sacred geometry symbols and meanings of the circle

On a spiritual level, it represents creation, birth, and the joining of spiritual and physical. This is why for or many, the Vesica Piscis symbol is considered very sacred. It is enforced again by the fact that it is the starting place of most sacred geometry. This idea is enforced with its similarities to the shape of the vagina, the starting place of birth on a human level. Some view the Vesica Piscis as a Christian symbol due to its similarities to the “Jesus fish.” It also mimics the shape of the female vagina and is therefore viewed as a symbol of femininity, birth, and sexuality.įrom a spiritual viewpoint, if we recognize the circle on its own as Source Energy (God or Goddess, whichever you prefer), the Vesica Piscis represents creation or the “womb of The Universe.” Think of a single circle as a Source of Energy, adding a second circle represents the spark of creation when the universe is born. One thing most people can agree on is that it is a significant symbol. Many, myself included, believe this simple symbol found all throughout history and nature has a divine source.īecause the Vesica Piscis symbol shows up so often in nature and human history there are varying meanings associated with it. Because this symbol is found in so many places, it’s hard to pinpoint where it originated. Like most sacred geometry, there’s a lot of speculation about the origin(s) and meaning(s) of the Vesica Piscis. If you missed my blog on these two basic sacred geometry symbols, you could learn more about them here. It is also the starting place of the Seed of Life and the Flower of Life. Beyond nature, this shape can be found in paintings of Christ and Buddha, modern-day logos like Coco Chanel, crop circles, and ancient and contemporary architecture. The Vesica Piscis was formed first in nature, but when it was first identified by humans as a significant shape is still up for debate. Let’s dig into the significance of this symbol and even more important, how you can put it to use in your spiritual practice. For more on the mathematics of this shape, exciting as it may be, you’ll need to do your own research! From here on out I’ll be focusing on the significance, meaning, and uses of this sacred symbol. The almond shape created by the overlapping circles contains two equilateral triangles. The circles have the same radius and intersect in such a way that the perimeter of each circle touches the center of the other. Mathematically speaking, this simple shape is the starting place of very complex geometry. The Italian phrase “mandorla,” or almond, refers to the shape created in the center. Vesica Piscis translates to “bladder of the fish” in Latin, this not so flattering or mystical name was given to it due to its similar appearance to a fish bladder. All cultures, however different, depend on nature for their survival.The Vesica Piscis symbol is comprised of two overlapping circles that form an almond shape in the center, also called a “mandorla.” Though the coming together of these circles may look simple, and possibly remind you of fun times in middle school filling out Venn diagrams, its meaning is profoundly powerful.

Different cultures have different values, hence the square of cultures can be oriented in various ways, but always anchored to the rim of the circle at its corners.

The square (with its sharp edges, the most artificial of shapes), when drawn within the circle of the universe, it best represents culture. THE SQUARE OF VISHNU & LAKSHMI – The Culture The universe is the medium through which the divine presents itself. The circle (the most spontaneous of natural shapes) the best represents the Hindu universe, because Hindus see the world as being timeless, cyclical and infinite. THE CIRCLE OF BRAHMA & SARASWATI – The Universe Just as the existence of the circle presupposes the existence of the central point, the existence of the world presupposes the existence of a witness of the world – the soul (‘Atma’). Without the point no circle (symbol of universe) can not be drawn and no square (symbol of culture) constructed. The dot represents the soul, the formless divine within us.

Sacred geometry symbols and meanings of the circle