further
light, and I shall transmit to the best of my ability
what I shall learn on this subject. I have mentioned theLaw
of the Triangle,
and every Rosicrucian knows that
this law is fundamental and applies in all areas, from the most subtle
to the lowest, in the visible and invisible universe of creation.
Accordingly, it explains the problem of prophecies and predictions,
the same as it can explain any other question perplexing to human thought.
But above all, what we are going to establish is the positive and useful
side
of that which a clear knowledge of this law gives us. It is simply to
refresh your memory that I shall define here, again, briefly, the law
of the triangle. This law means that if two points or two conditions
are
established, there must result a manifestation, whether it is a psychic or
spiritual manifestation or, conversely, a mental or material manifestation
according to whether the two points are situated on the infinite plane or
the finite plane; that is, in Rosicrucian terminology, according to
whether the triangle has the point downward or upward in the way it is
used.
It is evident that in considering predictions, we are dealing with the
triangle on the infinite plane, the manifestation being represented by the
lower point. A valid prediction - here it approaches pure intuition—is
therefore the act of perceiving the two points situated on the Cosmic
plane. A true seer, at the time when he takes into account a possible event,
decides on a manifestation which can occur, and this conclusion results
from a subconscious deductive mechanism - which he perhaps cannot
explain, especially if he has no initiative education - originating
in the
perception by the Inner Self of the two conditions situated on the
invisible plane. The deductive mechanism of the subconscious works
extremely rapidly, and if the two 'Cosmic' conditions are solidly
established, the event will be declared imminent by the seer if he
is particularly receptive, and for all the more reason if, molded by
initiation and a sound approach like that of the Rosicrucian Order,
AMORC,
his evolution gives him a good understanding of what is taking place.
Further, he will react as a Rosicrucian in the explanations with which
he will surround his prediction, and the advice which he will give.
I have stressed an important qualification - possible. Whether the two
points or 'Cosmic' conditions may simply be in the stage of formation, of
'condensation', or whether they may be so formed that the manifestation is
imminent, or even taking place, as long as the event has not occurred,
then it is only so in effect. Consequently it is possible that it may be
assisted if it is positive and beneficial, and may be avoided if
it is negative and unfortunate. For this it is enough to act on the
two Cosmic
conditions, or even on only one of them. In what manner, by what means,
in one word, how? Quite naturally, by thought, and more precisely by
visualization— a visualization starting from the predicted or foreshadowed
event seen as a possibility' at the lower point of the triangle, which
'sees' this point stressed, or, on the other hand, obliterated mentally;
and then is raised to the two 'invisible' upper points of the triangle,
strengthening or dissolving them as needed. Therefore no 'bad' prediction
is inescapable. On the contrary, all are avoidable if the process of
visualization is followed correctly. On the subject of ‘good’ predictions,
it is natural to try to hasten the manifestation, but in every case,
if the two 'Cosmic' points have been actually perceived, if they truly
exist,
the manifestation will take place. One may be able to 'foresee' the
event in different ways, by intuition, through dreams, or through a
being who
is
receptive and truthful, but the essential thing is always to react
in the appropriate fashion which I have described. It is necessary
above all to
be on one's guard against 'prophets of misfortune' who, most of the
time, perceive nothing at all and who, in order to abuse the credulity
of others
(or simply to foolishly make themselves interesting, or further, to
mask with false prestige their weakness, the emptiness of their life
and its
failure), throw out at random their invented predictions, in this way
sometimes establishing for the credulous two previously non-existent
points. Such prophets are harmful, and it is necessary to guard against
them and keep out of their way in order to avoid their evil suggestions.
In every case, those who read these lines will know henceforth to avoid
undesirable manifestations by acting in accordance with the simple
but
effective and conclusive process which I have set forth, and, in this
way, no one should be subject to fear concerning predictions wherever
they come
from. I shall add that the work of the Committee of Mutual Spiritual
Aid of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, as it is applied each day at Grand
Lodge,
with a technique which I have elaborated upon after long Cosmic
contacts—this work, by the action of the combined Rosicrucian hierarchies,
visible and invisible, puts the Law of the Triangle into action with
a goal of fraternity and love. The result, as the case may be, is to
strengthen or, conversely, to dissolve the Cosmic conditions, and thus
to aid or prevent a manifestation, an event, or a state, or even to
alleviate
this state if it is already manifested, and, in the last analysis,
to permit the most legitimate and the most beneficial solution, from
the
Cosmic point of view, for whomever is helped.
