Freemasonry: its outward and visible signs

A circular printed emblem in blue ink. The text "Hermetic Philosophy" original: "PHILOSOPHIA · HERMETICA" follows the curve of the outer border. In the center, a bird, possibly a pelican feeding its young or a phoenix, is depicted in a radiant nest of light, perched atop a large cube. The front face of the cube contains four small symbols arranged in a square.

original: "PHILOSOPHIA · HERMETICA"; This refers to a tradition of knowledge that combines alchemy, astrology, and theurgy, often associated with the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus.

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