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[[Image:Flower-of-Life-small.png|frame|right|The Flower of Life (click image for links to further images).]]
:''This article deals with the Flower of Life in real-world references. For the same-named flower in [[fiction]], see [[Flower of Life (manga)]].''

The '''Flower of Life''' (FOL) is a [[shape|geometrical figure]] composed of multiple evenly-spaced, overlapping [[circle]]s, that are arranged so that they form a [[flower]]-like pattern with a six-fold [[symmetry]] like a [[hexagon]]. The center of each circle is on the circumference of six surrounding circles of the same diameter.

The FOL symbol is over six millenia old.<ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Occurances|Occurances]] section of this article)</ref> Throughout human history, philosophers, artists, and architects around the world have known the FOL for its perfect form, proportion, and harmony.<ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Occurances|Occurances]] section of this article)</ref> It is considered to be a symbol of [[sacred geometry]], said to contain ancient, religious value depicting the fundamental forms of space and time.<!-- ********** BEGIN REF --><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/workshops.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Meditation workshops</ref><ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref><!-- ********** END REF --> In this sense, it is a visual expression of the connections life weaves through all mankind, believed by some to contain a type of [[Akashic Records|Akashic Record]] of basic information of all living things.<ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

There are many religious beliefs associated with the FOL, and this article provides a concise overview of only some of those beliefs. For example, depictions of the five [[Platonic Solids]] are found within the symbol of [[Metatron's Cube]], which may be derived from the FOL pattern. These platonic solids are [[Geometric|geometrical]] forms which are said to act as a template from which all life springs.<ref>* (See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article) * (See the [[Flower of Life#Platonic Solids|Platonic Solids]] section of this article)</ref>

Another notable example of that which may be derived from the FOL is the [[Tree of life|Tree of Life]]. This has been an important symbol of sacred geometry for many people from various religious backgrounds. Particularly, the teachings of the [[Kabbalah]] have dealt intricately with the [[Tree of life (Kabbalah)|Tree of Life]].<ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)</ref>

Significant meaning may be found by those viewing even the most basic components of the Flower of Life's design. The stages which construct the [[Seed of Life]] are said to represent the seven days of [[Creation]], in which [[God]] created life; {{bibleverse||Genesis|2:2-3}}, {{bibleverse||Exodus|23:12}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Exodus|31:16-17}}, {{bibleverse||Isaiah|56:6-8}}. Within these stages, among other things, are the symbols of the [[Vesica Piscis]] (an ancient religious symbol) and [[Borromean rings]], which represent the [[Holy Trinity]].<ref>* (See the [[Flower of Life#Seed of Life|Seed of Life]] section of this article) * (See the [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] section of this article) * (See the [[Flower of Life#Tripod of Life / Borromean rings|Tripod of Life / Borromean rings]] section of this article)</ref>

<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref>

==Occurances==

The Flower of Life is one of the oldest symbols known to man and has represented important meaning to many people throughout history. It can be found in the temples, art, and manuscripts of cultures from all over the world. The following are some of the locations in which the FOL symbol has been sighted.
* [[Egypt]] - The [[Abydos, Egypt#Temples built|Temple of Osiris]] in [[Abydos, Egypt|Abydos]]<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref><ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref><ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/about/author.html Weisstein, Eric W.] "Seed of Life." From <i>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ MathWorld]</i>--A Wolfram Web Resource. [http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeedofLife.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref><ref>[[Da Vinci's Challenge]]</ref> and at [[Mount Sinai]].<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>
* [[Israel]] - [[Masada]]<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>
* [[China]] - The [[Forbidden City]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref> and various temples.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>
* [[Japan]] - Various temples.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>
* [[India]]<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref> - The [[Harimandir Sahib|Harimandir Sahib]] (Golden Temple), [[Hampi]], and the temples at [[Ajanta]].<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[Turkey]] - Various old [[Roman]] sites.<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[Spain]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>
* [[Austria]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[Italy]] - Italian [[art]] from the [[13th century]] ([[Wolfram]] 2002, p. [http://www.wolframscience.com/nksonline/page-43-text 43]).<ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/about/author.html Weisstein, Eric W.] "Seed of Life." From <i>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ MathWorld]</i>--A Wolfram Web Resource. [http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeedofLife.html]</ref>
* [[North Africa]] - [[Morocco]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[Middle East]] - [[Lebanon]] and various [[Islam|Islamic]] [[Mosque|mosques]].<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[South America]] - [[Peru]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>
* [[North America]] - [[Mexico]]<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

