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Matrix of Power

Matrix of Power

Secrets of World Control
by Jordan Maxwell 2000 108 pages
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Key Takeaways

1. An "Invisible Government" Controls the World Behind the Scenes.

The real menace of our republic is this invisible government which, like a giant octopus, sprawls its slimy length over city, state and nation.

Hidden power structure. Beyond the visible politicians and parties, an unseen government operates, manipulating events and policies for its own agenda. This "invisible government" is not accountable to the public and works behind a self-created screen of misdirection and secrecy. It controls both major political parties, ensuring its influence regardless of who is elected.

Leaders are "misleaders." The people we see in power are often just figureheads following a predetermined plan that does not include the public's well-being. Historical figures and politicians have occasionally spoken out about this hidden control, describing a bureaucratic elite or powerful banking houses that virtually run the nation for selfish purposes. This suggests a deliberate science or agenda is being followed by those truly in charge.

Beyond imagination. The scope of this control is far greater than most people imagine. It extends beyond national politics to influence state and local levels, operating like a giant octopus. Understanding this hidden structure is crucial because it means the world is governed by very different personages than commonly believed by those not "behind the scenes."

2. International Bankers and Secret Societies (Freemasonry, Illuminati) Hold Real Power.

At the head of this octopus are the Rockefeller Standard Oil interests and a small group of powerful banking houses generally referred to as international bankers.

Financial control is key. Powerful international bankers, like the Rothschilds and Rockefellers, finance both sides of conflicts and control global monetary systems. These banking interests are deeply intertwined with political power, forming a fraternal order that operates behind governments worldwide. This financial elite dictates policy and direction.

Secret societies provide structure. Freemasonry, particularly its higher, more occult levels like the Scottish Rite and the historical Illuminati, serves as the organizational backbone for this hidden power. While local lodges may seem benign, a worldwide fraternal organization operates behind all governments, institutions, and monetary systems. This ancient and powerful network connects banking and politics.

Illuminati's historical role. Founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, hired by the Rothschilds, the Illuminati formulated a plan for world control. This plan, rooted in revolutionary radical thinking and occult organization, aimed to establish a "New World Order." The Illuminati's symbols and agenda are still evident today, influencing global events and power structures.

3. Everyday Symbols Reveal the Hidden Agenda of World Control.

The seal that we have on the American dollar bill is an occult seal of an occult society, pursuing an occult agenda.

Symbols as a hidden language. The world is filled with symbols and emblems that, when understood, reveal the hidden agendas of secret societies. These symbols are not random but are deliberately placed on national flags, corporate logos, religious garb, and even currency. They act as a language for those "in the know."

The dollar bill's occult meaning. The back of the U.S. dollar bill is a prime example, featuring:

  • The pyramid with the all-seeing eye (Eye of Horus/Illuminati)
  • MDCCLXXVI (1776), the year the Illuminati was founded
  • Annuit Coeptis ("Our enterprise is crowned with success")
  • Novus Ordo Seclorum ("New Order of the World" - New World Order)
  • The eagle (Phoenix symbol) with 13 stars (Masonic number) in a Star of David configuration.

Ubiquitous symbolic language. Beyond the dollar, Masonic and occult symbols are found everywhere:

  • The Red Cross (St. George's Cross)
  • The Olympic rings (five Masonic circles/Olympiads) and torch (Prometheus)
  • University emblems and the term "Alumni" (Aluminati/Illuminati)
  • Corporate logos (ARCO pyramid, Shell rising sun, Exxon double-cross)
  • Architectural elements (Washington Monument obelisk, church arches/steeples)
  • Judicial and religious garb (black robes, papal headdress, yarmulke, breastplates).

These symbols are not coincidental but represent a consistent, ancient system of power and belief operating in plain sight.

4. The United States Was Founded as Part of a "New World Order" Plan.

Our country, like so many before us, and like so many after us, was in fact founded by Freemasons.

Masonic founding fathers. Many of the key figures who founded the United States were Freemasons and Rosicrucians. They incorporated Masonic symbolism and principles into the nation's design, evident in the Great Seal on the dollar bill and the layout of Washington D.C. Pennsylvania being the "Keystone State" relates to the Scottish Rite's Royal Arch Degree.

A business corporation. The U.S. was originally founded as a business corporation, not just a nation-state. The original colonies were called "companies." This corporate structure is reflected in the government's organization with a President and Vice President, mirroring corporate leadership. This business model allows for manipulation and control by financial interests.

