Bi-Weekly Tarot Reading:  7-27-14 through 8-9-14

 

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Blog #22:  What Is Sacred Geometry?

 

 

LEGACY OF THE DIVINE TAROT

 

 

 

THE MAGICIAN: You will be very powerful the next two weeks, so take advantage of it by thinking of what you want or would like to achieve and let the Law of Attraction work for you.  It is as if you have a magic wand and can bring into your reality whatever you desire.  Believe this is so, do your work, and wait for the results.

 

10 OF SWORDS: You have really been through a challenging time and feel perhaps discouraged. However, this cycle is about to end and you will enter a time where things are looking up. There is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel.  You are almost there, so be patient, for it is coming.

 

THE MOON: Right now things are a bit unsettled and unclear, so just go with the flow and try not to make any major decisions. Trust what your intuition or gut instinct is telling you, for you are more intuitive than you give yourself credit for. When the time is right to decide something or take some action, you will know it.

 

9 OF SWORDS: Do not let feelings of anxiety and worry get you down. As soon as you feel yourself going into a negative frame of mind, immediately stop those thoughts and start thinking of something more positive, such as all the things in your life you are grateful for. This will do wonders to dispel the clouds of fear that might be hanging around.

 

BI-WEEKLY THEME: You are very powerful and can accomplish much, so use this energy to best advantage during this time. Do not doubt yourself, nor dwell on the difficulties that have been existing in the past. Things are about to change, so hang in there. Trust your intuition and just let things be until you feel more grounded. Monitor your thoughts so you can keep negativity from entering; focus on the positive and show gratitude.

 

Blog #22:  What Is Sacred Geometry?

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Sacred geometry is a branch of mathematics composed of geometric ratios and patterns that are used in  the design and construction of many buildings in our world, such as: churches, medieval cathedrals, temples, mosques, monuments, altars, sacred groves, the pyramids, and Greek and Roman architecture.

It is believed that the study of sacred geometry originated through the study of nature and the associated mathematical principles.  For example, the chambered nautilus is able to maintain its shape as it grows because its shell forms a logarithmic spiral. Honeybees build their hives in the shape of hexagonal cells because this is an ideal shape to hold their honey.  And it goes even further than that, as one author states:

“The strands of our DNA, the cornea of our eye, snowflakes, pine cones, flower petals, diamond crystals, the branching of trees, a nautilus shell, the star we spin around, the galaxy we spiral within, the air we breathe, and all life forms as we know them emerge out of timeless geometric codes.” (http://www.sacred-geometry.com/)

Since sacred geometry encompasses ratios, the figures symbolize the metaphysical principle of the relationship of the part to the whole—that ultimately everything is one.  The sphere is the simplest and most perfect of forms that expresses unity and completeness.  All points on the surface are equally accessible, and it is the basis for the physical world—starting with atoms, which make up other spherical shapes such as cells and seeds at the microcosmic level, to planets and star systems at the macrocosmic level.

The golden ratio (Phi—1.618) is often mentioned in relation to sacred geometry.  It is “the unique ratio such that the ratio of the whole to the larger portion is the same as the ratio of the larger portion to the smaller.”  (http://www.sacred-geometry.com/)

In our modern world, sacred geometry is not fully given the recognition it deserves. As one author says:

“We are born into an era that chooses ‘rational’ explanations for life.  As a result, some aspects of sacred geometry are now lost to the majority of our generation.  We exist with no real sense of our place in our world, not realizing that sacred geometry is very much intertwined into the daily fabric of our daily lives.  The human body is designed according to a precise and uniform ratio Phi, (1.618), also known as the golden ratio.  The ratio of the measurement from the top of the head to the navel and the measurement from the navel to the floor approximates this golden ratio.” (http://www.thehealersjournal.com/2013/04/29/sacred-geometry-meaning-secrets/)

And it gets even better:  “If we see flowers with 5 petals, we can be sure they produce edible fruits. If we see 3-fold or 6-fold plants, we know not to eat them as they will most likely be inedible or toxic, and will require further processing in order to be used for medicinal purposes. . . .Countless contemporary products are designed with the fundamental principles of sacred geometry, like the seemingly ordinary wine glass, whose shape actually harnesses positive flow of energies.” http://www.thehealersjournal.com/2013/04/29/sacred-geometry-meaning-secrets/)

Even though our society has not fully appreciated the miracles wrought in nature as embodied in sacred geometry, there appears to be a resurgence in its interest.  Perhaps we are finally getting away from the notion that everything has to be measured using the Arabic numbering system and, for example, that building materials must be standardized.  As author Catherine Yronwode states:

“During the 19^th century the sizes of construction materials became quite standardized for the first time.  A common brick was 2 x 4 x 8 inches; lumber came in 12-foot lengths that were 1 or 2 or 4 or 8 or 12 inches wide and a similar choice of numbers deep.  Construction therefore took on a more arithmetic aspect than it had when geometric ratio was the prime mover behind design.” (http://www.luckymojo.com/sacreddefined.html)

Sacred geometry uses sacred universal patterns that can be seen in nature and in many beautiful structures that have been built through the ages.  Perhaps it is time for us to begin appreciating once more the mysteries and beauty that are incorporated into sacred geometry.

Sources

(http://www.sacred-geometry.com/)

(http://www.thehealersjournal.com/2013/04/29/sacred-geometry-meaning-secrets/

http://www.luckymojo.com/sacreddefined.html)

 

Bi-Weekly Tarot Reading:  7-13-14 through 7-26-14

 

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Blog #21:  Science and Spirituality

 

 

LEGACY OF THE DIVINE TAROT

KING OF COINS: This is a time when abundance can flow to you if you will work towards this end and allow it to come to you. You are powerful and have the ability to manifest whatever you want.  It is up to you to realize that what you have been working on in the physical world can indeed happen during the next two weeks.  Stay positive, use the Law of Attraction, and be amazed at the results.

