Freemason/ Masonic Tattoos?

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As an Entered Apprentice I don't plan on doing this until agter my 3rd degree, But is there anything in Masonic Law that prevents me from getting a Masonic Tattoo? Basically I just want the compass and square but want to be sure it's okay first. I would ask my brothers but I want it to be a surprise to a couple of our brothers. I only ask because of my obligation and a sentence that kind of details this... I'm the youngest brother in our lodge at 28 and use tattoos to mark important times in my life that's why I want this. I also feel a little awkward asking my brothers at the lodge because they are much older than I and some frown upon tattoos anyway...

Thanks in advance, any help is appreciated feel free to email me... Chedderbob79@hotmail.com

John A. Brashear Lodge #743

Thanks again Rob Haller...

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I'm not aware of any regulations or edicts that prevent a Mason from getting a tattoo of the the Square and Compasses - do be sure to stay in good standing for the rest of your life, though - our good standing is what enables us to display the badge of a Master Mason publicly :-)

Perhaps you could celebrate the wonderful milestone of being Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason with some other symbol (like working tools or something) if you're unsure. I would look to some of the popular lapel pins for ideas - some are quite clever,

cl_freemason · Answer

You are free to get a masonic tattoo, there is nothing preventing you.

I like tarditi's idea of using some of the other working tools, it would be meaningful and less obvious to everyone else...

Let me know if you have any questions.

brilliantwash · Answer

ask in your Lodge it is a brotherhood get there blessing

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