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THE

ROS IC RUCIANORDERPURPOSEANDWORK

OF THE ORDER

The Rosicrucian Order, AMO RC. isa philo-

sophical and in it iat ic t radi t ion. As students

progress in theirstudies, thcyareinitiatedinto the

nextIcvclordegree.

Rosicrucians are men and vvomen around

the world who study the lawso fnature in order

to live in harmony vvith them. Individuáis study

the Rosicrucian lessons in the privacyo ftheir

own homes on subjeets such as the nature of

the soul, developing intuition, classical Greek

philosophy, energycenters in the body, and self-

healing techniQucs.

The Rosicrucian tradition encourages each

student to discover the wisdom, compassion.

strength, and peace that already residesw ithin

eachofus.

R o s i c r u c ia n O r d i r , AM OR C1342 Naglee Avenuc

San lose. CA 95191 USA

Phone (408)947-3600 • TAX (408)947-3677

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The sun may be clouded, yet ever the sun

VVill sweep on its course till the cycle is run.

And w he n i uto chaos the systems are luu ied,

Again sl ial l the Builder reshape a new world.

Your path may be clouded, uncertain yourgoal ;

Move on, for the orbit is fixed for your soul.

And though i t may lead into darkness of night,

The torch of the Builder shall give it new light.

Yon were, and you will be; know this while you are:

Your spirit has traveled both long and afar.

It carne from the Source, to the Source it returns;

The spark that was l ighted eternally burns.

From b ody to body you r spiri t speeds on;

It sceks a new form, when the oíd one is gone;

And the form that i t finds, is the fabric we wrought

On the loom of the mind, vvith the fibre of thought.

From cycle to cycle, through t ime and through space,

Your lives with your longings will ever keep pace.

And all that you ask for, and all you desire,

M ust com e at yo ur bidd ing, as fia mes ou t of fire.

You are you r own devil , you are your ow n

You fashioned the paths that you r footsteps have

And no one can save you from error or sin

Until you shall h ark to the spiri t within. — From the poem, T H E LA W .

byRosicrucian poet Ella WheelerWilcox

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Welcome

An Introduction tothe Rosicrucian Order

Isthe Rosicrucian OrdenAMORC,aReligión?

How Isthe Organization Structured?

The BenefitsofM embership

TheSystem of Study

How isthe InformationStructured?

ProgressionoftheTeachings

TheThree Elements of Rosicrucian Membership

The Rosicrucian Home StudyLessons

The InitiaticTradition

Local Groups

Other Benefits ofMembership

Rosicrucian Publications

CouncilofSolace

Rosicrucian Park

Rosicrucian PeaceGarden

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium

Rosicrucian Research Library

Booksand Gifts

Rose-Croix University International

OurTraditional and Chronological History

Ou rRootsin theAncientWorld

Early European Beginnings

CrossingtheAtlantic

TheNew Frontier

How to Becomea Rosicrucian Student

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J f e we lcome yon and thank you fo r your in te res t in

leam ing inore about rhe Rosicrucian Order, AM OR C.

Your reading of this hoo klet indicares th ar you have

felt an urge from within, a special something that drew you to the

Rosicrucian Order. Perhaps you have already explored the vast

sea of metaphysical and self-help books, programs, lectures, and

seminars , and you may have found yourself wo ndering how to

make sense of it all—how to put it all together in a vvay that is

pra cti cal and truly relevant to you.

You can acquire a lot of infon na tion from books, lectures, and

classes, and you may even discover some very useful techniques

for improving certain aspects ot your lite. But this approach to

self-improvement is always incomplete, because most books,

seminars, and study groups have a limited focus, such as personal

prosperity, im pro ving rela tionsh ips, m editation, sp iritual atrune-

ment, or developing psychic abilities. And focusing on one area

of study doesn't provide balanced development. The Rosicrucian

system is uniquc — it prov ides a fo undation th at fies to geth er all oí the different aspects of metaphysical study, and demonstrates their

interc onn ected ness. To our knowledge, it’s the only system th at

does this. U nderstand ing the natural laws tha t govem all realms—

physica l, m enta l, em otional, psychic, and sp ir itual— leads to true

prosperity and pe ace of min d. T his is exact ly what th e Rosicrucian

Ord er provides— a systematic approa ch to th e study of higher

wisdom that empowers you to find the answers to your questions

about the workings of rhe universe, the interconnectedness of all

lite, your higher purpose, and how it all tits together.

If you’ve already spent many years studying metaphysics,

you '11 find th at the R osicrucian system organizes this inform ation

in a comprehensive way and acts as a unique catalyst of skills and

accomplishment. The knowledge you’ve already acquired attains



a higher dimensión of meaning when you can place it in the

co nte xt of a powerful whole. Further, this knowled ge also translates

into increasingly focused, skillful actio n an d at tain m en t in life.

If you’re completely new to this area of study, you’ll find that

this comprehensive approach makes your leaming easy. As you

progress step -by-step th ro ugh th e Rosicrucian course of study,

you’ll see how each subject relates to all the rest, giving you a senseof completeness and confidence in your understanding.

Through simple weekly lessons that you study at home, you’ll

have the opportunity to learn useful techniques which you can

use on a daily basis to awaken your higher faculties, leading to

improved health, better life situations, more harmonious personal

relationships, and an increased sense of happiness and peace. You

can achieve these goals through a process which Rosicrucian

students cali selfmastcry.

W ha t exactly does self-mastery m ea n? It means lea m ing how

to chart your own course through life. How to find rhe means

to make the right choices and decisions. I t means seeing your

p resen t cir cum sta nces as unlim it ed opportun iti es fo r gro w th ,

because you do have th e abil ity to change your sit uation . It

means being able to take charge of your life and help tho se

around you to achieve a happier and a healthier existence.

The Rosicrucian teachings are not based on the ideas of any

one individual. Unlike many New Age movem ents, the Rosicrucian philosophy has be en deve loped over centuries from th e co m bined

efforts of many great minds. Ancient truths are incorporated into

practica l time-tested tech niques w hic h you can begin to use im-

mediately. The lessons are structured in a sequential system to pro-

vide safe, gradual development of your natural psychic and spiritual

abilities. This is a school of practical mysticism, which encourages

you to be open-minded, questioning, and to test the valué of the

pr incipies you are leam ing by active ly us ing them in your daily life.

