SQUARE AND COMPASSES

The set of 'Square and Compasses' is the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry. The square and compass are architect's tools, and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Some Lodges and rituals explain these symbols as lessons in conduct: for example, that Masons should "square their actions by the square of virtue" and learn to "circumscribe their desires and keep their passions within due bounds toward all mankind". However, as Freemasonry is non-dogmatic, there is no general interpretation for these symbols (or any Masonic symbol) that is used by Freemasonry as a whole.^[1]
As measuring instruments, the tools represent judgement and discernment.

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1. Masonic ritual: Spoilt for choice, , Peter, Gilkes, Masonic Quarterly Magazine, 2004