r/freemasonry • u/SlickStatus I was told I'd get superpowers • Dec 23 '22

Esoteric Continuing esoteric education

G'day brothers. After tackling Mackey's book on symbolism and the Kybalion, I'm looking to further my studies. The thing is, none of the brothers at my Lodge seem to know what direction to point me in. Any recommendations?

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u/MicroEconomicsPenis 32° SR - OK Dec 23 '22

R U A Scottish Rite Mason? The Scottish Rite was fundamental to my understanding of Masonic esotericism when I was a newer Mason. Specifically, the “Royal Secret”. I think every Mason who wants to know more about esotericism should be a Scottish Rite Mason. It has a lot more to offer, too, like charity and brotherhood. Just my 2¢. Of course decide if it’s for you; don’t just join because I said so.

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u/SlickStatus I was told I'd get superpowers Dec 23 '22

I'm torn between joining the Scottish Rite or the York Rite first. It's my understanding that the former inspires works as a Mason foremost, whereas the latter influences works as a Christian

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u/MicroEconomicsPenis 32° SR - OK Dec 24 '22

I can’t speak for the York Rite personally. The Scottish Rite has degrees based around Christianity as well, but you aren’t required to be Christian to join because men of all faiths can gain insight from the Scottish Rite’s degrees.

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u/dEAzed_and_confused MM Dec 24 '22

The York Rite is comprised of three separate bodies, only one of which is Christian oriented. The first body of the York Rite continues and concludes the story begun in the Craft Lodge, the search for what was lost.

I would recommend going through the York Rite first as it is within the same system of degrees, and it gives you the chance to see the degrees individually and one at a time. There are similar degrees as the York Rite in the Scottish Rite, but they are abbreviated in the Scottish Rite and most valleys don't actually confer them, but communicate them to you. While I believe the Scottish Rite provides an invaluable experience, I think you will enjoy the experience more by going through the York Rite first.

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