After watching my Rosicrucian content, an AMORC member suggested I make more on the topic. Although I didn’t plan to, my last video gave me an idea. Let’s talk about the Invisible College and how you can join it today.
The Rosicrucian Manifestos
Written in the 17th century, the Rosicrucian manifestos included:
- Fama Fraternitatis (1614),
- Confessio Fraternitatis (1615), and
- The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz (1617)
They outline the principles and ideals of the mystical and esoteric movement of Rosicrucianism. To bring magickal context:
- The Golden Dawn is considered the most practical Rosicrucian Order, while
- Thelema is considered Golden Dawn 2.0.
The Rosicrucian manifestos promoted a new era of enlightenment and transformation by combining:
- Alchemy,
- Science,
- Philosophy,
- Spirituality,
- Etc.
The Rosicrucian manifestos became highly influential. They sparked a widespread interest in esoteric practices, shaping later occult traditions.
The Invisible College
One key idea the manifestos discuss is the so-called “Invisible College.” It wasn’t just an informal network but an egregore, a collective mind of researchers working beyond formal institutions.
The members of the ‘Invisible College’ gathered what once was cutting-edge science and knowledge. They were prominent figures from all walks of life, including:
- Arts,
- Science,
- Medicine,
- etc.
The members of the Invisible College aimed to transform Culture and Spirituality by bringing scientific illuminism and destroying dogmas imposed by the Church. They were light bringers.
While some people glorify times they weren’t born in, I have good news: Today, the Invisible College isn’t hidden behind secrets. It exists in plain sight. You just have to know where to look.
Human Optimization as the New Alchemy
As I like to say:
As mentioned in a previous video, INRI, or Igne Natura Renovatur Integra, is about radical self-transformation. Alchemical transmutation—turning lead into gold—is really about evolving into higher states of being:
- Physically,
- Mentally, and
- Spiritually.
“Magicians and alchemists were vastly the biohackers and self-improvers of the past.”
— POTB
The alchemical principle—’ to make gold, you need gold’—implies transforming one valuable asset or force into another.
The alchemists sought purification, refinement, and mastery over the self. Similarly, today’s self-optimizers and lifestyle designers push their limits through science, technology, and discipline.
Purification is achieved through:
- Fasting,
- Dopamine detox,
- Cold exposure, and
- More sensory deprivation, which was once embraced by Count Cagliostro, founder of the Egyptian Rite, and the original Abramelin operation.
Alchemical Elixirs find parallels with:
- Optimal nutrition,
- NoFap,
- Diet Cycling and Metabolic flexibility,
- Training-induced endorphin rushes,
- Sleep hacking and even
- Nootropics.
Your Magnum Opus is built thanks to
- Neuroplasticity,
- Flow states | Autotelic Experiences, and
- Proper habits, systems, and identity.
Practical Magick
Practical Magick is vastly about accomplishing external results. Whatever your goals and rituals, the latest behavioral research helps you get better results:
- From models of Willpower and decision-making to tactics like temptation-bundling, Premack’s Principle, etc.
The New Invisible College
Persecuted by the Church, the ancient alchemists worked in secret laboratories. Today, the lab is our bodies and minds—and we share our findings across the internet. Tim Ferriss describes himself as his guinea pig.
This is the modern Invisible College in action. You don’t need a secret society, just curiosity, experimentation, and the willingness to share what works.
The Internet as a Mystery School
Some waste their time with:
- memes,
- negativity, and
- cheap dopamine like porn and junk media.
Others use the Internet to:
- Explore their curiosities,
- Learn valuable skills, and
- Share what they know with like-minded individuals, forming small communities and niches.
This reflects the difference between Masters and Slaves in David Cherubim’s Essay: Thelema: The Way of the Strong. In my video The People You Should Follow, I expand on this, identifying:
- Influencers and consumers with darkness and slaves, whereas
- Value creators with Kings and Stars.
Slaves remain trapped, dragging others into randomness, entropy, and disorder. Kings are Stars shining bright in Nuit’s body like the members of the original Invisible College.
Kings form aggregates of light, illuminating the path for others. They teach what they know and live through firsthand experiences.
They are the true initiates of the modern world, looking into the future and living the mysteries of its offerings.
How to Join
The barrier to entry? There (actually) is none. Joining the Invisible College is easier than ever. All you need is to start working on yourself relentlessly and sharing your insights for those a few grades behind.
- Solve your own problems and share the solutions.
- Use firsthand experience to help remove dogmas and delusions, enlightening the minds of others.
For Example
Many struggling with obesity are given poor information that the only solution is tracking calories, doing cardio, and exerting willpower.
As living proof that this couldn’t be further from the truth, I wrote my first book and created content on another channel.
True Transformation
Document your journey, share what works, and refine your methods through experimentation. The more you contribute, the deeper your initiation into the modern Invisible College and the stronger your connection with the Macrocosm.
In a world filled with distractions, those seeking truth are the ones refining themselves. They share what they learn, shaping the future. The choice is yours. Will you be another lost voice in the noise, or will you step up and build something meaningful?
The Invisible College isn’t just a concept but a movement. A call to mastery. A path for those who refuse to stay in the dark. But that’s just my opinion. Let me know if you agree. And thank you for your time!