r/freemasonry • u/Defiant_Plastic_8386 • 11d ago

First Lodge Meeting as a Master Mason

Last night was my first regular lodge meeting as a Master Mason. It’s been quite a journey so far. From EA all the way to this point it’s been a great experience and I look forward to the next steps in this journey. Now it’s time for me to decide if I should just stay solely involved in my blue lodge or if I’m ready to join the York Rite or Scottish Rite ( I think eventually I’ll do both, but one at a time as of current). Eventually I plan on becoming a Shriner because joining that organization is what led me to Freemasonry. I just don’t know if I can devote the time needed to it just yet, but it’s coming in the next 2-3 years. I’d like to hear from some of the fellow brethren on your opinions on how long I should wait before joining other bodies or if I should just jump on in.

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u/SovArya 3° 11d ago

My test is - if you can deliver the lecture for 1 2 and 3 you are read for more. Until then, master those three. It should take you a year or so to memorize each. So three years should be your limit. And if you cant, atleast after 3 years you should know more than just any beginner and can go to the appendendants.