There is no single answer to this question - each degree has its own set of working tools with which they are associated. These working tools have both an exoteric and an esoteric meaning to a Mason at each degree.
Among the working tools are the Square, Compasses, Plumb, Level and Gavel.
Yes, anyone can wear masonic jewellery and you don't have to be a free mason. I have a friend who has got loads of masonic jewellery and wears it all the time. He is not a free mason.
You must be invited to join the Masonic Lodge by a Mason.
Any true mason would not attempt any answer to this and any other masonic related questions. To find our the answer go to a free and accepted masonic lodge and petition for membership
Ask a Mason in person. You will not be given the answer to that question... you have to be a mason to know the answer to that question.
It is masonic shriners ring. A man has to be a mason before he can be a shriner.
Alexander the Great from Macedonia lived a very long time before the Masonic Order was created, hence, he was not a mason.
no, Darwin was a catholic who got excommunicated for his evolutionary beliefs which was contrary to the popes view. he was never a mason.
He was a mason and as he traveled across country he would visit Masonic groups.
Sure, the only difference is that the masonic bible has a section in the front for a Mason to document his journey through the craft and some reference material concerning masonry,
A government department might contain some members of the Masonic Order, but it is impossible that everyone involved in it would be a mason. Masonic membership is not a requirement for any government department anywhere in the world.
Oldest known Masonic text-1390.
No. A woman can not be a member of the Masonic Lodge. It is only for men.