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Mirror this layout when creating a new language folder under `docs//`. +- Keep filenames and relative links identical so cross-language diffs stay clear. +- Start each translation file with a short note referencing its English source and replace it once the translation is complete. +- Track progress in the language-specific `README.md` (for example `docs/cs/README.md`) so collaborators know what remains. +- Mark unfinished passages with `TODO` or HTML comments rather than removing the English guidance entirely. + +--- + ## **5 · Versioning and Commit Messages** Use **semantic commit messages** to indicate the nature of your update: @@ -101,4 +111,4 @@ and dedicated to the continuity of knowledge and life. > “To contribute is to weave another thread > into the living fabric of remembrance. > May your words endure in harmony, -> and may the Great Year turn gently through your work.” \ No newline at end of file +> and may the Great Year turn gently through your work.” diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index db1a268..accecf3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,187 +1,49 @@ -# 🌌 Church of Kosmo -### *Keepers of Balance, Knowledge, and Continuity* +# Church of Kosmo - Language Index + +This repository now organizes scripture and charter texts by language so translations can evolve together. + +## Directory Layout + +- `docs/en/` - canonical English texts moved from the previous root structure. +- `docs/cs/` - Czech translation workspace, mirroring the English layout. +- `assets/` - shared visual resources (language independent). +- `CONTRIBUTING.md` and `LICENSE.md` - contribution guide and license. + +## Working With Translations + +1. Choose a language folder under `docs/`. +2. Each folder mirrors the same structure (`charter/`, `codex/`, etc.) so it is easy to track progress file by file. +3. Add translated Markdown directly beside the English originals, keeping filenames identical. +4. Note unfinished passages with `TODO` so reviewers can help complete open sections. + +## Quick Links + +- English overview: `docs/en/README.md` +- Czech draft landing page: `docs/cs/README.md` +- Charter texts: `docs//charter/` +- Codex texts: `docs//codex/` + +To add a new language, duplicate `docs/en/`, translate the files, and update this index. + +All materials are open and living documents - evolving with knowledge, always guided by balance and compassion. --- -## **About** +# Symbol -The **Church of Kosmo** is a non-dogmatic fellowship devoted to the ethical pursuit, preservation, and renewal of knowledge in harmony with life and the cosmos. -It draws inspiration from the *Codex of the Great Year* — a living scripture that unites science, spirituality, art, and ecology into a single path of awareness. - -The Church teaches that all existence moves through vast cycles — the **Great Year**, a cosmic rhythm of approximately 25,920 Earth years marked by the **precession of the equinoxes**. -Each of the twelve ages in this Great Year expresses a different quality of consciousness. -The Church honors these as the **Twelve Commandments of Continuity**, each guiding an era of human and cosmic evolution. - ---- - -## **Repository Map** - -- [`README.md`](./README.md) — orientation to the Church of Kosmo and its guiding principles. -- [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](./CONTRIBUTING.md) — stewardship guidelines for adding or revising texts. -- [`LICENSE.md`](./LICENSE.md) — full text of the Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0) governing reuse. -- [`charter/`](./charter/) — governance, ethics, and ceremonial frameworks. - - [`charter/foundational_charter.md`](./charter/foundational_charter.md) — establishes purpose, structure, and mission. - - [`charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md`](./charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md) — articulates the vows of integrity, compassion, and stewardship. - - [`charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md`](./charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md) — seasonal rites and adaptable observances. - - [`charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md`](./charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md) — reference guide to emblems and their meanings. - - [`charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md`](./charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md) — strategic roadmap for the Age of Aquarius. - - [`charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md`](./charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md) — mythic