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The French Rite "Groussier"
The term French Rite today refers to several Masonic Rites, such as the Traditional French Rite, the Restored Modern French Rite, the Philosophical French Rite, the French Rite of Ancient...
Origins and influence of the Grande Loge Féminine de France
The Grande Loge Féminine de France has the distinguished privilege of having been the very first exclusively female Masonic obedience in history. While women had already gained full access to...
The Masonic Trowel: A Symbol of Political Origin?
Among the best-known symbolic tools of Freemasonry — the Square, the Compasses, the Level or the Plumb — some seem self-evident as their presence in rituals appears so natural. Yet,...
The English Emulation Style, or Emulation Rite
Relatively little known on the Continent, the Emulation Rite intrigues as much as it baffles. Presented as a rite in its own right, it does not, however, match what European...
Interview with : Christophe Ravel, Most Respectable Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Switzerland (GOS)
Christophe Ravel Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Switzerland (GOS) When were you initiated? What is your journey in Freemasonry? I was initiated on 26 February...
Justice and Freemasonry
Because it binds together social ties and inner uprightness, justice in Freemasonry is neither an ornament nor a convenient word. It runs through the legend of the degrees, governs the...
Masonic Gavels
While, in the eyes of the general public, Freemasonry is most often associated with the Square and Compasses, other tools nonetheless play an equally central role in the initiatic tradition....
The Origins of the Rectified Scottish Rite: The Genesis of a Christian and Spiritualist Masonic Current
The Rectified Scottish Rite occupies a unique place in the history of Freemasonry. Born in the 18th century, it combines the spirit of the Enlightenment with the impetus of a...
The Lacs d'Amour: Origins, Symbolism and Meaning
The Lacs d’Amour (love knot) in Freemasonry is a discreet motif, yet it appears everywhere: on tracing boards, Masonic aprons, gloves and ritual jewels. At first glance, it is nothing...
The Plumb Rule in Freemasonry
The plumb rule in Freemasonry is far more than a simple tool for technical checking. From the very threshold of the Lodge, it stands out as a discreet yet essential...
The Origin of the Masonic Apron
The Masonic apron is something we take for granted. It is there from the very first meeting. It accompanies initiation, marks the degrees, sets the offices apart. We tie it on...
The Templars, ancestors of Freemasons?
The Knights Templar! This name alone conjures up dreams and evokes a chivalric epic, a dramatic end, but also promises of buried treasures and well-guarded secrets. The Knights Templar are still a huge hit in adventure literature, cinema, video games, and of course esoteric literature.
