
The secret is how to die................
What a great opening line to a book! It certainly seems like Dan Brown is not going to disappoint us when his latest blockbuster novel, The Lost Symbol, is published tomorrow.
Apropos of this event I would like to share with you a most intriguing story of how I recently uncovered a few secrets of my own:
Earlier on in the year I was tasked with the project of researching a book about synchronicity. To be more specific the book was to focus upon the significance of the number 11 and the increasing recurrence of the number in the sequence 11.11. Those of you with an interest in metaphysics may already know that this number sequence has been dubbed 'the time prompt phenomenon', due in the main part to vast numbers of people noting its repeated appearance, above all other sequences, in digital form i.e. as the time 11:11 on their clocks, watches and computer screens.
Initially I looked into the numerological significance of 11 and 1111. Then readers were invited to write in with their own stories and I spent many days enthralled by some the incredible tales which arrived in my in-box. Mindful of the need for balance, I also looked at academic and scientific explanations for the 11:11 phenomenon such as confirmation bias, subjective validation etc. It was interesting research but something wasn't right. At the back of my mind something else was percolating. Eventually it bubbled to the surface. Whenever I looked at, or doodled the numbers 11 or 11:11, I didn't see numbers, I kept seeing pillars and towers.
Once I acknowledged this my quest subtly changed direction. Before too long, I realised I was no longer researching about synchronicity, instead I was living my own daily ongoing synchronicity, for I was repeatedly noticing articles and pages on the Internet which referenced things like the Tower of Babel, the tarot card The Tower or the pillars outside buildings and in particular the Temple of Solomon and pages about Freemasonry.
Soon after this, I noted that two sets of 11 i.e. two times 11 equated to the number 22 - the number of letters in the Hebrew Alphabet and the number of pathways between the Sephiroth in Kabbalah (the Jewish version of the mystery religion). Again articles kept popping up with judicious timing and before long I was immersed in deepening my understanding of Kabbalism and Freemasonry. Next the two pillars of the Tree of Life with its central supporting pillar - often referred to as the neutral pillar between 2 opposing forces or male and female - grabbed my attention. Everywhere I looked I no longer even saw the number 11 or 11:11 as mathematical objects,or even towers, I was now seeing them as symbols of a portal or gateway. I wondered what else I would uncover for the book if I kept following this mystical trail and just 'went with the flow'.
The resulting days and weeks turned out to be less of a gentle flow and more like a swirling vortex of energy. I got pulled even deeper down into the world of occulted wisdom ( occult by the way simply means hidden or veiled - nothing sinister) I found myself up to my ears with information about Mystery Schools, Secret Societies and Invisible College's. It was coming in faster than I could cope and I was wondering how on earth to piece it all together. It was at this juncture that I had one of those truly jaw dropping synchronicities - as probably only someone who set out to research them in the first place can!
My Mother who obviously knows I'm interested in anything 'esoteric' called and asked if I had heard of someone called Peter Dawkins because not only was he a friend of her friend but he was speaking about Freemasonry that weekend. What she didn't know was a) that I was even researching Freemasonry or that b) only the previous day I had watched Peter being interviewed and decided I simply had to find this man and speak to him as he was a world expert on Sir Francis Bacon. Francis Bacon being, amongst many other roles, the founder - The first Grand Master of Freemasonry - in its present form.
I couldn't make his talk that weekend but as a result of her call I did indeed find myself sitting in Peter's home a few weeks later. He was the answer to my prayers, and quickly pieced together for me the missing jigsaw puzzle pieces around what 11 and 11:11 really means, why we are seeing it and what it means for 2012 and how it links in with Freemasonry and the Ancient Mystery schools.
The bigger picture soon became clear as I sat listening in rapt attention. Peter is one of the most erudite men I have ever had the pleasure to meet. With his assistance I have now learned all about the central tenet of the all the mystical teachings. I understand the true foundations of America and its greater purpose, 'the secret of how to die' and also was thrilled - in fact spellbound to hear the story of the most likely whereabouts of some incredible Masonic 'treasure'; documents, artifacts, records etc which may well be to what Dan Brown is referring when he wrote in his pre launch copy: 'It's buried out there somewhere'.
