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4. Platonic Solids

Icosahedron

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16_Sacral Chakra - Water - Icosahedron

Our sacral chakra connects us with the energy of water. The Icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 equal triangular faces. It represents the element of water. 

Our body is roughly 75% water, without water we can only survive for three days. Earth’s surface is 71% covered in water, which supports all life in earth. In essence, water is life.

Water is a powerful and creative force that is fed by the oceans in a process of evaporation, condensation and rain known as the hydrologic cycle. This life-giving cycle brings chaos in the form of thunderstorms, lightening and floods as well as much needed water for the creation and growth of plants and animals along with breathtaking rainbows.

In the ancient world, water was seen as the source of life itself, yet the stories of a great flood nearly destroyed the very life it created. It is this sacred balance between creation and destruction, chaos and beauty that feeds our own desire to create. This desire to create and or destroy is associated with our sacral chakra as the place of our reproduction system. 

To know the limits of our desires yet maintain the right balance in order to create is a continual process. Just as water ebbs and flows so do our feelings and interests. Water represents the essence of our creative desire. By respecting the power of water and its life-giving beauty, we gain a deeper sense of our own ability to create as we work through life’s challenges.

In the practice of Feng Shui, the elements of wind and water are in constant opposition to each other yet they come together in harmony to form Chi, or life force energy. This life-force energy is universal and all-encompassing.

Message: Water is reminding us that the power of chaos is a creative and necessary force that will ultimately bring balance to all areas of our life. Connect with the power of water to help cleanse, replenish and heal. Flow with the changes that are flowing within. Be open to creating a new way of living, that works in harmony with your surroundings. 

“In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.” – Lao Tzu 

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4. Platonic Solids

Octahedron

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19_Air - Octahedron - Throat

The octahedron represents the element of air, which is expressed in the throat chakra through our breath and voice. Breathing is a reciprocal process of receiving and releasing life force energy.

An octahedron is a polygon with eight equal triangular faces. It is made up of two four-sided triangles(pyramids) of equal proportion that meet at the base. These dual pyramids represent cosmic balance.Greek philosophers saw two levels of air. “Aer” is the atmosphere that we breathe, which surrounds ourearth. “Aether/ether” is the air above the clouds associated with the divine sky.

Air is the creative essence of life; breath creates life through vibration. In Chinese philosophy air is chi orbreath, the eternal source of life force energy. In Hindu tradition, Prana is the act of breathing in life. In Christianity, breath in the form of a word was seen as the creation essence of god.

The air we breathe is in fact made up of nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide. Trees are often called the lungs of earth because they breathe in carbon dioxide and release life giving oxygen. Breathing is a reciprocal process as we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

Becoming mindful of breathing is to be present now.

Message: We are being asked to become more conscious of the air we breathe and how we breathe. Use our breath to exhale any heavy energy and inhale life-giving energy. As we find our inner balance, allow ourself to rest and recharge. We are entering a period of renewed creativity in our life. Be conscious how our words and our voice create our reality.

“Breath is the bridge, which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.” -Thich Nhat Hanh 

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

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4. Platonic Solids

Dodecahedron

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20_Ether - Dodecahedron - Third Eye

The dodecahedron represents ether, which was originally seen as the cosmic element that held up the stars and planets. Today it is associated with the theory of spacetime, which is mass and energy. It is associated with the third eye and our ability to see what is not visible. 

Dodecahedrons are polygons with 12-equal pentagonal faces. Plato originally saw the dodecahedron as the organizing force of the universe.  Aristotle defined it as the element of ether that he associated with divine thought. 

The dodecahedron inspired the theories of gravity, special relativity, and the equation E=mc2, “Energy equals mass times the speed of light squared.”  Mass (matter) and energy are interchangeable, for they are actually different forms of the same thing.

In 1984 and 1985 scientists began experimenting to discover the atomic structure of carbon, which is found in all life forms and some stars. By vaporizing carbon with helium laser beams a new molecular structure was discovered. It is called a truncated icosahedron, and looks like a soccer ball. They named it a fullerene or buckyball for Buckminster Fuller. Its structure combines a dodecahedron (energy and mass) with an icosahedron (water). Fullerenes are considered the galactic seeds of life. This is fascinating considering that these molecular structures were understood over 2500 years ago without the help of microscopes or laser technology. They were seen within the realm of intuitive thought. 

Our third eye reminds us to trust in our ability to combine intuition and imagination with knowledge and thought. The element between the third eye (dodecahedron/ether) and the sacral (icosahedron/water) is the star tetrahedron located in the heart, representing the electromagnetic push pull of love & strife. This reminds us to anchor our creativity and intuition within our heart to discern what is true to our soul. The third eye reminds us of our inherent connection to the cosmos and how our thoughts can impact our vision. 

Message: Intuitive imagination will help us to see that nothing is impossible. It’s important that we trust and believe in our ability to see that which is not visible. We possess the ability to make our heart’s desire a reality by bringing that reality to life in our minds eye.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein 

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

Mandala Chakra book available at: Amazon

Mandala Chakra card deck available at: Printers Studio

For more information visit: lauralwauters.com