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CHARACTER ADEPTORUM Character of the Adepts

In the cross under the sphere comes true wisdom

A large circular diagram consisting of a central hub and an equal-armed cross enclosed within an outer ring. The diagram contains Latin inscriptions categorized by their placement in the rings, cross arms, and quadrants.

Diagram Transcription

Outer Ring (Circumference):

Cross Terminals (Tetramorph):

• Top: Lamb
• Right: Lion
• Bottom: Eagle
• Left: Man

Inside Cross Arms (Forms of Love):

• Top: Love of God
• Right: Love of Neighbor
• Bottom: Love of the World
• Left: Love of Self

Inscriptions in Quadrants (Matthew 16:24):

• Top-Right: Whoever wishes to come after me
• Bottom-Right: Let him deny himself
• Bottom-Left: Let him take up his cross
• Top-Left: And follow me

Central Circular Hub:

• Center: Lord
• Surrounding Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude, Prudence