Separation of people from government. George Washington himself acknowledged the spread of Illuminati principles in the U.S., noting that the founders of democratic societies (precursors to the Democratic Party) aimed to separate the people from their government. This intentional separation ensures that while people are busy with their lives, the real decisions are made by secret societies and fraternal orders, rendering public opinion largely irrelevant to the core agenda.

5. World Events and Chaos Are Orchestrated for Control ("Order Out of Chaos").

There is a method to the “madness,” and we are going to explain that to you.

Chaos as a tool. Many seemingly chaotic world events, such as wars, crime, drug trafficking, and social unrest, are not accidental but are deliberately orchestrated. This strategy, known in Freemasonry as "Ordo Ab Chao" (Order Out of Chaos), involves creating problems to justify implementing predetermined solutions that increase control.

Financing both sides. Historically, the same powerful groups have financed opposing sides in world conflicts, from financing Stalin and Lenin to playing a part in financing Hitler. This ensures that regardless of the outcome, the financiers benefit and the desired "chaos" is generated to pave the way for a new order. The Gulf War, for instance, is presented as part of a Freemasonic strategy, not just about oil or national threat.

Government gets what it wants. The idea that governments are unable to control issues like drugs or crime is a facade. The American government, being immensely powerful, could stop these problems if it chose to. Their continued existence suggests they are allowed, or even facilitated, for specific reasons, such as keeping the population fearful and distracted, making them more amenable to accepting increased control and a "New World Order."

6. Organized Religion Serves as a Political Tool, Rooted in Ancient Symbolism.

The Christian religion is a parody on the worship of the sun, in which they put a man whom they called Christ in the place of the sun and pay him the same adoration which was originally paid to the sun.

Religion and politics intertwined. Throughout history, religion and government have been deeply connected, with rulers often serving as mediators between people and the divine. In the modern Western world, despite the concept of separation of church and state, religious institutions are tools and counterparts to government, requiring state permission to operate and influencing political affairs.

Christianity's ancient origins. Western Christianity, formalized around 325 AD, is presented as a retelling of far older religious philosophies, particularly astrotheology (worship of the heavens) originating in ancient Egypt. Key Christian concepts are seen as symbolic representations of solar and celestial events:

  • God's "Son" (S-O-N) derived from God's "Sun" (S-U-N).
  • The Sun's daily cycle (rising, most high at noon, setting) as the basis for the trinity and the story of Horus and Set.
  • The Sun's annual cycle (dying in winter, born again Dec 25th, rising in Spring) as the basis for Christ's birth, death, resurrection, and the Passover.
  • The 12 hours of light/12 months as the 12 apostles/helpers of the Sun/Son.
  • The Sun entering zodiacal "houses" at 30 degrees and dying at 33 degrees.
  • The cross symbol derived from dividing the solar calendar (solstices and equinoxes).

Symbolism in religious practice. Many religious symbols and practices are linked to ancient astrotheology and other ancient cults:

  • Easter sunrise services (Horus-risen/horizon).
  • Baptism (Mother Earth's water/Noah's Ark - wet moon).
  • The Pope's miter (fish of Dagon, representing the Age of Pisces).
  • Eating the body and drinking the blood (ancient rituals like Cana Baal/cannibalism).
  • Churches designed with pointed arches (female womb) and steeples (phallic symbols).
  • Religious garb (black robes of Saturn, papal headdress).

This perspective suggests that organized religion, particularly in the West, is a politically manipulated narrative built upon ancient, often sexual and astronomical, symbolism, rather than purely divine revelation.

7. Powerful Families and Financial Elites Vie for Global Domination.

There are some very powerful families fighting to see who is going to own you, that’s about what it amounts to, who is going to own you and your families.

Dynasties of power. Control of the world hinges on bloodlines and powerful families, much like the structure of the Mafia. Lineages of American Presidents are often connected to European aristocracies and power structures, with fraternal orders serving as tools for these bloodlines. Disruptions to this dynastic control, like the Kennedys, have been met with severe consequences.

Financial and industrial control. Major international corporations, banks, and industrial complexes are not just businesses but instruments of control wielded by these powerful families and financial elites. They plan decades in advance, controlling resources, production, and distribution. Figures like J.P. Morgan interests controlling newspapers or the Rockefeller/Warburg foundations directing policy illustrate this.

