Masonic Symbols - Secret Symbols of Masons and Their Hidden Meanings

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The passage discusses several symbols used in Freemasonry and their meanings, including the compass and square, letter G, all-seeing eye, scythe, trowel, plumb, and others.

Some of the most prominent Masonic symbols discussed include the compass and square, letter G, all-seeing eye, scythe, trowel, plumb, square and level.

According to the passage, the compass is a reminder for Masons to keep their actions within limits, while the square is a reminder to always measure their actions against the perfections of Masonry.

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There are hundreds Masonic symbols but not all symbols are recognized
throughout all Grand Lodges. The below symbols are taken directly from Bilderberg Group
the ritual books of the Freemasons as well as their meanings. These are Members
the most prominent and universally accepted Masonic symbols.
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Compass and Square
America
The Compass is a masonic symbol
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reminding Masons to keep their
Fall of the Knights Templar
actions within the limits of Masonry
and possibility. The Square is a Knights Templar Symbols
reminder to always measure their
actions against the perfections of
     
Masonry.

Letter G

Representing God and Geometry.

All Seeing Eye

Obeyed by the Sun, Moon


and Stars and able to direct
Comets, the Masonic
Symbol The All Seeing Eye
sees the most hidden
places of the human heart
and will reward each man
according to his works.

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Scythe

Representing Time, the Scythe cuts through


life and creates havoc for men. Even after
escaping the dangers of youth, the Scythe
of time still catches up to everyone and
‘delivers us to the land where our fathers
have gone before us.’

Trowel

Working tools of Master Masons, or Third


Degree, of Masonry. Symbolically used to
spread Brotherly Love throughout Masonry

Plumb, Square, and


Level

Working tools of the Fellow


Craft, or Second Degree, of
Masonry. The Square is to try
and lay bricks, the Level is to
test along the horizon and the Plumb is to test the vertical placement.

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24 inch Gauge and Common Gavel

Working tools of the Entered Apprentice. The 24 inch


Gauge is to measure the work of Freemasons and
the Gavel is to knock off imperfections leaving a
more perfect stone for higher level masons.

Coffin, Spring of
Acadia, Setting
Maul and Spade
Shovel

Representing the tale of


Grand Master Hiram Abiff, the Setting Maul was used to murder him and
reminds Masons that death is imminent. The Coffin held the remains and
holds everyone’s remains. The Spring of Acadia was planted at the head
of the grave. It grew and flowered which reminds Masons of their faith in
immortality of the soul.

Three Steps

Symbolic of the Three stages of initiation. Entered Apprentice is Youth


and in that phase, Masons focus on obtaining knowledge to reach
manhood. In Fellow Craft, representing Manhood, Masons apply their
learnings to honor God, their neighbors and themselves. The final step,
Master Masonry represents Age, where Masons reflect happily on a well
spent life and hope for immortality.

Pot of Incense

Represents a Pure Heart which is an acceptable sacrifice to God. The Pot


glows from heat as a pure heart glows with gratitude to God for existence
and the comfort enjoyed.

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The Beehive

Representing the hard industrious work of Masons and the social


dependence of Mankind. Humans are born into the world completely
dependent on others for basic sustenance and shelter for years like the
Queen Bee is born of larvae.

Book of Constitutions guarded by the


Tilers Sword

Represents the constant need to guard the secrets


of Freemasonry in thoughts, words, and actions.

Sword and Heart

Justice finds us all even when actions,


thoughts, and words are hidden.

Anchor and Ark

A Masonic Symbol of well grounded hope and


a well spent life. The Anchor represents a
strong hold onto a peaceful harbor that
offers protection from evil.

47th Problem of Euclid

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Symbol to guide Masons love of the arts and


sciences. Represented by three squares, the
meaning goes back to Pythagoras’ creation of the
pythagorean theorem.

Hour Glass

As a man’s life moves swiftly and rapidly, so


do the sands in an hourglass. This symbol
teaches masons to appreciate life and
understand that all worldly possessions stay
here when he passes.

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