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3. Sacred Geometry

Container of Life

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The Container of Life grounds us in the root chakra. Its circular nature inspires us to cultivate a deeper relationship with earth as we travel through the Circle of Life.

Circles are primordial symbols in the sense that they represent the organizing principle of life. They have inspired children, philosophers, mathematicians, astronomers, poets and artists.

Around 2000 BCE Sumerians created a numbering system with 60 as its base, 60 also equated to one unit. They are credited with defining a circle as 360 equidistant points around a center point, based on twelve, 30-day lunar months (12 x 30 = 360). This sexagesimal system, inspired by their elegant vision of the universe, is the foundation of sacred geometry.

It is this unique relationship between humans and circles that intrigues the mind and inspires new ways of thinking. In 800 BCE the Greek word “kirkos” was used to describe a hoop or ring. In Latin, the word circulus meant both circle and circus.

In Pythagorean terms, a circle can be seen as “one”, or monad. A monad is both the creator of many and the sum of all. Plato explained in his Seventh Letter that: “the circle is a form that goes beyond definition or explanation.”

The Rhind Papyrus in Egypt, c. 1650 BCE, was the first written text to define the area of a circle as 3.1605. Archimedes correctly identified the exact calculation of Pi (π) as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, or 3.14159. This theory still holds true today. Through the use of super computers, Pi (π) has been calculated over two quadrillion decimal points without a repeating pattern. Proving that the infinite nature of a circle transcends the linear world. It contains. Circles create unity within infinity by encompassing the vast diversity as “one” and “all”.

The Container of Life reminds us that our physical body is interconnected with Earth, which allows us to explore the spiritual and infinite nature of our soul. This uniquely human journey is made possible by respecting and tending to our roots. To trust and care for earth as she cares for us. Earth will nurture us as we grow and mulch what no longer serves us without any judgment. We have much to learn as we grow.

Message: We are in a period of manifestation. Release our attachment to outcome and trust in our potential and its infinite possibilities. Remember we are the container and the creator of our reality.

“The nature of god is a circle of which the center is everywhere and the circumference is nowhere” – Empedocles 

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

Hexahedron

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15_Earth - Hexahedron - Root

Our root chakra connects us to the energy of Earth. A hexahedron is a polyhedron with 6 faces, known as a cube. It represents the element of Earth, which grounds our subtle body with our physical body. It’s what makes us human.

Earth was formed over 4.5 billion years ago from a mixture of dust and gas that orbited our Sun. It grew as small planets, asteroids and space particles collided into the molten rock that once covered the surface of Earth. Each collision carried a unique set of elements necessary to create life. Being the third planet from the Sun it was perfectly positioned to allow water to form and flow over its surface. Earth’s atmosphere was then a mixture of gases and carbon dioxide. 

As plant forms evolved, they were able to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. Trees are the largest plant forms on Earth, so when their footprint expanded, they created an atmosphere that could support more diverse types of life, including humans. Modern humans appeared on earth 200,000 years ago. Today over 7.4 billion people live on this planet and share in its natural, yet limited resources. 

We are interdependent with Earth for essential resources like food, water and air, which means we must take care of our Earth so Earth can take care of us. Unfortunately, we as a species have done more harm than good for our planet.

It is critical that we learn to live in harmony with Earth and with each other. Earth provides everything we need to sustain us if we live in state of reciprocity. By reconnecting with nature, we can sense what Earth needs from us and what we can do to make life better for ourselves and the generations yet to come.

When we feel ungrounded, Earth is there to embrace us as we walk, plant, and care for it. Earth is a marvel as we walk among the trees, fields and mountains, or stroll along the shores of rivers and oceans while gazing at flowers, stones and wildlife. What a gift Earth provides each and every day.

Message: Go outside in nature and connect with the mothering intelligence of Earth. Become more conscious of all that earth gives us as we eat, breathe, sleep and walk through life. Honor all of the beauty and diversity that surrounds us by reconnecting with our shared roots.

