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originally posted by: Sirstudly
I would have thought the context of my comment would have made it clear.
When visible, the fine silver-like inlay showed a hammer and anvil (the emblems of Durin), a crown and Seven Stars (probably Durin's Crown), two trees surmounted by crescent moons (probably symbolizing the Tree of the High Elves), and a single star (the emblem of the House of Fëanor). On the top left and right corners there were the tengwar Calma (C) and Óre (N) standing for Celebrimbor and Narvi; between their feet was an Ando (D) for Durin.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: Sirstudly
I would have thought the context of my comment would have made it clear.
Your context is very unclear, which is why I asked.
When visible, the fine silver-like inlay showed a hammer and anvil (the emblems of Durin), a crown and Seven Stars (probably Durin's Crown), two trees surmounted by crescent moons (probably symbolizing the Tree of the High Elves), and a single star (the emblem of the House of Fëanor). On the top left and right corners there were the tengwar Calma (C) and Óre (N) standing for Celebrimbor and Narvi; between their feet was an Ando (D) for Durin.
originally posted by: Sirstudly
You take it literally? You don't think, possibly there could be a hidden meaning? You dont think it could be based upon something else? Surprising for a mason. If you can't see any similarity between the images then you must be blind.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: purplemer
No they don't.
They get within about a light year of each other.
On January 1st? No. At 12am GMT (which is 2am my time) Sirius was about 35º above the horizon here. That is not "directly overhead" by any stretch of the imagination. Not even close. (you can right click the image)
I also pointed out earlier in the thread that the dog star sirius does line up at exactly 12am above your head.
There is only one location on the planet at which Sirius can appear "directly above your head on the first of January" at 12am GMT.
You should try using Stellarium. You might learn something about the sky. Something real. Maybe you can find that special place on the planet to which you are referring. It does, btw, take precession into account.
That statement makes no sense.
A time delta has been noted on the star system Sirius indicating that the sun and sirius are curving together and therefore in orbit.
originally posted by: TzarChasm
a reply to: Astronomer62
It's symbolism, an icon of cultures who inspired our government with their architectural beauty.
originally posted by: TzarChasm
a reply to: Astronomer62
It's symbolism, an icon of cultures who inspired our government with their architectural beauty.
In the Fourth Degree of the same Rite, the star is again said to be a symbol of the light of Divine Providence pointing out the way of truth.
In the Ninth Degree this symbol is called the star of direction
You take it literally? You don't think, possibly there could be a hidden meaning? You dont think it could be based upon something else? Surprising for a mason. If you can't see any similarity between the images then you must be blind
So... an anthropologist would say "don't tell them what it means... ASK them what it means."
originally posted by: Byrd
originally posted by: purplemer
Look at that big fat star or double double sun image in the sky. (the Messianic Star Sirius)
That's the sun and the moon. It's not a second star.
So... an anthropologist would say "don't tell them what it means... ASK them what it means." We have any number of Masons lurking around. Ask.