Sacred Geometry Starts With One Point Unfolding The Stages of Creation
Many philosophers, mystics, and spiritual leaders believe that sacred geometry underlies all creation or is in itself part of divine language. Sacred geometry is evidence of a higher order, an intelligence that contains symmetry and beauty rooted in mathematical perfection. This magistry must have a Source, and I propose that the Source of all creation is a living presence in all things.
In the beginning, there was nothing. Where did it all start? According to sacred geometry, the Source is depicted as a dot or a point. Just as a point can be a source for a line and other shapes in geometry, so is a dot representing Source, the ultimate source of life and creation. All shapes, especially those that form the basis of creation, such as circles and spheres, have their center as the point. Moreover, each measurement either begins at a point or passes through it. When you draw a line, you connect the beginning and end points. When you draw a circle, you return to the point you started from.
In this way, not only does a point signify the Source of creation, but it also reveals the cyclic nature of creation. When we look at Hindu mythology, we see similar beliefs. Since nothing can be constructed without the central point, including the circle’s spiritually universal shape and the square’s material shape, the point is symbolic of the formless Divine. In sacred geometry, the circle is said to represent the Divine Feminine, while a straight line represents the Divine Masculine. A point represents the soul of the Universe, which is reflected in our souls. Here, the male form (Shiva) and the female form (Shakti) come together.
Vesica Piscis
After the first sphere is created, a second identical sphere is formed. When these two spheres overlap, they form a fish shape called the Vesica Piscis. Another theory of the beginning of creation holds that God first created an octahedron, a shape with 6 vertices, 8 faces, and 12 edges. It’s said that when God spun this shape on its axis, it formed a sphere. This sphere—which contains everything—also held His consciousness. That was when another identical sphere was created, forming the Vesica Piscis.
So much of sacred geometry is about balance and harmony. The world as we see it is full of opposites. We tend to focus on these polarities rather than the unity that exists between all of us. The Vesica Piscis shows both the polarity between elements and their connection. All energies—whether male or female, hot or cold, light or dark, electric or magnetic, south pole or north pole—are connected by their centers (as symbolized by the two spheres).
Not only do they balance each other perfectly, but they also make creation possible. It’s believed that when two opposite energies come together in harmony, they create something more significant than the sum of their parts. Isn’t that the basis of creation? Moreover, this symbol forms the basis for light, the source of all energy and illumination.
When the centers of the two spheres are connected by a horizontal line, and a vertical line connects their points of intersection, a cross is formed. This cross is said to represent light energy. When we look at the different kinds of electromagnetic waves—such as UV rays, gamma rays, visible light, radio waves, etc.—that form part of the electromagnetic spectrum, we must observe how they are formed. When electric and magnetic waves interact, they produce electromagnetic vibrations. These waves are propagated only when they’re perpendicular to each other. So, this formation signifies the essence of energy and radiation.
Now, let’s look at the shape formed at the intersection of the two spheres. If you look at it vertically, it resembles a cosmic egg, womb, or birth passage. In other words, it signifies the exact space where creation occurs. When you see the same shape horizontally, it will look like a cosmic eye. In Christianity, this symbol is known as the fish of Jesus. This shape carries within itself the possibility for all forms of life.
The Vesica Piscis then became a blueprint for the next stages of creation.
The Stages of Creation
After the two interconnected spheres are made, each new sphere is added in a particular pattern. Specifically, when each new sphere is as close as possible to the middle sphere, a spin motion is created, which ends in the creation of the seventh sphere. These seven interconnected spheres form the Seed of Life symbol.
Seed of Life
The Seed of Life occurs when six spheres perfectly intersect a seventh one. The symbol serves as the basis for the Egg of Life and the Flower of Life, forming a beautiful flower pattern. This perfection allows more complicated patterns to arise from it. Not only that, but the shape hides other fundamental shapes such as the triangle, cube, hexagon, and tetrahedron.
To understand the importance of this symbol, you only have to recognize the immense potential seeds carry. A seed signifies the possibility of life, creation, and abundance. It also carries within itself the secrets to consciousness. Just as our potential remains hidden unless the conditions are right, so does the seed remain dormant until given the proper amount of sunlight, water, and care.
The Seed of Life tells us that so much of what we seek outside ourselves remains locked away in our consciousness. All we need is to nurture our inner selves. Like this symbol, we can create our reality if we know our true nature. The seed is also connected to the number seven, which is essential to creation. The seven spheres that form this symbol show us how ubiquitous the number seven is in the universe. Think about it. According to the creation story in the Book of Genesis, the world was created in seven days. On the seventh day, when the final sphere was added, the universe came into being. This is not the only mention of the number seven.
According to the New Testament, the four corners of the world and the Holy Trinity meet to make the number seven. The Book of Revelation heavily references the number seven—from the seven seals of God’s judgment to the seven angels with seven trumpets, from the seven letters to the seven golden lampstands, and so on. This symbology isn’t limited to Christianity. In Islam, too, the number has immense significance. For example, when Muslims visit Mecca, their holiest city, they walk around the Kaaba (the most sacred Islamic site) seven times. According to the Quran, there are seven heavens.
Hinduism, too, mentions seven higher worlds and underworlds. Buddhism outlines seven steps to enlightenment: equanimity, concentration, effort, investigation, joy, tranquility, and mindfulness. As we can see, almost every major religion worldwide honors the number seven. The pattern of seven is also seen in nature and design. For example, there are seven colors of the rainbow—violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red—and seven notes in a diatonic musical scale. In the next chapter, we’ll learn about the chakras in our bodies. As it turns out, our bodies also contain seven main chakras carrying vibrations.