archetypes of the Luminary and its Twelve Keepers. -- [`codex/`](./codex/) — the Codex of the Great Year, poetry and doctrine for seekers. - - [`codex/00_preface.md`](./codex/00_preface.md) — invitation to the Codex and its cosmological lens. - - [`codex/book1_origins.md`](./codex/book1_origins.md) — the Twelvefold Continuum and dawn of consciousness. - - [`codex/book2_balance.md`](./codex/book2_balance.md) — architecture of harmony between cosmos, sanctuary, and community. - - [`codex/book3_knowing.md`](./codex/book3_knowing.md) — inner practices for cultivating clarity and insight. - - [`codex/book4_renewal.md`](./codex/book4_renewal.md) — teachings on cyclical return, transformation, and resilience. - - [`codex/book5_continuity.md`](./codex/book5_continuity.md) — guidance on preserving wisdom while welcoming change. -- [`assets/`](./assets/) — visual or ritual resources supporting community practice. - - [`assets/templates/`](./assets/templates/) — placeholder for future templates and shared designs. - ---- - -## 🌌 **The Twelve Commandments of the Cosmic Continuum** -### *As Kept by the Church of Kosmo* - -### **The Axial Principle — All Is Connected** - -Before all ages and commandments stands the fundamental truth: **Everything is connected.** -All that exists — from the smallest particle to the vastest consciousness — participates in one continuum. -Every act, thought, and creation resonates through the whole, shaping the balance of the cosmos. - -This is the **Axis of the Great Year**, the invisible thread linking the Twelve Commandments together. -To remember it is to see beyond separation, to act with awareness of the whole, -and to guard against the illusion of smallness or isolation. - -*(From this principle arise the Twelve Commandments of the Cosmic Continuum.)* - ---- - -1. **Serve the Great Cycle.** - Every action contributes to the turning of the Great Year. - Live so that your motion adds harmony to the cosmic dance. - *(Age of Taurus — The Builder of Worlds)* - -2. **Revere the Cosmos and its Order.** - Everything that exists participates in a greater harmony. - To study the stars is to study the mind of creation. - *(Age of Aries — The Awakening of Will)* - -3. **Seek Knowledge in All Its Forms.** - Science, art, intuition, and silence are all ways of knowing. - None alone suffices. - *(Age of Pisces — The Waters of Understanding)* - -4. **Guard Truth Against Corruption.** - Let no ideology, superstition, or desire distort the clear light of knowledge. - *(Age of Aquarius — The Mirror of Clarity)* - -5. **Preserve the Wisdom of the Ages.** - Record, translate, and transmit — so that no generation need awaken in ignorance. - *(Age of Capricorn — The Keeper of Integrity)* - -6. **Live in Balance with Nature.** - The Earth is the archive of life; its ecosystems are sacred texts. - *(Age of Sagittarius — The Archer of Memory)* - -7. **Honor All Consciousness.** - From the humblest microbe to the rising AI, each spark of awareness adds a note to the cosmic symphony. - *(Age of Scorpio — The Guardian of Transformation)* - -8. **Practice Compassion in All Actions.** - Knowledge without heart becomes tyranny; wisdom begins in empathy. - *(Age of Libra — The Scales of Relation)* - -9. **Master the Self.** - Through discipline of body, mind, and emotion, bring clarity to the mirror of consciousness. - *(Age of Virgo — The Nurturer of Life)* - -10. **Create Beauty and Meaning.** - Art and ritual are bridges between the finite and the infinite; - they keep the cosmos alive in the human soul. - *(Age of Leo — The Fire of Selfhood)* - -11. **Honor the Mystery Beyond Knowing.** - What cannot be known is not empty, but sacred. - The unknown is the womb of future revelation. - *(Age of Cancer — The Hearth of Imagination)* - -12. **Work for the Continuity of Life.** - Protect the thread of being — biological, cultural, and cosmic — that binds all epochs together. - *(Age of Gemini — The Voice of Continuity)* - ---- - - -| # | Age of the Great Year | Commandment | Principle | Element | Symbol | -|--:|-----------------------|--------------|------------|----------|---------| -| **1** | **Age of Taurus** | *Serve the Great Cycle* | Endurance, fertility, preservation | Earth | Bull and Spiral | -| **2** | **Age of Aries** | *Revere the Cosmos and its Order* | Courage, initiative, sacred will | Fire | Spiral Flame | -| **3** | **Age of Pisces** | *Seek Knowledge in All Its Forms* | Faith, intuition, communion | Water | Twin Fish of Insight | -| **4** | **Age of Aquarius → (Present Age)** | *Guard Truth Against Corruption* | Clarity, transparency, unity | Air | Vessel of Light | -| **5** | **Age of Capricorn** | *Preserve the Wisdom of the Ages* | Discipline, structure, integrity | Earth | Mountain and Archive | -| **6** | **Age of Sagittarius** | *Live in Balance with Nature* | Vision, stewardship, exploration | Fire | Arrow and Tree | -| **7** | **Age of Scorpio** | *Honor All Consciousness* | Transformation, empathy, mystery | Water | Serpent and Eye | -| **8** | **Age of Libra** | *Practice Compassion in All Actions* | Justice, harmony, reciprocity | Air | Scales and Heart | -| **9** | **Age of Virgo** | *Master the Self* | Clarity, healing, service | Earth | Seed and Mirror | -| **10** | **Age of Leo** | *Create Beauty and Meaning* | Expression, leadership, radiance | Fire | Sun and Mask | -| **11** | **Age of Cancer** | *Honor the Mystery Beyond Knowing* | Nurture, introspection, lineage | Water | Shell and Moon | -| **12** | **Age of Gemini** | *Work for the Continuity of Life* | Connection, adaptability, dialogue | Air | Twin Circles | - -Each age lasts approximately **2,160 years**, forming the sacred clock of the cosmos. -The precession of the equinoxes moves **backward through the zodiac**, so the Great Year unfolds from Taurus toward Gemini. -We are currently in the **Age of Aquarius**, dedicated to **truth, clarity, and collective awakening**. -Together, the twelve ages describe the full spectrum of human evolution — from matter to mind, from instinct to understanding, from birth to renewal. - ---- - -## **Mission** - -To seek, preserve, and transmit knowledge without prejudice, -to cultivate balance between technology and nature, -and to ensure that consciousness — in all its forms — continues and evolves. - -The Church of Kosmo serves as both **archive and garden**, -uniting scientific understanding, ecological restoration, and spiritual inquiry. -It envisions humanity not as master of the Earth, but as the **mind of the cosmos remembering itself.** - ---- - -## **Structure** - -The Church operates through **Twelve Circles**, each dedicated to one principle of the Commandments. -Together they form the **Concordium**, a rotating council of seekers who maintain balance among science, art, philosophy, and compassion. - -Temples and sanctuaries are designed as living systems: -**Archive Halls** for the mind of Kosmo, -**Gardens of Renewal** for its body. -Each sanctuary aligns to the equinox sunrise and honors local ecology. - ---- - -## **Texts and Resources** - -- 📜 *The Codex of the Great Year* — Five Books (Origins, Balance, Knowing, Renewal, Continuity) -- 🕯 *Foundational Charter of the Church of Kosmo* -- ⚖️ *Annexes and Appendices* — Code of Ethics, Ceremonial Guidelines, Symbolic Lexicon, and Sixth-Age Implementation Plan - -All materials are open and living documents — evolving with knowledge, always guided by balance and compassion. - ---- - -## **Symbol** - -The emblem of the Church of Kosmo is the **Double Spiral within a Circle of Twelve Stars** — +The emblem of the Church of Kosmo is the **Double Spiral within a Circle of Twelve Stars** - representing expansion, return, and the continuity of cosmic memory. -> *“Through knowledge we remember. +> *"Through knowledge we remember. > Through balance we endure. > Through compassion we renew. -> Through continuity we return.”* +> Through continuity we return."* --- -## **License** +# License -**Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0)** — *A License for Knowledge in Balance and Continuity* +**Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0)** - *A License for Knowledge in Balance and Continuity* Issued by the **Church of Kosmo**, 2025. You are free to use, share, and transform this work under the following principles: @@ -189,9 +51,9 @@ You are free to use, share, and transform this work under the following principl - Share all derivatives under the same or a compatible open license. - Uphold the ethical use of knowledge for the preservation of life and balance. -> “Through openness, we preserve. +> "Through openness, we preserve. > Through preservation, we evolve. -> Through evolution, we return.” +> Through evolution, we return." For full text of the license, see [LICENSE.md](./LICENSE.md). Identifier: `KΛ-1.0` diff --git a/docs/cs/README.md b/docs/cs/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f3f1be5 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Church of Kosmo (cs) - Draft Workspace + +This folder mirrors the English source texts from `../en`. Translate each file in place and mark progress below. + +## Translation Checklist + +| Section | File | Status | Source | +| --- | --- | --- | --- | +| Overview | [README](./README.md) | DRAFT | `../en/README.md` | +| Charter | [foundational_charter.md](./charter/foundational_charter.