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In this video Arthur Edward Waite reimagines Masonic symbolism as a spiritual itinerary—a contemplative journey of the soul toward divine union—rather than merely a framework for moral instruction. Core emblems such as the Pentagram, Hexagram, Blazing Star, Sun and Moon, and the Point within a Circle are interpreted as metaphysical representations of cosmic principles and…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel Members Rocky and francis Akpata. This weekend, as voted by our Channel members we have a presentation by Arthur Edward Waite that reinterprets Masonic symbolism beyond mere ethical instruction, framing it as a spiritual pilgrimage—an itinerarium mentis in Deum, or “journey of the mind into…
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In this week’s video, A.E. Waite delves into the enigmatic attempt by German Freemasons von Köppen and J.W.B. von Hymmen to reconstruct an Egyptian Rite known as Krata Repoa. Created in 1770, this rite ambitiously proposed a mystical pathway comprising seven distinct degrees, blending Greek mythological symbolism with an imaginative interpretation of ancient Egyptian mysteries.…
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend … The Krata Repoa is an 18th-century Masonic text purporting to restore the ancient Egyptian system of initiation through a structured series of esoteric degrees. Compiled circa 1770 by German Freemasons Johann Wilhelm Bernhard von Hymmen and Friedrich Christoph von Köppen, it presents seven progressive stages of initiation, each echoing…
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Five years ago, we embarked on a journey to unearth hidden treasures—knowledge and mysteries lost for centuries. ‘From the Quarries’ has been your companion in discovering truths concealed by time, carefully revealing ancient secrets and forgotten wisdom. Thanks to your curiosity and dedication, we’ve brought these treasures into the light, exploring Masonic pathways often overlooked.…
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This video is a compilation of reflective pieces exploring some of the quiet and tranquil backwaters of the Masonic philosophical tradition. You may not agree with all of the viewpoints presented, but that is one of the great strengths of the Craft. Non-judgemental acceptance of difference.
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel members FatherSith13fox and Don Read! As the year races forward and the days seem to vanish more swiftly with each passing week, it is worth pausing to reflect—not only on the nature of time, but on the deeper rhythms that shape our inner lives. In…
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Journey beyond the well-lit halls of recognized Freemasonry into its hidden peripheries, where charlatans, idealists, and political agitators alike have donned the square and compasses in pursuit of power, parody, or revelation. “Mockeries and Mavericks” uncovers the riotous satire of the Gormogons and Scald Miserables, the chivalric fictions of the Knights Templar revivalists, the mystical…
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, explore the fringes and forgotten corners of Freemasonry in “Mockeries and Mavericks,” an illuminating journey into the fascinating world of irregular, satirical, and often scandalous pseudo-Masonic orders from the past three centuries. From the biting satire of the 18th-century Gormogons and Scald Miserable Masons to the elaborate mysticism of Cagliostro’s…
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This lecture offers a sustained inquiry into one of the most compelling esoteric intersections in the history of Western thought: the symbolic and ideological convergences between the Rosicrucian and Masonic traditions. While distinct in origin, structure, and purpose, these two movements emerged from the same intellectual ferment of the early modern period—an age captivated by…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube channel Apprentices Pax “Gin” Giuntini and Alfredo Salcedo! This weekend … In the shadowed corridors of European history, two great esoteric traditions emerged—separate, yet curiously intertwined. One, veiled in allegory, appeared in the form of mysterious manifestos: the Rosicrucians, promising spiritual renewal and a secret fraternity…
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Occult Science in Masonry presents A.E. Waite’s incisive examination of the myriad occult systems that emerged alongside Freemasonry in eighteenth-century Europe. From Cagliostro’s Egyptian rites to the mystical philosophies of Saint-Martin and the magnetic theories of Mesmer, Waite charts a landscape of visionary quests and extravagant claims. Yet beneath the allure of hidden knowledge, he…
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Good evening Quarrymen As voted by our wonderful YouTube channel Masters and Fellowcrafts, this weekend’s video ‘Occult Science in Masonry’ by A.E. Waite is a penetrating study of the esoteric currents that flowed through eighteenth-century Freemasonry, particularly in France. Exploring the interplay between Masonic ritual and occult disciplines such as alchemy, astrology, and ceremonial magic,…
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This weekend, as voted by our Channel Masters and Fellowcrafts, let’s explore “The Symbolism of Numbers”, based on an undated presentation by Karl H. Jackson.
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Fellowcraft Channel member *Victor Manuel Sartoresi Ferretti*! This weekend, as voted by our Channel Masters and Fellowcrafts, let’s explore “The Symbolism of Numbers”, based on an undated presentation by Karl H. Jackson. On YouTube Saturday 5 April.
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Authored by William Harvey, a Scottish Freemason with numerous affiliations, “The Lodge and Its Furniture” explores the symbolic significance of various furnishings and architectural aspects within a Masonic lodge. The text examines the traditional understanding of the lodge’s form, dimensions, and orientation, linking them to concepts of the universe and Solomon’s Temple. Harvey discusses the symbolism of…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel Member Michael Sims! This weekend, as voted by our YouTube Channel Masters and Fellowcrafts, “The Lodge and Its Furniture” by William Harvey, explores the symbolic significance of various elements within a Freemasonic lodge. Harvey details the traditional descriptions and interpretations of the lodge’s form, furnishings…
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