Masonic & Occult Symbols Illustrate

Below is another hand that was “connected with the old Rites of the Mater Deorum.” [Emphasis in the original] The pine cone “was an important symbol in the Mysteries of Ceres, as also in those of Bacchus. It has descended thence to the Secret Orders of modern times.”

Earlier we discussed May Day and the Maypole. There are also peace poles. Meditation newsletter states: “Peace Poles are obelisks inscribed with the message ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth.’ They have been dedicated the world over as an international symbol of peace. Their purpose is to spread the message of peace and act as a constant reminder of the necessity to wish and pray for peace at all times.” Remember, obelisks are phallic symbols, but this is the object that’s been chosen to help promote peace. The Tree of Life is used in magic and the Cabala. It is: “A design consisting of ten points (SEPHIRA) linked by twenty-two lines, taken as a model of the creative emanations from the Godhead. Used for elaborate metaphysical speculations, psychological exercises, and ceremonial magic.”