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GOLDEN DAWN ROSE CROSS LAMEN

Golden Dawn Rose Cross Lamen

The Rose Cross Lamen was the most important teaching symbol of the outer order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Based on the Rosicrucian Rose cross, it is a Kabbalisitc Glyph containing a number of formulas, among them all of the "King scale" colors assigned by the Golden Dawn to the Tree of Life, the four elements, alchemical elements, and the planets of the Zodiac.

In the center of the cross is a rose with twenty-two petals symbolizing the letters of the Hebrew alphabet and colored accordingly, which is often used as a device for creating Sigils.

Additionally, it serves as a symbol of office of Chief Adept.

see also: KABBALAH

PLEASE NOTE:
One of the major problems with 'defining' Paganism and/or its beliefs and practices is that it is an 'organic' movement, in that it is undergoing constant change and re-evaluation from within, and as such any 'one-size-fits-all' approach to understanding Paganism will be found wanting.

Due to the very 'organic' nature of Paganism, and the many differing Paths and Traditions within it, in many cases no one definition may be universally accepted by all Pagans. Therefore, where such cases of possible conflicting and/or contradictory meanings of certain terms occur I have endevoured to give not only the generally accepted meaning, but also any major 'variations' in belief and/or practice.

Christians who believe this difference in meaning of certain key terms, beliefs and practices to be unique to Paganism need to remember that such conflicts also arise within the Body of Christ - the Church. Take for instance the differing practices amongst Christians concerning Baptism and the different attitudes towards women in the clergy.

- Jean-Luc

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