Enlightenment
The ultimate state is ineffable.
The eighth chakra is associated with this POWER in the deepest sense of the word. It is where the paradox of the self and the Self is resolved; where opposites are united. Here we find the balance point between inspiration and manifestation.
As we are immersed in the energy of the Soul Star chakra, we feel a state of sovereignty. This golden chakra implies resurrection as enlightenment. Indeed, Vyapini exemplifies the coherence between the soul and the universe:
The Soul Star chakra is the balance between the throat and the root chakras. This is the essence of completion, or the end of the Great Work. By using this universal power, we can celebrate thence of Homo Spiritus. This is the alchemical tradition, or the magickal path to resurrection that the Egyptians used in their hymns for millennia.
The throat is called Vishuddha, or the fifth centre. Turquoise in colour, the octahedron represents the element of air, which is expressed in the throat chakra through our breath. Breathing is a reciprocal process of receiving and releasing life-force energy. Through regular practice and mindful awareness of breathing patterns, the inverted breath plays an important role in achieving spiritual enlightenment.
The dual of the octahedron is the cube. This root chakra or Muladhara is red and refers to manifestation. As the inverse of turquoise, the colour red is associated with creation and strongly resonates with the “root of existence”. Vertices of one correspond to faces of the other. Muladhara is considered the creative foundation of the “energy body”. Yogic systems stress the importance of stabilising the chakra where Kundalini awakens.
The hull of the vertices of a cube and an octahedron form a rhombic dodecahedron:
Below, we can see a green octahedron and a blue cube forming this shape in yellow. The six vertices where four rhombi meet correspond to the vertices of the octahedron, while the eight vertices where three rhombi meet correspond to the vertices of the cube:
The rhombic dodecahedron is made up of 12 rhombic faces that form the hull of the vertex-first projection of a tesseract in three dimensions:
The octahedron and square can also be expressed in the rhombicuboctahedron below. As symbols of the Great Work, they infer the Magnum Opus. Below, we can see a turquoise octahedron and a red square that are “blown out”.
The combined shape is known as an expanded octahedron or an expanded cube. This is because the rhombicuboctahedron can be constructed by separating and pushing away the faces of an octahedron or a cube from their centroid. If we take the orthogonal projection of the rhombicuboctahedron, we are left with a rhombic dodecahedron:
Above: inverted cubes imply a lotus of living light (tesseract)
The rhombicuboctahedron can be found in the depths of Hermetic philosophy, Renaissance art and the Jewish Kabbalah. In the fractal frame above, we can see two nested octagrams, also symbolising the duality of awareness between God and man.
At the centre is the Crown of Thorns: two interwoven squares. This mandala, best known as the Seal of Melchizedek, is Brahman—the ultimate reality of the universe. Melchizedek is seen in Genesis as “a priest of the highest God” and the “King of Salem.” This word translates to “‘peace,” making Melchizedek the “King of Peace.”
The Crown of Thorns is an enduring symbol of sacrifice, suffering and resurrection. Its powerful message encourages us to embrace humility, selflessness and perseverance in our spiritual journey. By understanding the sacred geometry behind this compound, we can better appreciate its impact on our lives as we grow ever closer to grace (balance).
The Melchizedek Priesthood is a universal order of service that works across the galaxy. Having made a major contribution to the development of consciousness upon this planet, they are like roving ambassadors of spiritual education, teaching the geometry of life. It is tessellated light which really moves people along their chosen path, much more than techniques, traditions or temples.
Melchizedek Melchizedek is the head of the Priesthood and the embodiment of the Great Central Sun. He is the Source who sends out light to many parts of the universe, locally via Regulus. These four stars transmit the wave and particle symmetry of squares that form harmonic resonance. In this sense the Priesthood grants its wisdom via starlight—the carrier of pure consciousness.
Above: the Lionsgate opens on August 23, when the Sun and Regulus align
Eventually, we come to realise ourselves as the prime mover. We abandon even sacred geometry and embrace the absolute power of the ultimate truth:
I AM THAT I AM.
