Consider how, over the centuries, humanity has altered the divine truth through their interpretations, superstitions, and fabrications. When we delve into the history of ancient astral worship and cosmology, we find that the "Universal Church" reflects many aspects of these ancient beliefs, rooted in the teachings of Gnostics, philosophers, and magi. These interpretations have distorted our understanding and led us away from the Gospel. For over two millennia, we have allowed these fallible beings to shape our lives through their theosophical systems and philosophical schools. My question is, when will we, as individuals, return to the scriptures alone and seek guidance directly from God?
When will we set aside our biases, unrighteousness, greed, and anger to see through the facade of man-made religion? No mere mortal, whether he venerates the Jinn or claims to be the earthly representative of a jinn deity, can save souls. Not even through a confessional booth or ritual can salvation be achieved. There is only one true mediator, as the ancient apostles of Christianity taught, and that is Christ alone.
Yes, we adhere to the laws of the land and fulfill our civic duties, but our souls and minds are ultimately our own and belong to God alone. We cannot continue to place our trust in religious or political institutions that lack a scriptural foundation, regardless of their claims. The interpretations offered by these fallible beings, based on ancient oracles, are just that—interpretations. It is time for us to turn back to scripture and, using the gift of discernment, rediscover our spiritual connection with the Divine, through Christ alone.
The original wise men were astral worshippers—sages from India, magi from Persia, and Babylonian seers. Our lives and beliefs have long been influenced by their indoctrination. Jesus, however, came to teach morality and love, not to promote the worship of any mortal being. His mission was to restore the great doctrine to its original purity and to encourage a relentless search for divine truth. Any form of worship directed toward subordinate beings amounts to idolatry. It is time we see through these deceptions.
Our purpose here is to discover the kingdom of God and the divine spirit within ourselves. Historically, those who dared challenge this false system were often silenced or persecuted.
It is time to awaken to the agenda of the elites and step off the endless treadmill of worldly concerns. They keep us preoccupied, in debt, or in poor health to prevent us from seeking the truth. We need to calm our minds and reconnect with the higher spiritual life. As our souls engage with this elevated spiritual realm, we begin to think divinely and view the world from a higher perspective. The elites fear such a shift, as it could lead to a peaceful reality that undermines their military-industrial complex, quest for world domination, wealth, power and a Satanic kingdom.
Now, let us explore further the connections between astral worship, Gnosticism, and the Roman Catholic Church. These connections will shed light on how ancient beliefs and practices have influenced modern religious doctrines.
Firstly, the Roman Catholic concept of purgatory, a temporary state of purification before souls can enter heaven, shows notable similarities to ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and purification. This suggests that the Catholic understanding of purgatory may have been influenced by, or share parallels with, ancient Egyptian ideas.
In ancient Egyptian cosmology, the Duat, or Amenti, was the realm of the dead where souls underwent a process of judgment. The souls found unworthy faced punishment or reincarnation, known as metempsychosis, to achieve a purified state before they could enter a favorable afterlife.
Egyptian purgatory (Duat)
Roman Catholicism’s concept of purgatory bears a resemblance to this Egyptian model. Purgatory is viewed as an intermediate state where souls are purified of their remaining venial sins or imperfections before they can enter heaven. Like the Egyptian system, Catholic purgatory involves a period of suffering that serves to cleanse the soul, reflecting a similar understanding of purification.
The role of intermediaries and the practice of influencing the afterlife through earthly actions further connect these traditions. In ancient Egypt, priests and astrologers were crucial in guiding the deceased through rituals and offerings to aid their release from the Duat (purgatory) Families would pay for these services to help their loved ones attain a better outcome in the afterlife, effectively securing their release from a state of spiritual imprisonment.
Similarly, in Roman Catholicism, the sale of indulgences was a practice where financial contributions to the Church were believed to reduce the time a soul would spend in purgatory. This practice mirrors the ancient Egyptian approach.
Although the Catholic doctrine of purgatory does not involve reincarnation, the underlying principle of a temporary state of purification before reaching the final afterlife outcome is a common thread. The idea that souls could be influenced or released from a state of waiting or imprisonment through financial means highlights a conceptual link between Egyptian beliefs and Catholic doctrine.
Next we have the lighting of the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil which is one of the most solemn and significant ceremonies in the Roman Catholic Church, symbolizing the resurrection of Christ, the "light of the world," who overcomes the darkness of death and sin. However, a closer examination of historical and symbolic elements within the Paschal candle ceremony reveals that it may have ties to ancient solar worship, particularly the veneration of the sun during the vernal equinox.