The "Holy Grail" of control. The ultimate goal is control over the Earth and its people, symbolized by the "Holy Grail." This is the prize for which powerful secret societies and criminal organizations battle behind the scenes. The shedding of blood and creation of chaos are seen as "blessings" or necessary steps to gain this control, ultimately aiming to "own" the population.

8. Mass Distraction and Ignorance Are Tools Used to Maintain Control.

It is perpetuated primarily to keep the human mind distracted and entertained.

Keeping people busy and distracted. A key strategy for maintaining control is to keep the population too busy and entertained to think critically or question authority. This involves proliferation of:

  • Mass media (inane TV, game shows, soap operas)
  • Entertainments (amusement parks, sports, movies)
  • Drugs and alcohol.

Hollywood's role. Hollywood is seen as a tool used by these powers to pump out distracting, violent, or demoralizing content. While sometimes showing the corruption of the system (e.g., Death Wish, Dirty Harry), these movies also present controlled "solutions" and keep minds occupied. The use of "holly wood" for magic wands is a symbolic link to Hollywood's manipulative power.

Intentional "dumbing down." The educational system, particularly government-financed institutions, is designed not to truly educate but to produce students who do not think too much. This intentional "dumbing down" ensures that future generations lack the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to understand or challenge the system. The decline in educational outcomes despite increased spending is presented as evidence of this deliberate agenda.

9. Freedom is Being Systematically Eroded Towards a Tyrannical World Order.

Today, the path of total dictatorship in the United States can be laid by strictly legal means, unseen and unheard by the Congress, the President, or the people.

Gradual encroachment. Freedom is not lost overnight but is eroded gradually and silently through legal means. This process is often unnoticed by the general public, who are distracted or complacent. The government's increasing control over various aspects of life, from education and healthcare to personal choices, is evidence of this encroachment.

The "New World Order" is here. The concept of a "New World Order," openly discussed by politicians like George Bush and symbolized on the dollar bill, is not a future possibility but a present reality. It represents a shift in power from the "Old World Order" (European/Vatican influence) to a new religio-political fraternal order based primarily in Britain and America. This new order seeks global authority, potentially through conquest or consent.

Acceptance through fear. The population may eventually accept a tyrannical world government out of fear. Threats, whether real or fabricated (like environmental collapse or even an "extraterrestrial" invasion), can be used to make people willingly relinquish individual rights for perceived security. This strategy leverages the fundamental human fear of the unknown.

10. Individual Education and Spiritual Awakening Are Essential for Resistance.

Rid yourself of fear and educate yourself. Become informed as broadly as you possibly can.

Knowledge is power. The most dangerous threat to the controlling powers is an educated and spiritually awakened populace. Education, particularly in hidden histories, symbolism, and the true nature of religion and politics, empowers individuals to see through manipulation and tyranny. Libraries and independent research are crucial tools for this awakening.

Spiritual sovereignty. True freedom lies in individual spiritual sovereignty, a direct connection with the Creator, independent of organized religion or government. Organized churches are seen as having usurped this connection, keeping people dependent and looking for external salvation rather than realizing their own inner power and responsibility. Breaking free from organized religion is a step towards reclaiming personal authority.

Grassroots resistance. Resistance to the encroaching tyranny must come from the ground up, from informed individuals organizing at a grassroots level. While violence is discouraged, collective action based on truth and higher moral values is necessary. The government fears an organized, educated populace that turns off distractions and demands accountability, as this is the ultimate source of power in a society.

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Matrix of Power receives mixed reviews, with an overall rating of 4.09 out of 5. Readers appreciate the compact, informative nature of the book, praising its insights into symbolism, secret societies, and power structures. Many find it eye-opening and thought-provoking. However, some criticize the lack of references and repetitive content. The book's exploration of religious origins and connections to ancient Egypt intrigues readers, though some desire more substantial evidence for the claims made. Despite its brevity, the book is seen as a good introduction to conspiracy theories and hidden knowledge.

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About the Author

Jordan Maxwell is a renowned researcher and scholar in occult and religious philosophy, with a career spanning decades. His work focuses on exploring hidden foundations of Western religions and secret societies. Maxwell has extensive media experience, including hosting radio shows, appearing on television, and producing documentaries. He served as Religion Editor for Truth Seeker Magazine and has conducted numerous seminars. Maxwell's research on ancient religions and their influence on modern affairs has garnered international acclaim. His expertise in symbolism and secret societies has fascinated audiences worldwide, making him a prominent figure in the field of alternative religious studies.

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