Tag: Symbols

Aphorisms of Freemasonry

Posted on 15 Oct 2020 by universalfreemasonry

Selected aphorisms from “The Book of the Lodge” by George Oliver (1782-1867)

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The Feminine of Freemasonry

Posted on 8 Oct 2020 by Kristine Wilson-Slack

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Let’s lift the idea of Freemasonry as being purely masculine, and look the world of Hermetic principles and gender. Where does the Feminine find itself within Freemasonry?

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Shakespeare and Freemasonry

Posted on 2 Jul 2020 by universalfreemasonry

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This article explores the relationship between the purpose and teachings of Freemasonry and the works of William Shakespeare.

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The Proper Balance of Masonry: The Greater and the Lesser Mysteries

Posted on 30 Apr 2020 by Elaine Paulionis Phelen

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This article discusses the subject of the proper balance of Masonry, established when the exoteric and esoteric aspects of the Craft are in harmony.

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Colors In Freemasonry: Part II

Posted on 16 Oct 2019 by jonathandinsmore

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This is Part II of a two part series, “Colors in Freemasonry.” Part I can be found here. Freemasonry is a system of age-old knowledge handed down primarily through the language of symbolism, and a part of the vocabulary of symbolism that is most… Continue Reading “Colors In Freemasonry: Part II”

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The Symbolism of the Cube: Why is it both Qabalistic and Masonic?

Posted on 14 Oct 2018 by Pamela McDown

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Symbols can often have double or multiple interpretations, ranging from the obvious exoteric meanings to the more esoteric ideas understood by a few. Somewhere in the middle of these two extremes can be found the hidden knowledge. Symbols conceal as much, or more, than… Continue Reading “The Symbolism of the Cube: Why is it both Qabalistic and Masonic?”

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Freemasonry and Geometry: What are the Symbolic Meanings of the Most Basic Geometric Forms?

Posted on 30 Sep 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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The more abstract a concept is, the more meaning that we can find in it. Is this because the meaning is all projected from within our minds, or because there is something objectively real there to be found? Plato or Pythagoras certainly believed the… Continue Reading “Freemasonry and Geometry: What are the Symbolic Meanings of the Most Basic Geometric Forms?”

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The Sun as a Symbol in Freemasonry: What is it trying to tell us?

Posted on 1 Jun 2018 by Pamela McDown

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“There is nothing so indestructible as a symbol, but nothing is capable of so many interpretations.” – Count Goblet d’Alviella What does a symbol have to do with you or me? Well, it’s possible that it doesn’t have anything to do with us. On… Continue Reading “The Sun as a Symbol in Freemasonry: What is it trying to tell us?”

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The Tracing Boards of John Harris: A Masonic Legacy

Posted on 26 Jan 2018 by Pamela McDown

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When I joined Freemasonry, I realized the ceremonies were full of symbols meant to allude to greater meanings. One of the items that caught my attention during my initiation was the tracing board or picture in the Lodge room which displays the symbols for the… Continue Reading “The Tracing Boards of John Harris: A Masonic Legacy”

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