Masonry

This album depicts the myriad of symbols used in Freemasonry. Look for these symbols in modern day contexts. Understand the meaning behind them, and you will see that Freemasonry is far more rampant than most people realize.

President Dwight Eisenhower honors 33-degree Grand Cross Freemason J. Edgar Hoover in a special White House ceremony.
President Dwight Eisenhower honors 33-degree Grand Cross Freemason J. Edgar Hoover in a special White House ceremony.
Albert Pike, a 33° Freemason. Head of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. Pike writes this in Morals and Dogma page 321: Lucifer, the Light-Bearer! Strange and mysterious name given to the Spirit of Darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual, or selfish Souls? Doubt it not!
Albert Pike, a 33° Freemason. Head of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. Pike writes this in Morals and Dogma page 321:

Lucifer, the Light-Bearer! Strange and mysterious name given to the Spirit of Darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual, or selfish Souls? Doubt it not!
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic initiation ceremony. Notice the hand signs, symbolism, and regalia.
Masonic initiation ceremony. Notice the hand signs, symbolism, and regalia.
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic initiation ceremony.
Masonic Lodge.
Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge. 'Astrology is...a science demanding the respect of the scholar notwithstanding its definition as a black art, and, in a reflective sense, and an occult science...this science was known to the ancients as the divine art...From that science many of our most significant emblems are borrowed. The Lodge itself is a representation of the world; it is adorned with the images of the sun, and moon and [stars].' (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: 110).
Inside a Masonic Lodge.

"Astrology is...a science demanding the respect of the scholar notwithstanding its definition as a black art, and, in a reflective sense, and an occult science...this science was known to the ancients as the divine art...

From that science many of our most significant emblems are borrowed. The Lodge itself is a representation of the world; it is adorned with the images of the sun, and moon and [stars]." (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: 110).
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.
Inside a Masonic Lodge.'Those Brethren who delight to trace our emblems to an astronomical origin, find in the compass a symbol of the sun, and circular pivot representing the body of the luminary, and the diverging legs his rays...Hardly any of the symbols of Freemasonry are more important in their signification or more extensive in their application than the sun...the sun, too, as the regenerator or reviver of all things, is the Phallic Worship, which made a prominent part of the Mysteries' (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, 236, 987, 989.)
Inside a Masonic Lodge.

"Those Brethren who delight to trace our emblems to an astronomical origin, find in the compass a symbol of the sun, and circular pivot representing the body of the luminary, and the diverging legs his rays...

Hardly any of the symbols of Freemasonry are more important in their signification or more extensive in their application than the sun...

the sun, too, as the regenerator or reviver of all things, is the Phallic Worship, which made a prominent part of the Mysteries" (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, 236, 987, 989.)
Horus, Isis, and Dionysus.
Horus, Isis, and Dionysus.
The cornucopia, a common symbol in Freemasonry, is also the symbol for many political organizations. Charles G. Berger, Our Phallic Heritage (New York, New York : Greenwich Book Publishers, 1966): 60: 'The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, was double sexed in symbolism. The horn was masculine and the inside was feminine. The fruit inside symbolized productiveness of the female.”
The cornucopia, a common symbol in Freemasonry, is also the symbol for many political organizations.

Charles G. Berger, Our Phallic Heritage (New York, New York : Greenwich Book Publishers, 1966): 60: "The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, was double sexed in symbolism. The horn was masculine and the inside was feminine. The fruit inside symbolized productiveness of the female.”
The double-headed eagle, half white and half black, symbolizes the two sides of
The double-headed eagle, half white and half black, symbolizes the two sides of Masonic doctrine: white for the outsiders, black for the initiates.
False doctrines found on the walls of a Masonic Lodge.
False doctrines found on the walls of a Masonic Lodge.
The Masonic magazine The New Age was renamed The Scottish Rite.
The Masonic magazine The New Age was renamed The Scottish Rite.
The crown and scepter in a Masonic Lodge. Learn more about Freemasonry
The crown and scepter in a Masonic Lodge. Learn more about Freemasonry
A bust of Albert Pike, 33° Freemason and author of Morals and Dogma.
A bust of Albert Pike, 33° Freemason and author of Morals and Dogma.
These stained glass pictures in the largest Masonic Lodge in Guthrie, Oklahoma are a special feature of this particular lodge. During the day, the figures (apparently representing Biblical or famous characters), appear white-skinned. But at night, the figures become dark-skinned. These stained class pieces of art were specially created to achieve this effect in order to signify the white/black, dark/light, yin/yang of Masonic esoteric teaching. © Amazing Discoveries.
These stained glass pictures in the largest Masonic Lodge in Guthrie, Oklahoma are a special feature of this particular lodge. During the day, the figures (apparently representing Biblical or famous characters), appear white-skinned. But at night, the figures become dark-skinned. These stained class pieces of art were specially created to achieve this effect in order to signify the white/black, dark/light, yin/yang of Masonic esoteric teaching. © Amazing Discoveries.
The Jesuit symbol and motto 'IHS' on a Masonic temple's stained-glass window. The Jesuits control Freemasonry. © Amazing Discoveries.
The Jesuit symbol and motto "IHS" on a Masonic temple's stained-glass window. The Jesuits control Freemasonry.

