THE EGYPTIAN MASONIC ORDER UK
ABOUT OUR ORDER
The Egyptian Masonic Order UK, of the Ancient and Primitive Rites of Memphis and Misraïm and the Traditional Egyptian Rite – continuing the Ancient Mysteries of Initiation in an Organisation free of discriminatory views – accepts suitable Candidates, freely received from all genders, all ethnicities, all orientations and all faiths. We are a new Order, in an ancient Tradition.
Our Masonic Rites are Symbolic, Philosophical, Hermetic, Kemetic & Esoteric. The venerable symbolism of Ancient Egypt underpins much of our Work, but we also consider the mysteries of Alchemy, Qabalah and Theurgy, as well as Hierology, Therapeutic Astrology and the Hermetic Sciences, to be our main fields of research. Our approach is highly esoteric, which is immediately apparent, even in the 1st Degree. This continues to an increasing depth through further study.
We hold multiple lines of Masonic, Rosicrucian, Martinist and Esoteric transmission and lineage from several countries, including the US, Western Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the UK. We keep this intra ordem information private, and do not engage in Masonic politics or academic debate.
In addition to the Egyptian Masonic Rites of Memphis 1-95 and of Misraïm 1-90, we maintain several Inner Traditions – all faithfully preserved, and available for our Initiates after completion of the 3rd Degree of Master Mason or higher. We also accept Master Masons from other Obediences for Affiliation, and independent Lodges for Regularisation.
All Members sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to protect Order secrecy and Member identity. We expect our Honoured Visitors to apply the same discretion.
Our Grand Lodge and Grand Sanctuary are located in the Zenith of London, UK.
More information can be found HERE.
All enquiries from Masons and non-Masons are welcome. We are forming several UK Lodges. More information can be found HERE.
Master Masons interested in forming a Triangle with our Order, click the link below:
THE SYMBOLIC LODGE
THE SYMBOLIC LODGE OF EGYPT is the gateway of the Order and the Sanctuary. We work the Memphis Symbolic Rite and the Misraïm Symbolic Rite, but we are also able to work in a variety of Symbolic Rites such as the Ambelain Rite, Scottish Symbolic Rite, West End Rite, etc.. but the esoteric structure of the Lodge is always Graeco-Egyptian.
Study is through Order Handbooks, Lectures and online tutorials, but active Lodge work and participation is expected, to equip the Initiate to become a better Egyptian Mason, and a better person.
All Members must join, or affiliate to, a Symbolic Craft (or Blue) Lodge in the EMO UK. It is necessary to attain (or to have attained) the first Three Degrees of Apprentice, Companion and Master Mason before entering the Grand Sanctuary. It is open to all qualifying Applicants.
1ST DEGREE: Entered Apprentice. Introduction to the Egyptian Lodge Rite, Regulations & By-Laws, Code of Conduct, Lodge Offices, opening & closing the Lodge, rituals, signs & symbolism.
2ND DEGREE: Companion or Fellowcraft. Further instruction on the Masonic Tools & investigation into the Mysteries of Science & Nature, both exoteric and esoteric.
3RD DEGREE: Master Mason. Attainment of full Masonic status, receipt of Lodge Certificate, training in further Mysteries of the Blue Craft Lodge.
LOI: Lodge of Instruction, offering tutorials, training & development in the works of SYMBOLIC LODGE EGYPTIAN MASONRY - both in open Lodge & online - supported by Lectures, Workbooks & Instruction.
LIM: Lodge of Installed Masters, offering training and instruction for all MWMs and PMs in the secret tradition and esoteric practices of the Egyptian Masters of the Symbolic Lodge.
Learn about our Symbolic Rites HERE...
THE GRAND SANCTUARY
THE GRAND SANCTUARY OF THE HOLY ISLES (S.A.I.S.) is the collective name for the various Mansions of the Higher Degrees, as well as the Guilds, Councils, Inner Orders and Appendant Orders chartered within the EMO UK.
The Sanctuary is the main repository of our Rites. After attaining the Degree of Master Mason, our Members are able to enter the Lesser, Greater and Supreme Mysteries of Kemet, and other Ancient Mystery Traditions.
It is open to all Master Masons of the EMO UK by invitation.
