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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...
Rudyard Kipling and the Masonic ideal : a fraternity in the making
In 1886, Rudyard Kipling was initiated into Hope and Perseverance Lodge 782 in Lahore, under the authority of the United Grand Lodge of England. Although he did not participate much,...
Two Masonic Obediences - the Grand Orient of Switzerland and the Symbolic & Traditional Grand Lodge of Africa - have signed the Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights
The Grand Orient of Switzerland (GOS) and the Symbolic & Traditional Grand Lodge of Africa (GLTSA) recently signed the Universal Declaration of Humankind Rights. This text, drafted in 2015 at...
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,...
Is there a Masonic morality ? A subtle, transformative ethic rooted in symbolism and conscience ?
The expression 'Masonic morality' is often used, but rarely defined. Those who have passed through the pillars of the Temple find it obvious and almost intuitive, yet as soon as...
Traditional French Rite: The Overlooked Legacy of French Freemasonry
The Traditional French Rite, born in the 18th century, remains one of the major expressions of Freemasonry. Discover its history, its distinctive features, and the symbolism that makes it a cornerstone of Masonic tradition.
The Rochefort Masonic Temple, a historic jewel in the crown of French Freemasonry
In the heart of the town of Rochefort, in the Charente-Maritime (France), stands a discreet building steeped in history: the Masonic Temple of the L'Accord Parfait lodge. Listed as a...
