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Und Rosenkreuz Order An Overview of the alchemical and magical system of The Gold- und Rosenkreuz Order Most people interested in the western herme- tury, when the nomen mysticum Sincerus Re- tic tradition today know that the 18th century natus (Samuel Richter) published The True and Gold und Rosenkreuz Order was a high degree Complete Preparation of the Philosopher’s Stone of the Masonic Order with a strong emphasis on Brotherhood from the Order of the Golden and Rosy laboratory alchemy. What is not generally Cross.1 There is still debate whether the Order known, however, is how this work was con- only existed in his imagination or if there ac- sidered as a preparation for the magical and tually was an organized group, but regardless theurgical work which they taught in their of that, it had a strong impact on what would higher degrees, where the final aim of their happen half a century later.2 The anti-papal system was to become a prophet in the same tone of the Rosicrucian manifestos had gra- style as the ones we read about in the Old and dually ceased during the 17th century, and the New Testament. The intention of this article role of laboratory alchemy had increased, till is to spread some light on these aspects, while the point where it was now portrayed as the at the same time give an overview of how the Royal path, and thus added Gold to the Rosy Order was structured by presenting its system Cross. (The manifestos quite harshly dismissed as it was being presented for its members. The laboratory alchemy.) source material is from the old Swedish lodge of the Gold und Rosenkreuz Order, which con- The initiation from this period was very simple, tains a wealth of material hitherto unpublis- and took place at night in a church. The can- hed, and now in the custody of the Sodalitas didate had been prepared for three months by Rosae+Crucis & Solis Alati. his sponsor, and met his initiator for the first time at the church altar. The initiation con- Samuel Richter’s Order sisted of three parts; a) ceremonial activities The first mention of the Gold und Rosenkreuz (like the cutting of hair, which was kept by the Order is from the beginning of the 18th cen- Superior of the Order, and blood-letting), b) - 16 - © 2007 GH Fr A.V.I.A.F. - SRC&SSA Splendor Solis - No. VII - ! i d - 2007 A.D. the oath, and c) a prayer. Afterwards, the new on this side of the abyss, and with the aid of member received, under strict regulations, a Jesus Christ fight against the devil and dar- portion of the Philosopher’s Stone. In sum- kness while building the Kingdom of Light, mary, it was very far from the later Masonic so that everything finally will be able to reinte- styled rituals and elaborate Order structure, grate back to its original condition. The means but its statutes set a new standard for the time to do so was to teach the members in the arts to come. However, any claim that there exis- of alchemy, magic and prophecy, through an ted a link between this elaborate degree Order and the one es- system. What is tablished some 50 years important to un- later, apart from the pu- derstand here is blished book, is present- that the Order ly very unlikely, although was very influen- certainly there were Ro- ced by theosophy, sicrucian activities going and believed that on around Europe.3 diseases and death were a natural re- The Most Praisewor- sult of original Sin thy Order of the Gol- and Man’s resul- den Rosy Cross ting Fall. Alchemy Having been manifested was thus a way of (or, according to some, removing sin by revived) in southern healing diseases Germany probably aro- and prolonging und 1756-58, it swiftly life, and accom- spread across Germany, plished perfection and eventually reached of body, soul and countries like Poland, spirit. Only then Sweden and Russia. could the real ma- During this first period, Reproduced image is from a handwritten and handcoloured edition gic and theurgy be members were neither of the Geheime Figuren der Rosenkreuzer, aus dem 16ten und worked, which will 17ten Jahrhundert from 1785, showing the Mysterium Magnum required to be masons Studium Universali. (From the archive of Sodalitas Rosae+Crucis be exemplified la- nor Christians, and the & Solis Alati.) ter on. Order emphasized their connection with the old Templar Knights. In Lodge rituals 1767, a general reformation took place, where The initiation rituals were influenced by the the grade structure grew from 7 to 9 degrees Masonic blue degree rituals, and very often with a more biblically oriented focus, and the sought to explain alchemical meanings and organization was highly developed. It was symbolism hidden therein. In