The timing of Easter, which is determined as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, immediately invites comparisons to pre-Christian solar festivals. The vernal equinox (around March 21) marks the point where day and night are equal, signifying the return of longer days and the dominance of light over darkness. For many ancient cultures, this was a sacred time associated with the rebirth of the sun after the darkness of winter. This cyclical return of light was celebrated in numerous pre-Christian traditions, including those of Rome and Egypt, with fire rituals symbolizing the rebirth of life and fertility.
The Paschal candle, lit during the Easter Vigil to symbolize the resurrected Christ, echoes this ancient concept of light overcoming darkness and death. As the Catholic Encyclopedia notes, "The Paschal candle represents Christ, the light of the world, and its flame symbolizes the new life and glory of His resurrection." However, this light-centered symbolism closely mirrors the role of the sun in ancient religions, where fire and light represented cosmic renewal and rebirth.
Easter Vigil
In ancient Rome, votaries of solar worship celebrated the return of the sun during the vernal equinox with fire rituals. This practice is documented in several ancient sources, including the rituals of the Mithraic Mysteries and Sol Invictus—both of which celebrated the sun as the ultimate source of light and life. Fire was a key element in these celebrations, symbolizing the sun’s divine power and its triumph over darkness. The lighting of sacred fires during such festivals was intended to mirror the sun’s renewal, which is strikingly similar to the Paschal candle ceremony.
Easter, as celebrated by the Church, draws on this ancient symbolism, particularly through the Easter fire, which is kindled outside the church before the Paschal candle is lit. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that Christ’s resurrection is "the new creation," a victory of light over darkness. However, this notion of fire as a symbol of cosmic renewal existed long before Christianity and was integral to ancient solar worship during the vernal equinox.
In Gnostic cosmology, the sun was often revered as a source of divine enlightenment and higher knowledge. Some Gnostic sects viewed the material world as the creation of a lower, ignorant deity (the Demiurge), and believed that true salvation came through secret knowledge (gnosis) given by Satan, or the winged serpent, which allowed the soul to ascend beyond the material realm.
It's important to understand that the Gnostics often stood in opposition to mainstream Christianity, particularly in their differing views on theology, cosmology, and the nature of salvation. While there were some areas of overlap, especially concerning the figure of Christ, Gnosticism diverged sharply from orthodox Christian beliefs in fundamental ways, leading to significant tension between the two movements.
It is also the belief of the Freemasons that Lucifer is God and Christ is the Devil
This leads to another key difference: the nature of salvation. For orthodox Christians, salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, who is both fully divine and fully human, and whose death and resurrection offer redemption from sin. In contrast, Gnostics believed that salvation did not come from faith or the atoning death of Christ, but rather through gnosis, or secret spiritual knowledge. For Gnostics, Jesus was often seen more as a spiritual revealer who imparted this hidden knowledge, rather than as a savior whose physical death and resurrection were central to humanity’s salvation.
One possible reason for the greater veneration of Mary compared to Christ could be that Mary is symbolically associated with Virgo, the virgin of the zodiac, also known as Astrea or the fallen angel, Isis.
Throughout the liturgical year, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates numerous feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary, honoring her pivotal role in salvation history. Interestingly, some of these Marian feasts have a symbolic connection with the Virgo constellation which has long been associated with virginity, purity, and motherhood—qualities central to the Virgin Mary.
While the Church doesn't officially link these feasts to astrological events, the alignment of certain celebrations with the rising of the Virgo constellation in the night sky strengthens the symbolic bond between Mary the Mother of God and the celestial virgin
One of the most significant Marian feasts, the Assumption, celebrates Mary's bodily ascension into heaven. It falls just as the Virgo constellation begins to rise prominently in the evening sky in the Northern Hemisphere. The timing of this feast aligns Mary with the Queen of Heaven, who is traditionally represented by the celestial virgin. In Christian art, Mary is often depicted being taken up into the heavens, much like Virgo herself appears in the celestial sphere during this time.
Celebrated exactly one week after the Assumption, the Queenship of Mary marks Mary’s crowning as the Queen of Heaven. This feast also occurs during the period when Virgo becomes more visible in the night sky, symbolically linking Mary to the image of the crowned virgin. Mary, often depicted with a crown of stars, reflects the characteristics of Virgo, further emphasizing her role as a royal and celestial figure.