Is the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC,a Religión?

No. A M O R C , w hic h sta nds for Ancie nt and Mystical Order

Rosae Crucis , is not a religión and does not require a specific

code of belief or conduct. Rosicrucian students come from

a variety of cultura l and religious backgrounds. Becoming a

Rosicrucian student does not in any way require you to leave

your church, join a church, or change your religious beliefs.

Some Rosicrucian members do not subscribe to any specificreligious beliefs at all. For students who do, we encouragc

them to particípate in the religión of their choice. As a result,

Rosicrucian students come from every religious denomination,

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Being a gen uine esoteric

school, AMORC provides an

opportunity to learn how to

consciously work tow ards

awakening to one*s purpose

in life. Just as with any math-

ematical relationship, activeand intentional application

of the a ncient Rosicrucian

exercises in the day-to-day

afíairs of life leads to a state

of eouanimity. wisdom, and

freedom in which one

operates with true compassion

and nonat tachment . For me,

the Rosicrucian teachings are

pric ele ss ru les to success fu l

living, for through them, I am

attaínine Peace Profound.

MichoHJonKeU, M.D.

The O rder h as gjvcn me the

knowledge to look at myself in

a m ann er that I may se e who

I am. and decide from there

what I want to be.

oEdwurd Burke

U.S. Army

and rhrough our teachings, many find a greater appreciation of

the mystical principies underlying th eir individual religious and

philosophical beliefs. Those w ho do not belong to any part icula r

religión often discover a sense of connection with a higher

intelligence that was missing in their lives before.

The Rosicrucian path incorporates both metaphysics and

mysticism. Metaphysics is that which falls beyond the five physical senses; for exam ple , in tu iti o n , v is ualization, and heal-

ing techniques. Mysticism is simply the process by which you

may eventual ly experience direct , conscious unión with the

Absolute, Divine Mind, Universal Intel l igence, or what some

Rosicrucian students cali the God of their Hearts. This is not

done by adhering to specific tenets or beliefs, but by leaming

and applying natural laws which, over t ime, allow you to

exper ience D ivine or Cosmic C onsciousness . The Ros icrucian

Order does not a t tempt to def ine the nature of the dei ty .

R ather, you wil l rem ain t ree to discover this throu gh yo ur own

reflect ions. This same approach appl ies to everything that is

p resen te d th ro u g h th e R osic rucian te ach in gs.

We d on ’t expect you to accept an ything on faith. We w ant you

to thin k for yourself, to learn how to draw upon the h igher knowl-

edge already w ithin you. W ha t we provide are simply the tools to

enable you to accomplish this. The Rosicrucian teachings contain

pra ctical ex ercises and experim ents tha t allow you to dem ónstrate

for yourself the principies presented in the lessons and to accessyour own source of inner wisdom and guidance. As you do this,

you’ll begin developing natural abilities that may have been left

do rm ant th roug hou t your life. Almost immediately you’ll begin to

see your life in a d ifferen t light.

How Is the Organization Structured?The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is a non-profit, educational

charitable organization which is classified by the United States

Intem al Rev enue Service und er section 501 (c )(3). Its activitiesan d services are suppo rted by dues a nd do na tions rece i ved from

Rosicmcian students. After expenses are covered, all additional

íunds go back into the organization to further benefit its students,

allowing us to expand our services, develop new programs and

oth er projeets that will help us accom plish our hu m anitar ian goals.



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The Rosicrucian studies offer

you access to a vast

storehouse of profound

wisdom carefully preserved

for centuries.The Rosicrucian

system of study enables

students to achieve their highest potential and brirg

about a transformaron on

all levels of being: physical,

mental, emotional, psychic,

and spiritual.



ON THE PHYSICAL LEVEL

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j c J r l r I cred it the teaching s of the

Rosicrucian Order, AMORC,

for increasing in me a sense of

knowing confidence-—

confidence based on the

results of practicing the

teachings. My life so far is a

te stim o n y to t he f ac t t h a t j ^

AMORC's principies are

effective in assisting individuáis

to bring into manifestation

that which they envision for

them selves. I have learned,

and continué to learn. of theresourcefulness of listeníng to

that inner voice within me.

I cre dit this voice for assisting

me to successfully make

difTicult decisions to save lives

in my rural medical practice

and in healing my clients.

The decis ión to become a

Rosicrucian is the single most

im portan t action I have taken

to date.

x j k J Nosa Orobaton, M.D., Ph.D.

Public Health Specialist

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Discover how to achieve vibrant heatth and increase your

vitality. Experience more of the joy of life by acquiring specific

tech niq ue s to reduce stress an d speed up your bod y’s na tura l

hea ling processes.

ON THE MENTAL LEVEL

Learn how to bring into physical manifestation the life

yo u’ve dream ed of, wh eth er it’s hap pine ss and peac e in your

pe rsonal life, or success in your business. T he Rosicrucian stud ies

give you specific knowledge of metaphysics, mysticism, psychology,

para psy cholo gy, philoso phy, and Sc ience no t ta ugh t by con-

ventional educational systems or traditional religions. Learn

techniques for relaxation and meditation, how to use visualiza-

tion as a tool to achiev e your goals, and m uch more.

ON THE EMOTIONAL LEVELDevelop a greater sense of confidence an d inner peace th at

comes from knowing how to tap into your inner wisdom to

find the answers to life’s challen ges. T his in ne r peace help s you

rem ain calm, ce ntered , an d focused in th e m idst of crisis, makes

you a source of strength for others, and promotes more harmo-

nious personal relationships with your friends and loved ones.

ON THE PSYCHIC LEVEL

Awaken your deeper psychic sense, a natural faculty whichis dormant in most people and only needs to be developed.

Enhance the s trength and power of your inner being, bring i t

to a higher s tandard of operation, and open up a whole new

resource for increased intuition, insight, Creative inspiration,

and innovative solutions to problems.

