Transcendence
of Light

Art in its highest aspect and function is
The symbolical expression of the evolution of man. Symbols are the universal language used by all cultures throughout time.

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The symbols and their meaning:




Triangle: Downwards it reprents grace, water the femenine, trinity. Pointed up - ascent to heaven, fire, masculine.
Ying Yang: Universal presence of opposites, duality, balance.
Circle: A symbol of unity, absolute and perfection: it therefore also represents heaven or the spiritual. As an endless line, it symbolizes time and infinity.
Circle within a circle: Is the ancient symbol for the infinite becoming finite. It is the source of light and of Life. The center of the universe. It is also the symbol of our own individual consciousness coming into manifestation. In Zen Buddhism concentric circles symbolize the highest level of enlightenment, the harmony of all spiritual powers. In Christianity they are the three various levels of creation.
Cross: The arms of the cross represent the four great paths; Love and trust in the South, wisdom and knowledge in the North, Introspection and transformation in the West and Illumination and clarity in the East.
Heart: A symbol of for the emotional forces, love, intuition and wisdom.
Hexagram: Is the ancient symbol for unity in duality. It is the dual power for Fire (masculine) and water (feminine).
Mandalas: Symbolize a divine harmony underlying the disordered chaos of the material world. As a meditation tool it is used to assist in the union with the divine.
Pentagram: Is a five-pointed star is the symbol of health and knowledge.
Rainbows: Are the connection between heaven and earth. They can be used as bridges between the temporal and the spiritual.
Square: It is a symbol of the earth or of the limited. It also represents the four directions of the compass.
Spiral: Symbol for movement and spiritual energy. The journey to the center, Emergence. Prana, the energy that connects all of life.
Snake: Symbolizes our spiritual path, wisdom, transformation. The protector.
Sun: In most traditions the sun is revered as a god. The visible embodiment of Light and of the highest cosmic intelligence. Its daily renewed ascent and descent made it a symbolic precursor of resurrecton as well as new beginnings. It is also a symbol for justice.

Colors and their meanings:


Blue: Is the color of heaven and water. It represents the divine, truth and purity.
Green: Is the color for awakening, new life and freshness. It is the color for hope, long life and immortality.
Red: Is the color of fire and blood, It represents life, love, warmth, inspired passion and fertility.
Purple: Is the color of power and honor.
Yellow: Is associated with the symbol of gold light and the sun. It is symbolic of eternity and transfiguration. It designates the center of the universe.

Numbers and their meanings:


1. contains vast primordial power. Unity.
2. is the moon to one's sun. Partnership
3. signifies multiplicity, the fullness of Life
4. represents natural order. Perfect Balance.
5. is earthiness and fertelity
6. is the perfect number. Harmony. Nurturing
7. is mysteries of the Spirit. Great Power
8. is regeneration and transcendence
9. represents universality

Runes:
Algiz: Protection, a shield.
The protective urgeto shelter oneself or others. Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life. It can be used to channel energies appropriately. Follow your instincts.
Gebo: gift.
Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance.
Kenaz: beacon or torch
Vision, revelation, knowledge, creativity, inspiration, technical ability. Vital fire of life, harnessed power, fire of transformation and regeneration. Power to create your own reality, the power of light. Open to new strength, energy, and power now. Passion, love.
Tiwaz: the sky God.
Honor, justice, leadership and authority. Analysis, rationality. Knowing where one's true strengths lie. Willingness to self-sacrifice. Victory and success.
Uruz: a wild ox.
Physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health. Freedom, energy, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom.
Wunjo: joy.
Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity. Ecstasy, glory, spiritual reward. If restrained, the meaning is general success and recognition of worth.

I Ching
Qian: The creative, heaven, father
Kun: the receptive, earth mother