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Rosicrucian

Rosicrucian

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Relating to a secret group that studies spiritual ideas and nature
  • adjective
  • /ˌroʊzɪˈkruːʃən/
: rosacruz
  • And doing the Rosicrucian dissolving practice with it.
  • Masonic and Rosicrucian

And doing the Rosicrucian dissolving practice with it.

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Examples

  • He reads a Rosicrucian handout.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Gardner claimed to have encountered his first covert through a Rosicrucian group, the Fellowship of Crotona; another member of this group was Annie Besant's daughter Mabel.

    Academic text (1993)
  • His father, who belonged to something called the Rosicrucian Society and believed in the theory of reincarnation, thought that was fine.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Real estate forms, a Rosicrucian newsletter, Long Family Reunion stationery.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • So I'll just stay upfront that my perspective on this may be a bit different than that you'll find from other people that teach things regarded to the Rosicrucian tradition.

  • Examined in detail, "El hombre de la rosa" reveals itself as a superbly constructed synthesis of Masonic and Rosicrucian ideals and symbols.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The imagery and language of Rojas' works of the 1920s also suggest his familiarity with Masonic and Rosicrucian goals, ideals, and symbolism (much of which is common to both societies).

    Academic text (2000)
  • The teachings of the Rosicrucian tradition emphasize personal enlightenment and spiritual growth.

  • She was fascinated by the Rosicrucian philosophy and sought to learn more about its hidden meanings.

  • Many of the symbols found in art and literature are influenced by Rosicrucian beliefs.

Surface Forms

Rosicrucian positive

Etymology

Rosicrucian comes from the picture of a rose and a cross and from the name Rosenkreuz ('rose cross'), a story used by a secret group in early 1600s Europe. So when something is described as Rosicrucian, it means it is 'of or about' that group's ideas, symbols, or traditions.