Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The pigpen cipher alternately referred to as the masonic cipher, freemasons cipher, napoleon cipher, and tictactoe cipher is a geometric simple substitution cipher, which exchanges letters for symbols which are fragments of a grid. The copiale cipher is a beautifully bound green and gold book consisting of 105 pages and approximately 75,000 characters. Alchemical transformation the dual nature of alchemy in the transmutation of lead into gold and the material man into the spiritual being. Her puzzles appear in a range of publications, including the readers digest mind stretchers series, and she is the author of word searches for dummies. Using this expertise, he analyzed prepublication clues to uncover and. Downloads from the grand lodge of maine web site masonic. The first american edition of william prestons illustrations of masonry 1804 and other rare books emerge from a private collection. It doesnt agree with the current kentucky monitor which is almost a ritual itself. Endpapers plain, foreedge has cloth flap marbled on the inside with some losses to close and protect the book but without any closure device. Masonic relief 15 masonic visitation 16 the right to a masonic funeral 16 balloting on new members 16 definitions of nonage, dotage, a madman and a fool 17 examining visitors 18 endorsing petitioners. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Cipher books whether we choose to admit it or not are a crutch.
About the book author denise sutherland is a syndicated puzzle author. I want to keep them free, but need some support to be able to do so. Jan 21, 2009 the only masonic code that ive seen actively used today is a form of shorthand with some symbolword substitutions that appears in published versions of things that are meant to remain secret. The freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by. At the end of the cipher, they should include the alias or team name.
While the ritual and floor movement of our degrees and ceremonies are rooted in antiquity it is our obligation to listen to the. Masonic ritual from having read their descriptions in books and on the internet would still not be initiated in any wayfor the personal, meaningful influence inherent in those sacred and properly conducted rites would in no way have been transmitted to him. May 11, 2012 reading a cipher book no more imparts the secrets of freemasonry than having a bible in the house makes one a christian. It is intended that through the study of freemasonry the entered apprentice will come to. If you can, please make a small donation the average is. Nov 24, 2016 the freemasons cipher from a book on codes and ciphers by careercommons, via flickr stay safe and healthy. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. Masonic cipher usage to decode mason secrets, page 1. The example key shows one way the letters can be assigned to the grid. The purpose of the following is to serve as an aid in using the code and in following the instruction notes contained in the ritual and the. The kansas masonis published four times per year from the offices of.
Write clue 1 and the alias or team name on the back of the cipher method, and clue 2 and the alias or team name on the back of the cipher key. The answer is that this ritual contains many of the common but by no means all elements in scottish masonic ritual. Kansas masonic foundation, 2909 sw maupin lane, topeka, kansas 66614. This handbook is designed to introduce the new entered apprentice to the vast body of knowledge associated with freemasonry in a meaningful and understandable way. The masonic charitable foundation of the grand lodge of maine has adopted several matching grant programs available to lodges for use on a continuing year round basis. Most notoriously, it was the cipher of choice for use by the freemasons, a. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Koltkorivera, phd, is a 32degree freemason and expert on the major symbols and ceremonies of freemasonry. Both the ciphers on this page use the classic masonic cipher, which is also known as the pigpen cipher, as the alphabet is written into a series of grids, with some passing resemblance to pigpens. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The higher degrees form the subject of other volumes. Both are available to brothers from the grand lodge. A little gold capstone is supposed to be on the pyramids unfinished top. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic.
The constitution and ordinances of the grand lodge, as the same may be amended from time to time, sometimes referred to as this code. Each symbol might mean any of several words so you need to know what the words are to be able to read it. Here is a copy of the masonic cipher used to decode masonic messages. Who is chairman of the board of trustees of the masonic home of florida. Masonic rituals for entered apprentice, fellowcraft and master. A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be learned within your current degree. Freemason books help freemasons acquire the light of knowledge that they seek. Kentucky printed a cipher book several years ago called th ky rtl. New book out, knights gold, explains how 5,000 gold coins discovered in. They contain a mixture of multiple choice, true or false, or. Pigpen masonic cipher the pigpen cipher sometimes called the masonic cipher or freemasons cipher is a simple substitution cipher exchanging letters for symbols based on a grid.
M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. In this cryptogram, influential freemason albert pike expresses his true feelings on slavery, in several statements on the subject gathered here as a single paragraph. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be.
The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. By knowing this cipher you will not be able to decode a real masonic cipher. Its nothing dark or dangerous and a non mason will just never get the big picture of how to read it anyway. There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions associated with their office and that of the next office. The head of this chaptercastle in 1860s baltimore was also the grand master of the maryland freemasons. Maine masonic text book for use of lodges originally drummonds monitor sixteenth edition copyrighted 1923 maine printing exchange, inc. It is generally considered one of the easiest ciphers to use as it follows a very simple substitution method.
