
It features twelve equal edges and eight identical faces. The Octahedron is another Platonic Solid. This stability property transfers to the metaphysical realm too.

A four-sided dice comes to a stop quite easily when rolled. The primary reason for this is the shape’s ability to remain stable on any of its sides. The shape is used in various cultures and practices to invoke balance in a person’s aura. This sacred symbol is also connected to the sun, which gives it unlimited healing power. The shape is closely associated with the element of fire, which in turn represents physical concerns, drive, and passion. Similar to other Platonic Solids, each face of the Tetrahedron can be considered as its base. It has six equal edges, four vertices, and four equal faces. The name Tetrahedron loosely translates to ‘four-sided.’ This object resembles a triangular four-sided pyramid. Image:, UGCīesides the association with water, the shape is also connected with the Sacral Chakra (one of the seven Chakras in Hinduism) associated with healing and regeneration. The shape is common in numerous cultures and religions all over the world. The Icosahedron is closely associated with the element of water and represents movement, change, and flow. The name comes from the Greek word ‘eíkosi’ which means 20 and ‘hédra’ which means seat. It is a three-dimension figure made up of 20 triangular faces, 30 equal edges, and 12 vertices. The Icosahedron is one of the five Platonic Solids. The actions of renowned sociopaths have often been used to explain this phenomenon. When this happens, the universe eventually corrects itself in that person’s lifetime or afterward. Hausa traditional architecture: top facts to know When one is not in harmony with universal energy, then the energy balance is disrupted, and the situation becomes unhealthy and stuck. When a person’s existence is in perfect balance, they cycle energy in a torus-like fashion and are thus, satisfied with each of their actions. It is believed that an object’s energy can only go so far in a single direction before doubling back and returning to its source. The basic form of the Torus explains the ascent from matter to the spirit or the descent from spirit to matter through a tube of consciousness, energy, or light.

It is a graphical representation of the balance between spirit and matter, which only happens when energy is aligned. The Torus is arguably among the core sacred geometry symbols. Lastly, the human soul has a revealed element which expresses itself in the body and another aspect that transcends the body. The first one provides the basis for the existence of all creation while the second is completely hidden from all creation. The Torah has exoteric teachings such as law and the Talmud as well as esoteric teachings such as the Kabbalah.īest jumpsuit styles to rock in 2018 Image:, UGC The three entities represented in the Star of David are said to comprise external and internal dimensions. A person’s soul is said to connect to the Creator through the strict study and observance of the Torah’s teachings. In the Jewish religion, the triangles represent the connection between the Creator, humans, and the Torah. It is a six-pointed star made from two interlocking equilateral triangles with one pointing up and the other one down. The Star of David is often referred to as the sacred geometry triangle in some cultures.

Other cultures interpret the Tibetan Knot as the union between compassion, wisdom, and practice. Some religions believed that the knot signified the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The sacred significance of the Eternal Knot involves its representation of time, a person’s spiritual path, and divine consciousness (or the Omnipresent Buddha). Nigerian traditional arts and crafts Image:, UGC

Upon close observation, one sees that the knot has neither a beginning nor an end. The shape involves an elaborate design of intertwined and looped lines that cross in and out of each other at 90-degree angles. It also bears striking similarities with the Celtic Knot associated with prehistoric Celts. While the knot is a typical Buddhist element, it is also found in ancient Chinese culture and art. The other seven symbols are the treasure Vase, Victory Banner, Pair of Golden Fish, Parasol, Lotus, and Conch Shell. It is one of the ‘Eight Auspicious Symbols’ in Buddhism. The Eternal Knot is also known as the Endless Knot or Tibetan Knot. Without this shape, all other sacred geometry in nature would not exist. The Vesica Pisces is widely regarded as the joining of the physical and spiritual realms. By thinking of one circle as the energy source, the second circle would then depict the creation of something new. Other spiritual viewpoints associate the circles as the source energy (God) and the Vesica Pisces as creation. The meaning of art for the development of Nigeria Image:, UGC
