The path you choose in Masonry can lead many places through various and multiple organizations that can enhance your journey, lead to new friendships and allow for an expanded participation of family members. Below are some of these paths.
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Craft (or Blue) Lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees.
York Rite
comprises three separate and distinct bodies: the Royal Arch Chapter (Capitular Masonry), the Council of Royal & Select Masters (Cryptic Masonry) and the Commandery of the Knights Templar.
Shriners International
known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.). Shriners meet in Shrine ``centers`` or ``temples,`` and are well known for their maroon fezzes, lavish parades, and sponsorship of children's hospitals.
Royal Order of Jesters
(R.O.J.) Colloquially known as ``Jesters,`` local ``courts`` are limited to thirteen initiates yearly. Initiation, by invitation and unanimous ballot, is limited to members in good standing of the Shrine.
The Grotto
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. Colloquially known as ``The Grotto;`` members wear black fezzes.
Order of Quetzalcoatl
Colloquially known as ``The Q``, a group mostly in the West and Southwest United States.
Tall Cedars of Lebanon
organized into ``Forests`` and meet at Masonic Temples or banquets halls. Some refer to themselves as the ``poor man's Shriners``, their motto is ``Fun, Frolic & Fellowship``, and members wear a pyramid shaped hat.
Order of the Eastern Star
Limited to Master Masons and their close female relatives. The female relatives are wife, sister, daughter, mother, and various grands, step relatives and in-laws.
Order of the Amaranth
An American androgynous order for Master Masons and their female relatives.
DeMolay International
Founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. It was named for Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
Job's Daughters
Young ladies from 10 to 20, who are daughters of Master Masons or daughters of a majority Job's Daughter, or sponsored by a Master Mason or Majority Member, are eligible.
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
Young ladies from 11 to 20 are eligible. The ``Rainbow Girls`` has had assemblies, mostly due to American military presence, in the following countries: Cuba, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Panama, the Republic of China, and Vietnam.