The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception, or Christian Occult Science

Two semi-circular lines on the palm-side of the outer joint of the thumb are said to mean one "carries a grain of rice with him." This refers to a specific mark in palmistry, often called the "Phala Rekha" or wheat/rice grain, symbolizing prosperity and security. They assert that such a person will always be well received, hospitably treated, and befriended wherever he goes. The writer has the mark mentioned, and the prediction has been marvelously true in his case. Friends have met him everywhere and have treated him in such a way that he has been literally overwhelmed with kindness at every turn.

So also in the work upon this book. Dr. von Brandis furnished the means whereby he first came into contact with the Rosicrucian A spiritual and cultural movement which arose in Europe in the early 17th century, claiming to possess esoteric wisdom passed down from ancient times. teachings. Kingsmill Commander and Jessie Brewster loyally helped him in a literary sense; Mrs. M. E. Rath Merrill and Miss Allene Merrill executed a number of the drawings; and Wm. M. Patterson has given to the writer not only personal services but financial aid to enable him to publish at the cost of printing and handling.

This work has been produced for Love's sake. No one connected with it from first to last has received or will receive a penny of recompense. All have given freely of time and money. Therefore, the writer wishes to express his heartfelt gratitude to them all, and the earnest hope that they may find other and greater opportunities for the exercise of unselfish service.