Egg of Life
Eggs are seen as symbols of birth and fertility across cultures and religions. As such, the egg quite literally gives birth to new life. Just as the first complete revolution of the point creates the Seed of Life, the second creates the Egg of Life. This figure features 13 interconnected circles that symbolize health, balance, and fertility. These three attributes usually relate to an individual’s quality of life. When we possess good mental, physical, or emotional health, we live happy and fulfilled lives.
Similarly, we all crave stability in our lives and relationships with others. There’s a feeling of security and comfort where there’s balance and stability. Fertility is related to giving birth to a new life and creating something that gives meaning to us. Together, these qualities make us feel whole. The Egg of Life is also said to represent the development of cells in a human embryo since the first eight stem cells are supposed to comprise the Egg of Life, and the entire human body’s development depends on this pattern.
What would you say if I told you that all music owes its existence to this symbol? Seems pretty amazing, doesn’t it? The spaces between the circles in this symbol are believed to be similar to the gaps between tones and semitones on a musical scale. This symbol forms the basis for the Flower of Life.
Flower of Life
When the point completes its third revolution while creating spheres, the Flower of Life is born. This symbol comprises 19 interconnected circles (or spheres) that represent the fruit tree’s vegetation cycle. Much like the others, this symbol tells us that everything is part of a grand, intelligent design. By now, the symbol has become much more intricate and beautiful, and consequently, its significance has increased manifold.
As soon as the Vesica Piscis is formed, we can now create whatever we want through these symbols. The Flower of Life is the ultimate tool at our disposal. The Flower of Life is the symbol of the creation of the universe. When we connect the centers of all the spheres, we can create each of the five Platonic solids, all the polygons found in nature, and the foundation for all trigonometry and geometry, among others.
When we look closely at this symbol, we can see that it depicts, in 2D, all the forms that can be created from the molecules we know so far. Anything structurally created in the universe can be seen through this pattern. The same goes for patterns found in nature. The geometry of everything, from snowflakes to sunflowers, depends on this symbol. The Flower of Life carries the blueprint for even more complex sacred geometric shapes, such as the Metatron’s Cube and the Merkabah.
This symbol stands for unity (as do many others), but its complex nature also concentrates cosmic vibrations toward its center. The energy of the Divine, which we seek to channel in our lives, can be found in this symbol in an intensified form.
This imagery is found in almost every culture, religion, and world tradition. In Egypt, for example, these symbols were found on the pillars of the Osirion temple. The ancient Romans also used this design extensively in their artwork, including on a mosaic floor discovered in Pompeii. In Beijing, China, the Flower of Life can be found under the paw of a lion guarding the Forbidden City.
In Christianity, the Seed of Life is the foundation of creation, while the Flower of Life stands for its expansion. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, these symbols are present in mandalas. When we delve deeper into Buddhist symbolism, the lotus is a much-revered flower. It’s believed that when Gautama Buddha took his first steps, his feet created images of the lotus. Since the lotus grows in murky conditions, it’s said to symbolize the purity of the mind and body. The dirty water represents the material traps of the world, all the negativity we try to avoid, while the flower represents our escape from this world. It’s no coincidence that many believe the lotus represents the Flower of Life.
A description of this symbol’s significance would be incomplete without mentioning Leonardo da Vinci. While many artists have used this pattern to give their artwork meaning, few have been as influenced by sacred geometry as da Vinci. He was a talented painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist, and sought to imbue whatever he created with spiritual meaning. He was fascinated by the interconnectedness of the world and the mathematical precision in various aspects of nature.
Many historians believe that one of his most famous drawings, the Vitruvian Man, was partially based on the Flower of Life. This drawing is supposed to have used sacred geometry extensively. For one, the overlap of a square and a circle in the image suggests that human beings aren’t just physical beings but also spiritual ones. We can connect with both worlds if we want to. Secondly, when da Vinci used this symbol to create the human body, he also signaled that we are a part of the same design that governs everything else in the universe.
Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is another symbol that resonates with many cultures around the world. It has similar meanings across different beliefs and is also known as the World Tree or the Tree of Knowledge. The most significant among these beliefs is found in the esoteric Jewish school of Kabbalah. In this practice, the Tree of Life is related to the Flower of Life and is known as the Sefirot.
Sefirot means emanations, and in Kabbalah, it refers to the ten ways or channels through which Ein Sof (God as the Infinite One) manifests Himself. In doing so, He creates both the physical and the spiritual worlds in an interconnected way. Many other practices share this symbolism. For example, the roots in this symbol are usually similar to Celtic knots. They are dense, intricate, and connected to the branches at one point (at least). Since the branches are said to represent the heavens and the roots symbolize humanity, their connectedness suggests that the physical and metaphysical worlds aren’t separate. Each draws its strength and energy from the other.
In most Abrahamic religions, the Tree of Life is believed to be a tree in the Garden of Eden. Every day, trees are supposed to provide shade, nourishment, and protection. Interestingly, when we place this symbol inside the Seed of Life, we’ll find it perfectly contained. This is no coincidence; after all, a seed grows into a tree, and that tree can also produce seeds for further growth.
The most exciting aspect of this symbol is the equation of the trunk with the man. Since it’s believed that the Universe or celestial life is represented by branches and the physical world by roots, the trunk becomes the bridge between the two worlds. This trunk also symbolizes a human being.
In the Egyptian tradition, this figure is closely related to the Ankh, a symbol made by the trunk and branches of the tree. At the point where the trunk meets the branches, one can see a loop that represents a vertical eye. This eye is also supposed to represent the man’s heart, represented by the tree. Therefore, this mystical tree is supposed to act as a guide for human beings. It can help us achieve physical and spiritual success and teach us how to live fulfilling lives on Earth.
Extract from my Book Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design: Awaken Your Inner Vision, Guided By Sacred Images, Numerology, Tarot, Sound, & Magic