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33° Freemason Henrey Clausen wearing the symbol of Baphomet on his head.
33° Freemason Henrey Clausen wearing the symbol of Baphomet on his head.
New Ager Annie Besant, a 33° Masonic 'Brother.'
New Ager Annie Besant, a 33° Masonic "Brother."
The Knight of the Rose Croix is the 18th degree of Scottish Rite Masonry. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Note the phoenix at the bottom feeding its young. This also is a symbol often used in freemasonry as are the sunrays behind the phoenix and the rose at the top.
The Knight of the Rose Croix is the 18th degree of Scottish Rite Masonry. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Note the phoenix at the bottom feeding its young. This also is a symbol often used in freemasonry as are the sunrays behind the phoenix and the rose at the top.
The symbol found on the website of the Freemason's Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon.
The symbol found on the website of the Freemason's Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon.
As seen on the March 2011 Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. Here we see the all-seeing eye and radiating sun rays. Is that the Bible being depicted, or another book?
As seen on the March 2011 Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. Here we see the all-seeing eye and radiating sun rays. Is that the Bible being depicted, or another book?
As seen on the March 2011 Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Canada.
As seen on the March 2011 Masonic Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, Canada.
The Honourable Herbert Arnold Dimitri Oliver, QC came to Vancouver in 1952, becoming a leading trial and appellate counsel. A member of the National Council of the Canadian Bar Association, and for nine years a Governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, RW Bro. Oliver was appointed a Judge of the Vancouver County Court, and then a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia from 1990 to 1996. From 1997-2007 he served as Conflict of Interest Commissioner for British Columbia. From 2007 he had served as ethics advisor to the Vancouver Police Board. RW Bro. “Bert” Oliver was Initiated into Western Gate Lodge No. 48, in 1958, later serving as Worshipful Master for 1969-1970 and as District Deputy Grand Master of District 15 for 1973- 1974. Serving on the Grand Lodge Committee on Constitutions from 1972 until 1999, he was chairman from 1990 to 1999. He also wrote the Trial Commission mandate and served as its first chairman for 1987-1988.
The Honourable Herbert Arnold Dimitri Oliver, QC came to Vancouver in 1952, becoming a leading trial and appellate counsel. A member of the National Council of the Canadian Bar Association, and for nine years a Governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, RW Bro. Oliver was appointed a Judge of the Vancouver County Court, and then a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia from 1990 to 1996. From 1997-2007 he served as Conflict of Interest Commissioner for British Columbia. From 2007 he had served as ethics advisor to the Vancouver Police Board. RW Bro. “Bert” Oliver was Initiated into Western Gate Lodge No. 48, in 1958, later serving as Worshipful Master for 1969-1970 and as District Deputy Grand Master of District 15 for 1973- 1974. Serving on the Grand Lodge Committee on Constitutions from 1972 until 1999, he was chairman from 1990 to 1999. He also wrote the Trial Commission mandate and served as its first chairman for 1987-1988.
Jewels of the Grand Officer of the Grand Masonic Lodge in England. Notice the various symbols used by Freemasonry: the pentagram inside the compass and square (a symbol often associated with horn of plenty (bottom right); the protractor, the ankh, the phoenix, and even David's harp.
Jewels of the Grand Officer of the Grand Masonic Lodge in England. Notice the various symbols used by Freemasonry: the pentagram inside the compass and square (a symbol often associated with horn of plenty (bottom right); the protractor, the ankh, the phoenix, and even David's harp.
Grand Lodge Jewels and Scottish Provicial Grand Lodge Regalia. Again, here we see symbolism that is associated with Freemasonry such as the pentagram.
Grand Lodge Jewels and Scottish Provicial Grand Lodge Regalia. Again, here we see symbolism that is associated with Freemasonry such as the pentagram.
Grand Lodge of England jewels and regalia. Notice the key, which is also a symbol of the Papacy, and the mystic tao. Also interesting is the dove with the olive leaf in his mouth. Again we see the horn of plenty.
Grand Lodge of England jewels and regalia. Notice the key, which is also a symbol of the Papacy, and the mystic tao. Also interesting is the dove with the olive leaf in his mouth. Again we see the horn of plenty.
Jewels from the Scottish Private Lodge—the oldest lodge in the world. What are the hammer and sickle doing among Freemason's symbols? Also seen is the dove, a chalice, the horn of plenty, David's harp, and the crossed keys—a common symbol of the Papacy.
Jewels from the Scottish Private Lodge—the oldest lodge in the world. What are the hammer and sickle doing among Freemason's symbols? Also seen is the dove, a chalice, the horn of plenty, David's harp, and the crossed keys—a common symbol of the Papacy.
This figure, supposedly St. John, among the Grand Officer's jewels of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Scotland. However, he represents the false teaching of Johannism. Notice how the cross in this image is upside-down—a symbol of victory over Christ.
This figure, supposedly St. John, among the Grand Officer's jewels of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Scotland. However, he represents the false teaching of Johannism. Notice how the cross in this image is upside-down—a symbol of victory over Christ.
The youth group for the Freemasons is the DeMolays. As we recall, DeMolay was sentenced to death for sodomy and spitting on the cross. Is that who we want our youth to emulate?
The youth group for the Freemasons is the DeMolays. As we recall, DeMolay was sentenced to death for sodomy and spitting on the cross. Is that who we want our youth to emulate?
According to Frank Gaynor, Ed., Dictionary of Mysticism (New York: Philosophical Library, 1953): 136, the Pentegram “is considered by occultists to be the most potent means of conjuring spirits. When a single point of the star points upward, it is regarded as the sign of the good and a means to conjure benevolent spirits; when the single point points down and a pair of points are on top, it is a sign of the evil (Satan) and is used to conjure powers of evil” (emphasis added). Here again we see the good and evil sides of Freemasonry: the belief that good and evil, black and white, dark and light co-exist.
According to Frank Gaynor, Ed., Dictionary of Mysticism (New York: Philosophical Library, 1953): 136, the Pentegram “is considered by occultists to be the most potent means of conjuring spirits. When a single point of the star points upward, it is regarded as the sign of the good and a means to conjure benevolent spirits; when the single point points down and a pair of points are on top, it is a sign of the evil (Satan) and is used to conjure powers of evil” (emphasis added).

