Masonic family organisation / United States
Order of the Amaranth in the USA
The Order of the Amaranth is a Masonic family organisation for eligible adults, using Courts, ritual, elected leadership and charitable work. It is connected with the Masonic family but does not make a non-Mason a Freemason or operate as a Craft degree.
This guide places Order of the Amaranth in the USA in United States within the wider Masonic family. It focuses on public purpose, participation and safeguarding rather than treating the organisation as another degree. By Beyond the Craft Editorial Team · Published 14 June 2026 · Last reviewed 21 June 2026 · 8 min read.
What it is
Order of the Amaranth in the USA is part of the wider Masonic family rather than a degree beyond Master Mason. Its age, family or sponsorship rules and safeguarding framework matter more than a conventional progression chart.
Why people explore it
Adults from Masonic families interested in ritual, service and a mixed-gender fraternal setting.
What not to assume
Order of the Amaranth in the USA is connected with the Masonic community but does not confer Craft membership or make a participant a Freemason.
Documented chronology
The American Order of the Amaranth developed as part of the wider Masonic family movement rather than as a Craft Grand Lodge. [1]
Official pages describe membership, Courts, charity and Supreme Council resources. [1] [2]
Eligibility, fees, calendar and Court practice should be confirmed with the relevant jurisdiction or Court. [2]
Related to Masonry, but not Craft Masonry
Amaranth’s public material presents a Court-based fraternal and charitable organisation. Its Masonic family connection is part of eligibility and culture, not evidence that the Order confers Craft degrees. [1] [2]
A non-Mason admitted under Amaranth rules becomes a member of Amaranth, not a Freemason. That distinction should be made as plainly here as it is for Eastern Star. [2] [3]
Avoiding a common historical confusion
The name Amaranth can invite confusion with older European courtly references. The American Masonic family order should be described through its own Supreme Council and Courts rather than backfilled with unrelated romantic history. [1]
Because the accessible official historical detail is limited, this guide keeps the history cautious. It is better to be precise about present governance and eligibility than to decorate the page with unsupported origin claims. [1] [2]
Eligibility and Court life
The FAQ and membership material are the proper starting points for current eligibility. Readers should confirm Masonic relationship, local Court availability, proposal, dues and meeting expectations directly. [2]
Court life may include ritual, elected office, charity, social fellowship and jurisdictional events. Like Eastern Star, the commitment depends heavily on the local body and whether a member takes office. [1] [2] [3]
Who may value it
Amaranth may suit eligible adults who want a Masonic-family setting with ritual, service and mixed fellowship, especially where a strong local Court is active. [1] [2]
It may not suit a reader looking for Craft initiation or a post-Master Mason degree path. Eastern Star is the closest comparison, while Craft Lodge membership is a different category entirely. [2] [3]
Key distinction
Amaranth is an adult family and service body with its own Supreme Council structures; it should not be confused with Craft Masonry, Eastern Star or the seventeenth-century courtly Order of Amaranth.
Key questions
Frequently asked questions
What most distinguishes Order of the Amaranth in the USA?
Amaranth is an adult family and service body with its own Supreme Council structures; it should not be confused with Craft Masonry, Eastern Star or the seventeenth-century courtly Order of Amaranth.
Who may join Order of the Amaranth in the USA?
Eligibility is governed by the current jurisdiction and may include Master Masons and eligible adults with recognised Masonic relationships. Ask the local group directly about age, sponsorship, safeguarding, adult leadership and the current programme.
How should its history be understood?
The American Order of the Amaranth developed as part of the wider Masonic family movement rather than as a Craft Grand Lodge. Its institutional history should be read through the development of the present organisation and its public youth or family purpose.
What should I compare with Order of the Amaranth in the USA?
Start with Order of the Eastern Star and Mainstream Craft USA. Compare age range, leadership, safeguarding and programme rather than treating the organisations as Masonic degrees.
- Order of the Amaranth: about the order ↗Supreme Council, Order of the Amaranth · Official organisational source · Retrieved 21 June 2026 · Supports: current identity, Courts, charitable purpose.
- Order of the Amaranth: frequently asked questions ↗Supreme Council, Order of the Amaranth · Official organisational source · Retrieved 21 June 2026 · Supports: membership questions, eligibility, local Court route.
- Order of the Eastern Star: about the General Grand Chapter ↗General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star · Official organisational source · Retrieved 21 June 2026 · Supports: Masonic family comparison, adult family-body context, governance distinction.
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