Masonic & Occult Symbols Illustrate

baser Portion." [Emphasis in the original] Masonic writer, John Yarker, adds: “The symbolism here clearly alludes to the dual sexual nature of all metals.” Yet another Mason, John Sebastian Marlow Ward, relates: “The figure with the two heads probably represents Man natural and Man regenerate, surrounded by the seven planets and trampling with his left foot on the dragon which crouches over the winged globe. The fact that the figure bears in its hands the square and compasses, suggests some inter-relationship between these philosophers and the Masonic Guilds, while the emphatic way in which the left foot is planted first proves that to them this mantric sign had a very definite inner meaning. Possibly the dragon who is thus being attacked symbolises exoteric religion and the popular ideas of right and wrong, which the alchemists thought should be overthrown so that the light of the sun and of the planets could once more shine on the world shrouded in darkness.” It’s no surprise, then, to discover that the winged globe, a symbol of immortality, is also used in one of the Masonic degrees. Here’s what takes place in the 31 st Degree pageantry according to Masonic author, Rex R. Hutchens: “The Hall of Justice. The Egyptians believed that aspects of a man’s ka, or double, could be seen in the material world. Such was the explanation given for a man’s shadow or his reflection in a mirror. These physical manifestations of the ka were, to them, evidence of its existence. They believed that the ka accompanied the body to the Abode of the Dead to be there judged and to answer for both virtues and vices of life. “In the land of Chemi, there lived an architect whose name was Cheres, the character assumed by the candidate. When he passed away, his ka descended with his body to the Abode of the Dead for judgment. We now follow him on his journey and enter the Court of the Dead to see what this man’s end will be. “In the East is a transparency of a winged globe with two serpents. In the center of the Hall is a large balance. In one pan is a vase, heart shaped, and in the other is a figure of Ma, goddess of truth and justice. The heart shaped vase represents the deeds of the soul when it dwelt within the body. West of the balance is a funeral bier with a representation of a corpse upon it, swathed like a