The preceding explanations concern individual predictions, above all those
which deal with oneself or with some particular person, and every sincere
Rosicrucian (and the Committee of Mutual Spiritual Aid if need be) can
help by adding their efforts to those of the one affected by prediction.
Now we are going to examine what takes place in the case of predictions
concerning the community, humanity as a whole, and to consider also what
should appropriately be called prophecy.
A prophecy refers to a time more or less distant. No one ignores the
prophecies of Nostradamus and of Malachie. The questions which are asked
are the following: if such prophecies are valid, how may the two 'Cosmic',
points of the triangle be established so far in advance? Does this mean
that everything is destined? Could there be predestination as it concerns
humanity as a whole?
I have replied to these questions in "Le Bossu d'Amsterdam" and,
from this reply, they may be resolved from a particular point of view
which it will
be accurate to call 'Unitarian' because it considers creation finished
in its entirety and in its relation to human evolution. But this point
of
view may be difficult for a great many people to see, and I shall give
here a simple explanation, more easily understandable because it
enlightens by means of one visible manifestation, and not by the whole.
A fact known to all adepts is that the world evolves and unfolds in
cycles, of which the most important are known under the names of the ages:
the Age of Pisces, the Age of Aquarius, etc. This alone permits the
initiate to know what has marked previous ages, what marks the present
age, and what will mark future ages. But within each of these ages there
is a regular cycle; the passage of the preceding age to the new, slow
evolution, the peak, then evolution toward the new age. Each age includes
potentially all the preceding ones; it synthesizes them before a new
beginning. Now, each age extends for thirty degrees. It is divided into
three parts of ten degrees each; that is, each age stretches out over 2l60
years, and is comprised of three periods of 720 years each, and each
degree of one period is thus 72 years. One is thus opposite one part of a
great triangle of which each side measures, so to speak, 720 years, and
inside of this great triangle, there is a little triangle of '24 years' on
each side. Now each age, synthesis of preceding ones, is the return of the
preceding ones on a higher level. I advise my Rosicrucian readers to
review the subject of the periods, as it is taught in a monograph in the
Neophyte Degrees. They will better understand the revelations that I shall
make here.
In the subject we are concerned with, it is necessary to know that
prophets apply this knowledge, some without knowing it, while others
do, as in the case of Nostradamus, about whom I shall perhaps someday
make
some revelations, because contrary to popular belief, this name is
not
that of one man, but covers the works of a number of great initiates,
of
whom I spoke in "Les Maisons Secretes de Rose-Croix". Authentic
prophecies, then, are the subconscious perception of a sage of the
two Cosmic points of the big or the little triangle. This clarifies
each
degree. It is also important to note that subconscious perception
of the
two Cosmic points by the prophet results in the vision of great events,
but the prophet will give to this an understanding based on his own
era. By that I mean that he will clothe future events with the characteristics
of the society in which he lives. For example, Nostradamus spoke of
'kings' in all the events which he prophesied because, in his time,
he
had no idea of what a president might be, in the modern sense. In order
to
correctly interpret a prophecy it is therefore necessary to have an
accurate knowledge of the age in which the prophet lived. In other
words,
the true prophet, who is always a sage, knows the principal events
of the past ages, and in particular the more recent ones of his own
age.
This
knowledge is one of the Cosmic points of the triangle, and this point
one can call by its right title, that of the positive and negative
karma accumulated by humanity. The second Cosmic point is that of the
characteristics of the age or the ages considered. The third point
-
the
manifestation - is the vision of the event, of what will happen. A
definition is in order: according to the quality of the prophet, the
prophecy may be historical, as in the case of Nostradamus; or religious
in some of its aspects, as is the case with Malachie, or it may well
take
other aspects, depending on the personality of the prophet. It may
concern the total 'destiny' of humanity - the big triangle - or one
phase or
period of
this 'destiny' - the little triangle. These, then, are the bases which
are necessary for prophecies, but two questions arise: first, can the
accomplishment of prophecies be accelerated or annulled, as is the
case for predictions, and if so, how? Next, why are there prophecies,
and
of what use are they?
Painting
by William Gilbert
