13 Secret Symbols Hidden in Plain Sight in Washington, DC

When occult symbols are so prevalent in the capitol of this nation, can there be any wonder at the problems experienced by the nation's government, military and populace? 

Amanda Sedlak-Hevener

America's capitol is full of symbols. But not all of those images are purely patriotic. For every starred and striped flag and noble bad eagle, there are hidden symbols that lurk in every corner of Washington, DC. Once you know what you're looking for, you'll start seeing these secret symbols everywhere.

Masonic symbols in Washington, DC are some of the easiest to spot - just look up at the Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, or the Pentagon. Perhaps that's not surprising, considering how many of the Founding Fathers were Masons. But other DC symbols might represent less mainstream groups. Some people believe that symbols of the occult, the Illuminati, and Satanic societies are dotted throughout the city.

A few of these rumors are easy to debunk. Other stories of secret symbols in Washington, DC are grounded in fact. Regardless of what you believe, these tales add an especially intriguing dimension to this historic region.

THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT IS A SATANIC OBELISK 

Obelisks have been built since ancient times. But why did Robert Mills and the Washington National Monument Society choose this shape to memorialize America's first president? Some people believe that obelisks are phallic symbols that have great meaning to the Freemasons. 

666

The Washington Monument is 555 feet tall, or 6,660 inches - close to the biblical "mark of the beast," 666.    However, skeptics point to the classical resurgence of the 18th century as a more logical explanation than Satanism for the monument's shape. The Founding Fathers took inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman architecture for their young country, and the monument fits right in with the city's other buildings.

THE STREETS FORM A PENTAGRAM WITH THE WHITE HOUSE AT ITS APEX

If you look at a map of Washington, DC, you'll see that the area encompassing the White House, its lawn, and many of the surrounding streets looks like a pentagram, or five sided star. It's not an exact one; a perfect pentagram has five equal sides, and the one formed in DC does not.

According to some, an inverted pentagram has Satanic meanings, and in fact, one with a goat's head drawn within it is the symbol of the Church of Satan. People who believe that this symbol truly does appear in the map of DC refer to it as the "goat head" and think that Freemasons also played a part in the city's design. However, Pierre L'Enfant, who laid out the streets on this grid, wasn't a mason. It's possible that he thought this design would make the city easy to navigate.

PENNSYLVANIA AND MARYLAND AVENUES ARE ALIGNED TO SPECIFIC DAYS 

Falling in June and December, the solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year. Many ancient structures were designed to align with these dates, as well as those of the equinoxes, which fall in between in March and September.

Some people claim that DC's Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenues are aligned with cross-quarter days that fall in between the solstices and equinoxes. These days align with the beginnings of four different "fixed" zodiac signs, according to astrologers: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Cross-quarter days were reportedly important to the Freemasons, too.

THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL BUILDING FORM AN OWL  

If you look closely, the layout of the Capitol Building's grounds resembles an owl. The pathways, gardens, and even the placement of the building all form the animal when viewed from a particular angle.

An owl has several important connotations - it is associated with the Greek goddess Athena. According to mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus, and she is the goddess of wisdom, something that was seemingly important to the Founding Fathers.

THE ROUNDABOUTS SYMBOLIZE THE NUMBER 666

There are three main roundabouts in the inner section of Washington, DC: Dupont Circle, Scott Circle, and Logan Circle. They each have six roads leading to them, leading some to believe that they make up the number of the devil, 666.

Roundabouts are used to alleviate traffic at congested intersections, especially those where an unusual number of roads meet. Some cities even have laws specifying when they should be used. The ones in DC could be a sign of devil-worshipping government leaders, but it's entirely possible that they are simply a way of making the traffic flow better.

THE GODDESS ISIS SITS ABOVE THE CAPITOL BUILDING
 

The Statue of Freedom sits on top of the Capitol Building. The bronze figure wears a military helmet, and holds a sword, a laurel wreath, and a shield. The statue is an allegory for the United States, and is similar to Columbia, another personification of the ideals held by the country.