Now, at this very apt juncture in the cycle of the planets Saturn and Uranus (the opposition occurs on The Lost Symbol launch day and speaks of startling revelations about things considered to be rock-solid) I'd like to share this life changing wisdom with you.
This information is freely available to those with the time and desire to read lots of books and delve deeply into the world of symbolism, allegory, myth, history and much, much more but you don't have to bother with such things for I have collated all the pertinent information together. I'll be continuing to shape and polish this vast amount of information into a finished publishable form in coming weeks, but as the topic is about to become 'hot' I've decided to share some of it with you right now.
What I would just like to say though is that I now believe Freemasonry deserves our highest respect. It is an accumulation of eons of practical observation into nature and her harmony. It is not something to be either feared, ridiculed or suppressed. Rather 'The Craft' as Freemasonry is known, is a modern day manifestation of the mystery religions and forms the foundation for an esoteric empire which has America at it's head and Egypt at its heart and the path to unity and the creation of a 'heaven on earth' at its core.
So without further ado here's some basic facts and revelations. I freely admit I have incorporated some unanswered questions and teasers just to whet your appetite for my book.
I have marked certain entries below with a star for they need need more careful contemplation than may immediately be apparent. Please skip read to the end if you simply wish to find a brief synopsis about 'the secret of how to die', remember there is an obvious role of the practicing Freemason, and a hidden, spiritual inner role. Read everything on many levels.........
Ok here goes then in Q&A format.......
Q Why are there 33 degrees in Freemasonry? To what does the 33 allude?
A There are really only 3 degrees in Masonry. The third degree, the Master Mason, is the top rank - the others are all more like sideways steps and are levels of further instruction. The 33rd level is the highest level of instruction. Regarding the number 33, I have seen some people point to the fact that the temperature at which the solid form of water, ice, melts back into water is 32-33 F. This can be seen as metaphorical of finally being freed from constriction. Some will say it is connected to the 3X3 Grand Omnific Royal Arch word and the 'signs' made with feet and hands intrinsic to that initiation level. Some may say it references the significance of the 33rd degree of latitude, or to the fact that if you use a letter for a number A=1 B=2 as your cipher then the word BACON = 33. (Francis Bacon)
It could allude to 'the thrice great' Hermes especially as 1 divided by 3 = 0.33 recurring. It could indeed be all these things including the number of the trinity or 3 as the number of a triangle. Multiples of 3 are certainly used prolifically throughout all masonic chapters, lodges and initiations but the esoteric (occulted) reason is that there are 22 pathways between the 10 Sephiroth in the Tree of Life 22+10 =32, (33 therefore being the ultimate) and there are 33 bones in the human backbone in 3 different sections and they lead to a place some refer to as Golgotha where something special occurs (that's all I'll tease you with at this point) Sleuths go figure!
Q What does the phrase Ordo Ab Chao mean?
A Order out of Chaos. It is a phrase that is used widely in Masonic symbols and emblems. It alludes to the creation of the Universe.
Q What, then, is Freemasonry?
A Freemasonry is basically a science of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. " As the most vital parts of Man are contained between the two breasts, so the most valuable tenets of Masonry are contained between 2 extreme points of the compass- which are virtue, morality and brotherly love." (3rd degree Master Mason initiation ritual). Masonry teaches Faith, Hope, Charity and strength, beauty and wisdom but is also the vehicle through which accumulated wisdom can be safely delivered to those who can use it to do some good and to help a greater plan unfold.
Q Francis Bacon was known by many titles such as 'The Herald of The New Age' what was his name for America?
A The New Atlantis.
Q Were Washington DC and other key cities in America originally laid out according to star maps and according to Geometric patterns?
