DEGREES OF THE ORDER
The Eastern Star forms the basis of these degrees.
Five Degrees of the Adoptive Rite (p.13, Landmark 1)
This heroine's pass is "Who is this?"
Ruth (Syllabus; Ritual pp.104–105)
This phrase is the General Motto of the Order.
"We have seen His Star in the East, and are come to worship Him." (OES Syllabus)
This officer's jewel is the Gavel.
Worthy Matron (pp. 28–39, Jewels & Regalia)
This book is required as part of the furniture of the Chapter.
Holy Bible (p. 48, Chapter Paraphernalia)
There are this many degrees in the Adoptive Rite.
Five (p.16, Degrees of the Order)
This heroine's pass is "What wilt thou?"
Esther (Syllabus; Ritual pp.110–111)
Members possess this many signs and this many passes.
Six signs and five passes (OES Syllabus)
This officer's jewel is the Crossed Pens.
Secretary (pp. 28–39, Jewels & Regalia)
This geometric figure forms the central emblem of the Order.
Eastern Star / Five-Pointed Star (pp. 13, 48)
These Degrees are founded upon these types of characters.
Worthy and Noble Female Characters (p.16)
This heroine's pass is "Believest thou this?"
Martha (Syllabus; Ritual pp.114–115)
This word is formed by the initials of the Special Motto.
FATAL (OES Syllabus)
This officer's jewel is the Crossed Keys.
Treasurer (pp. 28–39, Jewels & Regalia)
This object is used by the presiding officer to maintain order.
Gavel (pp. 48, 51)
These lessons are Scriptural, moral, and beneficent.
Landmark No. 2 (p.13, The Landmarks)
This heroine's pass is "Love one another."
Electa (Syllabus; Ritual p.119)
This officer is optional under the Macoy Ritual.
Associate Patron (Optional Officer, p.27)
This officer's jewel is the Dove.
Chaplain (pp. 28–39, Jewels & Regalia)
These five items represent the heroines of the Order and are displayed around the Star.
Emblems of Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa (p. 48)
The purpose of the Degrees is to encourage the practice of these virtues.
Fidelity, Loyalty, Industry, Courage, Faith, Love, Generosity, Patience, Justice, and Devotion (pp.16–17)
This heroine's pass is "Alas, my daughter."
Adah (Syllabus; Ritual pp.97–99)
This phrase completes the Special Motto: "Fairest among thousands..."
"Altogether lovely." (OES Syllabus)
This officer's jewel is the Square and Compass within a Star.
Worthy Patron (pp. 28–39, Jewels & Regalia)
This Landmark requires the Sacred Light to be present whenever a Chapter is opened.
Landmark 12 (p. 15; Holy Bible required)