THE HIGHER DEGREES
The EMO UK Sanctuary (S.A.I.S.) conveys the Higher Degrees of the Egyptian Rites, from the 4th to the 33rd in the College of Masters, R+C Chapter, Hermetic Senate & Supreme Council; from the 34th -86th in the Sublime Consistory; from the 87th-95th in the Arcana Arcanorum, Grand Concilium, Mystic Temple and Ark & Sanctuary of the Holy Isles.
Open to all Master Masons of the EMO UK by invitation.
EMO UK SANCTUARY:
THE LESSER MYSTERIES
GRAND COLLEGE OF MASTERS 4-14
ROSE-CROIX GRAND CHAPTER 15-18
HERMETIC SENATE 19-29
SUPREME COUNCIL 30-33
THE GREATER MYSTERIES
SUBLIME CONSISTORY OF THE HOLY ISLES 34-66
COUNCIL OF SAGES 67-86
THE SUPREME MYSTERIES
ARCANA ARCANORUM 87-90
ARK & SANCTUARY 91-98
Learn about our Higher Degrees HERE...
INNER ORDERS
The EMO UK Sanctuary (S.A.I.S.) also preserves a variety of Esoteric Inner Orders:
CHIVALRIC ORDERS: Preserving the Chivalric heritage of the West, as exemplified by bodies such as the Knight Masons & the Knights Templar. Invitation only.
MARTINISM & ELUS COENS: Teaching the Esoteric Christian heritage of the West, as exemplified by Martinism & Elus Coens Theurgy - the Hidden Mysteries of Mystical Christianity, the WORD & the Way of the Heart. Invitation only.
THEURGICAL GUILDS: Close working groups, chartered by the Grand Sanctuary, concentrating on specific primary works of Theurgy, Thaumaturgy, Magic, and the Grimoire tradition. Invitation only.
HERMETIC ORDERS: Conveying the Outer & Inner Grades of the Hermetic Tradition from 0=0, 1=10, 2=9 & upwards - including Telluric, Celestial, Hermetic, Theurgical, Gnostic, Qabalistic & Alchemical practices. Invitation only.
ROSICRUCIANISM: Conveying the Sacred Grades of the Rosicrucian Tradition from Zelator onwards - including Astrological, Celestial, Hermetic, Theurgical, Gnostic, Qabalistic & Alchemical studies. Invitation only.
EGYPTIAN TRADITION: Teaching the Sacred Kemetic Rites of the Neteru, from the 7 Degrees of Crata Repoa, through the Iseum and Serapeum, to the Ordo Aegypticus. Invitation only.
INNER ORDER ANNUAL DUES may vary.
THE EGYPTIAN TRADITION
THE FIRST DOOR
The FIRST DOOR is the Portal of the Mysteries; the beginning of the journey.
It can be daunting, even frightening, to take that first tentative step towards the Door, towards the Order, and towards the Mysteries. Many doubts and uncertainties may come to mind - is this the right direction for me? Is this the right time, or the right group? Will I find what I'm looking for? Will this be worth the money, time, or effort? Will I be among a positive group of people, or face more toxicity? Can I really commit to this and sustain my efforts?
This First Door, the Threshold of the Mysteries, is mysterious; it seems to increase our sense of unease. We read and reread the information presented, we look at the adverts and interviews, and we research into the history of the Rites and Traditions, but still we cannot find any certainty. Opinions vary and sources conflict.
The First Door is dark and forbidding; but do not be dissuaded. This is part of its purpose. Upon the True Path of the Soul and the Spirit, we must learn to face our fears, approach our challenges with resolve, and find the courage to face and conquer our fears. This inner resilience is a necessity of life regardless of the group we join, or the systems we practice.
You can wait. You can stall. You can always turn away and hope that the First Door might, perhaps, be there when you return. Whatever you do, Life will flow the way it will, and you must live as it flows. Perhaps you will have more time in the future, or perhaps you will not. Perhaps you will find the First Door again, and perhaps you will not find it.
As we say in the Tradition of the Neteru, you must pay your dues to ANUBIS first, for he is the Gatekeeper of the Gods. Fear is failure, and the beginning of failure, but the +GAOTU+ comes not in a spirit of fear and confusion, but in a Spirit of peace, power, love, and a sound mind. If you are genuinely seeking the Ancient and Primitive Mysteries, you must find and face the First Door.
And you must enter in boldly.