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The Work of Beauty

Freemasonry’s third pillar is more than ornament—it’s what wisdom and strength look like in balance.

The Shape of Meaning

Sacred geometry offers a way of reading the world—one that continues to influence architecture throughout California.

Lodge Murals Lay Down the Street Cred

Murals don’t just emblazon lodge walls—they preserve local memory and reveal the artful ways Masons have

Photo Essay: The Stagecraft of a Masonic Play

Go behind the scenes at a performance of The Spirit of Hiram, a Masonic play put

To Understand Masonic Drama, Look to the Stage

The Masonic ritual is deeply emotional, says theater scholar Pannill Camp. Why? Because, as in theater,

The Performance: The Masonic Ritual Takes Center Stage

The Masonic ritual is an elaborate production seen by only a select few. And yet Masons

Is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Connected to Masonry?

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is a testament to a curious fraternal relative of

At a Masonic Funeral, Belonging to the Beyond

The Masonic funeral rite unites Masons and their loved ones in a shared community of symbolism

The Order of Quetzalcoatl, a Brotherhood of Fire and Feathers

Shrouded in mystery and symbolism, the Order of Quetzalcoatl serves a decidedly philanthropic end.

At Logos No. 861, a Culture of Craftsmanship

At Logos No. 861 in San Francisco, handmade, lovingly crafted material culture is part of the

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