Regular gatherings

SageMother · 07-04-2007, 03:51 AM

I haven't had enough contact with Masons to know much about their schedule when it comes to events tied to the seasons.

Are there specific rituals that are performed at the changing of the seasons?

Squash Cop · 07-08-2007, 12:20 PM

I've heard of 'Full Moon Lodges' that have their meetings on or around the full moon, but other than that it's up to the individual lodge to have their own schedule.

SageMother · 07-09-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Squash Cop

I've heard of 'Full Moon Lodges' that have their meetings on or around the full moon, but other than that it's up to the individual lodge to have their own schedule.

I find that pretty interesting. In Wicca and Witchcraft the moon is associated with the female. The picture of a room full of men gathering for the full moon seems odd to me.

Squash Cop · 07-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Not to me it doesn't, plenty of the guys at my lodge practically worship women anyway.

SageMother · 07-17-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Squash Cop

Not to me it doesn't, plenty of the guys at my lodge practically worship women anyway.

Sometimes lust is mistaken for worship. I bet that's lust and obsession and a hormonal thing going on with those guys!

**BG_TRBL** · 01-03-2008, 07:26 AM

I missed this post earlier. If I may offer my opinion on the "full Moon lodge" aspect. It was established during the era of time in which masonic members were being persecuted for "devil worship" The lodge meeting night was established to be on the night of the full moon so that the brethren could travel by moon light to the lodge location. By traveling at night they could avoid others. There was no electricity at that time so they traveled by natural light. The full moon had nothing to do with witchcraft or wicca, it was merely the best time to travel at night.

Ohh and as for the "worship women" part, this is not a norm in the lodge room. The premise behind the masons are to "take a good man, and make him better." This surely shouldn't be construed as a room full of men sitting around lusting after women

Ashlar2006 · 01-10-2008, 08:29 AM

I agree with BG_TRBL . I know some lodges go dark , meaning that they don't meet ,a couple of months in the summer . But not due to any ritual of the season but out of convenience . Some lodges do not have AC and thats when many go on vacation .

07-04-2007, 03:51 AM	#1
SageMother Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 Lodge:	Regular gatherings I haven't had enough contact with Masons to know much about their schedule when it comes to events tied to the seasons. Are there specific rituals that are performed at the changing of the seasons?

01-03-2008, 07:26 AM	#6
BG_TRBL Watcher of the posts Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,124 Lodge: LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232	I missed this post earlier. If I may offer my opinion on the "full Moon lodge" aspect. It was established during the era of time in which masonic members were being persecuted for "devil worship" The lodge meeting night was established to be on the night of the full moon so that the brethren could travel by moon light to the lodge location. By traveling at night they could avoid others. There was no electricity at that time so they traveled by natural light. The full moon had nothing to do with witchcraft or wicca, it was merely the best time to travel at night. Ohh and as for the "worship women" part, this is not a norm in the lodge room. The premise behind the masons are to "take a good man, and make him better." This surely shouldn't be construed as a room full of men sitting around lusting after women __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered). Last edited by BG_TRBL; 01-03-2008 at 07:29 AM..

01-10-2008, 08:29 AM	#7
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	I agree with BG_TRBL . I know some lodges go dark , meaning that they don't meet ,a couple of months in the summer . But not due to any ritual of the season but out of convenience . Some lodges do not have AC and thats when many go on vacation . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

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07-08-2007, 12:20 PM	#2
Squash Cop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 17 Lodge:	I've heard of 'Full Moon Lodges' that have their meetings on or around the full moon, but other than that it's up to the individual lodge to have their own schedule.

07-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#4
Squash Cop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 17 Lodge:	Not to me it doesn't, plenty of the guys at my lodge practically worship women anyway.