Masonic Geometry Part V - Onondaga and Oswego Masonic District ...

Some Observations concerning the Receptions of a Mason
Of this union the equilateral Triangle inscribed within the Square is a Symbol.”
Bro. Pike did not go on to explain the why or how of this ‘inscribed equilateral Triangle with a Square.’
I have written a separate discussion on this subject. Those wishing to have a copy of it may forward their ‘solution’
to Pike’s above statement and the reasons therefore to boazz@bluefrognet.net
Epilogue
On page 6 it was alluded that the 3 Craft degrees are actually 4 degrees, to account for the ‘solid.’ Also, Pike’s
above allusion to the Square and Equilateral Triangle, plus the universal symbol of the Craft – the Square and
Compass[es], should give rise to a matter of the innermost contemplation and promise.
Some may not agree, and that is the way of such matters, but both the Square and Compasses
and the Square and Equilateral Triangle may be considered to represent a Four [4] and a Three [3]
= Seven [7]. This will not be new ‘information’ to many seekers.
The Craft degrees account for 3 of the first 4, with the Holy Royal Arch [not necessarily as
currently worked] accounting for the 4th of the 4 [the ‘Square’ . . . ‘solid’]. What then of the Three
[3] . . . the ‘Equilateral Triangle’? What are the ‘degrees’ or ‘teachings’ of the ‘Three Highest Degrees.’ What are
the Three Highest Degrees, assuming that there are any?
Of these, it has been written, “The explanation of ‘the Symbol’ is Sevenfold . . . the three highest being reserved
for the Initiates of a certain rank, only . . .” and that “. . . such cannot be withheld from those who are ready to
receive it. . . . when . . . ‘The Right Knock’ is given . . .” [paraphrased].
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