Macrocosm & Microcosm
By Presbyter, Eric William
King
(February 5th 2025)
A look
at the Macrocosm and Microcosm: We need to develop here a basic
definition of what we mean when we talk about the “Macrocosm” and the “Microcosm”.
We talk a lot about the “macro” and “micro” cosmos. Understanding these
phrases will help give a reference to all of our studies. As Rosicrucians we
learn that we have actually developed our “own language”. We have titles,
names, and words that are only really familiar with true Rosicrucianism.
Basically, the Microcosm is you, everything that makes you
human, from matter to spirit. The Macrocosm
is all the rest of creation including the universe itself. The center of our
solar system is our Sun. This is the nucleus, the “heart”
- quintessence from which we all came from. In us [the microcosm] we must find
our “quintessence” – the Human center. When we find this mid-point within
ourselves, we can create directly from prima-materia – the essence which
creates anything and all things.
This field of
study is what we (Rosicrucians) mean when we are talking about the subject of “magia” –
and that we understand this practice quite well. So where is God’s center? Sir
Fludd might say: "God is the centre of everything whose
circumference is nowhere to be found." (Craven, 65) This is a true Rosicrucian Mystery.
The Rosicrucians discovered that the Human body
is a miniature universe, complete with bacteria and other living things on
and in each and everyone’s bodies. By studying the big-picture [our
Universe] we begin to understand how universal laws work both in the Macro and
Micro worlds. The purpose of “spiritual alchemy” is to learn and understand
these Natural Laws and begin to create harmony in our personal lives and make
the world a better place.
The doctrine of the macro-cosm and micro-cosm
dominates Hermetic literature. Clearly, the Western Mystics were spiritual
alchemists. This doctrine is not “Gnostic”, but the Gnostics used a “pagan”
understanding of alchemy and many of them delved into “black-magic”.
Since the stars and the Celestial Bodies steer
large events in the universe, they must have some directional guidance in
regards to the micro-body. It was Paracelsus that introduced the idea of man himself being a
“little planet” and that there was an “astra”, smaller heavens governing
him. Hence, astrology became a tool for the ancient scientist.
The Mystery of Sir
Fludd’s Creation Account
In regards to the story of Creation, Sir Robert Fludd’s commentary is, to us a metaphorical mystery referring
to Jesus Christ being birthed into our material world in a symbolic 6
days. The entire Creation had become dark and chaotic because of
the Luciferian
rebellion. When the LIGHT is brought forth it is the LIFE
that appears in the darkness – it is Jesus the Christ descending down through
the Seven
Heavens – coming to planet Earth. Jesus brings LIGHT to this darkness. He
is the LIGHT.
We also see overlaps in Fluddian understanding
of the way our universe came together out of “darkness”, something Humans
cannot fully understand, hence “dark” to us. We have papers to post regarding
these deeper topics. It is my hope that you continue to study here and get good
information in a simple manner. I
truly believe that this knowledge is important for the “last day church”.
It is time for Christians to truly awake. The title, “Rosicrucian” simply means “Rose Cross”. As a micro-title it means “elect of God”. It is the official and
authoritative “Christian Mystic Symbol”. You do
not have to be called a “Rosicrucian” to be a Christian. It is better to
understand the “Rosicrucian teachings” as a topical subject of early
Protestant Christianity. Most Protestants would never admit to or accept the
connection, but the facts are the facts.
We are learning about a lot of stuff.
This is most certainly true.
Eric William King (February 5th 2025)
Note: Ultimately the universe cannot be
explained with mere Human pithy constructions. It is the Cosmic Law of
everything that must be recognized before it can be properly utilized. Though
man is simple and mortal, he can still use his gifted imagination and envision
greater realities. It is through good faith in mans ideas that he tests things
and discovers new truths. This is how Christian Rosicrucians grow and learn.
*Begin to Learn About Planet Earths Early Stages
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