Symbols whispering to the soul

When Meister Eckhart defines archetypes, he provides us with poetic and scientific definition,which we will soon understand:

“When the soul wishes to experience something, she throws an image of the experience out before her and enters into her own image.”

Symbolic images represent much more than mere information; they are capable of including endless possibilities within themselves. The power of symbols takes shape in all aspects of our lives, through unconscious projections, which may remain obscure/unknown or become illuminating/manifested.

Cosmic Essences has analyzed, studied, and chosen four symbols/archetypes with exact archaeological and geographical references in order to fully represent the four Elements: TERRAE – AQUA – AER – IGNIS.

Energetic lines (The Energetic Art Lines) that are able to evoke the essence and synthesis of each individual Element, drawing their strength from sacred symbols and geometries that scientific studies have now widely proven functioning with our brain/body/psyche.

TERRAE

For the Earth element, it has been chosen the temple of Pozzo di Santa Cristina in Sardinia, Paulilatino (OR) Sardinia.

Dating back to the Nuragic civilization (3500 years ago), this temple was built around 1000 B.C. Perfectly preserved in its geometric and mathematical joints, where nothing is left to chanche, it reveals a refined construction technique and numerical and numerological calculations. This archaeological site allows legends, myths, and reality to coexist. During the equinoxes, the sun creates games of light, shadow, and projections that astonish those who experience them, but these effects are not an end in itself,as they are linked to the cult of the Sun, to the harvest, to the Bull God, and to the symbolism of the ear of wheat. The same process applies to the major lunar solstice, which led Prof. Lebeuf to study this phenomenon at this site for five years before writing a book: “Il pozzo di Santa Cristina: un osservatorio lunare” (The Well of Santa Cristina: A Lunar Observatory). The geometric lines that draw it evoke the symbolism of a large womb, which collects and preserves the manifestations of the cosmos through symbols linked to the fertility of the harmonious union between female and male.

AQUA

For the Water element, it has been chosen an ornamental symbol linked to the period and the civilization of the Mayan from the Honduras region.

Here we find the most important pyramids of Latin America but also a far older temple inside a pyramid, almost a protection, as the archaeologist Sam Osmanagich tells us. A Mayan history rich in symbologies and archetypes that display the inscription in columns, vases and objects that make this symbol as an element linked to the cyclicity and balance of feminine and masculine. An ascending and descending impulse, emblem of the opposites in this ancient civilization.

AER

For the Air element, the Adinkra cloth has been chosen, linked to the fabric prints produced
in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, featuring symbols related to the Akan ethnic group. 

These symbols are connected to proverbs, maxims, historical events, concepts, and much more. The Akan people have been skilled weavers since the 16th century, and their fabrics were worn by royals, spiritual leaders, or wealthy individuals during funerals or ceremonies. It is said that the symbols were invented directly by King Nana Kwadwo Agyeamn Adinkra. Due to disputes and conflicts between tribes, these symbols were a source of tension for a long time. The oldest Adinkra fabric dates back to 1817 and is now housed at the British Museum. The chosen symbol/archetype is in reference to reconciliation, harmony and relationships.

IGNIS

For the Fire element, the first symbol of Reiki, the CHOKU REI, has been chosen.

Reiki is an ancient Japanese discipline (originated in Kyoto) linked to its founder, Master Mikao Usui, a martial arts expert and Buddhist practitioner. His technique aimed to restore and maintain the health of the body and mind. It is based on the prospect of becoming channels that convey energy (long infrared waves in scientific terms) omnipresent (universal energy) through the hands. Today, Reiki is taught and practiced in hospitals and private clinics worldwide, counting over 2000 institutions. 
(Reiki: scienza e medicina. Studi ed evidenze scientifiche, 2022 - Editore Ricerche&Redazioni)

The origin of this symbol seems to be Tibetan, and it has been used as a seal in imperial edicts. In the Japanese language, Choku Rei means “decree” or “royal order.” Its Yantra (graphic aspect, shape) describes the idea of the spiral movement of the energy that intersects the vertical line through 7 points. It must be drawn according to a precise geometric and directional order. Its spiral symbolizes centripetal force, and its function is to summon and concentrate the Reiki energy in the heart, increasing its flow, a symbol connected to our vital energy.

SACRED GEOMETRY AND WELLBEING

Sacred geometry represents man’s research to understand and communicate the intrinsic order of the universe that humans observed in nature. Harmonic proportions, such as those found in the “flower of life” or the “golden spiral,” were seen as reflections of natural laws that govern life and matter. Civilizations like the Egyptian, Greek, and Indian observed that shapes such as the circle, square, and spiral embodied the natural order of the universe. Alongside this ecstatic observation connected to the sense of “beauty,” it emerged the awareness that symmetry and order had a positive influence on the sensations that people experienced when encountering an object with perfect geometry. This path is common to almost all cultures throughout history, blending in its meanings art, science, and spirituality into a universal symbolic language, perceivable by any observer regardless of their cultural background. In the collective imagination, the forms of sacred geometry are, often repeated in architecture, art, and rituals, visible manifestations of a deeper cosmic order. But there is more, the search for a deep and natural meaning of natural laws and the rediscovery of them in symmetrical geometric forms revealed another effect: a sense of inner well-being. In some way, sacred geometries evoke awareness and a sense of connection with the whole.

Sacred geometry, therefore, is not only an aesthetic or mathematical mean, but becomes a path of introspection and spiritual growth, capable of giving a deeper meaning to reality. In these days, neuroscience confirm that this happens and even promote the well-being and mental health for various reasons:

Sacred geometric shapes, such as the “flower of life” or the “golden spiral,” are characterized by symmetry and order. Regular patterns transmit a sense of symmetry and order that stimulate the brain, facilitating a state of calm and reduced anxiety. This sense of visual balance can help the mind to ground itself and stabilize, resulting in a feeling of calm and inner clarity.

Focusing on regular and harmonious shapes helps to reduce the flow of chaotic thoughts, contributing to a stress reduction. This is a true and real meditative effect, due to the complexity and beauty of the shapes which inspire the mind, encouraging creative thinking and a new perspective on reality.

Many see in these patterns the representation of the universe’s order. Meditating on sacred geometry reveals a sense of connection to a larger whole, fomenting a deep feeling of be- longing and meaning. It is a matter of the true process of inner connection and to perceive a sense of unity with the universe. 

These benefits are the reason why sacred geometric shapes are integrated into practices of personal and spiritual growth. It is a subjective journey that, nonetheless, unites humankind.

How does this process occur?

The mechanisms that are activated involve both aesthetic perception and neurobiological processes.

– Brain stimulation and meditation through the induction of a meditative state.

– Activation of the reward and pleasure areas, actualizing in the release of neurotransmitters that improve mood and strengthen the sense of well-being

Sensation of connection and meaningfulness reinforce self-awareness and represent the search for a deeper meaning to one’s existential experience. It is a feeling of belonging and harmony