Here again we see the good and evil sides of Freemasonry: the belief that good and evil, black and white, dark and light co-exist.
The good and the evil pentagram according to Jules Boucher. Left is 'Adam Kadmon,' right is the goat as a symbol of Satan.'The Freemasons of the United States have, by tacit consent, referred to it (the pentagram) as a symbol of the Five Points of Fellowship. The outlines of the five pointed star are the same as those of the pentalpha or Pythagoras' (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: 358.)
The good and the evil pentagram according to Jules Boucher. Left is "Adam Kadmon," right is the goat as a symbol of Satan.

"The Freemasons of the United States have, by tacit consent, referred to it (the pentagram) as a symbol of the Five Points of Fellowship. The outlines of the five pointed star are the same as those of the pentalpha or Pythagoras" (Encyclopedia of Freemasonry: 358.)
Albert G. Mackey, A Manual of the Lodge (New York: Charles E. Merrill Company, 1870) 40-41: The right hand has in all ages been deemed an emblem of fidelity, and our ancient brethren worshiped deity under the name of Fides or Fidelity, which was sometimes represented by two right hands joined, and sometimes by two human figures, holding each other by the right hands... Obligations taken in her name were considered as more inviolable than any others (emphasis added).
Albert G. Mackey, A Manual of the Lodge (New York: Charles E. Merrill Company, 1870) 40-41:

