It should be remembered that, during first-degree reception, the layman is introduced into the think tank stripped of all its metals.

The Masonic approach conceals a fundamental ambiguity present since the 18th century and which is still expressed today in the form of a...

Historians (and in particular Roger Dachez) have reconstructed the conditions that allowed, in England at the beginning of the 18th century.

As soon as Anderson's Constitutions were published in 1723, the reference to a date 4000 years older than that of the current calendar...

It might seem out of place to imagine an additional and different ritual to the already long list of existing rituals.

Among all the Masonic symbols, two stand out and possess a remarkable originality that is perhaps not sufficiently highlighted. The...

A symbolic interpretation of the mosaic paving stone as a figuration initiatory path Historical origins of mosaic paving The paving...

Every gesture has a meaning and even if we are not aware of it, this meaning is not lost.

Wearing gloves While the wearing of gloves is easily understood when it is a question of protecting oneself or the other from possible...

In a first version, this text was entitled "The two faces of the Masonic "medal" or the praise of duality"!

The Masonic kiss Masons and bricklayers are accustomed to show their brotherly affection to each other physically; they usually do this...

The Masonic approach draws its reflection from all traditions; we propose a reflection on the application of Taoist principles to Masonic...

Many are the brothers and sisters who, after having taken the step of joining a Masonic lodge, say they are disappointed to find there...

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...

A new approach to symbolism: The concept of the "Symbolic Protective Universe"... Classically and for common understanding the symbol is...

The symbolic game: from the kindergarten to the dressing room! The expression "symbolic game" is first of all part of the vocabulary of...

Although the Masonic approach can concern all symbols, we will speak of Masonic symbols by referring to those expressly cited in the...

Although the Masonic approach can concern all symbols, we will speak of Masonic symbols by referring to those expressly cited in the...

Understand the 1st degree order sign There is a gesture which since the origin of Freemasonry is always applied whatever the country, the...

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...

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...

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...

How about death... ? Page Summary The philosophical testament to a successful initiation death The Master and Death Death, beyond the...

An essential component of human thought! ​ In the Masonic approach, it is customary to say "Here everything is symbol! ». In truth, this...

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...