How many degrees (points) are represented by the OES Star?

• A. Five.
• B. Three.
• C. Four.
• D. Six.

Answer: (A)

The symbol used by the Order of the Eastern Star is a five-pointed star, and each point represents one degree of the Order. Those five degrees are tied to the heroines Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa, with the teachings of each degree embodied by its point. So, there are five degrees represented by the star. A three-, four-, or six-point star would not align with how the OES emblem is structured.