The Triple Tau is a significant symbol in Freemasonry that embodies the concept of the Trinity. According to Albert Pike in Morals and Dogma, the Triple Tau represents the threefold nature of the Deity, which is one yet manifests as three distinct aspects: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer. This is analogous to the Christian Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Pike notes that the Triple Tau symbolizes the attributes of God, which are Wisdom, Strength, and Harmony, reflecting the unity and interrelation of these divine qualities.
Furthermore, in The Hidden Life in Freemasonry, it is explained that the Triple Tau signifies the unity found in the threefold universe, where each aspect of the Trinity possesses both masculine and feminine qualities, thus illustrating a deeper understanding of the divine nature as both Father and Mother. This concept aligns with various ancient philosophies that also recognized a triadic structure in the divine, such as the Egyptian triad of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, which similarly represents the interplay of creation, preservation, and destruction.