Equinox message March 2025
Builders of the Adytum
Equinox Message
The Emperor: Cosmic Order
March 2025
In a world where chaos and uncertainty seem to dominate our lives, we seek answers that will allow us to find peace and direction. In this context, the symbolism of the Emperor emerges, a figure that represents the necessary cosmic order to transform our reality. Amid the turbulences we face, the Emperor invites us to take control of our lives, applying the power of sovereign reason and universal order to overcome limitations and live in harmony with ourselves and the universe. This approach not only offers us a deep understanding of the cosmos, but also invites us to integrate that order into our daily practices, guiding us towards a personal and spiritual growth that transcends the chaos that surrounds us.
Chaos is seen as the primordial void that gives way to divine order, a dynamic process that evolves in cycles. By freeing ourselves from old beliefs and patterns, we can create space for a new level of balance. Although change can be painful, it is part of the universal order that guides all of creation toward evolution, balance, and renewal. On a symbolic level, Key 4 of the Tarot shows that the principle of order clearly refers to the classifying activity of self-consciousness, and that activity is reason. Number 4 reflects the need for organization and regulation to transform our emotions and experiences. Through sovereign reason we seek opportunities for growth in the face of life's challenges.
On a deeper level, the Emperor symbolizes the founder of the universal order, guiding the structure of the universe and our inner experience. His clothing and symbols, such as the scepter, globe, and cross, represent his dominion and power over the physical and spiritual world. His ability to see beyond appearances finds resistance of the masses and symbolizes transformation through rational action, even in the face of opposition.
In daily practice, the Emperor teaches us to apply the cosmic order in our daily lives. To live in harmony, we must first establish order in our minds. The power of consciousness, shown by the Emperor, is manifested through reason, and by interpreting our experiences correctly we shape the conditions of our personal lives. Clutter results in chaos, but by establishing order in our daily activities, from organizing our environment to planning our tasks, we move toward success.
Order should not only be applied to big purposes, but also in small details. As the Emperor establishes order in the universe, we must apply that principle in our daily routines: organize our schedule, remove unnecessary things from our environment, and focus on the essential. This process reflects the universal order, which is based on precise laws. Chaos and lack of order lead to difficulties, but we can always restore order by “coming to ourselves,” as in the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Harmony in nature is the reflection of the Supreme Order, and its cycles or seasons are the perpetual dance of this principle. Understanding and aligning with that order is essential for seekers of truth. True order is fluid, transformative, and always evolving, which is connected to the divine will that organizes chaos. The order of Justice reflects universal balance, acting without prejudice or emotion, and only arises when we live in harmony with the truth and balance of the universe. By aligning ourselves with the cosmic order, we act in favor of the Good. Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise, and by facing it positively, we can transform it into success. As we travel the Path of Return we can bring ourselves back to our true Self and thus, bring Light to the world.
In L.V.X.,
Builders of the Adytum