Can you explain esoteric part of the entered apprentice journey presented in the first journey of the element water, the second journey represented by the element air and the third journey represented by the element fire?
The circuit around the lodge room in the Entered Apprentice degree—known as circumambulation—is presented in the Craft's traditions as an act of homage originating in ancient solar and fire worship 1. Early worshippers imitated the apparent movement of the sun from east to west by way of the south, circling their altars in this direction; the candidate's journey around the lodge preserves this ancient imitative rite, linking him to the spiritual aspirations of early man 1. Beyond its solar connection, this journey introduces the candidate to the principle of human dependence, illustrating that man walks by faith rather than sight and requires a trusted guide to direct his path 1.
The provided sources contain no discussion of specific journeys or symbolic trials associated with the elements of water, air, and fire in the Entered Apprentice degree.
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