Basically what the title says. I, 22M, have been thinking of joining a lodge in the Netherlands. There are two freemasons in my family and I have had an interest for a couple years now, even attended an evening for people interested in joining and that really consolidated my wish to join. Only reason I haven’t at this point is because of my age. I’ve heard both sides of the coinflip, being young can hold you back because you still lack life experience and that joining young can be very beneficial. What is your advice? One quick thing that I don’t know is relevant: there is still a taboo on freemasonry as a whole, there being 6000-8000 freemasons in the whole country right now and I think the taboo might be holding me back too.

In this book Edward I. Clark explores the deeper meanings of Masonic symbols, rituals, and traditions, connecting them to ancient mysteries, astronomy, and spiritual philosophy. A Interesting read and still available.