Flower of Life
Mandalas can be as simple as drawing overlapping circles and as complicated as symbols like the Flower of Life help us contemplate the universe and everything that lies ahead of us.
Flower of Life is a complex structure and pattern featuring dozens of circles arranged in an overlapping design. Many people find that the areas where the circles overlap resemble the petals of flowers, and so it earned the name the Flower of Life.
There is a script stating that it consists of 19 overlapping and interconnected circles. The Flower of Life originates in one circle and all other circles are built up around that. That means you begin by
drawing one circle and then continue drawing all the other circles around it. This symbol of the Flower of Life belongs to Sacred Geometry which believes
that all life is part of a divine, geometric plan.
The Meaning
It depicts how all life comes from one singular source — represented by the circle in the middle of the pattern.
There is believed to be a secret symbol hidden within the Flower of Life symbol, which is said to hold the most significant and sacred patterns of the universe. It is believed to be a sort of blueprint for all life, with the fundamental patterns for everything from atoms to planets and everything in between.
Flower of Life symbolism has become more and more prominent within New Age groups and movements. It holds a deep spiritual meaning that many people of varying religions and cultures have derived more specific beliefs and sentiments from.
THE HISTORY OF THE FLOWER OF LIFE
The Flower of Life is a fascinating and ancient symbol. It has been found to hold significance in multiple cultures all around the world as the Flower of Life symbol is seen in ancient manuscripts temples, synagogues, and art. However, it was only dubbed as the ‘Flower of Life’ quite recently in the 1990s.
It was commonly used across the Mesopotamian and Northern African in pre-Christian times, with some of the most famous examples showing up on Egyptian temples for Osiris. Leonardo da Vinci studied the Flower of Life’s form and its mathematical properties. He drew the Flower of Life itself, as well as various components such as the Seed of Life. He drew geometric figures representing shapes such as the platonic solids, a sphere, a torus, etc., and also used the golden ratio of phi in his artwork; all of which may be derived from the Flower of Life design.
FLOWER OF LIFE SYMBOLISM
Certain variations of the Flower of Life hold different meanings and significance:
- )The Seed of Life is formed with seven overlapping circles that create a more singular flower design
- )The Egg of Life is also formed from seven circles, which only just overlap each other. The shape made is said to be similar to that of a multi-cellular embryo in its early stages
- )The Fruit of Life consists of thirteen circles selected from the classic Flower of Life symbol. This shape is said to be a basic design of the universe and holds the geometric foundation for Metatron’s Cube
- )Metatron’s Cube illustrates the five platonic solids, which are believed to be structures that act as a foundation for all organic life. These five structures are the star tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron, which are found in life forms, minerals, music, sound, and language. Metatron’s Cube is also considered a holy symbol that can be used as protection from evil.
THE FLOWER OF LIFE IN DIFFERENT CULTURES AND RELIGIONS
- )JUDAISM/KABBALAH: The Tree of Life has been theorized to have come from the Flower of Life and is a prominent symbol in the Kabbalah discipline of esoteric Judaism. The Tree of Life contains ten spiritual symbols, called the 10 Sephiroth.
- )CHRISTIANITY: Multiple connections have been made between the Flower of Life and Christianity. The Seed of Life is of particular relevance in Christianity as it symbolizes the seven days of creation with its seven overlapping circles.
- )NEW AGE GROUPS: New Age movements and groups study the Flower of Life and see it as a form of sacred geometry that can be used to achieve enlightenment and understand the deeper spiritual meaning in life. They use the symbol to create new meditation practices and beliefs from it.
What Does The Flower Of Life Symbolize?
- The pattern of all creation, making it a key for unlocking true understanding and enlightenment
- The Tree of Life, an esoteric Jewish symbol of both physical and non-material reality and how it interacts
- The raw materials of all existence, since many sacred geometry enthusiasts connect it with the five Platonic solids
- A literal or symbolic portal to travel through dimensions or outer space
- Connecting with your higher self and leaving your incomplete and flawed self behind
- The circular nature of reality, either as a symbol of reincarnation or reconnecting with the universe
- Learning the secrets behind major conspiracies, health problems, and other issues
