The secrets of masonic washington washington dc gift shop. Dedicated to the continued study of the esoteric symbolism and architecturalgeometric design of washington, d. The 4 sides of the washington monument are aligned with the cardinal directions i. Symbol freemason influence on the founding of washington, d. Obelisks are phallic penis symbols related to the egyptian sun god, ra. James wasserman, the author of the secrets of masonic washington february 14, 2009 by greg stewart 1 comment join us this sunday, february 15th, as we speak with james wasserman, the author of the secrets of masonic washington and compiler of the book the mystery traditions secret symbols and sacred art. Patrick, america 2000goals 2000 research manual, p. Masonic symbols colonies and washington dc 2 of 2 youtube. In this guide to the masonic underpinnings of americas capital, james wasserman reveals the esoteric symbols and the spiritual and visionary ideas that lie hidden in the buildings, monuments, and physical layout of washington, dc. Symbolicthree patterns in washington dc architecture, still undiscovered by academia these threes appear to have beenput there by americas masonic founders washington, franklin, hancock, and so on. The photos you provided may be used to improve bing image processing services. By march 28, 1791, president washington arrived in georgetown and dined at a public. After that, you start finding symbols with a tenuous. Masonic symbols masonic banner tracing boards occult meaning to masonic symbols space masonic banner photograph of a masonic banner showing the huge array of symbols used in freemasonry.
May 23, 2015 masonic symbols colonies and washington dc 2 of 2. The womens museum of art still retains the masonic symbols of its earlier owners, the grand lodge of dc. This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. I extended all straight lines of each state, then county lines around washington dc, and street layout provides the clues to see the hidden symbolism built into our capitol. Symbolism of opposing forces sun rules the day day brings light light brings heat heat life life good moon rules the night night brings dark dark brings cold cold death death evil boaz doric jachin corinthian 1. The washington monument is an upscale replica of nebuchadnezzars obelisk, which stood 90 feet tall.
The united states capitol building has squares and compasses in some paintings. Masonic symbols colonies and washington dc 1 of 2. The essential secrets of masonry scholars at harvard. Brent morris the complete idiots guide to freemasonry and christopher hodapp solomons builders have proposed essential masonic washington sites to visit. The map isnt all that accurate as far as the streets are concerned, but it will have to do. These symbols connect the center of dc to the statue of libe. The triptych is an advanced spiritual doctrine based upon the number three. Tips to elevate your hybrid or virtual sales strategy. Most of the architects who worked on the city were freemasons and they left behind mysterious symbolism that only the initiated eye can truly see.
Jul 02, 2018 these symbols can be traced to the beginning of freemasonry and reflect the brotherhoods beliefs and traditions. Mystery masonic three architecture found in washington dc. Masonic symbols colonies and washington dc 2 of 2. Symbols, moreover, that if properly decoded will reveal. The george washington masonic national memorial has a lodge room. This design was created in 1791, a few years after freemasonry assumed the leadership of the new world order, in 1782. Ark of the covenant in the royal arch chapter room the george washington masonic memorial alexandria, virginia photo from 2007 visit when carried, the ark was always wrapped. Freemason symbols looking back through history, we find that masonic symbols have been drawn on tracing boards, scratched into the dirt with a stick during the days when lodges met on high hills and low vales in the outdoors, chiseled. Provides a walking tour of the masonic sites and symbols of the city explores the critical role of freemasonry in the founding of the united states by the author of the templars and assassins. Washington masonic nation lucifers plan for america. District of columbia participated using an adaptation of the cornerstone ceremony they had used in 1848. James wasserman, the author of the secrets of masonic. Symbols, moreover, that if properly decoded will reveal a cryptic history. It is the sacred science of the soul the meaning of life itself.
The home study guide manual refers to all masons as moslem sons. Book and special collections divisionlibrary of congress, washington, d. George washington, a young virginia planter, becomes a master mason, the. May 19, 2011 washington dc was designed and constructed by masonic architects who embedded their beliefs and symbolism on the citys layout and buildings. The white house is connect with the washington circle, dupont circle, logan circle, and mt. Does a masonic square and compass extend from the capitol building to the washington. Freemasonry is a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The secret architecture of our nations capital by david ovason. Symbols are, after all, the precursor to the alphabet, for like letters that combine to form words to communicate, so symbols may be combined to convey a concept. George washington was the highest ranking member of the masons at the time and the. The monument opened to the public on october 9, 1888. Aligned along an eastwest axis like a lodge, the district of columbia can be seen by the initiated eye as a diamond, a mystic masonic symbol, with the white house, capitol, lincoln memorial, and jefferson memorial at the four points.
