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has always been much discussion at lodge, and on the various
internet groups about how to wear your Masonic Ring.
Arguments have gone on for days! One common idea is to wear it with the square and compass opening up into yourself, or rather, pointing at yourself, so it appears upside down to the rest of the world. Wear your ring facing inward to remind yourself of the journey that you are on, reminding yourself in all your dealings, or the tenets of Masonry. Another point of view, of course, is to wear it outward, sharing the light of Masonry with the world, and proclaiming your membership in the craft. Be proud to display your membership in the craft. Your actions speak for themselves, and to create and image associated with the Square and Compasses of uprightness, true dealing, and fair judgment. These are the ideals to strive for. But, the neatest logic and another point of view, that you are supposed to wear the ring "compass - pointed" into yourself until you become a Past Master of your lodge. At which time you can turn it out to the rest of the world, as spiritually speaking, you have reached the point of Master, and have mastered the art of the Quadrant, and you may now share your wisdom with others. So, that's the story. wear it any way you want, as long as you wear it!
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