A Yes. As above, So below. As below , So above. There will always be the 'spiritually blind' Mason who will dispute this but then they may have joined for other reasons than to 'Know Thyself' - if you get my drift!
Q Were many of the Founding Fathers Freemasons?
A. Yes or involved in some form of esoteric practices
Q What is the capital of the American State which contains anonymously funded Guidestones?
A. Atlanta (Atlanta/Atlantis....) Just coincidence?
Q Who or what were the 'Builders from the East' or the Builders of Baghdad?
A They were Masons.
The word Freemasonry at one time, and more correctly, Free Mason or Free and Accepted Mason, is not a very ancient title. It means men free to practice Masonry. The longer name however is also said to be a corruption of Freres Macons i.e Brother Masons in French.
Q How are Freemasonry lodges situated
A Due East to West
Q Why?
A Because the light (Sun) rises in the East but also because the gospel was first preached in the East and moved to the West.
Q What else is aligned this way - due East to West
A Churches and Chapels (with the altar in the East). Check it out. Most are.
Q What is the pass-word of the Master Mason
A Tubal-Cain
Q What is the ultimate goal of a Master Mason
A Hopefully to find equilibrium and illumination. Not all Master Masons reach that goal!
Q What were the pyramids built of?
A. They were fashioned out of Stone.
Q Who built them then?
*A Stonemasons! Let that one percolate. How old is Masonry!
Q What does Pyramid mean A Pyr = Fire or light and Mid = measure. Light measurers!
Q What do builders use to make cement?
A Sand and water.
*Q What is the collection of salts; calcium, magnesium and silicon in the Pineal Gland known as?
A Pineal Sand - again Sleuths, delve deeper or wait for the book!
I'll just add here as a teaser:
Virgin = Pure
Mar-y or mare = water
Q Where else is there a pyramid?
A In the Medulla Oblongata in the skull.
Q. What does the masonic tool, the Trowel, signify?
A It symbolises the tool to spread the cement which unites a building as one common mass and for spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection.
Q What is 'the lost word'?
A. There are many secret words and passwords but the lost word is ultimately Love!
Q What do the Letters GAOTU stand for?
A. Grand Architect ( sometimes Artificer) of the Universe.
Q To what do the letters A.U.T.O.S.A.G refer?
A The Latin translates to the To The Glory of The Grand Architect of The Universe
Q To what do the letters G.O.D stand for?
A They are the initials of the three Hebrew words. Gomer = Beauty, Oz = Strength and Dabar = Wisdom. Three of the founding principles of Freemasonry
Q What are the three degrees of Freemasonry called
A 1.The Entered Apprentices
2. The Fellow Crafts
3. The Master Masons
Q What does the Hebrew letter Mem-M signify?
A Woman, Mother, womb, water, Mary and is the 13th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet. It is one of the three 'Mother' letters
Q Why is the number 13 significant to the founding of the USA?
A The Sun occupied the 13th degree of Cancer on 4th July 1776 and this date was chosen by design. Cancer is a feminine sign and represents the mother, her breast and nurturing. The US plays the part of Mother to the people. It began as a nation of 13 states. Furthermore in 1782 the obverse side of the United States seal contained 13 stars and stripes, an olive branch with 13 leaves, an eagle with 13 arrowheads in the quiver held in the tallon and a motto' E Pluribus unum' which had 13 letters. When a new seal was adopted in 1921 the digits of the year add to 13 and a pyramid was shown and the Great pyramid's base in Egypt covers 13 acres. There are 13 steps or terraces in the image and the motto Annuit Coeptis contains 13 letters and translates to 'Prosper us in our understanding' Again no synchronicity but by design.
On this date in 1776 the planets representing Beauty (Venus) Wisdom ( Jupiter) (see G.O.D. above) were also in the sign of Cancer and the planet representing Strength (Saturn) was in Libra - ruled by Venus. The Moon was in the sign of Brotherhood and Freedom - Aquarius.
Q What does the letter G stand for in Masonic Symbolism?
