March 2022 Issue articles. Spotlights Digital Freemasonry as it debates whether a global lodge can truly transcend physical walls, while also exploring “Pure Ancient Masonry” and even Masonic Art NFTs that challenge tradition. Discover how technology is becoming the most controversial cornerstone of modern Masonic knowledge.
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Perhaps it's time to see your Masonic journey through a different lens: daily advancement in Masonic knowledge becomes not a lofty aim, but a lived practice, bite‑size changes, small daily adjustments that cumulatively transform ritual and character. As lockdowns return and Omicron looms, we’re reminded: Carpe Diem. Seize today’s opportunity to grow, to learn, to mature, …
An Opportunity To Fix The Sussex Fudge
Could one historic compromise still define English Freemasonry? An opportunity to fix the Sussex fudge lies in challenging the ambiguous definition of pure Antient Masonry, born from a century‑old compromise about the Royal Arch. This provocative re‑consideration promises fresh insight into Masonic identity and beckons you deeper into the full discourse.
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Ever wondered what hidden lessons lie behind Masonic imagery? In a fascinating dive into allegorical Masonic‑inspired morality prints, the series “Masonic Miscellanies” unearths their origins and meaning, revealing surprising cautionary tales that guided brothers away from moral peril. This captivating glimpse teases deeper revelations.
Masonic Blogs – The Magpie Mason
Masonic Blogs now unveils the unexpected, drawing Freemasons into a journey far beyond tradition. Diving into standout voices like The Magpie Mason, Universal Co‑Masonry and the Midnight Freemasons, this extract spotlights the most provocative viewpoints reshaping Masonic discourse. Curious to explore these groundbreaking dialogues?
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Pure Ancient Masonry; P2. A Fellow of the Craft
Part 2: A Fellow of the Craft, Building Better Knowledge. Semantics aside Pure Antient Masonry consists of four parts. ‘Building the Temple’ is the fundamental Masonic allegory for building better people to build a better world; this must be understood as a seamless whole: why not confer each part in a Lodge opened in four …
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Discover the hidden heart of American Freemasonry in Cedar Rapids. Nestled within the Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, this majestic marble sanctuary houses over 250,000 volumes and breathtaking artefacts, including Grant Wood’s stunning triptych, The First Three Degrees of Freemasonry. From rare ritual books to a Scottish Rite Temple tour, the journey promises revelations that …
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At the heart of Clackmannanshire stands Sauchie Tower – once the ancestral seat of William Schaw, the “Father of Freemasonry”, whose mysterious lineage sparks fresh intrigue. This powerful extract highlights William Schaw’s enigmatic connection to the Sauchie family, the tower’s turbulent history, house fires, aristocratic decline and restoration efforts and teases deeper revelations, enticing international freemasons to …
The Builders – Chapter 5 The Collegia
Chapter 5. The Collegia - If the laws of building were secrets known only to initiates, there must have been a secret Order of architects who built the temple of Solomon. Who were they?
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The First William Schaw Statutes (1598)
We look at a modern transcript of the first William Schaw Statutes dated 1598. An operative masons charter for stone cutters and layers in the building industry of the time. A set of rules and regulations including penalties if said rules are breached.
Imagine a world torn between polarised extremes, yet beneath that discord lies a hidden harmony waiting to be uncovered. In Unity and Duality, Craig Weightman explores the tension between fragmentation and wholeness, using the chequered carpet as a metaphor for our divided perception. He reveals how Freemasonry guides us from self‑centred dualism to collective unity, …
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Sir Joseph Banks – the botanical freemason
Unearthing the secrets of a trailblazing Freemason reveals a fascinating convergence of science, ritual and empire. Sir Joseph Banks, the quintessential botanical Freemason, carried his Craft to new worlds aboard HMS Endeavour, becoming the first Freemason in Australia. His introduction of over a thousand plant species and naming of Botany Bay reshaped botany and Masonic history. Curious to explore more?
