The New Symbol

This post is a response to a recent question asked by A.:

Q: "Could I also ask why after so many years the School's symbol changed? Is there a reason or was it simply overlooked?"

The New Symbol was explained during the Fama400* conference in Calw (Germany).

* Fama400 commemorated the 400th anniversary of the first publication of the so-called “classic Rosicrucian writings”, also called “Rosicrucian Manifestos”. They were printed in the years 1614, 1615 and 1616 and initiated a great spiritual impulse at that time and up to the present time which extended all over the Western world.

In the beginning, the symbol (without a point in the middle) showed the following characteristics:

The circle: the divine light power encloses the Living Body of the School, encircles the pupil and encircles the group.

The triangle: the three sides of the Inner Temple, the New Soul, the three mysteries of Christ

The square: the new mode of life, in one-pointedness of purpose, harmony in all our actions, non-conflict, and group unity

Now with the addition of the point in the middle, the new, or adjusted symbol refers to a turning point, a new starting point in the School as well as in ourselves. A new reality is opened up for us.

The circle: universality, touching everyone, reaching out to everyone

The square: the “higher” square, the transfigured personality; the four inscriptions on the grave of CRC -

the yoke of the law,
there is no empty space,
the freedom of the gospel,
God’s Glory is unassailable.

The triangle: the reborn Spirit-Soul Being

The point in the middle: the Spirit, the turning point

~ g
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