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Chapter 7 - Rituals 497
Adah then gives her sign, and the members respond with the "Pass of Adah"
(p. 23). Ruth's station is at the second point of the Star, and she also makes her
sign to which the sisters and brethren respond with the "Pass of Ruth" (p. 24).
She thus defines her duty:
To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge and beauty
of the Yellow ray, whose golden hue symbolizes Constancy. My badge
is the Sheaf within the Triangle, an emblem of plenty, and represents the
reward of patient industry gained by the humble gleaner Ruth. (p.
23/24)
Esther, at the third point of the Star, communicates her sign to which the
members of the Chapter answer with the "Pass of Esther." Then, she explains her
duty, color, and badge:
To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge, and beauty
of the White ray, which symbolizes Light, Purity, and Joy. My badge is
the Crown and Scepter within the Triangle, an emblem of royalty and
power. In the exercise of authority, we should be governed by justice
and unselfish loyalty to the welfare of others. It was by the practice of
these virtues that Esther was able to save her people from extermination.
(p. 24/25)
Martha's station is at the fourth point of the Star. Before giving her sign, to
which is replied with the "Pass of Martha," she likewise defines her duty, color,
and badge of office:
To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge and beauty
of the Green ray, an emblem of nature's life and beauty, symbolizing
Hope and Immortality. My badge is the Broken Column within the
Triangle, an emblem of the death of a person, cut off in the vigor of life,
and should remind us of the sisterly grief of Martha. (p. 25)
The broken column as the Masonic symbol of death, often occurring together
with the scythe and the weeping virgin, has already been dealt with in our
chapter on symbols. Finally, Electa, stationed at the fifth point of the Star, makes
her sign, which the members of the Chapter answer with the "Pass of Electa," (p.
27), and explains her duty as follows:
To make known to all proper inquirers the light, knowledge, and beauty
of the Red ray, a symbol of that Fervency which should actuate all who
are engaged in the service of truth, as exemplified in the life of Electa.
My badge is the Cup within the Triangle, an emblem of charity and
hospitality, and should remind us that however bitter may be the cup