ON THE SPIRITUAL LEVEL

Achieve a gradual inner awakening, leading to a perma-

nent awareness of the unity of all creation and your personalrelationship with the “oneness” of the universe. This leads to

an integration of all aspects of your heing. From this spiritual

founda tion, from your conn ection with the greater whole, every-

thing else ñows. The Rosicrucian studies aid you in developing

a workable and practical philosophy of life and the inner peace

that comes from understanding the nature of the universe and

your relation ship to it.



ach month, you’Il receive a packet of weekly lessons,

called monographs, to read in the privacy oí your own

home. The lessons, about six to eight pages each, intro

duce certain ideas and experiments in a straightforward and

simple manner. We ask that you devote about one and a half

hours once a week to study that week’s lesson and perform any

exercise or experim ent given. For rhe rem ainder of the week weencourage you to periodically think about the importanr ideascontained in rhat lesson, and make repeated efforts at accom-

p li sh in g rhe ex ercises. W e ask you for th is sim ple com m it m en t

because th e lessons are no t ju st a body o f know ledge, bu t a way

of life. lf you only read them and do n’t at tem pt rhe experim ents

or practice rhe techniques, then you’re only learning theory,

ju st as you wou ld be if you only re ad a book on how to play the

p ia no , but never pra cti ced pla yin g one.

It takes a special sort of dedication ro quest for the knowl-

edge of th e U niverse. lt’s essential th at you test rhe ideas

and experiments, prove their validity to yourself, and then

incorporare them into your life. As you do rhis, gradually mere

theories will be replaced by real knowledge, solid skills,

increased confidence, peace of mind, and an ability to success-

fully meet the experiences of life and ro create the kind of life

you want.

RosicrucianInitiation

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How is the Information Structured? New students beg in with a series of three in troducto ry Degrees

comprising an overview of the Rosicrucian course of study. This is

followed by nine a ddition al Degrees, each h aving its own p articular

emphasis. For instance, the Fitrh Degree deais primarily with

ancien t philosophies, the Sixth w ith the he alth of the physical and

psychic consciousness, the Seventh with th e aura and th e projec-tion of the psychic body. The teachings are continuously updated

to reflect our modem world, while keeping true to the traditions of

the Order. U nderlying this changing language and format is a code

of natural law which forms the core of the Rosicrucian teachings

and w hich remains constant ov er time.

Progression of the TeachingsThe Rosicrucian system does not promise instant enlight'

enrnent. To complete our basic program of lessons, from theintroductory courses up through the end of the Ninth Degree,

takes approximately five years. Although in five years you will

have achieved a high level of mastery over self and your environ-

ment, our teachings continué past the Ninth Degree for many

years, supplementing the basic lessons and continuing to stimulate

further developm ent.

The uniqueness cif the Rosicrucian teachings doesn’t come

simply from the body of knowledge i( offers, but also from th e way in

wh ich it is organized and broug ht to life thro ug h p ractical exercisesand experiments to produce a genuine evolution in consciousness.

Each Degree covers an important step you need in order to benefit

from the following Degree. Each exercise supports, reinforces, and

build s upon th e preced ing exercises and te chniq ues, leading to

balance d, full develo pm ent.



The three main elements of Rosicrucian membership are rhe

system of ho m e study lessons, th e O rde r’s initiatic trad ition , andrhe activities of local Rosicrucian groups. Additional bcnefits of

membership are described later in this booklet.

The Rosicrucian Home Study LessonsThe teachings of the Rosicrucian Order , AMORC, are

pre sen te d in bookle ts call ed m onogra phs, and the le ssons are

divided into two main sections, the Neophyte section and

the Temple section. Following is a description of some of thesubjects covered in rhe first five years of rhe Rosicrucian system.

s a member of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, you

are not simply purchasing a course of study. In fact, wedo not sell the Rosicrucian lessons at any price. In the

rrue tradition of the an cien t mystery schools, the teachings were

never sold, but were extended to sincere seekers. In keeping with

this tradition, the Rosicrucian teachings are made available to

students as a benefit of their active membership. Your member-

ship dues suppo rt all aspeets of the org aniza tion’s activities, n ot

ju st the lessons.



Neophyte Sectionln ancient times, if you wished to study the great myster-

ies, you would travel to a temple and petition for admittance

as a student. Once accepted as a beginning student, you would

be know n as a Neophyte , and you would enter the A tr ium , or

recept ion chamber of the temple. In the Atrium, you would

receive preliminary instructions before being allowed to enter

the m ain temp le itself and study the high er teachings. Following

the analogy of the ancient temples, the early lessons of the

Rosicrucian monographs are called Atrium lessons, and begin-ning R osicrucian studen ts are called N eophytes.

1NTRQDUCTORY LESSONS

Right from the start, the introductory monographs present

basic Rosicrucian concepts th a t you can apply in pra ctical ways.

One of the first things you learn as a Neophyte is that you are a

dual being. In addition to your five physical senses, you also have

a psychic sense. The exercises in these introductory lessons aredesigned to gradually awaken and develop the psychic faculty. The

exercises presented here and throughout the entire Rosicrucian





TH1RDATR1UM

I have been a me m ber of

the Rosicrucian Order for

28years; my life has never

been th e sam e sin ce I jo ined

this exceptional fellowship of

men and women. My key life

pro blem has been learn in g

to ask for what I need and

trusting that the Cosmic will

pro vid e. "L ett in g g o " was not

a word in my vocabulary until

about lOyears ago. While I

have found that overcoming

this barrier to living in fullness

and joy has been difficult,

l can find examples of the

Cosmic in action almost daily,

when I take tim e to look. It

has been proven many times,

to my scientific satisfaction,

that the Cosmic Prosperity

Principie of asking does work.

With each experienee of theRosicrucian principies working

in my life, 1grow to be a

bett er, m ore giving pers on.

I am truly blessed.

C. WuKl, Ed.D.

fessor of Nursitig

JA-I find our monographs to be

the most comprehensive and

well-balanced program avail-

able in the pursuit of spiritual

growth and unfoldment.