The right hand has in all ages been deemed an emblem of fidelity, and our ancient brethren worshiped deity under the name of Fides or Fidelity, which was sometimes represented by two right hands joined, and sometimes by two human figures, holding each other by the right hands... Obligations taken in her name were considered as more inviolable than any others (emphasis added).
'The true Mason is not creed-bound. He realizes with the divine illumination of his lodge that as a Mason his religion must be universal: Christ, Buddha or Mohammed, the name means little, for he recognizes only the light and not the bearer. He worships at every shrine, bows before every altar, whether in temple, mosque or cathedral, realizing with his truer understanding the oneness of all spiritual truth' (Manly Palmer Hall, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: 65). This significant quote shows that Freemasonry is not associated only with Christianity as many would have us believe. We realize from this quote that a Freemason will participate in any religious service because they are not creed bound. Is this why President Clinton, a Southern Baptism, was seen participating in a Catholic mass?
"The true Mason is not creed-bound. He realizes with the divine illumination of his lodge that as a Mason his religion must be universal: Christ, Buddha or Mohammed, the name means little, for he recognizes only the light and not the bearer. He worships at every shrine, bows before every altar, whether in temple, mosque or cathedral, realizing with his truer understanding the oneness of all spiritual truth" (Manly Palmer Hall, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: 65). This significant quote shows that Freemasonry is not associated only with Christianity as many would have us believe. We realize from this quote that a Freemason will participate in any religious service because they are not creed bound. Is this why President Clinton, a Southern Baptism, was seen participating in a Catholic mass?
'Serpents encircling rings and globes, and issuing from globes, are common in the Persian, Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian monuments. Vishnu is represented reposing on a coiled serpent, whose folds form a canopy over him' (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, teachings of the 25th Degree, Knight of the Brazen Serpent: 500).
"Serpents encircling rings and globes, and issuing from globes, are common in the Persian, Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian monuments. Vishnu is represented reposing on a coiled serpent, whose folds form a canopy over him" (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, teachings of the 25th Degree, Knight of the Brazen Serpent: 500).
The serpent with its tail in its mouth represents the life-giver. Manly P. Hall, 33-Degree Mason, says this in The Secret Teachings of All Ages (Philosophical Research Society Press): lxxxviii: 'The serpent is the symbol and prototype of the Universal Savior, who redeems the worlds by giving creation the knowledge of itself and the realization of good and evil.' The serpent with its tail in its mouth is a common symbol used by companies today.
The serpent with its tail in its mouth represents the life-giver. Manly P. Hall, 33-Degree Mason, says this in The Secret Teachings of All Ages (Philosophical Research Society Press): lxxxviii: "The serpent is the symbol and prototype of the Universal Savior, who redeems the worlds by giving creation the knowledge of itself and the realization of good and evil."

The serpent with its tail in its mouth is a common symbol used by companies today.
'The Hermaphroditic figure is the Symbol of the double nature anciently assigned to the Deity, as Generator and Producer, as BRAHM and MAYA among the Aryans, Osiris and Isis among the Egyptians. As the Sun was male, so the Moon was female; and Isis was both the sister and the wife of Osiris. The Compass, therefore, is the Hermetic Symbol of the Creative Deity, and the Square of the productive Earth or Universe' (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma: 851).
"The Hermaphroditic figure is the Symbol of the double nature anciently assigned to the Deity, as Generator and Producer, as BRAHM and MAYA among the Aryans, Osiris and Isis among the Egyptians. As the Sun was male, so the Moon was female; and Isis was both the sister and the wife of Osiris. The Compass, therefore, is the Hermetic Symbol of the Creative Deity, and the Square of the productive Earth or Universe" (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma: 851).
The headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Washington DC, called 'the House of the Temple.' Notice the serpent.
The headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Washington DC, called "the House of the Temple." Notice the serpent.
The symol of divine man. “It is far more important that men should strive to become Christs than that they should believe that Jesus was Christ.” (J.D. Buck, Mystic Masonry, Illinois: Indo-American Book Co., 1913: 138).
The symol of divine man.

