Flower of Life: Meaning, Origin & Symbolism
Sacred Geometry
Ancient Egypt / Universal
Crown Chakra
Ether/Spirit
A geometric pattern of overlapping circles representing the fundamental forms of space and time, found across ancient cultures worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Sacred Geometry
- Culture / Origin
- Ancient Egypt / Universal
- Element
- Ether/Spirit
- Chakra
- Crown
- Verification
- unverified
What is Flower of Life?
The Flower of Life is a sacred geometric figure composed of multiple evenly-spaced, overlapping circles arranged in a hexagonal pattern with a six-fold symmetry. It contains a vast number of circles packed in a hexagonal form.
Origin & History
Found carved on the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, Egypt, dating back over 6,000 years. The pattern also appears in ancient China, Greece, Israel, Turkey, and India, suggesting it arose independently or spread across trade routes.
Spiritual Meaning
Believed to contain the patterns of creation and is said to be the visual representation of the interconnectedness of all life. It symbolises the cycle of creation, the blueprint of the universe, and divine proportion.
Healing Associations
Used in meditation to connect with universal consciousness. Meditating on its geometry is said to balance energy fields, activate the light body, and harmonise the chakras.
How the Symbol Is Used
- •Sacred Geometry Meditation
- •Reiki
- •Crystal Healing
- •Sound Healing
Cultural Context
Ancient Egypt / Universal
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Where modern spiritual interpretations are described, they are not presented as ancient historical facts. It is not a substitute for professional medical or spiritual advice.