Louis Domenech, MBA

Tax Planner

The Third Atrium rnoves beyond the physical body and the

psy chic fa cult ie s in to th e re alm of th e mystical . As you becom e

more attu ne d with your inne r source of wisdom, you’ll becom e

more receptive to the subtle inner promptings of intuition,

inspiration, and illumination. These lessons also explore the

nature of soul and spiritual evolution, reincarnation and karma,

and the eyeles of the soul. Topics include:

The Great Religious Movements

The Nature ofSoul

Purpose o fo ur Spiritual Evolution

Reincarnation and Karma

Goo d and Evil and FreeW ill

Intuition, Inspiration,and Illumination

Temple Section

Having completed the lessons of the Neophyte section,

you stand at an im portan t m ilestone in your progress along rhe

mystical path. No longer a Neophyte, you are now ready to

leave the Atrium and enter the Temple. Your studies in the

N eophyte section esta bli shed th e foundation for th e lessons of

the Temple Degrees. You have been introduced to the various

elements of the Rosicrucian system and had the opportunity

to practice many of the principies presented through simple

experiments. Now the Temple Degrees will further develop

these elem ents, providing ad ditional de pth and p ractical appl i-

cations of the principies.

FIRST TEMPLE DEGREE

The First Temple Degree introduces the concept of polarity

and its relationship to the subatomic world and its differing ratesof vibration. it introduces rhe full spectrum o f physical and non-

phy sical m anifesta tion. A n understa ndin g of th ese su bjects givesyou an appre ciation for the system and order of the un i verse, the

interconn ectedn ess of all nature, and how everything is governed by natu ral law. Top ics include:

StructureofMatter

Positive and Negative asVib rat ory Polarities

Rosicrucian Definitions o f Electricity,Magnetism,and

Electromagnetism

Rosicrucian Classification o f Elements

MaterialAlchemy



Th e S econd Temple Degree explores the workings of the m ind.

You’ll learn how to use your various mental faculties to strengthen

your will, elimínate bad habits and establish good ones, tap into the

levels of your subconscious, reason more effectively, and integrate

princip ies o f psychology and mystic ism to achieve your pe rsonal

goals. Topics include:

FOURTH TEMPLE DEGREE

Cosmic Consciousness

O u r Obje ctive and Subjective Consciousness

Mentaland Sensory lllusions

Imagination and Mem ory

Physical, Psychic,and Spiritual Influence o fthe Subconscious

Mem ory and Reasoningo fthe Subconscious

Psychologyand Mysticism

TH1RD TEMPLE DEGREE

The Third Temple Degree explores the meaning of l ife on

many levels, including living and “non-living" matter, life on

the cellular level, the mysteries of death and rebirth, and the

ete m al na ture of the soul. Topics include:

Cosmic Purpose o fLife

Rosicrucian Definitions o fLivingand Non-living Ma tter

Incarnation o fthe Soul

Transition o fthe Soul

InitiaticAspectofDeath

The Fourth Temple Degree introduces Rosicrucian ontology

(the study of the nature of being), and lays out the cosmological

framework for all creation. It explores the meaning, understand-ing, and use of symbols as the language of the subconscious.

Topics include:

Vital Life Forcéand the Living Soul

Cycleso fLife and Constant States o fFlux

Time, Space, Infinity,and Eternity

Symbols— Natural,Artificial,and Mystical

SacredArchitecture



A mystic, by nature , is fund am enta l ly a philosopher. In theFifth Temple Degree, you will study excerpts from the works

of classical philosophers. Your exploration of the ancient roots

of Rosicrucian philosophy will demónstrate the timelessness

of these principies. Thoughts of the following philosophers

are presented: Thales, Solon, Pythagoras, Heraclitus, Democritus,

Empedocles, Sócrates, Plato, Aristotle.

S1XTH TEMPLE DEGREE

The Sixth Temple Degree presents the physical , mental ,

emotional, and spir i tual components of health and disease. In

this Degree, you’ll learn specific Rosicrucian h ealing techn ique s

for restoring and maintaining vibrant physical health and psy-

chic equilibrium . Topics include:

Spiritual Dimensióno fFood

Breathing and Respiratory Health

CellConsciousnessand CellularH ealth

RosicrucianThera py and Self-healing

PersonalTreatmentto Restore yo ur Psychic Equilibrium

Physical and Mental Prevention o fDisease

Emotional and Spiritual Prevention o fDisease

SEVENTH TEMPLE DEGREE

The exercises and experiments of all the previous Degrees

have contr ibuted to your gradual development, providing you

with the necessary foundation for the advanced techniques

of the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Degrees. In the Seventh

Degree you will learn how to accomplish psychic projection,

how to deve lop your personal aura and perceive o the r people ’s

auras, and how to further dev elop your psychic cen ters and psy-

chic perception. You will also receive a thorough explanation

of the physiological, psychic, and spiritual influence of specific

mystical sounds. Topics include:

The Psychic Bodyand PsychicC enters

Psychic Perception and Psychic Consciousness

Ho wt o Accomplish Psychic Projection

Nature and Symbolism o fDreams

The Physical,Psychic,and SpiritualAuras

Mystical Powero f Vowel Sounds and Mantras



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English ptysician. mystical

philosopher, andRosicrucian

defender.

The Eighth Temple Degree explores in depth the dieme of

imm ortality— rhe mysteries ot hirrh and de ath, reinc am ation and

karma, a nd the evolution of rhe soul personality. Topics include:

Universal Soul andthe Human Soul

Divine Consciousness and SelfConsciousness

Spiritual Evolution o fHumans

MasteryofKarma

Reincamation o ftheSoul

Me mo ry o fPast Incarnations

The Mysteryo fBirthand Death

Helpto the Dying, Before andAfter Death

N1NTH TEMPLE DEGREE

If you have conscientiously studied and practiced the exer-

cises and experiments of rhe earlier Degrees, rhese techniques

will by now have become second nature, and you’ll be well

pre pared to succe ssfu lly underta ke the advanced experim ents

of the Ninth Degree. This Degree gives you the opportunity

to utiiize the highest metaphysical powers in practical ways to

affect positive conditions in your environment and your li te in

acco rdance with th e greatest good. Topics include:

Macrocosm and Microcosm

The Four Principáis:Earth,Water;Air;and Fire

Symbolism o fthe Cross.Triangle,Square,Circle,and Rose-Cross

MentalAlchemy

Telepathy.Telekinesis,andVibroturgy

Cosmic Protection,Mystical Regeneration

Attunem ent w ith Cosmic Consciousness

Beyond the Ninth Temple

DegreeT he Rosicrucian Order, A M O R C , is no t just a course of study,

but a way of life. W hil e the essential Rosicmcian teac hings arecovered in rhe first five years, the exploration of universal laws is

truly a lifelong study. As long as we live, we never stop leaming.There fore, th e Rosicruc ian lessons con tinué for man y years heyondthe Ninth Degree, providing you with even greater insights andexploration ol the Rosicrucian principies and techniques.



he Rosicrucian Order, AMORC', is a philosophical andinitiatic tradition. As a member, you are not just taking

a course of study. You are passing through LNegrees of study, rituals, ceremonies, exercises, and demonstrations that

ha ve a long historical background with new information constantlyheing added.

