Masonic Guides

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a spoiler-free guide to Masonic initiation

What Happens at a Masonic Initiation? What Cand...

A spoiler-free guide to Masonic initiation: what happens before the First Degree, how to prepare, what to ask your lodge, and what candidates can expect afterward.

What Happens at a Masonic Initiation? What Cand...

A spoiler-free guide to Masonic initiation: what happens before the First Degree, how to prepare, what to ask your lodge, and what candidates can expect afterward.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to the Mark Master Mason degree

What Is the Mark Degree in Freemasonry? Mark Ma...

What is the Mark Degree in Freemasonry? Learn what a Mark Master Mason is, what the mark symbolizes, who may join, and why the degree's place varies by jurisdiction.

What Is the Mark Degree in Freemasonry? Mark Ma...

What is the Mark Degree in Freemasonry? Learn what a Mark Master Mason is, what the mark symbolizes, who may join, and why the degree's place varies by jurisdiction.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to Blue Lodge and Craft Lodge Freemasonry

What Is a Blue Lodge in Freemasonry? Meaning, D...

What is a Blue Lodge? Learn how the term relates to Craft Lodge Freemasonry, the first three degrees, Grand Lodges and appendant bodies—and why it is not a universal rank.

What Is a Blue Lodge in Freemasonry? Meaning, D...

What is a Blue Lodge? Learn how the term relates to Craft Lodge Freemasonry, the first three degrees, Grand Lodges and appendant bodies—and why it is not a universal rank.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to AF&AM and F&AM Masonic abbreviations

AF&AM vs F&AM: What the Masonic Letters Mean—an...

AF&AM means Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; F&AM means Free and Accepted Masons. Learn why Grand Lodges use different initials, what the labels do not prove, and why recognition matters...

AF&AM vs F&AM: What the Masonic Letters Mean—an...

AF&AM means Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; F&AM means Free and Accepted Masons. Learn why Grand Lodges use different initials, what the labels do not prove, and why recognition matters...

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to Grand Lodges, jurisdictions and Masonic recognition

What Is a Grand Lodge in Freemasonry? Jurisdict...

A Masonic Grand Lodge is the governing body for Craft lodges in a jurisdiction. Learn how Grand Lodges charter local lodges, why recognition matters, and why Freemasonry has no single...

What Is a Grand Lodge in Freemasonry? Jurisdict...

A Masonic Grand Lodge is the governing body for Craft lodges in a jurisdiction. Learn how Grand Lodges charter local lodges, why recognition matters, and why Freemasonry has no single...

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to Freemason dues and membership costs

How Much Does It Cost to Be a Freemason? Dues, ...

Freemason dues are set locally, so there is no universal membership price. Learn how annual lodge dues, initiation or degree fees, meals, regalia and optional appendant-body costs can differ.

How Much Does It Cost to Be a Freemason? Dues, ...

Freemason dues are set locally, so there is no universal membership price. Learn how annual lodge dues, initiation or degree fees, meals, regalia and optional appendant-body costs can differ.