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these two principle, were harmoniously conjoined in any one nature or body it was customary to symbolize
this state of perfect equilibrium by the composite figure above shown.

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A ROSICRUCIAN TITLE PAGE.

From Maier's Viatorium.

Count Michael Maier, physician to Rudolph II., was an outstanding figure in the Rosicrucian controversy.
There is little doubt that he was an initiated member of the Rosicrucian Fraternity, empowered by the Order
to promulgate its secrets among the philosophic elect of Europe. The above title page shows the seven
planets represented by appropriate figures. Behind the central figure in each case is a smaller emblem,
signifying the zodiacal sign in which the planet is enthroned. In the arch over the title itself is a portrait of
the learned Maier. The volume of which this is the title page is devoted to an analysis of the nature and
effect of the seven planets, and is couched in alchemical terminology throughout. Michael Maier concealed
his knowledge so cunningly that it is exceedingly difficult to tract from his writings the secrets which he
possessed. He was profuse in his use of emblems and the greater part of his philosophical lore is concealed
in the engravings which illustrate his books.

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sub rosa activities, the Rosicrucians left the Great Seal of the United States. The
Rosicrucians were also the instigators of the French Revolution, but in this instance were
not wholly successful, owing to the fact that the fanaticism of the revolutionists could not
be controlled and the Reign of Terror ensued.

2. The reformation of science, philosophy, and ethics. The Rosicrucians declared that the
material arts and sciences were but shadows of the divine wisdom, and that only by
penetrating the innermost recesses of Nature could man attain to reality and
understanding. Though calling themselves Christians, the Rosicrucians were evidently
Platonists and also profoundly versed in the deepest mysteries of early Hebrew and
Hindu theology. There is undeniable evidence that the Rosicrucians desired to reestablish
the institutions of the ancient Mysteries as the foremost method of instructing humanity
in the secret and eternal doctrine. Indeed, being in all probability the perpetuators of the
ancient Mysteries, the Rosicrucians were able to maintain themselves against the
obliterating forces of dogmatic Christianity only by absolute secrecy and the subtlety of
their subterfuges. They so carefully guarded and preserved the Supreme Mystery--the
identity and interrelationship of the Three Selves--that no one to whom they did not of
their own accord reveal themselves has ever secured any satisfactory information
regarding either the existence or the purpose of the Order. The Fraternity of R.C., through
its outer organization, is gradually creating an environment or body in which the