what does the G stand for in the mason symbol?

Answer 1

They start by telling you it means God, later they tell you it actually means Geometry.

Answer 2

In North American Freemasonry, it stands for Geometry and also God, depending on the context.

Please note that the answer from NeoArt is describing an small fringe group of "masons" called the co-masons, and is not referring to the group you are curious about. For information about co-masons, check out the link he provided. If you want answers about real Freemasonry, there are many resources out there, but you could start here:

http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/Masons/

Answer 3

The Blue Lodge Mason is taught that the "G" in the Masonic symbol represents God. Later on, he is told that it also represents "deity." Later still, he is told that it represents "geometry." In reality, this letter represents the "generative principle," the Sun-god and, thus, the worshipped phallus, the male "generative principle…" In its position (along with the Square and Compass) on the east wall over the chair (throne) of the Worshipful Master, it is the representation of the Sun, thus of the Sun-god, Osiris. Its earthly meaning, then, is of the sacred phallus; its cosmic meaning is of the Sun, worshipped since antiquity by pagans while facing the East.

Answer 4

I will correct my entry lest it lead to some confusion.

I am a member of an esoteric Order of Masonry, American Co-Masonry. Some consider us "fringe" or "irregular" in that we admit women to our Order.

We in American Co-Masonry do not use a G in our Masonic symbol. We use the pentalpha or five pointed star. Inside that we have the Hebrew letter Yod.

Some other Freemasonic Orders do not use a G, either. It may mostly be seen in the masculine rites in the United States.

And regarding your question, the G is a symbol, just as our star and Yod. Symbols mean more than words. You might ask one Mason what a symbol means and he (or in our case he or she) will give you THEIR answer. Further, they would likely ask you what does it mean to YOU. That is not meant to confuse the questioner but to more clearly understand where the questioner is in regards to their progress.

BTW, I believe the French have a D in the center. That help?

Master Mason
Hiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
Amon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)

Answer 5

It stands for "Gnosis", which is another word for "knowledge". I believe it's Latin, but I'm not sure. The Masons believe that they have secret knowledge, which can only be known through their various rites. Another term similar to it is "Gnostic", and this sometimes refers to so-called "lost" chapters of the Bible. It can also mean people who claim to be Christian, but really aren't -- it's rather some kooky beliefs.

Answer 6

the G stands for Gary....he was the first mason

Answer 7

God

Answer 8

God

Answer 9

God?

Answer 10

god