He hid certain occultic magical symbols in the layout of u. Resources to aid your understanding occultists the world over believe that, once a symbol is created, it acquires power of its own, and more power is generated when such symbol s are created without the profane uninitiated knowing about it. An exclusive masonic pattern of three has been discovered in the capitol building, washington monument, jefferson memorial, library of congress, and dozens of other federal buildings and important landmarks. Symbolicthree patterns in washington dc architecture, still undiscovered by academia these threes appear to have beenput there by americas masonic founders washington, franklin, hancock, and so. His walking tour of these masonic sites includes both the expected and unexpected from the lincoln memorial and. If you visit washington dc without this guidebook you will never know how much you have missed. Now if that is not strange enough for you, then consider that the most prominent symbol in america, next to the cross of calvary, is the occult washington monument overlooking our nations capital, which stands 666 feet tall and 666 inches wide. An architectural, symmetrical illustration of three masonic columns. Ark of the covenant in the royal arch chapter room the. Construction of the building began in 1848 and were finally completed in 1884. France was bankrupt, and the templars had lots of ready cash.
The washington monument is the tallest obelisk in the world. Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the secret fraternal order of free. George washington selected pierre lenfant to design the layout of the city. Mar 07, 2018 the capitol, like all washington dc, has been almost entirely designed by freemasons and integrates within its architecture and artwork the keys to the craft.
Masonic and kabbalistic symbols in the washington d. Grand master of the african lodge and tried to transform the secret practices, signs and symbol. In 1791, pierre charles lenfantethe designer, who was a freemason, laid out governmental center of washington, d. Nov 26, 2008 a fully illustrated guide to the masonic origins and presentday masonic sites of washington, d. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, has it all. One masonic pamphlet to be read in the lodges is the short talk bulletin, reprinted in 1982 entitled symbolism. Prince hall freemasonry has been practiced in washington, d. The george washington masonic memorial, modeled after descriptions of the pharos of alexandria another wonder of the ancient world, sits across the potomac in alexandria, virginia just inside the diagonal square border of d. The secrets of masonic washington is a wonderful book. A sizeable portion of these are also found in the orange order. Sousas the crusader premiering in 1888, incorporates masonic music, according to john philip sousa, a descriptive catalogue of his works by paul e. When connected they form a masonic star, each point of the star represents the values of a freemason.
In this top list, we examine the history and meaning behind some of the most important masonic symbols. The purpose of this study it so reveal certain secrets of the washington masonic memorial complex layout that is incorporated in a park outside washington dc. Stewart i know the blasphemy of them which say they are jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of satan. Today, there are more than twenty complete zodiacs in washington, d. Masonic symbols pictures and meanings hand emblems money. From a top view the memorial can be seen as following the approximate layout of several encrypted luciferian signature symbols. When these symbols are united they become one large.
Mackey defines symbol as a visible sign with which a spiritual feeling, emotion, or idea is connected. Masonic illuminati symbols in and around washington dc. Is there really a pentagram in the street layout north of the white house. Using this guidebook, not only do you see our monuments, memorials and houses of state, but you see the the visions and dreams of.
Parker gave an oration, and again the george washington masonic relics were displayed and washington s masonic career was discussed. Old town trolley tours is mulling the launch of a secret symbols tour of d. May 01, 2006 in the design of washington, one can go from the darkness of the white house to the illumination of the capitol. Grand master of the african lodge and tried to transform the secret practices, signs and symbols. Acces pdf solomons builders freemasons founding fathers and the. At the ground level each side of the monument measures 55. The map of washington, the story goes, encodes certain secret symbols of freemasonry, symbols that go back centuries if not entire millenia. Ancient and modern masons in the founding era of america with particular emphasis on masons benjamin franklin and george washington. Levay, grand master, 2011 2012 introduction in his encylopedia of freemasonry brother albert g. The central part of the supreme court building is modeled after the temple of artemis, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
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