What Does F.A.T.A.L. Mean On The Eastern Star

Are you a member of the Order of the Eastern Star?

I have seen "His Star in the East."

What did you hear?

I have come to worship Him.

What evidence can you give to prove yourself a member of the Order of the Eastern Star?

I have 6 signs, 5 passes and 2 mottoes: 1 a general, the other a special motto, a word and a grip.

What is the General Motto?

We have seen "His Star in the East" and are come to worship Him.

What is the Special Motto?

FATAL: Fairest Among Thousand Altogether Lovely.

Adah (Daughter)

Blue
"Alas, my daughter"
Sword & Veil
Blue Violet

Esther (Wife)

White
"What wilt thou"
Crown & Scepter United
White Lily

Ruth (Widow)

Yellow
"Who is this"
Sheaf
Yellow Jasmine

Martha (Sister)

Green
"Believest thou this"
Broken Column
Pine Leaf

Electa (Mother)

Red
"Love one another"
Cup
Red Rose

Covenant of Adoption: Obligation (1)

I will carefully preserve in sacred and inviolable secrecy and under no circumstances improperly divulge any of the ceremonies, signs or passes belonging to the Order of the Eastern Star.

Covenant of Adoption: Obligation (2)

I will cheerfully obey the Constitution and all the rules and regulations of the Supreme Grand Chapter and the by-laws of the Chapter of which I may be a member.

Covenant of Adoption: Obligation (3)

I will, so far within my power, liberally dispense to my Sisters or Brothers advice in their troubles, sympathy in their sorrows and aid in their misfortunes.

Covenant of Adoption: Obligation (4)

I will cautiously avoid speaking evil of my Sisters and Brothers, or performing any acts or injustice or unkindness toward them.

Grand Honor

Cross arms over breast right arm over left, end of fingers resting on shoulders, make graceful bow while dropping hands to the side.

Salutation

Raise hands as high as waist, interlace fingers and make a slight bow.