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Fraters and Sorors:
Modern psychology, when explored seriously and with an open mind, comes very close to the metaphysical and
spiritual postulates taught by our Masers in times past and that we continue to study in the Rose Cross
teachings. One of the statements made at the very beginning of our studies, in the Preliminary Manifestos,
is that there need be no disagreement between the profane sciences and esoterica.
In fact, many scholars of the spiritual truths, among them the great Rosicrucian lights from over the centuries,
have been the same time the scientists who have most advanced the Empirical Sciences.
Scientists such as Newton (who is named as an example in the Fama Fraternitatis. A first draft copy of this,
with notations, is preserved in the Library of a noted North American University) was written by notable
Rosicrucians who's investigations into both spiritual and physical realms were bearing fruit and producing
significant advances for humanity.
Esoterica and Empirical Science are indeed two branches of knowledge that arise from the same trunk.
Far from being in conflict, they admirably supplemented each other if an open minded inquirer knows how to
reach beyond the sectarian interests that so often wish us to believe they alone possess the Truth.
A true scientist admits the possibility of other realities existing beyond the normal perception, and of the
possibility of knowledge of things that cannot be measured by present methods.
A true mystic is one who, knowing the inner reality and knowledge of spiritual things from which the great
laws of nature may be inferred, appreciates as well the lesser light of academic knowledge and its value in
providing the means to understand and express the eternal inner values more effectively.
The ideal of the truly evolved individual is to cultivate his external life so that it matches what is felt within.
For this reason a Rosicrucian never rejects any type of knowledge, however scorned it is, or join with the
ignorant in limiting the range of learning.
One of the fathers of Modern Psychology, Carl Jung, had sufficient mental scope to understand and admit
that within the depths of the human personality certain elements existed that were united with the Cosmos
and a state of Super Conscience. He referred to this as the
"Collective Unconscious".
Likewise, Jung became very knowledgable in symbolism because he understood, just as we teach in the
Rose Cross Order, that this is the language used by the Inner Being to communicate its reality, truths that
cannot be expressed well in ordinary language. Jung, extended his studies to the more concrete fields of the
esoterica and for over ten years studied alchemy and its symbolism, as well as how the symbols are used
to express our inner truth.
In fact, in the garden of his home he included various alchemic symbols because he understood that it is not
sufficient to know the symbols. They are of most value when we work with them and make them a part of
our being. Among the topics that Jung studied, and that we examine from a Rosicrucian point of view in this
article, was that which he called
"the principal of significant concurrence".
He knew that when we ask the inner, the deeper levels of the subconscious with perfect confidence,
we will always receive an answer.
The answer we receive cannot be understood by us if we are not prepared for the knowledge, but many paths
can be found, symbolic objects, books, etc. that facilitate the understanding of the inner experience. These
in turn make it possible to realize a correct understanding of the answer provided by our inner self. Over the
years Jung studied the Oriental methods of divination, and perceived that these could be very effective. In
particular he was fascinated by the well-known method used by the
I Ching.
Some of the first editions of the I Ching that were published in the west were prefaced by Carl Jung, giving
some idea of the importance and reliability that he granted to this method of
"significant concurrence".
We will now explain, in accordance with the Rose Cross teachings, a method taught in the first Degrees of
our Order and that, if used with common sense, can be of great use. In the Rose Cross teachings we affirm
that the human conscience is a sensitive receiver that varies in perception from the basest matter to the
infinite, or spiritual, without dividing things into separate realms of reality.
The human consciousness perceives at different levels and in order to do this we are endowed with different
preceptive organs and processes. The five senses and our reasoning are very effective instruments of
perception, but they are very limited since they only receive impressions from the first two levels of
awareness.
The more extensive levels of consciousness, the subconscious and its various sub-levels, and the Cosmic
Consciousness, are normally not perceived by us even though we are connected with them and effected by
their abilities and power.
These levels express their thoughts through the only language that can reach our awareness, the language
of symbols. They are part of and we can participate in their infinite possibilities. Sleep for example, is not
only a time of physical rest, but also a time when we are freed from material limitations. In our dreams we
are able to experience the relationship that unites us with higher being. Although during dreams we have
access to many inner messages that are related to everyday life, with the development of our personality
and spiritual relationship with the Cosmic and the Creator, we may perceive these realities in a symbolic
form difficult to interpret. If we can achieve, even for a moment, synchronization of all levels of consciousness,
we can receive desired answers to all questions since everything in the universe, including the physical realm,
is connected.
The method that we will use is very simple and all that is needed is a book and of course, a correct
knowledge of the method. In the Higher Degrees of the Order this technique is studied in greater detail,
in a more sophisticated way and with very clear explanations of what we call Geomancia, the inner forces
and astral influences.
To proceed form a question very clearly in your mind and concentrate on it while holding a closed book in your hands. When the
question is clearly formed, open the book and look to the paragraph that attracts you. As you read it you
will realize that it relates to your question and even contains an answer to your question.
The mechanism at work is this: When we concentrate on our question we create a visualization of what it is
that we want to know, then release the question so that it is taken up by higher levels of consciousness that
use the book as an instrument to answer the question. Let us keep in mind that on the Cosmic level of
Consciousness everything is united and the united minds of all beings, and all of the knowledge they
possess, including the one who wrote the book, those who printed and published it and so on.
At the level of Cosmic Consciousness all possible information exists, and in this way it can be accessed.
When your question has been received, together with the knowledge that a certain book is the instrument for
answering, we are impressed with a certain impulse: our muscles respond to the impulse in the mind by
opening the book to a certain page and our gaze is directed to the appropriate paragraph.
Now this method can be used effectively but should not be used indiscriminately as it can also generate
undesirable results. Consider the example of fire: if we use fire well it protects us, keeps us warm and
otherwise helps us, but when used incorrectly it can also burn us.
Consider then, what requirements are appropriate to using this method effectively:
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Ask only when it is we very necessary because reasoning and customary methods have failed to
produce the answer.
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Never ask the same question two or more times, since the method tends to lose its effectiveness
in this way.
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Never ask what you should do, it is NEVER appropriate as free and responsible people should make
their own decisions.
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Do not ask what will come to pass in the future, and how it might effect you, for good or ill.
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Be very specific in your questions, without going off in branching directions that obscure what it is
you actually want to know. It is necessary to focus on the final result and not related secondary
issues so remember: Be very specific.
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Be reasonable and NEVER use this method to determine what can be found by simple and common
methods.
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Do not suppose that you can change the answer, it pertains to the real cause of the matter about
which you wondered and not what you want to hear.
Let us consider now how we should proceed:
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Take the inspiring book into your hands.
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Concentrate on your question, it is best to simplify it as much as possible, then request light on the
subject of your concern.
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Think of your question being released to the Cosmic and dismiss it from your mind.
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Opening the book, look to the place that attracts you and then calmly meditate on the words you read.
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Arrive at your own conclusion.
Fraters and Sorors, after you have acquired skill through practice and are able to apply this technique
well, you will discover more than enough light within yourself to answer all of your needs.
May Peace Profound abide always in your heart.
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