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September 2022 Issue articles. Discover the surprise behind Freemasonry’s famed “corn, wine and oil” wages, what seems obvious may conceal a deeper secret. In Salt, Wine and Oil, Matthew Leilich challenges tradition, revealing how “corn” might actually signify “salt,” upending centuries of assumption. This revelation promises to reshape your understanding of Fellowcraft symbolism.

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Could the future of Freemasonry lie in universal brotherhood, a bridge between empathy, ancient wisdom and even the Metaverse? This issue proves it. From revisiting Pure Ancient Masonry’s four‑stage value to uncovering Egyptian artisan guild links, each insight sparks curiosity. Dive deeper to unlock the full journey.

Salt, Wine, and Oil

Could “corn” in our ritual secretly be the age‑old symbol of salt? A Fellowcraft Mason’s wages, corn, wine and oil, now reveal a sharper meaning. In Victorian usage, “corn” often meant salt: a centuries‑old staple, preservative and symbol of wisdom. This surprising reinterpretation seasons our Masonic understanding, tempting us to explore more.

Masonic Ring

Masonic Miscellanies – The Broken Column Monument

Ever gazed upon a shattered pillar and wondered about its deeper meaning? The “broken column monument” symbolises more than ruin, it mourns Hiram Abiff’s untimely death while celebrating his legacy. First etched by Amos Doolittle in the 1819 True Masonic Chart, its imagery, the weeping maiden, open book, acacia sprig, invites Freemasons into a contemplative journey. Discover …

The Imperative Study of Nature and Science

Curiosity can be revolutionary. In Freemasonry’s Second Degree, candidates are granted a permission: to pursue the hidden mysteries of nature and science, echoing the bold spirit of the Royal Society’s Newtonian pioneers. It’s not just ritual, but a Copernican belief in progress, an invitation to embrace speculative Freemasonry as a path to enlightenment. Intrigued? Discover how this …

Masonic Swords

8 Schools of Freemasonry – Philosophy P5

Ever wondered how Freemasonry can shape our modern world? Roscoe Pound’s “twentieth‑century masonic philosophy” redefines the Craft, insisting it serve universal civilisation through a teleological method, rooted in a voluntaristic psychology that emphasises conscious human will. This bold framework challenges dogma and invites today’s Masons to wield tradition as a living tool — inspiring you …

Property and Plunder

A hidden threat lurks within our lodges, Ruffians who feel entitled to seize what they haven’t earned. These so‑called Ruffians in Freemasonry undermine the fraternity’s core by claiming property and plunder without craft or conscience. Highlighting the craftsman who labours quietly to become a true citizen of the world stirs curiosity, read on to learn …

Masonic Cases

George Blackie – The History of the Knights Templar P.4

Uncover the revelation that in 1876 George Stodart Blackie, a solitary Reverend steeped in the Sublime Teachings of the Order, catalysed Albert Pike’s entry into the Royal Order of Scotland, forever shifting the course of Freemasonry in North America. Key figures collide: Blackie’s pivotal role, Pike’s induction, and the Order’s bold transatlantic leap. This dramatic convergence promises masonic intrigue of unparalleled depth—inviting …

The Builders – 11 What is Masonry

Chapter 11 "Masonry is the activity of closely united men who, employing symbolical forms borrowed principally from the mason's trade and from architecture, work for the welfare of mankind, striving morally to ennoble themselves and others, and thereby to bring about a universal league of mankind, which they aspire to exhibit even now on a …

Bricks Masons

Freemasonry in Pop Culture P2 – Film

A hidden world lies behind the silver screen, where Masonic symbolism in film emerges in the most unexpected moments. From Laurel and Hardy’s lodge-inspired antics in Sons of the Desert to the iconic square and compasses worn by Flash Gordon’s General Klytus, these references unveil a fascinating tapestry of Masonic references in classic cinema, conspiratorial …

A Journey in Stone – Extracts of Wisdom p.8

Imagine your inner landscape carved as meticulously as a stonemason shapes a rough ashlar, from raw possibility to refined purpose. This extract reveals the groundbreaking symbolism of King Solomon’s temple, where every tool and ritual becomes a mirror for self‑transformation. Embedded in the working tools of the Third Degree, Craig Weightman invites us to embrace …

Masonic Regalia

Leadership and Freemasonry

Discover how Freemasonry quietly engineers leaders. Freemasonry uniquely cultivates essential soft skills like collaboration, communication and empathy, forging individuals who elevate every lodge and community. By mastering conflict resolution, active listening and trustworthiness, brethren transcend mere ritual, gaining modern leadership powers deeply rooted in ancient symbolism. Craving deeper insight? Uncover more.

