Order of the Eastern Star Symbol - Meaning and Significance #1387449 (License: Personal Use)

This emblem represents the Order of the Eastern Star (OES), a fraternal organization affiliated with Freemasonry, open to both men and women. Each point of the star corresponds to a biblical figure and virtue: Adah (red, sacrifice), Ruth (blue, loyalty), Esther (yellow, faith), Martha (green, service), and Electa (white, love), surrounding a central altar with an open book symbolizing divine wisdom. The letters “O,” “E,” “S,” “F,” “A,” “T” form the acronym for the organization’s full name and guiding principles.

Used on official OES websites, membership materials, ceremonial regalia, and educational resources; serves users seeking to understand Masonic-affiliated organizations, symbolism, or historical fraternal societies.