Classic Sturdy Wooden Plumb Square and Rule Wooden Masonic Working Tools Set by Lotus International

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In Freemasonry, a White Masonic Lambskin apron is worn to prevent clothes from staining. It expresses the importance of keeping oneself pure from moral vices. It’s a reminder of cleansing one’s body and mind from all impurities. The Masonic shoe is also known as the Blue slipper. The name ‘Blue slipper’ ascertains the value the color Blue holds in Freemasonry. In the olden days, removing a shoe and handing it to someone else was a way of validating a contract. Some lodges also in the United States have a travel gavel program used to promote visitation to other lodges as a unit. It promotes social interactions between lodges. Masonic Lambskin Apron The moon’s symbolic nature is used as a reminder of the rituals, alchemical rebirth, and Newtonian training in Freemasonry. Its symbolism, however, leans more towards alchemical rebirth. Alchemy refers to the process of purifying substances.

A beehive consists of a group of insects tirelessly working together to achieve a common goal. Similarly, the beehive in Freemasonry represents the importance of Masons coming together and mobilizing all efforts for one purpose. The beehive also symbolizes a form of work known as industry and the craft’s different work types. In Freemasonry, work is vital. Earthly bodies are temporary vessels that will eventually perish, but our souls will forever live. Therefore as per the craft’s teachings, death reconnects a person to fellow Freemasons who met death before him. The Twenty-Four Inch GaugeThe two pillars erected in a lodge’s entrance are similar to the pillars at the ancient temple. The layout of the lodge represents a stone yard or temple building in different construction stages. Hebrews 6:19; ‘Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and entereth into that within the veil.’ Freemasons use the trowel as a symbol of Master Workman. Similar to construction, the trowel is symbolically used to spread brotherly love within the craft. At the time, Christians were facing a lot of challenges and prosecution. Those who managed to make it to the end were grateful. The anchor gave them hope to keep on going despite the challenges faced, that’s why it was carved in their tombs. Third, it represents the star of Bethlehem, which guided the three wise men to baby Jesus. In a Freemason Lodge, the Masonic Blazing star leads members on a spiritual path to meet the Supreme Being.

The person spreading love is a figurative trowel, while the affection being spread represents cement.

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The level symbolizes equality. Masons are taught that we all come from the same place, are working towards similar goals, and share the same hope. It was first used as a Freemasonry symbol in 1759. At the time, it delineated two bodies merging into one. The Two-headed Masonic eagle is also known as the ‘ Eagle of Lagash.’ The Two-Headed eagle is theorized to originate from Ancient Mesopotamia. It was a representation of polysepalous (multi-headed) beasts that were spoken of in legends and myths. The symbol first appeared as a Masonic icon in 1797 in the publication of Freemason’s Monitor or Illustrations of Masonry by Thomas Smith Webb. Square and Compasses This evergreen is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the soul. By this, we are reminded that we have an immortal part within us, which shall survive the grave, and which shall never, never, never die.’

Masonic lodges are perceived as modern-day Solomon Temples. In the lodges, members are taught the importance of abiding by God’s commandments. The letter G appears inside the Square and Compasses and at the center of the Blazing Masonic star. Its symbolism in Freemasonry often differs from one jurisdiction to another. Therefore the temple is a symbol of origin to Freemasons. Today, masonic lodges are perceived as modern-day King Solomon Temples.It is also a symbol of care and providence. Masons are taught that it’s a pillar of comfort and blessings, which shows members the importance of relying on the Divine Providence of God. Trestle-Board The Masonic gavel has two distinctive meanings. In the Stonemasons era, a gavel was used in shaping stones. Similarly, in Freemasonry, it serves as a speculative reminder for members to remain morally pure and separate themselves from societal vices.