From The Esotherica Group – The Butterfly
Trestleboard: From The Esotherica Group – the Butterfly Beloved Brethren: Many are they who have asked me why a butterfly is typically appended to my bow tie apparel, which daily I will don. The brief answer (which is fitting in casual conversation, in which situation the question usually occurs) includes […]
April 2016 Trestleboard
Our April 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print April 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/TB-4-2016.pdf
March 2016 Trestleboard
Our March 2016 Trestleboard is Out! This version is fully printable from your computer from home or office, or maybe just read it here online and save on paper waste. Print March 2016 Trestleboard http://culvercitymasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TB-3-2016.pdf
The History & Authentic Rituals of the Bavarian illuminati – February Esoterica Studies Group
Important update! Due to the conflict of Valentines day AND the Los Angeles Marathon, we are postponing this event by one week, to February 21st, at 1:00PM, we hope even more of you can make it! THE HISTORY & AUTHENTIC RITUALS OF THE BAVARIAN ILLUMINATI FEBRUARY 21, 2016 AT 1:00PM […]
The Tiler’s Sword
The Tiler’s Sword by Bryan Godwyn, Tiler #ccmasons For 2015, I was granted the honor of the office of Tiler for our Lodge. The sword is both the emblem and implement of my office. Much like everything in Freemasonry, the sword has many layers of meaning, both exoteric and esoteric. […]
The Oculists and the Copiale Cipher
The Oculists and the Copiale Cipher by Bryan Godwin, Tiler #ccmasons Ciphers, cryptography, secret codes, modes of recognition; these are all some of the more fascinating and genuinely hidden parts of the Masonic tradition. Indeed, much information and misinformation surrounding our fraternity has stemmed from our use of ciphers to […]
The Chamber of Reflection
The Chamber of Reflection, dark, mysterious, and full of reminders of mortality, is one of the most overtly esoteric devices used in Freemasonry and, at times, has been controversial. It is intended to bestow upon a candidate somber feelings in respect to his own mortality, and emphasize the profundity of […]
Spring, Easter, and Wishful thinking
“Spring, Easter, and Wishful thinking” A common condition the student of the esoteric faces in their search for truth is misleading corollary, speculation, or wishful thinking presented as “fact.” Often “facts” are presented with little research or historical accuracy to support a claim.
Parallel Lines
The Esotherica Group “Parallel Lines” Parallel lines are a common visual theme throughout Freemasonry. Whether they are represented by two pillars, our patron Saints John standing side by side, or a portion of one of the first symbols introduced to new Masons; there are many overt, exoteric references to this […]