The Nativity of Mary celebrates the birth of the Mother of God and falls when the Virgo constellation is highly visible. The symbolic significance of the celestial virgin during this time mirrors Mary’s purity and her special role in bringing Christ into the world. The connection between Virgo and Mary is especially potent during this period, as Virgo represents the idea of divine motherhood and new beginnings.
This feast, which commemorates Mary’s suffering at the foot of the cross, falls within the same period of Virgo's visibility. While the feast focuses on Mary’s sorrow and grief, the continued presence of Virgo in the night sky enhances the image of the sorrowful Virgin, still symbolically aligned with the purity and grace represented by the constellation.
In Christian tradition, the constellation Virgo has been seen as a symbol of purity , fertility and virginity, all traits embodied by the Virgin Mary. Some interpretations of the Book of Revelation (12:1) – the "Woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars" – have drawn parallels with Virgo, further connecting this celestial figure to the Mother of Christ. The timing of these Marian feasts, when Virgo shines brightly in the heavens, reflects this rich symbolic relationship.
In ancient cosmology, particularly within the context of astrology and mythology, the relationship between Virgo and the Sun (the fallen angel Osiris), is quite significant. Virgo, known as the virgin maiden, holds a particular place in the celestial schema that reflects both mythological and astrological importance.
In many ancient mythologies, the constellation of Virgo is associated with goddesses who embody themes of purity and fertility. For instance, in Greek mythology, Virgo is often linked to Demeter (Ishtar), the goddess of the harvest, or Astraea,These associations suggest a connection with the cycle of seasons and the natural order, which is influenced by the Sun’s movement through the sky.
From an astrological perspective, Virgo is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac through which the Sun travels over the course of the year. Each zodiac sign occupies a specific segment of the Sun's annual path, known as the ecliptic. When the Sun is in Virgo, which typically occurs between August 23 and September 22, it marks the time of year when the energy and qualities associated with Virgo are most prominent.
During this period, the Sun's position in Virgo influences the astrological characteristics of the time. Virgo’s traits—such as attention to detail, practicality, and a focus on service—are emphasized as the Sun transits this sign. This period often aligns with the harvest season in many cultures, underscoring Virgo’s connection to the natural cycles and the earth’s productivity.
In ancient cosmology, the Sun’s movement through the zodiac signs was seen as influencing both the natural world and human affairs. The Sun’s journey through Virgo symbolizes a time of refining, organizing, and preparing—mirroring the qualities associated with the virgin maiden. This alignment emphasizes Virgo’s role in the broader cosmic order, highlighting her association with the cycle of life, growth, and renewal.
So, the next time you think of Virgo, remember that the virgin symbol represents much more than just a figure of chastity. It’s a reflection of purity in purpose and action, a symbol of dedication to bettering oneself and the world around us. Whether you're a Virgo or simply fascinated by astrology, understanding this symbol can offer deeper insights into the qualities that define this astrological sign.
It's interesting to note that Gnostic teachings often minimized or outright rejected the significance of Jesus' physical death and resurrection, which orthodox Christianity considers the foundation of its faith. In a related issue, the NIV Bible, which omits 16 passages found in the King James Bible, is owned by HarperCollins, a subsidiary of NewsCorp, Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate. Murdoch, who also owns rights to the Sun newspaper, was awarded a papal knighthood in 1998, highlighting his ties to the Roman Catholic Church. Interestingly, the Sun was notorious for its Page 3 section, which featured topless models, fostering a culture of sexism and misogyny in British society, particularly during the time when I was growing up. This complex web of influence reveals connections between religious, corporate, and media power that shape both spiritual and cultural narratives today.
Could this explain why the NIV erased the following:
Colossians 1:14
- KJV: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
- NIV: "In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
- Difference: The NIV omits "through his blood," although this phrase is found in the majority of Greek manuscripts.
See post on deleted verses https://www.rebuildspirit.com/post/omitted-verses-hidden-agendas
Ultimately, Gnosticism was deemed heretical by the early Church, with many Church Fathers writing extensively against its doctrines. Despite this, Gnostic ideas continued to influence various spiritual and mystical traditions, both within and outside of Christianity.
Gnostics often associated Christ with the sun and interpreted His resurrection not as a physical event, but as the awakening of spiritual consciousness.
The connection to ancient solar worship further strengthens this Gnostic reading. In solar cults, fire and light were seen as divine forces that restored balance and order to the cosmos, similar to the Gnostic emphasis on divine enlightenment overcoming material ignorance. Just as ancient pagans celebrated the return of the sun at the vernal equinox, Gnostics viewed light (whether from the sun or Christ) as the key to escaping the darkness of the material world.
