Feb 19: Symbol Study - Pillars

Salt Lake Masonic Temple

  • A slender, freestanding shaft that serves as a monument.
  • Such a structure or one similar to it used for decoration.
  • One who occupies a central or responsible position: a pillar of the state.
  • The Symbol of a Pillar is important in Tarot. You can see it in the High Priestess, the Hierophant and Justice as well as a handful of minor arcana cards. King Solomon’s Temple had pillars that were symbolic reminders of the truths and forces in government and religion. Pillars are important to Freemasonry present important symbolic lessons. In the Tree of Life there are three pillars: Severity, Mercy & Mildness.

    (photo on the left is from the Salt Lake City Masonic Temple)

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