The principles of the R.A.O.B. are truly time immemorial and when we analyse the various Ancient Symbols and Rituals we find they were originally founded and used according to the Planetary System and bore reference to the movements of the various bodies.
Thus we have a definite fact of Symbolism bought into its Teachings, and it is upon this fact that our order should correspond accordingly.
There are quite a few Secrets of Symbols still preserved belonging to the R.A.O.B.
Everything we say or do in a Lodge, during the Ceremonies of the various Degrees and Ritual of Lodge Procedure, has a Symbolic Meaning. In many instances the various Rituals give a veiy mild form of explanation; but always hint, that more enlightenment will be imparted, to the Candidate at some future date. I have yet to discover that future date as promised.
A Symbol may be a physical gesture, or a Motion of the Body, or so many Raps or Knocks, or an Object Carved or Graven or yet again be just a certain Colour or combination of Colours, or even a given Number; therefore all Symbols must be classified under the heading of Number, Colour or Sound.
In order the more fully grasp the Outer and Inner or Exoteric and Esoteric meanings of a Symbol, we must first of all enquire under what heading the particular Symbol, belongs.
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