Queens of the South

The Queen of the South is a degree unique to Prince Hall Freemasonry. Originally practiced as the middle of the three degrees of the Rite of Adoption (with Eastern Star preceding it and Amaranth following it.) It’s use among State Grand Lodges has long since been dropped.

The Degree is conferred as an honor upon dedicated members of the Eastern Star. All of the officers correspond to officers in an Eastern Star Chapter. The story of the degree is based upon the interactions of Solomon and Sheba.