ACE OF COINS: A new source of abundance is headed your way. It could be in the form of a new job, a promotion, a career change, or a new opportunity that you did not see before. It could also be an improvement in health or your sense of stability--anything that relates to the physical material world. So be on the lookout for a fresh start somewhere, because the possibility is there.

PAGE OF CUPS: Whatever relationships are in your life right now can be enhanced by you recognizing you have the power to make them even better.  The Page is telling you that you can fill his cup with what you desire, so be more child-like--like him-- by taking a playful approach to life and living in the moment.

BI-WEEKLY THEME: A time of abundance that will allow you to use your King energy to manifest whatever you want. It is up to you to take action to bring this about. There is also a new beginning that will take effect in your life if you open your eyes to recognize it when it comes. It may be obvious--like a new job--or more subtle--like an improved situation related to finances, job, health, or home. Have fun in your relationships and live in the present so you can enjoy every moment. This is a time for being less serious with those in your life.

 

 Blog #21:  Science and Spirituality

 

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At first glance, it may seem that science and spirituality are so far apart that we may wonder why we should even consider that they might be related.  However, with more advances in the quantum physics field, which is showing that everything is made up of energy, it becomes easier to see the connection between these two separate modalities.

When we look at Albert Einstein’s basic theory of E=MC2, what this says is that “energy is created by having mass move at the speed of light and mass is created by having energy slowed down.” (http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/artsandculturewithreese/2011/02/06/science-and-spirituality-go-hand-in-hand/) The three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) are merely particles that are moving (vibrating) at different speeds.  Gas, which is usually invisible, can be made visible by slowing down its molecules so it becomes a liquid or a solid.

So just because something cannot be seen with our five senses does not mean that it does not exist.  In the past, scientists refused to consider exploring things that we couldn’t see. But with advances in technology we are now able to see beyond the veil of what was once invisible  and can now observe all the wonders of the universe that before had been hidden from us.

This new technology—such as more powerful electron microscopes and more far-reaching telescopes—has allowed science and spirituality to merge more than ever before.

We learned in science classes that energy and matter cannot be created nor destroyed; they can only be transformed from one state to another.  So what we are seeing is that different forms of energy—light, sound, chemical, physical, heat, kinetic—can be transformed from one form into another.

One author explains it as follows:

“It is fast becoming clear, even to many scientists and doctors, that you can’t separate science and spirituality. They go hand in hand.  We are spiritual beings living a physical life, and it is in every cell and atom.  It is what gives the cells life.  Our beliefs about everything affect who and what we are and how we live our lives right down to our very health.” (http://alexandrabarrett.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/science-and-spirituality-go-hand-in-hand/)

Carl Sagan notes that the word “spirit” is derived from the Latin word for “to breathe”.  Since we breathe air, which is physical, there is no implication in the word spiritual that we are referring to anything other than matter.  Therefore, he argues, science is the source of spirituality. He compares the sense of enormity we get when viewing the universe as an experience that transcends the physical world—it evokes feelings similar to what we feel when viewing great art, listening to wondrous music, or reading profound and moving literature.  He says that the “soaring feeling, that sense of elation and humility combined, is surely spiritual.” (http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/06/12/carl-sagan-on-science-and-spirituality/)

Deepak Chopra does a good job of explaining that consciousness is the common ground that unites spirituality and science.  He says that “fundamental science has come to a place where the ultimate questions of matter and creation cannot be understood unless consciousness is accounted for and factored in.” (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/our-future-depends-on-spi_b_5194776.html)  Since spirituality is rooted in the concept related to things that cannot be perceived with the five senses, what we are talking about here is pure consciousness, the basis for the subjective world (the mind) and the objective world related to the senses (matter).

Another author, Larry Culliford, explains that part of the problem is that for so long spirituality has been associated with religion and religious teachings.  Spirituality is not the same as religion, yet scientists viewed the two as similar, thus preventing them from exploring the connections that might exist between science and spirituality.  As he so clearly states, using an excellent example:

“To undertake scientific investigation, you have to start with an idea, with some intuition about what to look into and where you might begin to find answers. Science, in other words, begets creativity. Intuition may also be required to furnish explanations and further avenues of investigation. Creativity and intuition are among those mysteries of consciousness that link the everyday, analytic mind to the holistic insights of the spiritual dimension. A good example is that of the chemist Kekulé, who had a vision of a serpent swallowing its own tail during a kind of waking trance or daydream, and knew instantly by intuition that the structure of carbon, which he had been investigating, involved six carbon atoms formed into a ring.” (http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spiritual-wisdom-secular-times/201402/science-and-spirituality-0  

He concludes by saying that "Science and spirituality belong to one another. . .And science alone cannot give anyone the full picture."

In conclusion, science and spirituality are intertwined and can no longer be considered separate, because of the scientific discoveries that are showing that everything is energy.  And science is starting to look for a physical basis for consciousness (the mind) by attempting to pinpoint it to a physical location in the body.  An exciting future awaits the continued saga of these explorations.

 

Sources

http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/artsandculturewithreese/2011/02/06/science-and-spirituality-go-hand-in-hand/

http://alexandrabarrett.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/science-and-spirituality-go-hand-in-hand/

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/06/12/carl-sagan-on-science-and-spirituality/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/our-future-depends-on-spi_b_5194776.html

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spiritual-wisdom-secular-times/201402/science-and-spirituality-0