[[Image:Temple-of-Osiris Flower-of-Life 02.jpg|thumb|right|The Flower of Life set in stone at the [[Abydos, Egypt#Temples built|Temple of Osiris]] at [[Abydos, Egypt|Abydos]], [[Egypt]].]]
===Egypt, the oldest known example===

The [[Abydos, Egypt#Temples built|Temple of Osiris]] at [[Abydos, Egypt|Abydos]], [[Egypt]] contains the oldest known examples of the Flower of Life.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/workshops.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Meditation workshops</ref><ref>[[Da Vinci's Challenge]]</ref> They are at least over 6,000 years old (Rawles 1997).<ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref><ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/about/author.html Weisstein, Eric W.] "Seed of Life." From <i>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ MathWorld]</i>--A Wolfram Web Resource. [http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeedofLife.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref> and may date back to as long ago as 10,500 B.C. or earlier.<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref> If this is the case, it would seem unimaginable for a tribal culture to have constructed the pyramid, given the size and shape of the stones used in its construction.<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref>

The FOL pattern was placed upon the granite siding of this temple. It appears that it had not been carved into the granite and instead may have been burned into the granite or somehow drawn on it with incredible precision.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview2.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 2</ref>

It has been said that the FOL may possibly represent the [[Eye of Horus]], a sacred symbol which pertains to the authority of the [[pharaoh]].

[[Image:Holy-Trinity-(Tripod-of-Life) Banner-w-3-Pennants.jpg|right|thumb|A [[Christian]] banner of the [[Holy Trinity]], featuring the [[Flower of Life#Tripod of Life|Tripod of Life]] (a component of the Flower of Life). <!-- {{Deletable image-caption|Thursday, January 06, 2011|date=January 2011}}-->]]
===Christianity===

[[Christianity]] has many symbolic connections to the Flower of Life. Most notably, the [[Flower of Life#Seed of Life|Seed of Life]] and components within the Seed of Life have strong Christian meaning to them. Such components are the [[Flower of Life#Spherical Octahedron|Spherical Octahedron]], [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]], [[Flower of Life#Tripod of Life|Tripod of Life]], and [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]]. Also the symbol of [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] is delineated by a component of the Flower of Life and has apeared in Christian art. <ref> References for the [[Flower of Life#Christianity|Christianity]] section of this article:
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Seed of Life|Seed of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Spherical Octahedron|Spherical Octahedron]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tripod of Life|Tripod of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)</ref>

* (See the [[Flower of Life#Seed of Life|Seed of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Spherical Octahedron|Spherical Octahedron]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tripod of Life|Tripod of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)

===Kabbalah / Judaism===

The [[Kabbalah]], which has historically been studied by the followers of [[Judaism]], holds some symbolic connections to the Flower of Life.

The symbol of the [[Tree of Life (Kabbalah)|Tree of Life]], which may be derived from the design of the Flower of Life, is studied as part of the teachings of the [[Kabbalah]].<ref>[http://www.spiraloflight.com/ls_sacred.html SpiralofLight.com] - Sacred Geometry.</ref><ref>''The Illuminati'' (2005), by Chris Everard</ref><ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)</ref>

Additionally, the symbol of [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]], found by connecting the centers of each circle in the [[Flower of Life#Fruit of Life|Fruit of Life]], is seen in early [[Kabbalist]] scriptures.<ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)</ref>

* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)