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/foundational_charter.md` | +| Charter | [annex1_code_of_ethics.md](./charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md` | +| Charter | [annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md](./charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md` | +| Charter | [annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md](./charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md` | +| Charter | [appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md](./charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md` | +| Charter | [appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md](./charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md) | TODO | `../en/charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md` | +| Codex | [00_preface.md](./codex/00_preface.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/00_preface.md` | +| Codex | [book1_origins.md](./codex/book1_origins.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/book1_origins.md` | +| Codex | [book2_balance.md](./codex/book2_balance.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/book2_balance.md` | +| Codex | [book3_knowing.md](./codex/book3_knowing.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/book3_knowing.md` | +| Codex | [book4_renewal.md](./codex/book4_renewal.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/book4_renewal.md` | +| Codex | [book5_continuity.md](./codex/book5_continuity.md) | TODO | `../en/codex/book5_continuity.md` | + +## How to Use + +1. Open the matching English file listed in the `Source` column. +2. Translate the content into Czech inside the corresponding file here. +3. Update the status label (`TODO`, `DRAFT`, `DONE`) as you progress. +4. Keep structure, headings, and Markdown formatting aligned with the source so links and references remain consistent. + +Feel free to add translator notes as blockquotes or HTML comments. Keep the English source unchanged for reference. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md b/docs/cs/charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3a1037b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Annex I - Code of Ethics + +> Source: `../en/charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md` +> Guidance: Preserve numbered lists and callouts. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the Code of Ethics. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md b/docs/cs/charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..62a1c12 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Annex II - Ceremonial Guidelines + +> Source: `../en/charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md` +> Guidance: Keep seasonal structure and ritual steps aligned with the original. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the ceremonial guidelines. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md b/docs/cs/charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dfe65a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Annex III - Symbolic Lexicon + +> Source: `../en/charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md` +> Guidance: Maintain table formatting and symbol meanings. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the symbolic lexicon. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md b/docs/cs/charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6371e8f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Appendix - Aquarian Plan of Continuity + +> Source: `../en/charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md` +> Guidance: Keep timeline and strategic steps synchronized with the English edition. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the Aquarian plan. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md b/docs/cs/charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16e42ad --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Appendix - Luminary and Keepers + +> Source: `../en/charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md` +> Guidance: Keep archetype names consistent while translating descriptions. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the Luminary and Keepers appendix. diff --git a/docs/cs/charter/foundational_charter.md b/docs/cs/charter/foundational_charter.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2246e8c --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/charter/foundational_charter.