation, study, and practical
application of natural and spiritual laws. The purpose of the organization is to enable all to live
in harmony with the creative, constructive, Cosmic forces for the attainment of health, happi­
ness, and Peace.
The Order is internationally known as AMORC (an abbreviation), and the AMORC in
America, and all other lands, constitutes the only form of Rosicrucian activities united in one
body having representation in the international Rosicrucian congresses. The AMORC does not sell
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Inquirers seeking to know the history, purposes, and practical benefits of Rosicrucian asso­
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Mr. Raymund Andrea, K.R.C., Grand Master, India.
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The AMORC Grand Lodge of Denmark, Semarang, Java.
Commander E. E. Anderson, K. R. C., Grand Egypt:
Master, Manogade 13th Strand, Copenhagen, The Grand Orient of AMORC, House of the
Denmark. Temple, Grand Secretary, Nasreih, Cairo,
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The AMORC Grand Lodge of Holand, Mr. A frica:
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Schuyststraat 244, The Hague, Holland. AMORC. Mr. Stephen H. Addo, Grand
France: Master, P. O. Box 424, Accra, Gold Coast,
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Grand Secretary. British Guiana:
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AMORC. Costa Rica:
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Rosicrucian Questions and A nsw ers Wuh Complete

History of the Order
LL Rosicrucians in the world will be happy to read and possess
this book as will be every seeker who has tried for years to contact
the real fraternity of the Rosy Cross and learn how and where to
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For years seekers have had to thumb through hundreds of
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years before they could find the definite keys that would unlock the mysteries
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the portal of the first chamber. A few books in foreign language in distant
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V olum e I. R osicru cian Q u estio n s a n d A n sw ers an d C o m p lete H istory o f th e O rder.

The story of the Rosicrucian ideals, traditions, activities, and accomplishments is told interestingly
in this book, and the answers to the scores of questions form a small encyclopaedia of knowledge.
Over 300 pages, printed on fine book paper, bound in green silk, and stamped in gold. Price $2.50
per copy, postpaid.
Volume II. R osicru cian P rin cip les f o r the H om e an d B usiness.
A very practical book dealing with the solution of health, financial, and business problems in the
home and office. W e ll printed and bound in red silk, stamped with gold. Price $2.25 per copy, postpaid.

V olum e III. T h e M y stica l Lif e o f Jesu s.

A rare account of the Cosmic preparation, birth, secret studies, mission, crucifixion, and later life of
the Great Master, from the records of the Essene and Rosicrucian Brotherhoods. A book that is
being demanded in foreign lands as the most talked about revelation of Jesus ever made. Over 300
pages, beautifully illustrated, bound in purple silk, stamped in gold. Price $2.90 per copy, postpaid.

V olum e V. “ U nto T h ee I G rant . . .”

A strange book prepared from a secret manuscript found in the monastery of Thibet. It is filled
with the most sublime teachings of the ancient Masters of the Far East. The book has had many
editions. W ell printed with leatherette cover. Price $1.50 per copy, postpaid.
V olum e VI. A T h ou sa n d Y ears o f Y esterd a y s.
A beautiful story of reincarnation and mystic lessons. This unusual book has been translated and
sold in many languages and is universally endorsed. W ell printed with flexible cover. Price 85 cents
per copy, postpaid.
V olume VII. S elf M a stery a n d Fate, W ith the C y c l e s o f Life.
A new and astounding system for determ ining yo u r fortunate and unfortunate hours, weeks, months,
and y ea rs throughout your life. No m athem atics required. Better than an y system of num erology or
astrology. Bound in silk, stamped with gold. Price $2.50 per copy, postpaid.

V olum e VIII. T h e R osicru cian M anual.

Most complete outline of the rules, regulations, and operation of lodges and student work of the
Order, with many interesting articles, biographies, explanations, and complete Dictionary of Rosi­
crucian terms and words. V ery completely illustrated. A necessity to every student who wishes
to progress rapidly, and a guide to all seekers. W ell printed and bound in silk, stamped with gold.
Price $2.30 per copy, postpaid.

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