addition, they then it became a high degree Masonic system, each had what we can call a purifying aspect. and in even greater terms promised secret Each degree had a special lodge room with se- teachings to an elite, and so to speak became veral sections (coloured according to alchemi- a religious substitute. It has quite aptly been cal stages), and during an initiation, a brother described as theosophical masonry. Ten years might have to visit several rooms in order to later, in 1777, another general reformation receive certain objects or instructions, which occurred, and most existing material today is were then brought to the room of the grade from that period. he was being received into, all done in cere- monial manner with questions, passwords and The purpose of the Order was to regenerate signs. The following description of the rooms man back to his original dignity (a reborn in and their contents is from the initiation ritual the Biblical sense), restore the image of God of the Philosophus grade. - 17 - © 2007 GH Fr A.V.I.A.F. - SRC&SSA Splendor Solis - No. VII - ! i d - 2007 A.D. Reproduced image is from the secret instructions of the Gold und Rosenkreuz Order, which explains how the Royal path of Alchemy opens up the seven seals. (From the archive of Sodalitas Rosae+Crucis & Solis Alati.) The first room has a green table and three green chairs. ash wand inscribed with a golden Alpha On the table lays a bare sword, a red string, a cup and Omega on each end. With this, he also with wine, and some bread. In the middle is a candle. touched the candidates on certain parts during The chamber is guarded by merely one Junior. the initiations. The second room has a table covered with several co- lours and four chairs coloured in the same way. On the Apart from initiations and instruction ceremo- table are 2 candles, 2 strings, one white and one red, nies, where discourses on Freemasonry, alche- 2 bare swords, one cast pot containing rose water, one my, theosophy and Christian Kabbalah were hand-basin and one serviette. The room is guarded by delivered, they had a strong incline for table two Theoretici. meal lodges, where the most important object The third room has five chairs and a table covered in was the salt-cellar in the middle of the table, grey, on which are three candles, three cords, one red, surrounded by three candles. The catechism one white and one black, and three swords. It is guar- of the grade was always recited during such ded by three Practici brothers. meetings, where no more than three dishes The fourth room has a table covered in black, on were allowed to be served.4 which must be four candles, four swords, the Book of Constitutions, a globe, an incense burner, a box To be received into the Order, the candidate with incense, prepared of storax, frankincense, gum had to be 30 years old, a true master of the tree and myrrh, a salt-cellar in either gold, silver or Light and the lost Word (i.e. Master Mason), glass. Six chairs covered in black are placed around and possessing the visible signs thereof, viz. the table. Twelve candles shine on the walls. The brot- honour, common sense, peacefulness, and hers are dressed in black, carrying their Order regalia, desire and appreciation for knowledge. On his aprons and swords. entrance into the Order, his name was “kab- balized” by the Director or the Master. This The Director of the Lodge ruled by the po- could either be a kabbalistic modification of wer of the Staff of Aaron, a green and red his mundane name, or a few words motto. - 18 - © 2007 GH Fr A.V.I.A.F. - SRC&SSA Splendor Solis - No. VII - ! i d - 2007 A.D. Grade Structure Man and his body 1 – Juniorus The body of man is not very different from matter This was a strictly theoretical degree, where and the more perfect animal bodies, just more beautiful one learnt about the origin of the Fraterni- in form and provided with tools, fitting for its secret ty (which was founded by no other than the condition. biblical Adam), and that the three degrees of Freemasonry were established as a prelimina- The Soul ry school for the higher sciences. Alchemical Just like the animals, he owns a sensual Soul, to rule interpretations of the three Masonic degrees the body and to form images of the things comprehen- were given, as well as a general doctrine con- ded through the Senses; this force of imagination, ho- cerning the four elements. The four alchemi- wever, is stronger in Man than in the animals, since he cal stages of nigredo, albedo, citrinitas, and is also capable of scattering the comprehended Images, rubedo, found on the tracing board, were de- and of this, combine and form new ones.
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