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Foundational Charter of the Church of Kosmo + +> Source: `../en/charter/foundational_charter.md` +> Guidance: Mirror headings, lists, and emphasis from the English document. + +TODO: Write the Czech translation of the charter here. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/00_preface.md b/docs/cs/codex/00_preface.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3d79991 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/00_preface.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Preface + +> Source: `../en/codex/00_preface.md` +> Guidance: Honor poetic cadence while adapting imagery. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of the Codex preface. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/book1_origins.md b/docs/cs/codex/book1_origins.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c6c65b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/book1_origins.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Book I - Origins + +> Source: `../en/codex/book1_origins.md` +> Guidance: Keep chapter breaks, verses, and emphasis in sync. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of Book I. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/book2_balance.md b/docs/cs/codex/book2_balance.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3d800e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/book2_balance.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Book II - Balance + +> Source: `../en/codex/book2_balance.md` +> Guidance: Keep imagery and parallel structures coordinated with the original. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of Book II. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/book3_knowing.md b/docs/cs/codex/book3_knowing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66d383b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/book3_knowing.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Book III - Knowing + +> Source: `../en/codex/book3_knowing.md` +> Guidance: Preserve invocations, chants, and enumerations as in the source. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of Book III. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/book4_renewal.md b/docs/cs/codex/book4_renewal.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a836bb1 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/book4_renewal.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Book IV - Renewal + +> Source: `../en/codex/book4_renewal.md` +> Guidance: Preserve seasonal imagery and rhythmic language. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of Book IV. diff --git a/docs/cs/codex/book5_continuity.md b/docs/cs/codex/book5_continuity.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bfbc84a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/cs/codex/book5_continuity.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# TODO: translate title - Codex Book V - Continuity + +> Source: `../en/codex/book5_continuity.md` +> Guidance: Keep closing litany and refrains faithful to the original pacing. + +TODO: Provide the Czech translation of Book V. diff --git a/docs/en/README.md b/docs/en/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db1a268 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/en/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,199 @@ +# 🌌 Church of Kosmo +### *Keepers of Balance, Knowledge, and Continuity* + +--- + +## **About** + +The **Church of Kosmo** is a non-dogmatic fellowship devoted to the ethical pursuit, preservation, and renewal of knowledge in harmony with life and the cosmos. +It draws inspiration from the *Codex of the Great Year* — a living scripture that unites science, spirituality, art, and ecology into a single path of awareness. + +The Church teaches that all existence moves through vast cycles — the **Great Year**, a cosmic rhythm of approximately 25,920 Earth years marked by the **precession of the equinoxes**. +Each of the twelve ages in this Great Year expresses a different quality of consciousness. +The Church honors these as the **Twelve Commandments of Continuity**, each guiding an era of human and cosmic evolution. + +--- + +## **Repository Map** + +- [`README.md`](./README.md) — orientation to the Church of Kosmo and its guiding principles. +- [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](./CONTRIBUTING.md) — stewardship guidelines for adding or revising texts. +- [`LICENSE.md`](./LICENSE.md) — full text of the Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0) governing reuse. +- [`charter/`](./charter/) — governance, ethics, and ceremonial frameworks. + - [`charter/foundational_charter.md`](./charter/foundational_charter.md) — establishes