===New Age===

In [[New Age]] thought, the Flower of Life has provided what is considered to be deep spiritual meaning and forms of [[Enlightenment (concept)|enlightenment]] to those who have studied it as [[sacred geometry]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref> There are groups of people all over the world who derive particular beliefs and forms of meditation based (at least in part) on the Flower of Life. [http://www.floweroflife.org/ FlowerofLife.org], for example, coordinates workshops at locations all over the world, in which they teach their New Age beliefs, methods, and interpretations of the Flower of Life.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/ FlowerofLife.org]</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref>

===Other religions===

The concept of the [[Tree of life]] has been adopted by some [[Hermetic]]ists and [[paganism|pagans]]. The [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|symbol of the Tree of Life]] may be derived from the Flower of Life. <ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)</ref>

One of the earliest known occurances of the [[Vesica Piscis]], and perhaps first, was among the [[Pythagoreans]], who considered it a holy figure. The [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] is a basic component of the Flower of Life. <ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] section of this article)</ref>

* (See the [[Flower of Life#Tree of Life|Tree of Life]] section of this article)
* (See the [[Flower of Life#Vesica Piscis|Vesica Piscis]] section of this article)

===Secret societies===

The Flower of Life has purportedly been the subject of study by groups such as the [[Freemasonry|Freemasons]]<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref> and the [[Illuminati]].<ref>''The Illuminati'' (2005), by Chris Everard</ref> They believed it to be the oldest recorded language which held clues to the workings of the universe.<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref>

===Alchemy===

Components of the Flower of Life have been apart of the work of [[Alchemy|Alchemists]]. [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] is a symbol derived from the Flower of Life which was used as a containment circle or creation circle. <ref>(See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)</ref>

* (See the [[Flower of Life#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]] section of this article)

[[Image:Leonardo da Vinci – Codex Atlanticus folio 307v.jpg|thumb|left|[[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s drawing of the Flower of Life]]
[[Image:Leonardo da Vinci – Codex Atlanticus folio 459r.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s drawings derived from the Flower of Life]]
===Leonardo da Vinci===

[[Leonardo da Vinci]] has studied the Flower of Life's form and its mathematical properties. He has drawn the Flower of Life itself, as well as components therein, such as the Seed of Life. He has drawn [[geometric]] figures representing shapes such as the [[platonic solids]], a [[sphere]], a [[torus]], etc., and has also used the [[golden ratio]] of [[phi]] in his artwork; all of which may be derived from the Flower of Life design. <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last = Reti|first = Ladislao|title = The Unknown Leonardo|publisher = Abradale Press, Harry Abrams, Inc., Publishers|date = 1990|location = New York}}</ref><ref>[http://monkeybuddha.blogspot.com/2005/09/secrets-of-da-vincis-challenge.html MonkeyBuddha.BlogSpot.com] - Information about the FOL in regards to Da Vinci's Challenge games.</ref><ref>[http://plus.maths.org/issue33/features/dartnell_art/ Plus.Maths.org : Maths and art]</ref><ref>[http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~gunderso/pages/da_vinci_models/da_vinci_drawings.htm Home.cc.UManitoba.ca : Leonardo da Vinci Drawings]]</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/spiral09.htm FlowerofLife.org : The Golden Mean Spiral and The Merkaba : Page 9]</ref><ref>[http://www.crystalinks.com/davinci.html Crystalinks.com] - Article on Leonardo da Vinci.</ref><ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

====Da Vinci's Challenge====

{{Main|Da Vinci's Challenge}}

Recently there have been a number of games by the name of ''[[Da Vinci's Challenge]]'' (board game, card game, etc.) which use da Vinci's studies of the Flower of Life as the games' theme. <ref>[http://monkeybuddha.blogspot.com/2005/09/secrets-of-da-vincis-challenge.html MonkeyBuddha.BlogSpot.com] - Information about the FOL in regards to Da Vinci's Challenge games.</ref><ref>[[Da Vinci's Challenge]]</ref>

[[Image:Parc naturel régional du Queyras.svg|thumb|100px|right|Emblem of the ''Parc naturel régional du [[Queyras]]'']]
===Flag of Padania===