Initiation and the Lucis Trust
Discover how the Lucis Trust initiation transcends mere ceremony to ignite a profound spiritual voyage. Grounded in Alice Bailey’s esoteric teachings, this extract reveals a powerful blend of inner transformation and moral refinement, emphasising major and minor initiations as gateways to cosmic wisdom. Dive deeper to unlock the mysteries.
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Step into “Ashlar Chippings”, where a single anecdote cuts sharper than any ritual, revealing how everyday moments can crack open hidden depths in Masonic tradition. The narrative journeys through Hugh O’Neill’s compelling short tales, using “Masonic learning and development” to illuminate how even small reflections on Freemasonry’s history, philosophy and practices spark curiosity and encourage …
Chapter 3 - The signs and tokens; an explanation of the signs and tokens symbolism of the fellowcraft according to the ancient mysteries by J.S.M Ward
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Tune into a revolution in Masonic learning, “Masonic Podcasts” is reshaping global lodges with digital Freemasonry and metaverse debates. This hand-picked selection showcases podcasts that merge tradition with technology, challenging orthodox boundaries and igniting rich discussion among brethren. Dive in, discover groundbreaking insights and prepare to deepen your craft, your next jewel of knowledge awaits.
Old Tiler Talks – Masonry’s “Failure”
What if our grasp of Masonry is merely the tip of a colossal iceberg? In this revelatory exchange, the Old Tiler challenges the New Brother’s ambition to "advertise to the profane", arguing that the true frontier lies in deepening internal insight. The primary keyword Masonry comprehension limits resonates throughout, inviting freemasons to explore the vast, …
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“So mote it be” resonates with a haunting power that transcends centuries, binding us to our ancient ritual roots. Steeped in the venerable Regius Poem, this phrase derives from the Anglo‑Saxon motan, echoing an ancient AMEN of assent. It embodies divine reconciliation and subtle yet revolutionary unity.
Imagine a stairway of soul‑flight, Jacob’s Ladder symbolism leaps off the First Degree tracing board, guiding every initiate from ritual shadows toward the blazing Masonic Light. Drawing on theological virtues and celestial gates, this emblem isn’t mere decoration but a transformative blueprint, reshaping our inner journey with metaphysical resonance. Its roundels, zodiacal echoes and seven‑fold …
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There are many things which Freemasonry will do for a man in the way of opening his mind and giving him larger and kindlier views of life, but Freemasonry itself, with all its power to polish and refine, cannot eradicate the natural bias of the disposition. The Freemason's Chronicle 17th April 1875
Hooked by the promise of Digital Freemasonry, modern Freemasons are embracing a virtual renaissance bridging physical temples and the metaverse. At its heart lies the Masonic Passport app, streamlining event access, communication and even emergency alerts, while plans for a MasonicVerse hint at a unified global digital Lodge. Dive deeper into this bold evolution of …
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Extracted and abridged from The Mystic Tie: Or, Facts and Opinions, Illustrative of the Character and Tendency of Freemasonry By Albert Mackey,
Meet The Author – Darren Lorente-Bull
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Encounter Darren Lorente‑Bull’s revelation: “The Other Brotherhood – When Freemasonry Crossed the English Channel” unveils a transformative chapter in continental Masonic history. This eye‑opening work explores how French Enlightenment ideas reshaped the Fraternity and hints at the author’s bold pivot into esoteric Christianity.
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The message of the book is essentially one of Freemasonry being unequivocally esoteric – spiritual – and that is something that many Masons may balk at but it is a topic that needs discussing rationally.
Book Review – The Other Brotherhood
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An excellent book, being perfect for Freemasons and non-Freemasons alike who want to explore the origins of Freemasonry and to examine how it influenced French thought in the eighteenth century to become a unique but equally diverse society. By Darren Lorente-Bull
Book Review – The Tracing Boards of the First Degree
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The Tracing Board is a picture that encloses the quintessence of the ritual of the Degree and transmits it through symbols and images. By Enrico Marcia