Rosicrucian initiarions are rituals designed to mark them ilestones of a stud en t’s progress on th e m ystical pa th. In these

heautiful rituals, mystical laws and principies are demonstratedin a dramatic form, in order to both inform and inspire the

Rosicrucian student. All of the Degrees of Rosicrucian study

are preceded by an initiation ceremony, written in an impres-

sive and hrief form tha t can easily he performed a t hom e during

your study period. You also have the option of receiving these

initiations in a mo re elabó rate form in the O rde r’s affiliated

Lodges. You’ll find that these initiations, when conferred in

the Temple of a Rosicrucian Lodge with all officers participat-ing, are even more impressive to the psyche. Both the home

ceremonies and the Lodge initiations are specially prepared to

introduce to you in an impressive, symbolic, and dramatic way

the importance of each new Degree into which you are entering.

The origin of initiation is as oíd as the earliest civilizations.

The ancient Egyptians learned that demonstrations, the perfor

mance of various acts, and the use of objects, help to facilítate

instruction, so that the lessons are more easily impressed upon

the minds of the students. Dramas of impressive ceremonies



6Always renewed. always

flowing forth, as from a

cornucopia, the knowledge of the Cosmic flows through the

Rosicrucian teachings. In my

many ye ars of m embership

and study, I have found an

endless source of new and

ancient wisdom on which to

feed and care for my soul and

my body and the inspiration

to care eQually for others.

Is there a better treasure in

life than to find one’s placeand in developing natural

talents help harmony ring

round our garden world?

Fo ury ea rs ago I sen t for the

Masteiy of Life with some

skepticism and great hope.

Skepticism has vanished;

Rosicrucian practice works

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Mar yrose Carroll, Sc ulptor

consisting of music, spectacular lighting, processionals, chanting,

and colorful costumes become an unforgettable experience to

the p art icipant .

All true esoteric initiations are mystery-dramas. In these drama-tizations, ancient people sought to reenact certain fundamental

truths of nature which they had discovered. These mystery-dramas

were somewhat like the modern passion plays. In ancient times,

the word mystery did not have the same connotation that i t does

now. It refenred to a uniqu e gnosis— th at is, knowledge w hich

was to be revealed to the candidate for initiation. In fact, in ancient

Rome the mysteries were called inicia. The initiates were called

mystac. The Latin word initiare meant “to inspire,” and initium

m ea nt “begin ning ” or “training.” Thus, candidates for initiation were

introduced to an inspiring knowledge th at was to m ake an em otional

or psychic im pression upon the ir consciousness as well as to add to

their knowledge. In a dram atic way, the initiation sheds illum ina tion

upon certain subjects which otherwise may not be thoroughlyunderstood and appreciated. Further, the mystical aspect of

initiation arouses your psychic and emotional response concemingthe subjects you are about to study and produces an awareness, a

state of consciousness which otherw ise could n ot be achieved.

N o ri te or ceremon y, ho weve r, no m att er what its form or how

it is con du cted , is a true in itiatio n if it does no t do th e following:

(a) cause you to engage in introspe ction, tha t is, to tum your

consciousness within, to look upon yourself; (b) engender within

you a feeling of aspiration and idealista; and (c) exact from youa sacred obligation or promise which you make to yourself that

you will try to fulfill your aspirations. T he purpose of Ro sicrucian

initiation is for the same traditional and psychological reasons.

Partí cipa t ion in initia tion rituals does n ot, in itself, m ake

you a true initiate, and Rosicrucian students are not required to

partic íp ate in ri tu als . You becom e a R osic rucia n in it ia te only

through your own efforts, merits, and preparation. This means

that as you progress along the Rosicrucian path, it is through

your personal work that you will advance; and everything thatyou can become, you will become through your own patience

and perseverance. E ven in antiquity w hen seekers traveled thou-

sands of miles to reach ancient temples so as to be initiated andreceive instructions from the Masters, they understood that true

ini t ia t ion— m eaning i lluminat ion of consciousness— would

come only w hen they were prepared or ready on the inne r plañe,whether or not they were in a temple or proceeding through a

cerem ony or ritual at tha t particular time. W ha t was true centuries

ago is still true today. However, it is possible to accelerate this inner pre para tion, and th is is the purpose of Ros icru cian in itia tions.



Local Groups

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The Rosicrucian Order,

AMORC. has provided a

bridge for me in to a dimen sión

oí life that I had inwardly

and innately longed for butcould not find in all of my

scientiflc and religious

searches. Within the teachings

I have found an un dersta ndin g

of all the so-called mysteries

of life— bringing me inner

peace and con ten tm en t and

giving to me a higher appre-

ciation of Science and religión.w / f / V . K W

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he Rosicrucian Order, A M O RC , m aintains a system of

local Rosicrucian groups to supp lem ent th e hom e study

pro gra m . As a studen t o f th e R osic ru cia n O rd er, you

have the option and privilege of attending an affiliated Lodge,

Chapter, Pronaos, or Atrium Group if there is one in your

area. Here you can enjoy the company of fellow Rosicrucians,

hear inspiring lectures, engage in mystical experiments with

other students, and particípate in beautiful ceremonies and

stimulating discussions. In addition, you’ll have rhe opportunity to

attend a variety of special events, seminars, and conventions.

N o R osic ru cia n m em ber is obligate d to associa te w ith a loca l

Rosicrucian group, but it is highly recommended. This is a special

privilege offered to yo u, an d pro vid es a un iq ue o p p ortun it y to

enrich your membership experience.

