Symbolic, even among the symbols of Freemasonry, the moon is an essential part of the esoteric nature of Freemasonry. But what does the symbol represent?
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Ouroboros | Symbols and Symbolism
In this edition of Symbols and Symbolism, we look at a reading on the Ouroboros, that serpent devouring its tail as a representation of eternity and the passage of time.
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Transcending Yesod-The Third Degree of Freemasonry
For most, truth is mythology whose philosophical lessons are lost in the dogmas of its authority. But is the same true for the Master Mason?
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Canopy of Heaven | Symbols and Symbolism
A clouded horizon and starry field of shimmering twilight jewels are often the embelishments aloft above the altar of a masonic lodge.
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Why Does Freemasonry Use Odd Symbols?
Skulls, architectural tools, mallets, aprons… all of these things can we weird. So why does Freemasonry use so many odd symbols?
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God and Freemasonry | Symbols and Symbolism
A philosophical exploration of the meaning of God in the esoteric practice of Freemasonry.
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The Beehive | Symbols and Symbolism
In this episode of Symbols and Symbols we examine the Masonic symbol of the beehive.
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Albert Gallatin Mackey
In Masonic circles, few names carry the weight that comes with the eminent that of Albert Gallatin Mackey. Mostly known as a Masonic historian, author, and scholar, Mackey was also an educator and a medical doctor prior to his lifting the Masonic pen. Yet, this great accomplishments are eclipsed in the shadow of two of […]
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The Masonic Handshake
As the fraternity of Freemasonry spread around the world, certain words and handshakes were invented to identify Brother Masons.
Continue readingOrdo Ab Chao | Symbols and Symbolism
In this installment of Symbols and Symbolism, we explore the origins of the Latin phrase ordo ab chao better known as order out of chaos.
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