“It is far more important that men should strive to become Christs than that they should believe that Jesus was Christ.” (J.D. Buck, Mystic Masonry, Illinois: Indo-American Book Co., 1913: 138).
The symbol for the Order of the Eastern Star, or female Masonry.
The symbol for the Order of the Eastern Star, or female Masonry.
'On New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., sits the magnificent International Temple, one of the pride and joy possessions of the members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Temple has a rich and exciting history that began at the turn of the century in Washington, D.C.'
"On New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., sits the magnificent International Temple, one of the pride and joy possessions of the members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Temple has a rich and exciting history that began at the turn of the century in Washington, D.C."
Double-headed eagle over the altars in a Spanish church. The Double-headed eagle is a symbol of Freemasonry.
Double-headed eagle over the altars in a Spanish church. The Double-headed eagle is a symbol of Freemasonry.
Double-headed eagle in a Templar church on the island of Majorca, Spain.
Double-headed eagle in a Templar church on the island of Majorca, Spain.
Ancient Egyptian pagan symbolism in a Masonic temple.© Amazing Discoveries.
Ancient Egyptian pagan symbolism in a Masonic temple.

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Albert G. Mackey, 33-degree Mason and General Grand High Priest of the Royal-Arch, wrote The Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.
Albert G. Mackey, 33-degree Mason and General Grand High Priest of the Royal-Arch, wrote The Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.
Here we see symbols used by Aleister Crowley, English occultist, and a Freemason tracing board. Tracing boards are painted or printed illustrations depicting the various emblems and symbols of Freemasonry. Here we see the skull and bones symbol, the set square, the black and white Jacobin floor common in Masonic and Jesuit buildings.Tracing boards can be used as teaching aids during the lectures that follow each of the three Masonic Degrees. They can also be used by experienced members as self-reminders of the concepts they learned as they went through their initiations. Notice the coffin is situated East-West.
Here we see symbols used by Aleister Crowley, English occultist, and a Freemason tracing board. Tracing boards are painted or printed illustrations depicting the various emblems and symbols of Freemasonry. Here we see the skull and bones symbol, the set square, the black and white Jacobin floor common in Masonic and Jesuit buildings.

Tracing boards can be used as teaching aids during the lectures that follow each of the three Masonic Degrees. They can also be used by experienced members as self-reminders of the concepts they learned as they went through their initiations. Notice the coffin is situated East-West.
Most Worshipful Grand Masters from the Prince Hall Masons, Inc.
Most Worshipful Grand Masters from the Prince Hall Masons, Inc.
These little children bear the same symbol on their robes as the VW symbol, yet they are associated with Catholicism ('Il Papa').
These little children bear the same symbol on their robes as the VW symbol, yet they are associated with Catholicism ("Il Papa").
Additional symbols associated with Freemasonry. Look for these on buildings and within other symbols.
Additional symbols associated with Freemasonry. Look for these on buildings and within other symbols.
More Masonic symbols. Look at the W—used as the VW symbol. Notice the Star of David, the Y (peace) symbol, the pentagram, the Swastika, and others. With a keen eye, you can see many of these symbols still in use today.
More Masonic symbols. Look at the W—used as the VW symbol. Notice the Star of David, the Y (peace) symbol, the pentagram, the Swastika, and others. With a keen eye, you can see many of these symbols still in use today.
President Franklin Roosevelt and the Masonic Lodge.
President Franklin Roosevelt and the Masonic Lodge.
Owl tetrachme hat
Owl tetrachme hat
Masonic crest square angel building
Masonic crest square angel building
The motto of the Freemasons is Ordo ab Chao, or 'Order out of Chaos.' This is symbolized by the phoenix rising from the ashes.
The motto of the Freemasons is Ordo ab Chao, or "Order out of Chaos." This is symbolized by the phoenix rising from the ashes.
Order ab Chao
Order ab Chao
Blue Lodge masonry temple
Blue Lodge masonry temple
Compass and all-seeing eye inside a triangle on a Masonic temple.
Compass and all-seeing eye inside a triangle on a Masonic temple.
Masonic symbols.
Masonic symbols.
Skull all seeing eye Freemasonry
Skull all seeing eye Freemasonry
The Druids of Britain and Gaul had a deep knowledge concerning the mysteries of Isis and worship her under the symbol of the moon. The moon was chosen for Isis because of its dominion over water. The Druids consider the sun to be the father and the moon the mother of all things (Secret Teachings of All Ages: 68).
The Druids of Britain and Gaul had a deep knowledge concerning the mysteries of Isis and worship her under the symbol of the moon. The moon was chosen for Isis because of its dominion over water. The Druids consider the sun to be the father and the moon the mother of all things (Secret Teachings of All Ages: 68).
A pentagram in the cement outside a masonic lodge.
A pentagram in the cement outside a masonic lodge.
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