Since becoming a Master Mason, Kaveh Astaneh-asl has built an impressive collection of Masonic pins—each with a story. What started with a Facebook post asking for extra flair turned into a nationwide exchange: people sent him pins, and he shared the history behind them. Now, his favorite part isn’t collecting—it’s giving them away. “Someone once took a pin off his lapel and gave it to me,” he says. “I thought that was so cool.” #MasonsofCA (fb)

This illustration from the 1723 Anderson’s Constitutions—one of the earliest foundational texts of #Freemasonry—reminds us how far the fraternity has come. While the Masons of old built cathedrals and temples, today’s Masons focus on building character. Guided by timeless moral teachings and the symbolism of ancient stonemasonry, we strive to live our values through action, service, and Learn more: freemason.org/discover #MasonsofCA (fb)