Some conspiracy theorists believe that the statue is actually the Egyptian goddess Isis. However, Isis is traditionally depicted with an ankh in one hand and a throne-shaped headdress.

THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL BUILDING SHOWS GEORGE WASHINGTON BECOMING A GOD

The inside of the rotunda of the Capitol Building contains a painted fresco called the Apotheosis of Washington. It was painted in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, who previously worked at the Vatican. Some theorists believe that it shows Washington, draped in regal purple robes, becoming a god.

This theory is true: apotheosis actually means ascending to a god-like status. The allegorical piece also features 13 maidens, which represent the 13 original colonies. The group is flanked by Roman gods and goddesses, including Neptune, Mercury, Columbia, Minerva, and Mercury.

THE PENTAGON IS A SATANIC SYMBOL OF INFINITY 

The Pentagon takes its name from its unique shape - a five sided pentagon, or pentagram. However, some people believe that its infinite design (as it is a pentagram surrounded by other, slightly large concentric pentagrams) is a sign of the occult.

In reality, the Pentagon was built during the term of President Roosevelt. The unique shape maximizes space.

THE NUMBERS 3, 13 AND 6 ARE EVERY WHERE

Numeric patterns appear throughout Washington, DC. The Washington Monument is 6,660 inches tall. The three main roundabouts have six streets each that connect to them. The Masonic building is 13 streets away from the White House, while the White House is 13 streets away from the Capitol Building. If you begin to add things up and calculate distances, you'll find that these numbers pop up everywhere.

What is the significance? If you add three to itself, you get six. 666 is supposedly the devil's number, and 13 is considered unlucky. Were these numbers specifically scattered throughout the city to represent the occult, or are people looking for patterns where none exist?

THE STREETS FORM A TEMPLAR CROSS 

Some people see a Templar Cross in the streets of Washington, DC. This symbol supposedly provides more proof that the city was designed in order to advance the cause of the Freemasons.

The Templar Cross is unique, as it consists of four even triangular sides that meet at a center point. The symbol is used by Freemasons, but it seems unlikely that it was deliberately placed into the layout of the city - remember, planner Pierre L'Enfant wasn't a Mason at all.

THERE'S A MASONIC TEMPLE NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE 

There is a Masonic temple close to the White House - 13 streets away, in fact. This building, called the House of the Temple, is the home of the Scottish Right of Freemasonry. There are rumors that only 33rd degree Masons can enter the building. Most Masons only reach the 32nd degree; in order to get one degree higher, you need to be invited. The building is also supposedly modeled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which has a special meaning to the Illuminati.

When you consider that there are Freemason headquarters all over the United States, the fact that this building exists doesn't seem so strange. Plus, how secret can it be when they offer tours of the structure to the public?   (Because tourists are NOT seeing or participating in the RITUALS nor, for the most part, have no clue about what the Illuminati is really all about, including the rituals and who is being worshipped and obeyed.)

THE WHITE HOUSE AND CAPITOL BUILDING FORM A COMPASS 

Pull out a map of DC and get out a ruler. Draw a straight line going from the Supreme Council Temple (AKA the Masonic temple) to the White House. Then draw another one that goes from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building. In the middle of that line is the Washington Monument. From there, you can connect the pentagram formed by the streets north of the White House to the square compass (a mason's tool) created by the Capitol Building and the streets around. In fact, one side of the compass leads directly to the White House. This is proof of a vast Freemason conspiracy, right?

Supposedly, U.S. Presidents who are masons need to take a special oath stating that they will obey the orders of their master Mason. But, it could just be people seeing symbols that aren't really there, like the constellations in the sky.

SEVERAL IMPORTANT BUILDINGS RESEMBLE GREEK DESIGNS 

Homages to Greek design can be found everywhere in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court building, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and even the Capitol Building feature pillared entries, decorative friezes, and white stone construction like the ancient buildings found in Greece.

Are these buildings a symbol of some strange connection between the Founding Fathers and various pagan gods, or were they simply subject to the neoclassical trends that were popular at the time of their construction? The latter seems to be the most reasonable explanation.

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