Masonic symbol

Masonic symbol. Masons are a movement created by freemasons in the 16th century, later their activities became secret. Each Masonic lodge has its own symbols, but 10 symbols are universal for all Masons. The compass and the angle are the second most popular Masonic symbol. These two elements have many meanings. First, the compass and the angle are instruments of God, the Great Architect of the Universe. The second meaning is that Masons must unify their actions throughout humanity. The letter G is usually written inside the compass and angle symbols, but G is a separate symbol. G symbolizes two words: God and geometry. God is a reference to the great architect of the universe, and geometry is the way in which the world was created. There is a version that G also alludes to the word "gnosis", meaning "secret knowledge". Masonic symbols can be seen on the currency of some countries, on buildings, in heraldry and many other places, it is also believed that Masonic symbols are related to the science of Kabbalah. It is believed that an amulet gives its owner the mystical powers symbolized by the drawings or objects on the amulet, most often it is associated with power, money, wealth, secret mystical knowledge. It is known that many famous people, including US presidents, representatives of the richest families in the world, influential politicians, brilliant scientists belonged or belong to the Masonic order.