“The earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry 

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

Tetrahedron

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17_Fire - Tetrahedron - Solar Plexus

The solar plexus is named for Sol, the Latin word for Sun. The tetrahedron is a polyhedron with 4 triangularfaces. It represents the element of fire. Fire releases heat through a process known as combustion. The sun is our primary source of energy, heat and light. 

Over 13 billion years ago, a giant explosion scattered stardust across the cosmos, birthing billions of galaxies containing trillions of stars, planets, moons and black holes. Eight billion years later, in the Milky Way galaxy, a special star was born in an area known as Orion’s Arm. This star grew hotter and stronger until it fused stardust and gas into planets and rocks. 

When this star’s fiery energy created a forcefield strong enough for planets to orbit around it, it became a Sun. 

Our Sun is the only star in our Solar System. There are 200-400 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy and 3,200 solar systems. Our Sun’s solar system is the only one that contains life.

The Sun’s surface maintains a core temperature that reaches 27 million degrees. It is a gaseous ball of hydrogen & helium, which is held together by its own gravity. Like the Sun, our digestive system maintains an internal temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit. It functions as an internal power plant.

The Sun was central to most cultures around the world for its life-giving properties. By recording the sun’s movement, they determined the dates of the equinoxes and solstices. These ancient astronomers created solar calendars to track the seasons of the year as they shifted from hunter-gatherers to agricultural societies. This shift marked the beginning of the Arian Age, which began around 2100 BCE. It was seen as an age of fire and war. It was also when the Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten decreed the Sun God Aten-Ra as the one supreme deity. The Romans also revered the Sun as Sol Invictus, “the invincible one”. When the Roman’s replaced their nature-based belief system with a Christian God, the Sun was associated with God as the Son who was born on the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice celebrates the rebirth of the Sun.

We must honor our fiery nature and use it for peaceful power.

Message: Fire and sunlight hold life-giving properties that feeds our soul. It is important for us to become more conscious of the foods we eat as well as the thoughts and intentions we take in. Create a sacred fire ceremony to cleanse the emotional and energetic body. Meditate with fire to balance the power growing within. Honor the Sun for the joy and life that it brings. Become conscious of how to manifest this energy within us.

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.” – George Washington 

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

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

Sphere

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21_Light - Sphere - Crown

The sphere is associated with the element of light, which is associated with our crown chakra. Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) a German astronomer, enclosed the platonic solids within spheres representing the six known planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn). Technically a sphere is not considered a platonic solid because it isn’t a polygon, but platonic solids were understood to be encased within a sphere.

Our Sun is a sphere, which is also our primary source of light. The six known planets were all created by the electromagnetic energy of our Sun, located in the center of our solar system. Our Sun is also a star, and like all stars it emits light that can be seen many lightyears away. The electromagnetic spectrum of light makes upless than 5% of all ordinary matter.

The remaining 95% of our universe contains 68% dark energy, which expands the universe and 27% dark matter, which holds the universe together. We tend to be drawn to the light but we live in a universe filled with unmanifested darkness. This can be seen as pure potential waiting to become manifest. Light that is actually visible to the human eye represents less than 2.3% of the 5% electromagnetic spectrum of light. This visible light is created by narrow wavelengths of pure spectral colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.Infrared light (below red) and ultra violet (above violet) are made up of frequencies invisible to the humaneye. This full electromagnetic spectrum of light includes: visible light rays, ultraviolet waves, radio waves,microwaves, infrared waves, X-rays and gamma rays.

Light represents our sacred connection to source as we seek to understand and connect to the infinite nature of our soul. 

Message: Create a daily routine that balances the light and the dark aspects that are playing out in our life right now. Balancing darkness and light is an important dynamic in all aspects of our life. Both are necessary to maintain optimum health physically and spiritually. If we fear the dark it is time to make peace with it. Think of darkness as the unmanifested potential that lies within us. If the dark represents fear, remember that we are the one projecting this fear. When we own our projections, we realize that we are the only ones who can change it.  If sleep is an issue create a darker environment in the bedroom and establish a nourishing nighttime ritual that calms the senses. If we avoid the light we should go outside and make peace with the sun and the moon in moderation. 

“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.” – Evelyn Dunbar 

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

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