what is the proper way to wear a masonic ring , with the compass pointing toward the body or away from you ?? i have had several different people give me several different answers..
2006-10-06 15:26:38 · 8 answers · asked by jb 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"If you were hanging the American flag, would you put the stars down? The same holds true of the ring. Usually it is a gift, and has sentimental value for the wearer. It should look right side up to him. Rings are therefore worn with the points of the compass toward the wearer."
If the ring is worn to remind the wearer of his masonic obligation, the tips of the compasses should point toward the wrist.
If the ring is worn to advise those who see it that the wearer is a mason, the tips of the compasses should point toward the finger tips.
2006-10-06 15:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been wearing mine for the past 35 years with the points of the compass facing my wrist so when I look at my hand, I can be reminded of the 3 great lights in Masonry. It's there to remind me to be an upright Mason, not to impress anyone else.
2006-10-06 15:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was taught to wear mine with the "opening" facing me.
2006-10-06 15:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by jeff b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a mason shouldn't you arealdy know.
2006-10-06 15:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
if u really believe that crap,then 6in. straight up.must be kin to george w.
2006-10-06 15:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by Deep Purple 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think its toward the heart if ur taken, away if ur single
2006-10-06 15:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by dover_luv 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hope this helps!
2015-05-01 17:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Brenda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around your penis because only a DICK would believe in that crap.
2006-10-06 16:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by High C 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