In some renditions, the rosette on the unofficial flag of [[Padania]] is a [[Flower of Life#Seed of Life|Seed of Life]] (part of the Flower of Life) pattern. A rosette from the FOL pattern is also used as a basis for traditional [[Pennsylvania Dutch]] building ornamentation (see ''Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania'' by Frances Lichten, 1946), and in the [[Queyras]] Park logo. <br style="clear:left;" />

==Sacred geometry==

{{Main|Sacred geometry}}

Sacred geometry can be described as a belief system attributing a religious or cultural value to many of the fundamental forms of space and time. According to this belief system, the basic patterns of existence are perceived as sacred because in contemplating them one is contemplating the origin of all things. By studying the nature of these forms and their relationship to each other, one may seek to gain insight into the scientific, philosophical, psychological, aesthetic and mystical laws of the universe.<ref>{{cite book | last = Lawlor | first = Robert | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Sacred Geometry: Philosophy and Practice | publisher = Thames & Hudson | date = 1982 | location = London | pages = | url = | doi = | id = }}</ref><ref>[[Sacred geometry]]</ref>

The Flower of Life is considered to be a symbol of [[sacred geometry]], said to contain ancient, religious value depicting the fundamental forms of space and time.<!-- ********** BEGIN REF --><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/workshops.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Meditation workshops</ref><ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref><!-- ********** END REF --> In this sense, it is a visual expression of the connections life weaves through all mankind, believed by some to contain a type of [[Akashic Records|Akashic Record]] of basic information of all living things.<ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

==Composition==

There are many symbols found within the Flower of Life's design, each believed to possess significant meaning.

===Seed of Life===

[[Image:Seed-of-Life.jpg|thumb|left|The Seed of Life (a component of the Flower of Life)]]

The "Seed of Life" is formed from seven circles being placed with six-fold symmetry, forming a pattern of circles and lenses, which acts as a basic component of the Flower of Life's design. <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 153p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/about/author.html Weisstein, Eric W.] "Seed of Life." From <i>[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ MathWorld]</i>--A Wolfram Web Resource. [http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeedofLife.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview5.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 5</ref><ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref>

According to some religious beliefs, the Seed of Life is a symbol of depicting the seven days of [[creation (theology)|Creation]] in which [[God]] created life; {{bibleverse||Genesis|2:2-3}}, {{bibleverse||Exodus|23:12}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Exodus|31:16-17}}, {{bibleverse||Isaiah|56:6-8}}. The first day is believed to be the creation of the Vesica Piscis, then the creation of the Tripod of Life on the second day, followed by one sphere added for each subsequent day until all seven spheres construct the Seed of Life on the sixth day of Creation. The seventh day is the day of rest, known as the "[[seventh-day Sabbath|Sabbath]]" or "[[Shabbat]]." <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 153p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref><ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

In the [[13th Century]], a [[Cabal|Cabalist]]'s group from [[France]] succeeded, through [[geometric model|geometric]] interpretation, in dividing the entire [[Hebrew]] [[alphabet]] in its correct order using the Seed of Life. The resulting alphabet was remarkably similar to that of the Religious sage [[Rashi]] who wrote his commentaries on the [[Old Testament]] at that time in France. <ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref>

[[Image:Seed-of-Life_Stages.jpg|center]]

[[Image:Octahedron.jpg|thumb|right|80px|[[Octahedron]] ([[:Image:Octahedron.gif|Animation]])]]
====Spherical octahedron====

The first step in forming the Seed of Life (or Flower of Life) is to begin with a circle (as in a [[2D geometric model|2D]] model) or a sphere (as in a [[Three-dimensional space|3D]] model).<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 149p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref>

According to some religious beliefs, the first step in building the Seed of Life was the creation of the [[Octahedron]] by a [[divine]] "Creator" (or "God"). The next step was for the Creator to spin the shape on its axes. In this way a sphere is formed (see diagram). The Creator's consciousness is said to exist within the sphere and the only thing that physically exists is the membrane of the sphere itself. This "first step" is not to be confused with the "first day," the latter being in reference to the seven days of Creation. <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 149p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref><ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