You may visit a local group without obligation three consec-utive times. After that, you will be invited to become a member

of the group. Members of a Lodge, Chapter, Pronaos, or Atrium

Group support rhe activities of their local group through nominal

dues or don ation s wh ich are sepárate from their regular Rosicrucian

mem bership dues.

Many local groups offer regular Open Meetings, where

members of the public can attend a brief lecture and meet

R osicrucian stud ents in an informal setting. To find out if O pen

Meetings are offered in your area, you may cali or write our Ro sicrucian Grou ps office at:

Rosicrucian Order, AMORC

1342 Naglee Avenue

San José, CA 95191

(408) 947-3600

or check rhe Calendar of Events at:

ivww . rosicrucia7 i.org



Other Benefits

of Membership

Rosicrucian PublicationsAs a member of rhe Order, you will receive the following

pub lications in addiri on to your lessons :

THE ROSICRUCIAN D1GEST

The official magazine of the Rosicrucian Order. The Digest,

publish ed qu arterly, con ta ins fa scin ating and in fo rm ative ar ricies

related to mysticism, philosophy, rhe sciences and rhe arts and

is of particular interest to R osicrucians and the ir friends.

THE ROSICRUCIAN FORUM

T he Forum, a quarterly publication, supplements the Rosi-

crucian teachings, contains in-depth articles on aspeets of the

Rosicrucian studies and answers questions from Rosicrucian

students. It is a prívate pu blicatio n for Rosicrucian stude nts only.

ROSE+ CROIX IOUR NAL

T h e Rose+ Cro ix Journa l is an international, peer-reviewedonline Rosicrucian journal that is interdisciplinary and rrans-

disciplinary in approach. The journal focuses on topics that are

related ro the sciences, history, rhe arts, mysticism, and spirituality—

especially interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary inquiries rhat

traverse and lie beyond the limits of different fields of study.

THE ENGL1SH GR/AND LODGE BULLET1N

T he BulL’tin , a quarterly newsletter, keeps members updated

on national and international Rosicrucian events and containsmem bership inform ation and news of curren t Rosicrucian activities.

Council of SolaceThe Council of Solace is a group of Rosicrucians who medítate

daily on hehalf of others who are stru^gling with health, emotional,financial, or other challenges. The Council direets metaphysicalassistance to those in need through a unique and mystical systemof direcr healing attunement. Rosicrucian students receive complete

information about the services of the Council of Solace in their firsr packet of introductory materials. Anyone, whether or notthey are m embers of rhe R osicrucian O rder, may requ est th e a idof rhe Council of Solace. To request metaphysical assistance, write



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India lo study first hand from

the Eastcrn Meditation

masters, and having spent

a lifetime attending New Age.

Metaphysical. and Spiritual

Development, and Hypnosis

seminars, I have NEVER

come across a body of

in

knowledge as deep and

pro fo und as that conta in ed i

the AMORC material.

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to: Council of Solace, Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, 1342 NagleeAve., San José, C A 95191 or ph one (408)947-3684.

Rosicrucian Park Th e headquarters of the R osicnician Order, AM O R C , is beau-

tiful Rosicrucian Park in San José, California. Fountains, exotic

plants and trees, sta tuary an d Egy ptian-style buildings ad d to th especial am bienc e of Rosicrucian Park. In add ition to our adm inistra-

tive offices, Rosicrucian Park also houses the Rosicrucian ResearchLibrary, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium, the

Rosicrucian P eace Card en, and our Egyptian-style Gra nd Temple.

Rosicrucian members may attend convoca tions and o ther activities

in the Grand Temple, including sessions of the Council of Solace

healing meditation. Guests are welcome to stroll through the Park

grounds and take in the special atmosphere.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum andPlanetarium

The museum ofifers an exciting chance to travel back in time

and discover the mysteries of ancient Egypt. The Rosicrucian

Order has the largest collection of Egyptian artifaets on display in

W estern No rth Am erica. T he museum, which is one of the largest

tourist attractions in San José, California, allows guests to see thefascinating objeets and ritual items the Egyptians used in everyday

life, while at the planetarium visitors leam about various ancientcivilizations’ know ledge of the solar system. Rosicrucian members,

along with one guest, receive free admission to the museum. The

pla neta rium is complimenta ry to all.



Rosicrucian Peace GardenThe Rosicrucian Peace Garden is an educational garden

dedicated to the Rosicrucian ideáis of peace and tolerancé. Based

on examples of gardens from the city of Akhetaton (now called

Am am a), the garden contains plants and architecture authe ntic

to the 18th Dynasty of an cie nt Egypt, including m edicinal plants,

beautifu l flowers, a re fl ection pond for re la xation and conte m pla -

tion, a small outdo or tem ple, an d a grape arbor.

Rosicrucian Research LibraryThe Rosicrucian Research Library contains a remarkable

collection of books and other research materials on most

esoteric subjects, as well as cultural, scientific, and other fasci-

nating material. Rosicrucian members living in or visiting the

San José area are encouraged to visir the library. We also offer

a special program of library membership to visiting scholars,

researchers, an d th e gen eral public.

Books and GiftsMany of our students have expressed an interest in high-

quality books on mystical and metaphysical subjects to supplement

their studies. Through catalog sales and our webstore, we

strive to bring both Rosicnician students and the public

the best in metaphysical books from many cultures, ancient

and modem. Although not everything offered is directly as-

sociated with rhe Rosicrucian teachings, all items are carefully

selected to harmonize with the Rosicrucian tradition. The purchas e of su pplementa ry books and stu dent supplies is strict ly

optional. All of the information necessary for the Rosicrucian

course of study is contained in the monographs which students

receive as a benefit of their m embership.



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Rose-Croix üniversity InternationalRosicrucian students are eligible to enroll in classes sponsored

by Rose-C ro ix U niv ers ity In te rnational. T his optional program

ofters in-depth courses which expand on certain aspects of the

Rosicmcian studies. Its purpose is to ofifer Rosicrucian students

opportunities for personal development and spiritual growth in a

classroom en viro nm en t unde r the personal instruction of faculty

members. The Rosicrucian faculty are qualified experts in their

tields of instruction and members of our International Research

Council.



