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I have always thought that the arrow on the LUE map was a feature showing direction, but here is something else to consider.
The arrowhead has 8 barbs and a point, totaling 9 points on the arrowhead. Notice that the base and point of the arrowhead are bold lines. If you move the base toward the point, you will pass three levels before you connect to the point and create an equilateral triangle, made of bold lines.
I feel that the LUE map might have been created by a York Rite Mason. Cuzimloony has posted that he feels it could be Cryptic Degree of the York Rite. Von Mueller also used the word Cryptic in his caption under the LUE map, so von Mueller could have been giving a clue to any Mason.
Here is some information from the internet about the number 9 and the equilateral triangle.
Yes, the number 9 is considered very important to a York Rite Mason, particularly within the Cryptic degrees, as it symbolizes the completion of a cycle, perfection, and is represented in the "Elect of Nine" degree, which is the first of the three Cryptic degrees signifying a significant step in the Masonic journey.
Key points about the importance of 9 in York Rite Masonry:
The arrowhead has 8 barbs and a point, totaling 9 points on the arrowhead. Notice that the base and point of the arrowhead are bold lines. If you move the base toward the point, you will pass three levels before you connect to the point and create an equilateral triangle, made of bold lines.
I feel that the LUE map might have been created by a York Rite Mason. Cuzimloony has posted that he feels it could be Cryptic Degree of the York Rite. Von Mueller also used the word Cryptic in his caption under the LUE map, so von Mueller could have been giving a clue to any Mason.
Here is some information from the internet about the number 9 and the equilateral triangle.
Yes, the number 9 is considered very important to a York Rite Mason, particularly within the Cryptic degrees, as it symbolizes the completion of a cycle, perfection, and is represented in the "Elect of Nine" degree, which is the first of the three Cryptic degrees signifying a significant step in the Masonic journey.
Key points about the importance of 9 in York Rite Masonry:
- "Elect of Nine" degree:
This is the first of the Cryptic degrees, directly referencing the number nine as a symbol of high importance.
- Symbolic meaning:
In general, the number 9 signifies the end of a cycle and represents perfection, as it is the last single digit in the decimal system.
- "Nine Arches":
In the Cryptic ritual, the journey through the "Nine Arches" is a significant symbolic element, representing the progression towards spiritual enlightenment.
Yes, the equilateral triangle is considered an important symbol in York Rite Masonry, particularly in the higher degrees, representing the divine trinity and often associated with the concept of perfection and deity; it is frequently used in rituals and symbolism within the York Rite system.
Key points about the equilateral triangle in York Rite Masonry:- Symbolic meaning:
The three equal sides of the equilateral triangle represent the three attributes of God: omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience.
- Higher degrees:
While not prominently featured in the basic Masonic degrees, the equilateral triangle becomes more significant in the advanced degrees of the York Rite, like the Cryptic Mason.
- Interpretation:
Depending on its orientation, the triangle can symbolize different aspects of the divine or the individual's spiritual journey.
- Symbolic meaning:
