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Flower power

The Flower of Life is one of the most ancient of symbols and has held profound meaning for many people and cultures throughout history. It can be found in the temples, art and manuscripts of cultures from all over the world. “The Flower of Life” is its modern name, but what we are talking about is a geometrical figure composed of multiple evenly spaced, overlapping circles that are arranged so that they form a flower-like pattern with the centre of each circle on the circumference of six surrounding circles of the same diameter. Whatever you call it, the Flower of Life is one of the prime examples of what is known as sacred geometry.

Sacred geometry

Sacred geometry is based on pattern recognition. It observes the fundamental relationship of space, time and shape or form. According to this way of thinking, the basic patterns of existence are perceived as sacred, and by contemplating and communing with them you are contemplating the great mystery, the patterning and interrelationships of the “Great Design”. By studying the nature of these cosmic and timeless patterns, forms and relationships it is believed

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