Triangle is 3-sided so it represents the number 3. The triangle is synonymous with light. What’s Your Sign says: All the mystic teachings incorporate the power of three within their folds. Three represents the union of the numbers prior to it (One and Two). Numerologically speaking, if One represents force, and Two represents an opening,…
Category: A2Z 2019
A2Z April 2019 — S — Square
The square is the first shape invented by humans. It symbolizes: –the created universe –earth and the 4 elements –the 4 corners of the earth It is a stable, unmoving shape. Temples and holy buildings are square and align with the 4 points of the compass. Squares define limits and boundaries. From Learn Religions Materiality…
A2Z April 2019 — R — Rebis
The Rebis (from the Latin res bina, meaning dual or double matter) is the end product of the alchemical magnum opus or great work. After one has gone through the stages of putrefaction and purification, separating opposing qualities, those qualities are united once more in what is sometimes described as the divine hermaphrodite, a reconciliation…
A2Z April 2019 — Q — Quintessence, Aether, or Akasha
Quintessence alchemical symbol Today’s entry will be talking about something that has different names across time and space, but it is referring to the same thing. The names included today are Quintessence, Aether, and Akasha. The word Aither in Homeric Greek means “pure, fresh air” or “clear sky”. In Greek mythology, it was thought to…
A2Z April 2019 — P — Palad Khik
image link Today’s A2Z will be abbreviated. I will give two examples of magical and/or sacred phallic symbols, then give a link for you to learn about some others across the world. From wikipedia: Palad Khik is a kind of Thai amulet that is shaped like a penis. The phrase “palad khik”…
A2Z April 2019 — O — Omphalos
An omphalos is a religious stone artifact, or baetylus. From point of view website: Frequently such ‘Navels of the Earth’ also prove to have associations with meteorites – stones fallen from heaven. Many will have their own ‘navel stone’, or ‘sunstone’, or ‘foundation stone’, which will sometimes be accompanied by a tradition of a rod…
A2Z — N — Ner Tamid, Sanctuary Lamp, Eternal Flame
all taken from wikipedia Ner Tamid in Judaism A sanctuary lamp, chancel lamp, altar lamp, everlasting light, or eternal flame is a light that shines before the altar of sanctuaries in many Jewish places of worship. Hanging or standing in front of the ark in every Jewish synagogue … it symbolizes God’s eternal presence…
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