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The Flower of Life is a geometrical figure composed of multiple
evenly-spaced, overlapping circles, that are arranged so that they form a
flower-like pattern with a six-fold symmetry like a hexagon. The center of each
circle is on the circumference of six surrounding circles of the same diameter.
The Flower of Life symbol is over six thousand years old.
Throughout human history, philosophers, artists, and architects around the world
have known the Flower of Life for its perfect form, proportion, and harmony.
The Flower of
Life is considered to be sacred geometry, containing ancient, religious value
depicting the fundamental forms of space and time. It is a visual expression
of the connections life weaves through all mankind, believed to contain a type
of Akashic Record of basic information of all living things. In particular,
depictions of the five Platonic Solids are found within the Flower of Life and
act as a template from which all life springs.
There are many symbols found within the Flower
of Life's design, each believed to possess significant meaning. Leonardo da Vinci studied the Flower of Life's
form and its mathematical properties. He drew the Flower of Life itself, as well
as components therein, such as the Seed of Life. He drew geometric figures
representing shapes such as the platonic solids, a sphere, a Torus, etc., and
also used the golden ratio of phi in his artwork; all of which may be
derived from the Flower of Life design.
Sacred geometry can be described as a belief
system attributing a religious or cultural value to many of the fundamental
forms of space and time. According to this belief system, the basic patterns of
existence are perceived as sacred because in contemplating them one
is contemplating the origin of all things. By studying the nature of these forms
and their relationship to each other one may gain insight into the scientific,
philosophical, psychological, aesthetic and mystical laws of the universe.