Thus, the Paschal candle ceremony, while officially tied to the resurrection of Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition, can be interpreted through a Gnostic lens as a continuation of ancient solar worship.
Another parallel can be drawn between the Paschal candle and the Vestal fire in ancient Rome. The Vestal Virgins were responsible for maintaining the sacred flame of Vesta, which was thought to protect and preserve the Roman state. This flame was a representation of the goddess Vesta's divine presence and, more broadly, a symbol of life and continuity. Though the Vestal fire was kept burning year-round, the notion of kindling a sacred fire during specific times of renewal—such as the vernal equinox—aligns with the lighting of the Paschal fire at Easter, which symbolizes Christ’s eternal presence and the light of resurrection.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, it often adopted and transformed pre-existing pagan rituals and symbols into Christian liturgical practices. The early Church was not immune to this process of inculturation, where pre-Christian traditions were reinterpreted within a Christian framework. The lighting of the Paschal candle can be seen as part of this transformation, where a solar ritual connected to the vernal equinox and the renewal of light was adapted to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
This merging of Christian and pagan symbolism was acknowledged by early Church fathers and medieval theologians. The Catholic Encyclopedia itself acknowledges that some Easter customs “are derived from older pagan rituals, though transformed in meaning.” The Church was known to integrate existing customs and calendar dates—such as the vernal equinox, already a time of solar worship—and align them with Christian theological events. This was an effective way of attracting pagan converts, while also creating a unified liturgical calendar.
Whilst the true scripture writes against the worship of celestial bodies such as the sun as it aligns with the planetary jinn and the doctrine of devils.
In ancient astrolatry (the worship of celestial bodies such as stars and planets), the numbers 7 and 12 held significant sacred value, and the planetary spirits or jinn were often seen as intermediaries or messengers to a supreme deity. (Lucifer)
The number 7 was revered because it corresponded to the seven classical planets visible to the naked eye:
Sun
Moon
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
These seven "planets" were central in the astrological systems of cultures like the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks. They were often linked to gods or spiritual beings who were thought to act as intermediaries between humans and the supreme deity, governing everything from fate to the natural cycles of time. In Islamic tradition, for example, jinn (supernatural beings created from smokeless fire) were sometimes linked to these planetary spirits and were thought to influence human affairs under the authority of a higher power.
The number 12 was also sacred and linked to astrological practices due to its connection to the 12 zodiac signs and the 12 divisions of the sky. These signs were associated with the path of the sun (the ecliptic) as it moved through the heavens over the course of a year. Many ancient cultures, such as the Mesopotamians, Greeks, and Romans, saw this number as a cosmic framework, representing the full cycle of life and the universe.
The 7-branched candlestick is often thought to symbolize the 7 classical planets in ancient astrological and mystical traditions. While its primary significance in Judaism relates to the seven days of creation and the presence of divine light, there is also evidence to suggest that in some ancient interpretations, the 7 branches correspond to the 7 planets known to astrologers in antiquity.
In ancient astrolatry, as discussed earlier, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn were considered the seven classical planets, each with distinct influences on the cosmos and human life. The number 7 was sacred across many cultures due to this planetary association.
In ancient astrological and mystical systems, especially those influenced by Hermeticism or Kabbalistic thought, the seven classical planets were seen as channels for divine light and power. The 7 branched candlestick as a symbol of divine light, fits into this framework, with its seven branches representing the flow of celestial influence from the heavens (through the planets) to the earthly realm.
In Kabbalistic interpretations, the seven branches of the Menorah may also correspond to the seven lower sephirot of the Tree of Life, which are themselves connected to the planets. This mystical connection further supports the idea that the Menorah could be symbolically linked to the seven planets, representing the cosmic structure that guides creation and human destiny.
Based on the ancient symbolic tradition it is quite possible that the 7 candlesticks used in the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) could also hold a similar astrological or cosmological significance.
In the Roman Catholic Church, the use of seven candles or candlesticks on the altar during the liturgy has symbolic associations with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and the seven sacraments, but it’s plausible that these representations also echo older cosmological traditions where 7 symbolized completeness, spiritual enlightenment, and the cosmic order—including the astrological influence of the seven classical planets, and occult knowledge given by the serpent.
Sun in the middle surrounded by 6 other classical planets.
Gnostic symbols
The Gnostic Eagle
Historic papal coat of arms featuring the eagle and the winged serpent
Gnostic teachings diverge significantly from the Gospel!
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children."
— Hosea 4:6 (KJV)
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