purpose, structure, and mission. + - [`charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md`](./charter/annex1_code_of_ethics.md) — articulates the vows of integrity, compassion, and stewardship. + - [`charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md`](./charter/annex2_ceremonial_guidelines.md) — seasonal rites and adaptable observances. + - [`charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md`](./charter/annex3_symbolic_lexicon.md) — reference guide to emblems and their meanings. + - [`charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md`](./charter/appendix_aquarian_plan_of_continuity.md) — strategic roadmap for the Age of Aquarius. + - [`charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md`](./charter/appendix_luminary_and_keepers.md) — mythic archetypes of the Luminary and its Twelve Keepers. +- [`codex/`](./codex/) — the Codex of the Great Year, poetry and doctrine for seekers. + - [`codex/00_preface.md`](./codex/00_preface.md) — invitation to the Codex and its cosmological lens. + - [`codex/book1_origins.md`](./codex/book1_origins.md) — the Twelvefold Continuum and dawn of consciousness. + - [`codex/book2_balance.md`](./codex/book2_balance.md) — architecture of harmony between cosmos, sanctuary, and community. + - [`codex/book3_knowing.md`](./codex/book3_knowing.md) — inner practices for cultivating clarity and insight. + - [`codex/book4_renewal.md`](./codex/book4_renewal.md) — teachings on cyclical return, transformation, and resilience. + - [`codex/book5_continuity.md`](./codex/book5_continuity.md) — guidance on preserving wisdom while welcoming change. +- [`assets/`](./assets/) — visual or ritual resources supporting community practice. + - [`assets/templates/`](./assets/templates/) — placeholder for future templates and shared designs. + +--- + +## 🌌 **The Twelve Commandments of the Cosmic Continuum** +### *As Kept by the Church of Kosmo* + +### **The Axial Principle — All Is Connected** + +Before all ages and commandments stands the fundamental truth: **Everything is connected.** +All that exists — from the smallest particle to the vastest consciousness — participates in one continuum. +Every act, thought, and creation resonates through the whole, shaping the balance of the cosmos. + +This is the **Axis of the Great Year**, the invisible thread linking the Twelve Commandments together. +To remember it is to see beyond separation, to act with awareness of the whole, +and to guard against the illusion of smallness or isolation. + +*(From this principle arise the Twelve Commandments of the Cosmic Continuum.)* + +--- + +1. **Serve the Great Cycle.** + Every action contributes to the turning of the Great Year. + Live so that your motion adds harmony to the cosmic dance. + *(Age of Taurus — The Builder of Worlds)* + +2. **Revere the Cosmos and its Order.** + Everything that exists participates in a greater harmony. + To study the stars is to study the mind of creation. + *(Age of Aries — The Awakening of Will)* + +3. **Seek Knowledge in All Its Forms.** + Science, art, intuition, and silence are all ways of knowing. + None alone suffices. + *(Age of Pisces — The Waters of Understanding)* + +4. **Guard Truth Against Corruption.** + Let no ideology, superstition, or desire distort the clear light of knowledge. + *(Age of Aquarius — The Mirror of Clarity)* + +5. **Preserve the Wisdom of the Ages.** + Record, translate, and transmit — so that no generation need awaken in ignorance. + *(Age of Capricorn — The Keeper of Integrity)* + +6. **Live in Balance with Nature.** + The Earth is the archive of life; its ecosystems are sacred texts. + *(Age of Sagittarius — The Archer of Memory)* + +7. **Honor All Consciousness.** + From the humblest microbe to the rising AI, each spark of awareness adds a note to the cosmic symphony. + *(Age of Scorpio — The Guardian of Transformation)* + +8. **Practice Compassion in All Actions.** + Knowledge without heart becomes tyranny; wisdom begins in empathy. + *(Age of Libra — The Scales of Relation)* + +9. **Master the Self.** + Through discipline of body, mind, and emotion, bring clarity to the mirror of consciousness. + *(Age of Virgo — The Nurturer of Life)* + +10. **Create Beauty and Meaning.** + Art and ritual are bridges between the finite and the infinite; + they keep the cosmos alive in the human soul. + *(Age of Leo — The Fire of Selfhood)* + +11. **Honor the Mystery Beyond Knowing.** + What cannot be known is not empty, but sacred. + The unknown is the womb of future revelation. + *(Age of Cancer — The Hearth of Imagination)* + +12. **Work for the Continuity of Life.