This will CHANGE the way you wear your Masonic Ring FOREVER

Why do Freemasons wear rings and what do they mean? If you are a Mason, should you change the way you wear your ring?

Host Maynard Edwards, 32° KCCH Scottish Rite Freemason explains some of the meaning behind the Master Mason's ring, the 14° ring and the 33° ring. We also discuss a Masonic controversy regarding how a Masonic ring should be worn.

[davidlowry]

Many years ago I asked my father, a knowledgeable 32* Mason, how I should wear my Masonic ring. He looked at me quite sternly, letting me know that his answer was important. He said, simply “with honor”. That is my rule, passed down to me by my father. No other explanation is necessary.

[jasonloree]

The best explanation I have heard for the direction of the ring is to signify whether you are "Spreading Light" or " Receiving Light". In the Lodge I wear my ring with the points toward me, toward my heart and soul, receiving the light and teachings of the craft. Outside of the Lodge I wear it points away, as I am spreading my light and ways to those around me.

[videomaker]

Thank you for the insight re wearing of the ring. I was taught points out to spread light or knowledge, points in seeking light or knowledge. I feel it is spot on with your explanation when I need, seek and when I'm full spread. I am 33 degree Master Mason and PM, also PDGM, just celebrated my 83rd trip around the Sun. Subscribed and joined

[AlexJMyers]

I was once told by a PM in group conversation ‘I wear my ring with the points facing me, because I’m a mason for myself and not anyone else.’ And that stuck with me.

[brianpulling]

I am in 100% agreement with you on this. When I need to work on myself and be reminded of my obligations, I wear it with the points toward me. This is not only to remind me of my obligations but also that I have Brothers who stand at the ready to help me.

When I want to put my good feelings and thoughts out into the universe I wear it with the points out. This helps remind me of what and who I represent and that I want to spread light and good feelings to those I meet.

[boblelonek]

In the beginning, I wore my ring with the square and compasses facing me. Obviously, to remind me that I made a promise...actually, many promises. Not long after, when I was going out of my way to help others, it was important to me that others knew that I was a Freemason, and that (hopefully) they aren't just seeing me favoring them, but that we all act this way. Even when holding the door open for others, I consciously hold my right hand so that they can see that this is what WE do. Just recently, I decided to put my ring on without looking. Then, I look down and see my self-imposed mission for the day: Do I give extra effort to own conduct for the day, or more cheerfully aid and assist others?

[unholypaimon]

I wear mine facing me when looking at the back of my hand, for two reasons: first, it reminds me of reception of the appropriate degrees related. Secondly, and old timer heard someone tell me I wore it upside down. He pointed at me and said, "No, you're wearing it right. Don't ever, EVER let someone tell you to wear it any other way!" He said it with such conviction that I never once questioned it further.

[davesisler]

As a Past Master, my ring has the Square, Compasses, and Sextant. I wear mine with points out as it reminds me of how I viewed them while sitting in the East.

[davidvasquez]

I was told that points facing down means you’re open for communication points facing up means you are closed for communication or somebody pass it onto you. (A close family member Passed away and left you the ring) I enjoyed your talk. And I did subscribe

[almedahulse]

Very insightful brother, not a ring guy either. Just received my ring today, I know in my heart my goals and promises. Thanks for the "decorative" explanation. Don't like to bring attention to myself, I do things secretly without others knowing how I am helping them so as to inspire self-worth in others.

[kenrinear]

Hello Maynard. I came across your channel recently and subscribed. I am a Pennsylvania member, Past Master, Past Commander-In-Chief among my many offices, 33rd Degree and Order of the Purple Cross recipient. I am not a Masonic scholar, but I have done extensive research into our craft. As far as the wearing of the rings is concerned, I was told that the proper orientation for the Master Mason ring is with the points of the compasses to be facing the body as this was the position of the lights when we took our obligations. As a result, when I wear my rings, I do this for each one. I only wear my 33rd ring on a daily basis, 3rd finger of my left hand with the 33-numeral facing me. When I wear my 32nd Degree ring I wear it with the 32 towards my body and Yod facing out. When I wear my OPC ring, I wear it with the Y facing me. Just feel more comfortable doing this.

[WilsonBagley]

I'm a Scottish Rite Mason of Lebanon Lodge #15 AF&AM Trenton, NJ Celebrating our 106 years...I'm also a 4th generation...I enjoyed the Education on how to wear the ring...yes you are correct...there is always debate among my brothers in my community about how the ring should be worn...I was told by Uncle who was also a 33rd...how to wear a Master Mason ring...and he told me to wear it the way I see it in the EAST ( I have it looking at me)....there are other opinions how it should be worn by many Master Mason as you described in your lecture...I just wanted to acknowledge that I love the way you explain it....not difficult to understand...I'm excited to share your explanation on how to wear a Masonic ring. Wilson Bagley

[jvelezfam]

Just recieved my 32° Degree, Thank you for the insight. What I always heard from the our oldtimers was if you wear it down you are open for communication. Thank you and I subscribed.

[RealMenWearAprons]

I'm a Master Mason from California. Firstly, I have been watching your channel for some time and I was very happy to hear you received the 33°. You have great content. My grandfather had a customized ring made for me after I was Raised. I wear it on my 4th finger of my right hand and the 'points in' whenever I am having personal conflicts, doubts, etc, in order to remind me of my charges as my 1st and 3rd Degrees had multitudinous, profound effects on me that drove me to tears (and slightly extended Degree nights. 😅) When I receive the final summons, it will go to my nephew.

[MeMyself_andAI]

When i spoke to my catechism instructor, he said the direction of the points on the compass were only as important as your intentions. To point them away from you is to show others you are a mason, while having them pointed to yourself, reminds you that YOU are a mason. And that when you act in an unmasonic way, you should flip the ring downwards towards your palm. So that when you see it, it reminds you of what you did to bring any shame to yourself, and only to turn it upwards again once you have truly learned your lesson.

[jpiggott]

I was told by my elders that if you make a fist (the ring is facing outward) "you are open for communication" and if it is reversed "you are closed for communication".

[garyadels]

The most interesting explanation I heard for the direction of wearing the ring is whether he is a PM or not, based on the view of the jewels on the Altar. Brethren who receive their degrees will view the S&C on the Altar as facing them, and should thus wear the ring with the S&C facing them. On becoming a Master of the Lodge, the Master in his Chair views the S&C on the Altar as facing away from him, and he should thus wear his ring with the S&C facing away from him. Your thoughts?

[dougeverett]

Ive got to say the way we were taught to wear it in the south US was the points away from me. What matters more than any of this is the quality of the man wearing the ring

[bigfishguy]

Behold, how good and wonderful is is for brethen to dwell together in unity... so glad i found this channel

[skyking]

I am a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason. Every bit of your counsel was solid. And i enjoyed it immensely!! Thank you.