Our Traditional

and Chronological Historyhe Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, is knovvn intemation-

a^W ty i ts traditional and auth entic t i tle , the A ncientMystical Order Rosae Crucis, from which is derived the

acronym “A M O R C .” Th e A ncient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis

is the L atin form of the orga nization’s ñame, w hich literally trans-

lates into the Ancient Mystical Order of the Rosy Cross. There

is no religious connotation associated with this symbol; the Rosy

Cross symbol predates C hristianity. T he cross symbolically rep-resents the hu m an body and the rose represents the individuáis

unfolding consciousness. Together, the rose and cross represent the

experiences and challenges of a thoughtful life well lived. Thus,

by our ñam e and symbo l we re pre sent th e ancien t Rosicrucians, perp etu ating the true tr adit io ns of Rosic ru cia n m ovem ents from

centuries past to the presen t day.

Th e history of the R osicrucian Order, A M O R C , may be

divided into two general classifications: traditional and chron

ological. The traditional history consists of mystical allegories

and fascinating legends that have been passed down for centu

ries by word of m outh. T he Ro sicrucian O rde r’s chron ological

accounts are based on specific dates and verifiable faets.

Our Roots in the Ancient WorldT he R osicrucian mov em ent, of w hich the R osicrucian Order,

AMORC, is the most prominent modern representative, has its

roots in the mystery traditions, philosophy, and myths of ancient

Egypt dating back to approximately 1500 B.C. In antiquity the

word “mystery” referred to a special gnosis, a secret wisdom.

Thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt select bodies or schools

vvere formed to explore the mysteries of life and leam the secrets

of this hidden wisdom. Only sincere students, displaying a desirefor knowledge and meeting certain tests were considered wor-

thy of being inducted into these mysteries. Over the course of

centuries these mystery7schools added an initiatory dimensión to

the knowledge they transmitted.

It is further trad itionally related th at the O rde r’s first member-

students met in secluded chambers in magnificent oíd temples,

where, as candidates, they were initiated into the great mysteries.

Their mystical studies then assumed a more closed character and

were held exclusively in temples which had been built for that pu rpose. Rosicrucian tr adit io n re la te s th at th e great py ramids of

Giza were most sacred in the eyes of initiates. Contrary to whathistorians affirm, our tradition relates that the Giza pyramids were

not built to be the tombs of pharaohs, but were actually places



of study and mystical initiation. The mystery

schools, over centuries of time, gradually evolved

into great centers of leaming, attracting studentsfrom through out the kno wn world.

Pha raoh Th utm ose III, who ruled Egvpt from

1500 to 1447 B.C., organized the first esoteric

school of init iates founded upon principies and

methods similar to those perpetuated todayhy the Rosicrucian Order , AMORC. Decadeslater Pharaoh Amenhotep IV was initiated

into the secret school. This most enlightened

pharaoh— histo ry ’s first m onoth eis t— was so

inspired hy the mystery teachings that he gave

a com pletely new direc tion to Egypt’s religiónand philosophy. He established a religiónwhich recognized the Aton, the solar disk,

as being the syrnbol of the solé deity— thefoundation of life itself, the symbol of Light,Truth , and Joy—and changed his ñame to

Akhnaton to reflect these new ideas. And

although the earlier religión was later rees-

tablished, the mystical idea was put forth in

hu m an co nsciousness, and i ts fíame nev er died.

Centuries later, Greek philosophers such as

Thales and Pythagoras, the Román philosopher Plotinus, and others, joumeyed to Egypt and were

initiated into the mystery schools. They then bro ug ht th eir advanced leam ing an d wisdom to

the Western world. Their experiences are the first

records of wh at eventually grew an d blossomed intothe Rosicrucian Order. T he ñam e of the Order, as it

is now known, was to come much later. However,

the Rosicrucian Order always perpetuated its heri-

tage of an cien t symbolism an d principies.

Early European Beginningslt was in the time of Charlemagne (742-814)

that the French philosopher Amaud introduced

the mystical teachings into France, and fromthere they spread to much of Western Europe.Throughout medieval Europe mystical knowledgewas often necessarily couched in symbolism or

disguised and hidden in the love songs of

Troubadours, the formularies of Alchemists, the

symbolical system known as the Qabala, and therituals of Orders of Knighthood.



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While much of medieval Europe lay indarkness, the highly advanced Arah civilization preservad a large bo dy oí th e mys tica l te ac hin gs

through texts translated directly from the greatlibraries of the an cie nt w orld, such as Egypt’s

Alexandria Library. Philosophy, medicine, math-

ematics, an d a lchem y vvere all im po rtan t subjects preserved in these lib raries and la te r tr ansm it te dto Europe hy way of the Arabs.

Alchemy— the art o f t ransm uta t ion— carne into prominence vvith the Alexandrian

Greeks. It was then introduced to the Arabs,

who then transmitted this ar t and forerunner

oi chemistry to Europe. The alchemists playeda tremendous part in the early history of the

Rosicrucian O rder . W hile m any alchemists

were interested in making gold, some weremore concerned with the transmutat ion of human character . European alchemists and

Knights Templar, in contact with the Arabcivilization at the time of the Crusades,

brought m uch ot th is wisdom to the W est .In Europe the transcendental a lchemists—

mystics and philosophers— sought to transmute the base elements of human character into the more noble virtues and to release the

wisdom of the divine self within the indi

vidual. Some of the renowned alchemistswho were also Rosicrucians or were closely

associated with them were Alber tus Magnus,

Roger Bacon, Paracelsus, Nicholas Flamel, and

Robert Fludd.

As the oíd saying goes, “The truth shallmake you free.” Consequently, those who soughtTruth and attempted to expound it to their

fellow humans became the objects of persecution

by ty ra nnical rulers or na rrow religious systems.

For several centuries, due to the lack of freedoniof thought, the Order had to conceal itself under

various ñames. However, in all times and places

the Order never ceased its activities, perpetuating

its ideáis and its teachings, participating direct-

ly or indirectly in the advancement of the arts,sciences, and civilization in general, and alwaysemphasizing the equality of men and womenand the true solidarity of all hum anity.





