The first order of the Rosy Cross [...] Part 1

1. THE HONORABLE BROTHER PHILOSOPHICUS, original: "Frater Philosophicus"
that is, the Conscious Purpose of God original: "Propositum Conscium Dei" —
Master of the Temple.

2. THE HONORABLE BROTHER PRACTICUS, original: "Frater Practicus"
that is, the Conscious Desire of God original: "Desiderium Conscium Dei" —
Warden of the Temple.

3. THE HONORABLE BROTHER THEORETICUS, original: "Frater Theoreticus"
that is, the Mind Conscious of the Spouse original: "Mens Conscia Sponsi" —
Guide of the Paths and Grades.

4. THE AUXILIARY BROTHER ZELATOR, original: "Frater Zelator" that is,
Illuminated Earth original: "Terra Illuminata" — Proclaimer and Light-Bearer. original: "Proclamator et Lucifer"

5. THE BROTHER THURIFICANS, original: "Frater Thurificans" that is, the Incense-Bearer original: "Thuribulum Ferens" — Thurifer.

6. THE BROTHER AQUARIUS, original: "Frater Aquarius" that is, the Bearer of Blessed Water original: "Aquam Benedictam Ferens" — Aquarius.

7. THE BROTHER OSTIARIUS, original: "Frater Ostiarius" that is, the Guardian of the Threshold original: "Custos Liminis",
a Novice of the Rosy Cross — Guard.

N.B.—The Imperator, or Chief of the Rite, presides by virtue of his office in all Grades of the Fellowship, either personally or through an appointed substitute.

In cases where certain offices are held by Sisters original: "Sorores" of the Fellowship, the necessary changes are made in the forms of address.