What is the symbolic significance of the star's five points in OES?

• A. They reflect the heroines and the lessons they teach, guiding members in virtue and service.
• B. They represent five temples in five continents.
• C. They denote five different colors.
• D. They symbolize five elements: earth, air, fire, water, spirit.

Answer: (A)

The five-point star in the Order of the Eastern Star is a symbol tied to moral examples. Each point honors one of the five heroines—Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa—and the lessons they teach. The star’s points serve as a visual reminder for members to embody those lessons in daily life and in acts of service, guiding behavior and character.

Other interpretations like five continents, five colors, or five elements don’t align with how the star is used in OES symbolism, where the focus is on virtuous conduct and service modeled after the heroines.