The Operatives

Ever wondered how modern Freemasonry connects to real stone‑cutting origins? The Operatives invites Master, Mark and Royal Arch Masons into an invitational body dedicated to preserving operative guild masonry, reviving ancestral speculative Masons rituals and original operative degrees. This unique Worshipful Society bridges craft and theory, piquing curiosity to learn more.

Masonic Watches

17th century and the Holy Royal Arch

Uncover the surprising influence of early 17th‑century symbolism on today’s Holy Royal Arch ritual. This illuminating extract reveals how Operative and Speculative masons drew from Lucas Jennis’s 1625 engraving, embedding intertwined triangles and Rosicrucian themes, shaping the emergence of the Royal Arch degree. Discover its most groundbreaking connection to esoteric European spirituality and why it still resonates.

The Master Mason’s Handbook P3

Chapter 3 - The Symbolical Journeys; We have seen in the previous books that the square and compasses are united on the pedestal in such a way as to form the Vesica Piscis, the emblem of the female principle, and the symbol of birth and rebirth. Hence symbolically the Candidate passes through the Vesica Piscis.

Masonic Pens

Masonic Podcasts

What happens when centuries-old Masonic tradition meets the immediacy of digital audio? Masonic podcasts are quietly revolutionising how brethren engage with symbolism, ritual, and community across the globe. With voices ranging from seasoned scholars to fresh initiates, these broadcasts open doors to insight, connection, and reflection, one episode at a time.

Craftsmen Online Podcast

Have you ever wondered how Freemasonry can evolve in the digital age? The Craftsmen Online Podcast transforms traditional Masonic discourse into an electrifying weekly journey. Blending leadership development, immersive Masonic education, and deep dives into Masonic history, it challenges conventions and sparks bold conversation. Tune in and discover why this is the most groundbreaking platform …

Old Tiler Talks – Seeking a Little Light

“Seeking a Little Light” draws you in with a timeless exchange between a curious new Mason and a wise Old Tiler, who reminds us that true Masonic light comes not from empty ritual but from the sincerity behind our words and actions. This anecdote challenges assumptions, sparks deeper reflection and invites you to explore the full …

Masonic Ties

Mackey’s 25 Masonic Landmarks

Have Freemasonry’s unshakeable rules evolved—or are Mackey’s landmarks truly immutable? Albert Mackey’s Masonic landmarks, a set of 25 sacred precepts, define everything from belief in God and the resurrection to the secrecy, structure, and authority of Lodges. Controversial yet foundational, these universal principles urge every Mason to explore deeper truths.

Masonic Jewels

Profession and Practice

Most of our readers in the course of their experience, have doubtless met with enthusiastic brethren who take it for granted that a Mason can do no wrong. These enthusiasts are thoroughly convinced that the vast majority of those who join the Order are the most benevolent, the most moral, and the very noblest members …

Book Intro – The Perfect Ceremonies Of Craft Masonry 1871

A beautiful example of a the rituals, produced in a Medieval illuminated script style. Facsimiles still exist of this illustrated ritual book, of which the most authentically produced version is that available from the Scottish Rite Masonic Book Club.

Masonic KT Regalia

Book Review – The Point Within the Circle

This is a very unusual book on Freemasonry. It takes the reader on a journey through some of the esoteric elements that are integral to Freemasonry's design. It shows how the Masonic temple itself is constructed in accordance with three ancient systems. By Matthew Ridgley Clark

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Reviews and new publications from Lewis Masonic

Book Review – Robert’s Rules of Order: Masonic Edition

Experienced legislators, editors, civic leaders, business executives, and club officers all pronounce Robert's Rules of Order the best parliamentary guide in the English language. Its amazing acceptance entitles it to the claim of being the recognized authority in parliamentary law

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Book Review – Freemasonry – Theory of the Origins

This book charts the transformational processes which combine in a peak between the end of the seventeenth and the start of the eighteenth century. by Fabio Venzi,

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