Star

from the book Encylcopedia of Freemasonry & its Kindred Sciences
by Albert C. Mackey M. D.

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Star - In the French and Scottish Rites lighted candles or torches are called stars when used in some of the ceremonies, especially in the reception of distinguished visitors, where the number of lights or stars with which the visitor is received is proportioned to his rank; but the number is always odd, being 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11.