Whereas the thought of death does play a role in its usage the masonic symbol with the skull isn t associated with any piracy or poison.
Masonic skull ring meaning.
The dualistic nature of masonic symbols.
Meaning of the ring the masonic ring symbolizes several concepts to a freemason.
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All occult symbolism is in fact dualistic in meaning or interpretation in that it has an exoteric or outward meaning known to the masses and an esoteric or hidden meaning known only to the elect few.
The skull crossbones is a rough symbol.
Likewise the symbol often serves as a warning of dangerous or harmful substances.
Occultist fredrick goodman in his book magical symbols p.
It stops you in your doings and makes you see it.
The circular nature of the ring demonstrates the eternity of the circle this eternal nature represents the bond of a mason to the brotherhood of freemasonry in the same way that wedding rings show a bond of one person to another.
Likewise the symbol of skull and crossbones usually is a warning of dangerous or harmful substances.
This is especially true when it comes to shape as masonic rings have a simple circle shape in most cases which can even make them indistinguishable from other rings without any masonic imagery or shapes which are often found on masonic rings.
The image of the skull and crossbones is often associated with death and piracy.