n this week’s episode, we discuss the 2nd Degree - "Fellowcraft" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.

It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites:

• Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase)
• Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF)
• Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase)

The Tracing Board for the degree is available here:

• Fellowcraft Tracing Board

Overview

• Introduction (01:13)
• The Nature of Symbolism (03:39)
• The Rough and Smooth Ashlars - Revisted (06:06)
• Supplemental Reading (07:12)
• The Fellowcraft Tracing Board (09:01)
• The Archives of the Lodge (10:53)
• Number Symbolism (13:18)
• Conclusions (25:10)

Related Links

• Arturo de Hoyos Interview on Audio Version of “Morals and Dogma”
• Eros and Thanatos: Freud’s two fundamental drives
• Carl Jung on Numbers (anthology of quotes)
• Approaching the Middle Chamber (by Jaime Paul Lamb)
• The Way of the Craftsman (W. Kirk MacNulty)
• Freemasonry: A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol (W. Kirk MacNulty)