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A m erican culture in the fields of printing, philosophy, the sciencesand ar ts . Later such eminent Americans as Benjamin Franklin ,

Thomas Jeíferson, and Thomas Paine were intimately connected

with the Rosicrucian community. In fact, many Rosicrucians

play ed an im po rta n t ro le in the great a lch em ic al and so cia l

pro ce ss le adin g to th e foundin g of a new ' n a tio n .

Throughout history, there have been periods of greater and

lesser activity of Rosicrucianism around the world. While inactive

in the Americas during the 19th century, the Order was very active

in France, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Spain, and other lands

during this time.

In 1909 the American businessman and philosopher ,

H. Spencer Lewis, joumeyed to France, where he was duly

initiated into the Rosicrucian Order and chartered with the

responsibility of renew ing Rosicrucian a ctivity in Am erica. W ithH. Spencer Lewis as its president, the R osicrucian Order, A M O R C ,

was incorporated in 1915 in New York City. In 1927 the

Orde r moved its headquarters to San José, California— the site of

pre sent-day Rosicru cian Park.

Over the past 90 years hundreds of thousands of people

have been students of the Rosicrucian teachings. From the

begin nin g, bo th m en and w om en h av e pla yed an equal ro le inthe Rosicrucian Order, w ithou t regard to religión or race.

Througho ut history a num ber of prom inent persons in the

fields of science and the arts have been associated with the

Rosicmcian movement, such as Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519),

Cornelias H einrich A grippa (1486-1 535), Paracelsus (1493-1541),

Fran<;ois Rabelais (1494-1553), Theresa of Avila (1515-1582),Joh n of the Cross (1542-1591), Francis Bacon (1561 -1626), Robert

Fludd (1574-1637), Jacob Boehme (1575-1624), Rene Descartes(1596-1650), Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Baruch Spinoza (1632-

1677), Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Gottfried Wilhelm Leihnitz

(1646-1716), Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Thomas Jeíferson(1743-1826), M ichael Faraday (1791-1867), Ella W heeler W ilcox

(1850-1919), Marie Corelli (1855-1924), Claude Debussy (1862-

1918), Erik Satie (1866-1925), and Edith Piaf (1916-1963).

Today’s Rosicrucian legacy consists of a vast collection of know l

edge which has come down to us through many centuries to enrich

the cultural and spiritual heritage of AMORC. To rhe knowledge

passed on by th e sages of ancie nt Egypt were ad ded philosop hica lconcepts expressed by the great thinkers of ancient Greece, India,

and the Arab world. Then, a few centuries later, the mystical precep ts of Ros icrucian alch em ists of th e Middle Ages were formu-

lated, followed by the vast expansión of knowledge which occurred

from the Renaissance to th e prese nt day.



Eveiy man or woman who is

capable of the average words

of the languages in which the

instructions are presented can

easily master and succeed in

the application of the

princip ie s ta ugh t in th eRosicrucian teachings. The

work becomes so fascinating,

the study so tempting and

attractive in its revelations and

applications, that men and

women who have little time

for other studies or who

cannot devote evenings to

unnecessaiy things are happyto set aside a part of one

evening each week for the

s tudy of the m onographs so

that in spare moments during

the other days of the week.

the principies can be applied

and benefits can be derived ¡n

every one of their daily afTairs.

iSuten of

Fui trvkavors,

latones, cltnies,

0tuáons are áevoud fof the human race andcanent of cwiikatiofc

Scientisc, anchor, philosnpher, arcisc. and my st ic, H. S/>encer Lewis was given che

responsibiliiy of reacdvating che Order in America in 1915. Uruler his giudance

Rosicrucian Park wa s buile and A M O R C flou rished chroughouc che world.

The New Frontier As you can see, Rosicrucian ideas and our unique process

and method of inner development have been developed over

m any centuries. Th us, a large num ber of mystical laws and p rincipies which are explained in our monographs are the product

of the ongoing s tudies and experimentat ion which myst ics of

the past have performed to pierce the mysteries of nature and

the universe.

In the twenty-first century we feel strongly that these

teac hing s will play an increasingly im po rtan t role in hum an ity’s

evolut ion. With fas t -paced technological advancement and i t s

effeets upon the environment and the human psyche, people

are searching for an inner, ever-reliable source of strength and

bala nce. Perhaps now m ore th a n ev er , we are re ach in g ou t tor understanding, for mystical iilumination, for spiritual guidance,for harmony and peace. Through its unique system of instruction

and i ts humani tar ian ideáis , the Rosicrucian Order , AMORC,

offers a beacon of light to all who seek the answers to litesquestions by following this inn er pa th to wisdom.



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e cordially invite you to join us as we explore the

marvelous trontier of self and the universal laws of

nature. By accepting this invitation, you will not he agree-ing to study a mere c orre spo nd ente course; you will become part of

a worldwide mystical association of trien and women who shareyour spiritual interests, zest for higher knowledge, and humanitar-

ian ideáis. We welcome you to a lifetime of leaming that will

enabíe you to experienee real, practical benefits on a daily basis.

To become a Rosicrucian student, simply fill out the applica-

tion enclosed with this booklet and retum it to us, along with atleast one qu arter ’s dues. Th e dues rates are Usted on the applica-

tion. Aside from your dues, no other fees are required, ñor must you pu rchase any books or oth er su pplementa l materials in orde r to

advance through the studies. W he n we receive your application, itwill be reviewed by the Mem bership Com m ittee, who will notify you

by mail upon ap proval of your peti tion to rece ive th e Rosicrucianteachings. This norm ally takes no more th an two to three weeks.

If som eone living in your househo ld is also interested in studying

with us, please don’t hesitate to take advantage of our CompanionMembership program, which offers considerable financial savings.Under the Companion program, two people living at the same

address share a single set of lessons, magazines, etc., yet they both

have fi.ll membership benefits. For further information aboutCo m pan ion M embership, please see the application form.

How to Contact CJsWe thank you for taking the time to leam more about us and

the benefits we have to offer. If you have any furthe r questions about

the Rosicrucian Order and its teachings, or if an application was not

enclosed w ith this booklet, please feel free to con tac t us.

R o s i c ru c ia n O r d e r , AM ORC

1342 NagleeAvenue

San (ose, CA 951 91 , USA

Phone: (408) 94 7-3 60 0

FAX: (408) 947-36 77

EMAIL: [email protected]

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availableatwww.rosicrucian.org

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