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Cosmos : A New Independent Journal Exploring Esotericism and the Social Sciences
Published by Éditions du Doggerland, an independent associative press based in Pamiers (France), Cosmos explores the relationships between esotericism, occultism, political thought and social life, through the lens of the...
The Robe in Freemasonry : not a sign of gender or decoration, but a symbol.
Masonic ritual robe: from women’s lodges to high degrees, this garment has marked the initiatory passage since the 18th century.
Why is the letter G at the centre of the Masonic Temple ?
"The Letter G in Freemasonry": origin, divine or geometric meaning, central role in the Blazing Star and the Temple. Finally, decode this key symbol.
The Blazing Star in Freemasonry : Symbol, Geometry and Light
Discover the meaning of the Blazing Star in Freemasonry—its pentagram, the letter G, and its initiatory light since the 18th century.
The Masonic Tracing Board : From Ritual Outline to Symbolic Memory
Placed at the centre of Masonic temples, Tracing Boards often attract the eye, but their function is not always apparent. However, the Tracing Board is not just a simple Masonic...
The Square and Compasses in Freemasonry : More Than Just a Symbol
It can be found on the pediments of Masonic temples, as well as on aprons, jewellery, rings, gloves and, occasionally, watches and pins. In the collective imagination, the Square and...
The Silence in Freemasonry : Withheld Speech, Inhabited Presence
Silence comes first. Even before the light, the word or the glance exchanged between two Brethren, there is silence. In Freemasonry, this silence is never empty; it is a substance,...
The Masonic apron: between tradition and transmission
The Masonic apron is one of the most iconic elements of Masonic regalia, often regarded as the quintessential ritual garment of the Freemason. Among the general public, it is perhaps...
Tarot and Freemasonry
Tarot and Freemasonry, two traditions with deep roots in the Western tradition, fascinate us with their rich symbolism. Although they are two very different realities, the Tarot and Freemasonry share...
The Masonic Calendar
All Freemasons will have noticed that Freemasonry follows a specific calendar, known as the Masonic Calendar. This calendar is mainly used for ritual purposes and to date the minutes of...
Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus
Do you believe in Father Christma/Santa Claus? And do you believe in Hiram? Strange questions at first glance, but not so much on closer inspection. Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus...
Acacia in Freemasonry
In addition to the working tools borrowed from operative masons' tradition, reminiscences of the Temple of Solomon, such as the B and J columns, and the Pythagorean emblem of the...
