EIGHTH HEART OCTAHEDRON
At its heart, the octahedron symbolises perfect balance. integration, and the mediation between spirit and matter.
Structure: it has 8 identical equilateral triangles • 6 vertices • 12 edges.
The Two Pyramids: This structure represents the fundamental spirit concept of "As above, so below."
- The upward-pointing pyramid represents Spirit descending into Matter, aspiration, and connection to the divine or higher consciousness.
- The downward pointing pyramid represents Matter rising to meet Spirit, grounding, and manifestation in the physical world.
Where the two pyramids meet is a point of perfect balance and stillness. The sacred shape focuses on the centre of the Self, where duality is transcended and harmony is achieved.
The Central Point: Each Platonic solid is associated with a classical element. The octahedron is the symbol of Air.
- Qualities of Air: Intellect, mind, thought, communication, clarity, wisdom and the power of the breath.
-Spiritual Function: Working with an octahedron brings clarity to the mind, enhance intellectual and emotional understanding to one's feelings. It helps to "cut through" emotional turmoil with the shape, discerning energy of Air.
- The Bridge: The Heart Chakra is the bridge between the lower three (physical) chakras and the upper three (spiritual) chakras. This mirrors the octahedron's own role as a bridge between heaven and earth.
Perfect for energy work to balance the emotional body, release old heartaches and trauma, and open the individual to giving and receiving love unconditionally. Its balance structure helps to bring all the chakras into alignment.
Our video plays an 8 inch Octohedron, “The Eighth Heart”.
What's Included?
Suede Mallet, Carrying Case