THE BRACKET AND THE COMPASS
The compass and square has been gathered oldest and the most common representation of the Masonic Institution. Both performed this symbol compass-square, it is readily recognized, even by profane (people not initiated into Freemasonry). It is the distinguishing mark of the Worshipful Master (President of Store) since esoterically represents "Fair Measure".
A Just Measure mean ultimately Righteousness. Reminds Masons in general and each moment that all your actions should be planted with serenity, wisdom and sense of justice. Recalls the solemn undertaking given by the initiate, to always act within a school of perfect honesty and uprightness.
The COMPASS - The compass is considered a symbol of spirituality and of human knowledge. Being seen as a symbol of spirituality, its position on the book of the law varies by grade. In the Entered Apprentice Degree, he is under the square, indicating that there is, as yet, the predominance of matter over spirit. The gap indicates the level of human knowledge, which is limited to a maximum of 90 °, ie ¼ of knowledge. Its Symbology is still much more varied, and can be understood as symbol of justice, which should be measured human acts. Symbolizes the accuracy of the survey and can still be seen as a symbol of impartiality and infallibility of the Almighty.
The SQUARE - The first passive tool and companion par excellence of Compass is the Square. Its design allows us to draw the right angle and, therefore, esquadrejar all forms. Thus, it is seen as symbol par excellence of righteousness. It is also the first calls of a Jewelry Store Furniture, becoming the jewel of Venerable therefore of all, this must be the most fair and equitable Masons. The Square, unlike Compass, represents matter, so is that in Shop Apprentice, he performs on the compass. Predominance of matter over spirit.
LETTER 'G': It is the symbol of God, the Divine Geometrician. One reason is taken as a sacred symbol of the Deity, that is, to her, the word God, begins in multiple languages. GAS, in Syriac; GADA in Persian; GUD, in Swedish; GOTT, in German; GOD, English, etc..
The trowel
The trowel - or trowel. This is a kind of flat paddle with which Bricklayers based mortar and smooth. Being a neutral instrument, should be seen as a symbol of tolerance with the Mason must accept the possible faults and defects of the other brothers. It can be seen also as a symbol of brotherly love that will then be the only cement that would unite all of Freemasonry. Thus, passing the trowel, means forgive, forgive, forget differences. Understood in this way, can be seen as a symbol of peace that should reign among brothers.
APRON
It is the job of the symbol. It is the main part of the Masonic clothing, becoming one of the most important symbols of Freemasonry. It has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a triangle, the first two degrees are simple, no frills or adornments, and white fabric. The aprons of other degrees, has various designs and color as the degrees that represents the rite and as adopted. The background but is always white.
STONE GROSS
Symbolizes intelligence apprentice mason, even rude, because with the vestiges of World Profane, is just starting his apprenticeship in the Mysteries of Freemasonry. The edges of this stone rests with the learner Gross chop disciplining, educating instructing his personality, aiming to overcome their passions and subordinating his will to do good. Thus the main task of the Apprentice is to work and study to acquire knowledge of the symbolism of its degree and its philosophical interpretation.
The mallet and chisel
These two tools used to chip away the rough stone.
The first is our spiritual resolutions: chisel and steel, which applies on the stone with the left hand side passive, and corresponds to the receptivity, discernment speculative
The second is the executive will, mallet, insignia of command, vibrated with the right hand, active side, active and energy-related coma moral determination DINAMA where the practical realization.
STONE CUBIC
Having worked in the Apprentice Stone Gross as Mallet and Chisel, transforming it into a cube imperfect fit to partner (Grade 2), polishing this cube with the aid of the square, the level and plumb, making it finally cubic stone. Trimmed the rough edges of personality, even as Apprentice, it is now partner to discipline their actions through knowledge gained by performing delicate contours and nuances in their psyches, making then your "I", a perfect cube, so that the polished stone will be able to be used in the construction of the building of the Temple, that is, humanity Perfect.
The gavel
It is the working tool of the Worshipful Master and Wardens (both positions in the hierarchy below the Worshipful Master and that he runs along with the work of the shop)
Is nothing more than a kind of mallet, and as such is a symbol of the will, the strength, the work and determination. A key aspect in using this instrument is that of discernment and logic that will lead to. Using the case only with force, it will become an instrument of destruction, incompatible with Freemasonry.
The DELTA LIGHT
Also called Blazing Triangle, in Masonry represents the Supreme Creator of all things, whose bright eye is the Eye of Wisdom and Providence
Not actually being a religion, Freemasonry understands and reveres all beliefs and every believer can have Mason in Delta Luminoso representation of all feelings of religiosity.
He's like a souvenir for a permanent warning and solemn, translated by fraternal understanding, which does not seek to override the importance of any particular religion, other professions of faith.
Spiritualists in principle, know the Masons, the interpretation of the Blazing Triangle, there is a God who sees everything and therefore understand that an opportunity of doing good to miss, is an eternity that awaits them.
NOTE: There are many other symbols in Freemasonry. We present only the most widely known and the people in general.
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