The Order of Masons is believed to secretly rule the global economy and politics. It originated in the Middle Ages as the "guild of free masons". The main idea was to ensure universal happiness by changing the behavior of each individual person for the better. Today, the program of the Order includes the establishment of dominance over the world by influencing the subconscious of people and their behavior. It uses numerous symbolic signs and gestures.
The most famous symbols of Masons
They can be found on the walls of temples and various architectural objects, on banknotes, coats of arms, as well as on jewelry and objects that are used by people every day.
Pyramid. It symbolizes the power of the Freemasons over all of humanity.
The eye is a symbol of knowledge of hidden wisdom, an appeal to a person's conscience.
Radiant Delta (All-Seeing Eye). The eye inside the triangle (pyramid) means the eternal presence of God (the Great Architect of the Universe). The radiant glow means that each member of the Masonic lodge has his own star, illuminating the path to justice and helping him in life's trials. Today, this sign represents the total control of the Freemasons over all world events.
Radiant Delta (All-Seeing Eye).
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An equilateral triangle pointing downwards is a symbol of the devil and the fall of the world.
Kafin knot - means brotherhood and friendship of Masons around the world.
Kafinsky knot.
The hammer is a symbol of earthly power. His image, together with a flaming sword, personifies the unity of the earthly and the spiritual.
A chisel and a hammer in combination mean: "a firm decision" and "the will to bring it to life."
Cutter and hammer.
The plumb line (a tool for checking the verticality of walls) in Freemasonry personifies Truth (justice and honesty).
Plumb line.
Level (with its help, builders determine the horizontalness of the surface). As a Masonic symbol, it personifies the Equality of people before the Masonic law of the highest justice.
Level.
The compass and the square (right angle) represent the firmament and the earthly firmament, and together they personify the interaction of divine and earthly forces. The compass symbolizes the conduct of a strictly deliberate life (comparing a person's actions with a compass of reason), observance of vows.
Compass and square.
For members of the Order, initiated in 1 degree, the compass is depicted under a square. Masons have 2 degrees, one end of the compass is located on top of the square. For initiates at 3 degrees, both ends of the compass are "free." In the center is the letter G, which has several meanings. One of them is an abbreviation of the word God (God is the Supreme Being).
The trowel is a symbol of Brotherhood among the Masons, which, like cement, holds them together into a monolithic mass.
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Images of temples are often found in Masonic symbolism. Moreover, every detail has a symbolic meaning.
Columns mean an exit to the light, symbolize the Earth and Space. Moreover, one of them (Yakhin) is associated with destruction and chaos, and the other (Boaz) means creation and order.
Columns and floor with staggered squares.
Steps. Their image is associated with the purification of a person by trials.
A floor with a checkerboard arrangement of black and white squares. The alternation of pleasure and suffering, good and evil, joy and grief is symbolized. The drawing means their change and strict proportionality.
The following are also found on Masonic emblems:
3 rings - the unity of Christianity, Judaism and ancient religions;
Acacia branch - immortality;
The sun is eternal light;
Owl - wisdom and omniscience;
The snake is a symbol of evil.
The apron and gloves are iconic ceremonial clothing, respectively, "pure heart" and "clean hands".
Apron and gloves.
Gestures
The Freemasons indicate their belonging to the Order with characteristic gestures.
Horned. A fist with two fingers sticking out on the sides represents the head of a goat Mendes (Baphomet). The use of this gesture is interpreted in different ways. Baphomet is considered a satanic idol. In Freemasonry, he is an image of sinfulness, human ignorance, lack of spirituality and connection with Satan.
The pyramid folded from the hands is a sign of initiation into the Freemasons and recognition of their ideology.
A folded pyramid.
An even more specific meaning is the triangle of palms and fingers through which the eye looks.
A folded pyramid.
There is also a hand gesture depicting an inverted pyramid (called "satanic").
Inverted pyramid.
Triple six (or o'key sign). The thumb and forefinger connected in a circle represent the base of the number 6, and the other three fingers represent its upper tails. The number 666 is considered “the number of the beast”, and such a gesture represents loyalty to Satan. The eye that looks through the fingers folded in this way is the "eye of Lucifer".
Triple six (or o'key sign).
Devil horn gesture (goat, damn horn). This gesture resembles the head of a horned animal in shape, but its true meaning is an expression of his love for the devil. The extended index finger and little finger represent the horns of the goat Mendes (Baphomet), and the tightly clamped middle and thumb represent his mouth.
Devil horn gesture (goat, damn horn).
Order gesture. Standing erect, with the left hand down, the Masons raise their right hand so that the elbow is at shoulder height. The thumb is set aside perpendicular to the other four, tightly pressed.
A gesture of appreciation. Having risen to the previous position, hold the hand to the right (as if "with a knife across the throat"), after which it is lowered.
Handshake. Gestures of this kind differ among members of the Order of various ranks. During the handshake, Masons tell each other the password.
Boaz.
Passing handshakes:
