The Backwards Walk
It should be remembered that, during first-degree reception, the layman is introduced into
the think tank stripped of all its metals.
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Le symbolisme maçonnique
Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
Lodge or temple?
The Masonic approach conceals a fundamental ambiguity present since the 18th century and which is still expressed today in the form of a...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
The Legend of Hiram
Historians (and in particular Roger Dachez) have reconstructed the conditions that allowed, in England at the beginning of the 18th century.
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20202 min de lecture
Masonic Calendar
As soon as Anderson's Constitutions were published in 1723, the reference to a date 4000 years older than that of the current calendar...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20205 min de lecture
For a universal ritual
It might seem out of place to imagine an additional and different ritual to the already long list of existing rituals.
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20202 min de lecture
The terrestrial and celestial globesTwo symbols of modernity!
Among all the Masonic symbols, two stand out and possess a remarkable originality that is perhaps not sufficiently highlighted. The...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
The Mosaic Paving Stone
A symbolic interpretation of the mosaic paving stone as a figuration initiatory path Historical origins of mosaic paving The paving...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20205 min de lecture
The shoulder and its symbolism
Every gesture has a meaning and even if we are not aware of it, this meaning is not lost.
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
The symbolism of the gloves
Wearing gloves While the wearing of gloves is easily understood when it is a question of protecting oneself or the other from possible...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20204 min de lecture
Masonic dualism: one of the specificities of Masonic thought?
In a first version, this text was entitled "The two faces of the Masonic "medal" or the praise of duality"!
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
Symbolism of the kiss
The Masonic kiss Masons and bricklayers are accustomed to show their brotherly affection to each other physically; they usually do this...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20207 min de lecture
Taoism and Freemasonry
The Masonic approach draws its reflection from all traditions; we propose a reflection on the application of Taoist principles to Masonic...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20202 min de lecture
Acacia, symbol of resilience
Many are the brothers and sisters who, after having taken the step of joining a Masonic lodge, say they are disappointed to find there...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20203 min de lecture
The deeper meaningfootsteps in freemasonry
The steps of the Freemason (or Mistress) are a ritual gesture that has two initial sequences in the 1st and 2nd degrees and an overall...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20209 min de lecture
The protective symbolic universe
A new approach to symbolism: The concept of the "Symbolic Protective Universe"... Classically and for common understanding the symbol is...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20204 min de lecture
Le jeu symbolique
The symbolic game: from the kindergarten to the dressing room! The expression "symbolic game" is first of all part of the vocabulary of...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20207 min de lecture
Masonic symbols (2nd part)
Although the Masonic approach can concern all symbols, we will speak of Masonic symbols by referring to those expressly cited in the...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 202018 min de lecture
Masonic symbols (1st part)
Although the Masonic approach can concern all symbols, we will speak of Masonic symbols by referring to those expressly cited in the...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20204 min de lecture
The sign of order in the 1st degree
Understand the 1st degree order sign There is a gesture which since the origin of Freemasonry is always applied whatever the country, the...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 202012 min de lecture
The symbolism of midday to midnight
At what time ... There are the words and the meaning they have! There is also the weight of history and the experience of those who...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 20202 min de lecture
Understanding symbolism
The originality of the Masonic approach is to use symbols as an element of language of a global thought. This does not mean that the use...
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Matéo Simoita
10 juil. 202013 min de lecture
Qi Gong and Masonic Gestures
Reminder on gestures The movement of the body is by definition the gesture; it is not only the hand as one might think. We can define...
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Matéo Simoita
8 juil. 202013 min de lecture
Death in Freemasonry
How about death... ? Page Summary The philosophical testament to a successful initiation death The Master and Death Death, beyond the...
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Matéo Simoita
8 juil. 20205 min de lecture
Symbolic thought
An essential component of human thought! In the Masonic approach, it is customary to say "Here everything is symbol! ». In truth, this...
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Matéo Simoita
8 juil. 20203 min de lecture
Understanding the philosophical testament prior to Masonic initiation
Most of the time the lay person who has made the request enters a process of meetings, followed by the passage under the band, before...
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