A G.O.D , God, Geometry, Gnostic Gospels - and some could say Goodness and Glory
Q What is the temple made 'without sound of saw or hammer?
A The temple of the human body
*Q Why was Marie Bauer Hall, mistaken and what is her connection to the national tree of England?
Q What did John Dee reputedly pass on to Francis Bacon?
A His knowledge and his connections at the Invisible College
Q Why was John Dee the original James Bond?
A He was Agent 007 in the Court of Queen Elizabeth 1st
Q What number was Freemason, Benjamin Franklin?
A Agent 72
Q What did the word Los stand for?
A Sol - the word for Sun reversed. It was used as a Masonic password.
Q What are the 3 jewels of The Master Mason?
A Humanity, friendship and Brotherly love
Q What does the plant Acacia contain?
A DMT
Q Why is this plant significant to Freemasons?
That one I'll answer in my book
Q What does Boaz stand for?
A (pillar of) Strength
Q What does Jachin denote?
A Establishment
Q Which town, again in Georgia, takes its name from one of these pillars?
A Jakin
Q What do the 2 pillars in the Lodge signify?
A Positive and negative, male and female - polarity. In the middel you are in equilibrium " In strength shall this house be established"
*Q How do Isis and Horus link to Demeter and Perspehone and Dionysus?
A Once harmony is achieved, beauty can follow and beauty gives rise to joy.
Q What are the 'secret' words of Masons?
Q The word Rosicrucian comes from Rose Dew. What links Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry and what is the dew to which they refer?
*Q Why are the signs performed with the feet and hands in freemasonry called the Due-guards?
Q What is the annointed one annointed with? A Oil.
Q Why is oil significant? What oil?
Q To what does The Royal Arch truly refer?
*Q Where can one find an eternal lamp?
Q What is the real symbolism of the all seeing eye?
All unanswered will be covered in my book. I'm just trying to get your mind asking questions and making connections!
Q. What does the name Hiram Abiff signify?
A. Hiram Abiff is a corruption of the word CHIram. CHI is the Greek Kristos or Christos - the anglicized word is Christ or 'the annointed one'.
Q*. How does this link with the Chi Rho symbol and the planetoid Chiron?
*Q Chiram Abiff is another name for Hermes Trismegistus " Chiram telat Mechasot" - the Chaldean version of the Emerald Tablet Chiram is the universal agent, one in essence but three in aspect.
How does this link into the hebrew letters Cheth, Resh, Mem and the three single consonants of the Hebraic alphabet- Jod, Heh and Vau?
Q Why does this link into the word for Chiropractor
A One who tends to the musculoskeletal system namely the spine
Q What shape is the Sacrum
A It is a triangular bone
*Q To what does Solomon's Temple really refer?
A The human body
Q What is the 8th Chakra?
A The Alta Major
*Q How does this link to the word Altar and why?
Q What is the alphabet at the top of this page
A It is the key (cipher) found on four pieces of paper inside the Ark of the Covenant. It is used to discover the Grand Omnific Royal Arch characters written on the four sides of the Ark. The ark was found in the secret, curiously arched, vault below the trap door (8-10 feet down and only reached by coiling a rope 7 times around the body leaving two long ends) along with the Keystone of the arch of a Mark Master Mason - Hiram Abiff
and finally
Q. What would happen to Christianity as a religion if the resurrection, like the above tale, was purely metaphorical and allegorical?
Hmm, much to ponder here and so much more to explain and share.
So, what is the secret of how to die? The 'secret' of Freemasonry (which is not actually secret, just veiled wisdom) is that one can learn to free the spirit from the physical building (masonry) that houses the spirit to achieve immortality via the creation of the immortal light body. One can learn how to die whilst alive and bring heaven down to earth - to create your heaven whilst on Earth. This process will be further revealed in my book. How does all this link into the 11:11 phenomenon and 2012? All I can say now is that it does and I'll be sharing what I know about that too!
Enjoy Dan Brown's book!