Magic Monday

[ecosophia]

 As noted on the blog last Wednesday, instead of an "ask me anything" post this week on ecosophia.net, I'll be hosting a "Magic Monday" today. What does that mean? It means "ask me anything about occultism, and I'll post an answer here." Since this Monday is a busy day for a lot of people, being sacred to two popular religions -- Christianity on the one hand, and Consumerism on the other -- if comments trickle in on Tuesday et al., I'm not going to be a stickler for the point. 

That said, have at it! 

***PLEASE NOTE: as of midnight, 26 December 2017, this Magic Monday has packed its tents and gone away. If you have questions you haven't posted yet, please save them for the next Magic Monday on January 1!.***

Comments

Rosi crucianism

[(Anonymous)]

What is your take on Rosicrucianism and its practices? I have been reading on it and I must admit I am not particularly impressed with what they have to offer. It seems, to me, more like a kind of moral philosophy with a little bit of occult lore here and there.

They don't seem to give much credence to the much richer non-material universe you have painted lately with nature spirits for example.

Their non-material universe looks like it has been cleared of any spirits leaving the divine quite alone.
Thank you.

Re: Rosi crucianism

[ecosophia]

That depends on which Rosicrucians you're talking about. There are several dozen organizations that use the term and claim the legacy of the original Rosicrucians, and they have radically different teachings. Which sources have you been reading?

Re: Rosi crucianism

[(Anonymous)]

I was referring to the "Ancien et Mystique Ordre de la Rose Croix (AMORC)"

Thank you!

Re: Rosi crucianism

[ecosophia]

I haven't had a lot of exposure to them, but their teachings have always struck me as Occultism Lite. Still, your mileage may vary.