The spiral of a snail’s shell, the captivating pattern of a single snowflake, and the branches of a tree can all be examples of sacred geometry. Sacred geometry is also thought to exist beyond the naked eye, both on a cellular level and in the stars and orbiting planets. The idea that the universe follows an intricate equation dates as far back as ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures. It received more attention centuries later in ancient Greece, popularized by philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato. “Rooted in its nature is the understanding that nothing is in isolation; everything is connected,” explains Jemma Foster, author of Sacred Geometry: How To Use Cosmic Patterns To Power Up Your Life. To more actively introduce this principle into your life, you can also work with sacred geometry talismans and symbols. “Different patterns formed from sacred geometry offer focal points for meditative states, such as mandalas and Sri Yantras,” Mildon adds. To activate these states, you can wear sacred geometric symbols as jewelry or arrange your crystals in geometric patterns on a crystal grid (here’s a video to walk you through that process). When pointing downward, it has also been associated with feminine energy and reproduction, as it resembles the womb space. The idea of this “never-ending” shape is demonstrable and observable in pi, or the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number that goes on forever, never repeating. It describes a sequence that starts with two 1’s, and every number afterward is the sum of the two previous numbers (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on). These spirals relate to everything from the shape of our very DNA to how energy flows through the chakras. As Mildon tells mbg, it’s considered to be a sign of protection, and it represents “creation, and how everything is interconnected in some shape or form.” It is also thought to harness creative energy as well as fertility and blessings. Sometimes it’s called the “seed of life,” from which every other shape is created. As Foster adds, the living spiral of a nautilus shell or the horn of a sheep, the interlocking hexagons of a beehive, the underground formation of crystals, the spin of a spider’s web, and the formations of migrating birds—these are all designs and patterns that are so much more than an aesthetic. “Their beauty is functional,” she notes. “Their structure creates the specific dynamic, strength, and balance required to support the role of the individual and collective.” The fascinating research on sound healing and sound baths demonstrates how musical vibration can affect our physiology. We all experience this on some level when we listen to fast tempos and get revved up or feel immediately calmer while listening to slow, hypnotic tones. For a simple practice to get you started, try any of the following ideas from Mildon and Foster:
