[Rec] Rosicrucian Mysteries Level I 6-Part Course with William

Rosicrucian Mysteries Level I
6-Part Course, 2-hours each class
Teacher: William Kiesel
Prerequisites: None

The Rosicrucians taught that Alchemy, Magic, Qabalah and Theurgy were mainstays of any spiritual practice, but who were the mysterious
Fraternity of the Rosy Cross and what did they bring to the esoteric tradition?

Beginning with the original Rosicrucian Manifestos, a history of the order and its influence over several magical movements will be covered including Germany, France, England and America. This provides the background and context for its enduring promise of a dawn of new consciousness in the West.

Discussion and analysis of the foundation texts utilizing tools and arcana established in Hermetic Qabalah will enable students to perceive the esoteric meaning behind the famous manifestos of the Rosy Cross and discover how these open secrets may be applied to one’s magical path. The journey, initiation and founding of the order as described by the Rosicrucian figure known as Frater C.R.C. are examined closely including revelations on the symbolism of the Rose Cross and the famed Vault of the Adepti.

Mystical principles and ceremonial techniques, including their symbols, invocations and meditations will be provided so that students may manifest the Rosicrucian current of love, healing, and regeneration into their personal practice.

William Kiesel has walked the path of esotericism for over 30 years. His practical experience and historical knowledge of occult literature and culture draws from such diverse disciplines as Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, Qabalah, Thelema, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, Theosophy, and Ceremonial Magic. He continues to study esoteric symbol systems in religion, mythology and folklore in historical and contemporary contexts. William is a natural teacher and good orator with the distinct talent of making the enigmas of esoteric symbolism clear to the curious. He is also the director at Ouroboros Press, the publisher of classic texts of Western Esotericism. www.bookarts.org