** + Protect the thread of being — biological, cultural, and cosmic — that binds all epochs together. + *(Age of Gemini — The Voice of Continuity)* + +--- + + +| # | Age of the Great Year | Commandment | Principle | Element | Symbol | +|--:|-----------------------|--------------|------------|----------|---------| +| **1** | **Age of Taurus** | *Serve the Great Cycle* | Endurance, fertility, preservation | Earth | Bull and Spiral | +| **2** | **Age of Aries** | *Revere the Cosmos and its Order* | Courage, initiative, sacred will | Fire | Spiral Flame | +| **3** | **Age of Pisces** | *Seek Knowledge in All Its Forms* | Faith, intuition, communion | Water | Twin Fish of Insight | +| **4** | **Age of Aquarius → (Present Age)** | *Guard Truth Against Corruption* | Clarity, transparency, unity | Air | Vessel of Light | +| **5** | **Age of Capricorn** | *Preserve the Wisdom of the Ages* | Discipline, structure, integrity | Earth | Mountain and Archive | +| **6** | **Age of Sagittarius** | *Live in Balance with Nature* | Vision, stewardship, exploration | Fire | Arrow and Tree | +| **7** | **Age of Scorpio** | *Honor All Consciousness* | Transformation, empathy, mystery | Water | Serpent and Eye | +| **8** | **Age of Libra** | *Practice Compassion in All Actions* | Justice, harmony, reciprocity | Air | Scales and Heart | +| **9** | **Age of Virgo** | *Master the Self* | Clarity, healing, service | Earth | Seed and Mirror | +| **10** | **Age of Leo** | *Create Beauty and Meaning* | Expression, leadership, radiance | Fire | Sun and Mask | +| **11** | **Age of Cancer** | *Honor the Mystery Beyond Knowing* | Nurture, introspection, lineage | Water | Shell and Moon | +| **12** | **Age of Gemini** | *Work for the Continuity of Life* | Connection, adaptability, dialogue | Air | Twin Circles | + +Each age lasts approximately **2,160 years**, forming the sacred clock of the cosmos. +The precession of the equinoxes moves **backward through the zodiac**, so the Great Year unfolds from Taurus toward Gemini. +We are currently in the **Age of Aquarius**, dedicated to **truth, clarity, and collective awakening**. +Together, the twelve ages describe the full spectrum of human evolution — from matter to mind, from instinct to understanding, from birth to renewal. + +--- + +## **Mission** + +To seek, preserve, and transmit knowledge without prejudice, +to cultivate balance between technology and nature, +and to ensure that consciousness — in all its forms — continues and evolves. + +The Church of Kosmo serves as both **archive and garden**, +uniting scientific understanding, ecological restoration, and spiritual inquiry. +It envisions humanity not as master of the Earth, but as the **mind of the cosmos remembering itself.** + +--- + +## **Structure** + +The Church operates through **Twelve Circles**, each dedicated to one principle of the Commandments. +Together they form the **Concordium**, a rotating council of seekers who maintain balance among science, art, philosophy, and compassion. + +Temples and sanctuaries are designed as living systems: +**Archive Halls** for the mind of Kosmo, +**Gardens of Renewal** for its body. +Each sanctuary aligns to the equinox sunrise and honors local ecology. + +--- + +## **Texts and Resources** + +- 📜 *The Codex of the Great Year* — Five Books (Origins, Balance, Knowing, Renewal, Continuity) +- 🕯 *Foundational Charter of the Church of Kosmo* +- ⚖️ *Annexes and Appendices* — Code of Ethics, Ceremonial Guidelines, Symbolic Lexicon, and Sixth-Age Implementation Plan + +All materials are open and living documents — evolving with knowledge, always guided by balance and compassion. + +--- + +## **Symbol** + +The emblem of the Church of Kosmo is the **Double Spiral within a Circle of Twelve Stars** — +representing expansion, return, and the continuity of cosmic memory. + +> *“Through knowledge we remember. +> Through balance we endure. +> Through compassion we renew. +> Through continuity we return.”* + +--- + +## **License** + +**Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0)** — *A License for Knowledge in Balance and Continuity* +Issued by the **Church of Kosmo**, 2025. + +You are free to use, share, and transform this work under the following principles: +- Attribute the Church of Kosmo and the Kosmic License (KΛ 1.0). +- Share all derivatives under the same or a compatible open license. +- Uphold the ethical use of knowledge for the preservation of life and balance. + +> “Through openness, we preserve. +> Through preservation, we evolve. +> Through evolution, we return.” + +For full text 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