In reality it is a cipher that was used by forces in during the civil war in the united states. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations. Due to translation errors, the press missed an opportunity to arouse public interest with another mysterious topic that often grabs headlines. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort. The book of genesis gives us a clue to the tremendous power of word in. In fact, in the book of jeremiah there are several words that have been enciphered using the atbash cipher. Drummond was originally published by the grand lodge of maine in 1877 for the purpose of assisting the lodges in. Famously used to deliver messages during various 18th century conflicts, it is still effective for messages that are short enough. However the royal arch was developed and early masonic records are notoriously incomplete history suggests that the royal arch degree was being conferred in london in the 1740s. I can assure everyone the true secrets are quite safe from the profane world. The kansas masonis the official publication of the grand lodge a.
Freemasonry secrets from their books of the masonic order. When it comes down to it, the freemasons cipher in any version is a straight substitution cipher, so you can solve it by substituting a letter for each symbol. Grand lodge is the supreme masonic power and authority in the state of california and is vested with all legislative, executive, and judicial powers in furtherance of same, limited only by a strict adherence to the ancient landmarks, by the other general. Starting on page 27 and continuing for the remaining 78 pages, the cipher detailed the rituals performed by the highest degrees of the masonic orderrites unknown to ordinary masons at the time. Cipher, dated 1992 the kansas cipher, approved by gl of kansas, was adopted in1992, revised in 1994. A lodge chartered by or under dispensation from this grand lodge, unless the context indicates. A freemason is a man who, in searching for lifes ineffable questions, finds his way into the company of fellow seekers. The atbash cipher is a very old substitution cipher that was originally developed for use with the hebrew alphabet. There are two related versions of the masonic cipher. These books can take me from 2 to 10 hours to create. The master mason examinations are open book type exams designed to give any master mason the opportunity to increase his knowledge of some of the ancient tenets, rules and regulations of masonry. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. Religion and politics are never discussed in lodge all meetings of a masonic lodge must be open in due form.
The braille code consists of small patches of raised dots. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. About half the grand lodges and twothirds of the freemasons in the. Memory work masonic rituals and ciphers freemasonry. The cipher is never to be brought into a tyled lodge meeting. The standard ritual of scottish freemasonry the grand.
New book out, knights gold, explains how 5,000 gold coins discovered in 1934 baltimore were actually the property of the knights of the golden circle. Mark waks one of the problems that most often plagues masonry is poor ritual. Of course, some masonic books published on both sides of the atlantic do not enjoy wide distribution. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. The kansas cipher, approved by gl of kansas, was adopted in1992, revised in 1994. Ciphers really are a valuable aid to the memory and not more than that. It was put together by a committee of members but was never enforced as the ritual of kentucky. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. The two first secret words are boaz and jachin, the pillars of the porch of that temple. Though the origin of freemasonry is debated, it appears that anglican clergymen james anderson, george payne, and theopholis desaguliers played a founding role. Actually, just because you were given a cipher is does mean your only choice is mouth to ear.
The blue lodge mason is taught that the g in the basic masonic symbol represents god. If you closely compare this cipher with that of the york rite or blue lodge, you will see the subtle differences but know that they are different. These masonic rituals are provided in the portable document format pdf. They are acceptable for practicing ritual prior to or following a tyled lodge meeting. All being based on standard business meetings and then having ritual added. Isbn 9789078156 a collection of rituals, handbooks and other material, used by various masonic orders in the united states. By this, i dont just mean getting the words wrong i mean ritual that is drab. Oh, and some nice pictures of the dutch sword are here.
The freemasons have long used ciphers to encrypt their ceremonies and messages. You are not a mason so it really is not your concern what the book says. The below books are nearly all pdf files requiring the use of acrobat reader. In order to determine which books are recommended by the grand lodge of your state, it is necessary to consult the masonic monitor, the mentors manual and other grand lodge documents which you are able to obtain. The scheme was developed and used by the freemasons in the early 1700s for recordkeeping and correspondence. October, 2014 grand lodge electronic edition brethren, inside are plain english descriptions of the resolutions to be voted upon at grand lodge, along with information about grand lodge and grand school. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. Generally if you see a rectangular shape it stands for the word lodge. The pigpen cipher is another example of a substitution cipher, but rather than replacing each letter with another letter, the letters are replaced by symbols. Ritual is often mediocre, and it doesnt have to be. Freemason, mason, masonry, masonic, craft, initiation, secret societies, leadbeater, yarker, pike, albert pike online esoteric library note.
Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. Master mason edition of the holy bible heirloom bible publishers on. By this, i dont just mean getting the words wrong i mean ritual that is drab and uninspiring, which fails to actually teach a candidate. Im not going to tell you more for two important reasons. In older books like yours certain words were replaced by signs, theye could vary from state to state. Shavers masonic monitor containing all the exoteric ritual of the. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. The version used here is that explained informally to blue lodge members, and is not an official part of any authentic masonic teachings in the grand lodge of california.
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