[[Image:Vesica_Piscis.svg|thumb|right|180px|The [[Vesica piscis|vesica piscis]]]]

====Vesica Piscis====

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The Vesica Piscis is formed from two intersecting circles of the same diameter, where the center of each circle is on the circumference of the opposite circle.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 151p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview5.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 5</ref> Its design is one of the simplest forms of [[sacred geometry]]. It has been depicted around the world at sacred sites, most notably at the [[Chalice Well]] in [[Glastonbury]], [[England]] <ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview4.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 4</ref>, and has been the subject of [[Mysticism|mystical speculation]] at several periods of history.<ref>[[Vesica piscis]]</ref> One of the earliest known occurances of the Vesica Piscis, and perhaps first, was among the [[Pythagoreans]], who considered it a holy figure.<ref>[[Vesica piscis]]</ref>

According to some religious beliefs, the Vesica Piscis represents the second stage in the creation of the Seed of Life, in that it was constructed by "the Creator" (or "God") through the creation of a second Spherical Octahedron joined with the first. It is said that the Creator's consciousness began inside the first sphere and journeyed outside the surface of that sphere to create the second. Purportedly in reference to this, the [[Old Testament]] refers to ''"the spirit of the Creator floating upon the face of the waters."''<ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref><ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

Continuing with these beliefs, [[God]] is said to have created [[light]] through the creation of the second sphere (or Vesica Piscis). ''"Let there be light"'' is a relevant excerpt from the Old Testament. The pattern of the Vesica Piscis is said to be a geometric formula which represents the [[electromagnetic spectrum]] of light. For further information on how this can be done, see Drunvalo Melchizedek's book, ''The Ancient Secret of The Flower of Life''.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 151p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 2000 | location = | pages = 252pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-21-X }}</ref><ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref><ref>[http://www.mendhak.com/paranormal/parascience/show.php?id=40 Mendhak.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

The Vesica Piscis has been called a symbol of the fusion of opposites and a passageway through the world’s apparent polarities.<ref>[http://www.spiraloflight.com/ls_sacred.html SpiralofLight.com] - Sacred Geometry & Images by Mika Feinberg</ref> It has also been noted as the geometry for the human eye.<ref>[http://www.spiraloflight.com/ls_sacred.html SpiralofLight.com] - Sacred Geometry & Images by Mika Feinberg</ref> This may have a connection to the symbol of the [[Eye of Providence]], which is said to represent [[God]].<ref>[[Eye of Providence]]</ref> It is also known to be the basis for the [[Ichthys]] fish, which is a [[Christian]] symbol representing "The Son," [[Jesus Christ]].<ref>[[Ichthys]]</ref>

[[Image:Tripod-of-Life_Holy-Trinity.jpg|thumb|right|The Tripod of Life, representing the [[Trinity|Holy Trinity]].]]
====Tripod of Life / Borromean rings====

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The "Tripod of Life" (also known as "[[Borromean rings]]") is formed from a third circle being added to the Vesica Piscis, where the third circle's center point is placed at the intersection of the first two circles' circumferences.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 152pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview4.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 4</ref> In physiology, the term "Tripod of Life" represents the three organs of the heart, lungs, and brain; so called because their united action is necessary for the sustenance of life.<ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Tripod+of+life TheFreeDictionary.com] - Tripod of Life</ref><ref>[http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/rph/rph13.htm Sacred-Texts.com] - Pt. 2, Ch. 2, P. 135</ref> To some, it represents the mind, body, and spirit.<ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref> Most notably, in (Christian) religion, the Tripod of Life symbolizes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of the [[Trinity|Holy Trinity]].<ref>[http://www.gloriadeiwichita.com/images_of_the_season.htm GloriaDeiWichita.com] - Depicts a Holy Trinity banner with the Tripod of Life</ref><ref>[http://holytrinity.us/ HolyTrinity.us] - Uses the Tripod of Life to symbolize the Holy Trinity.</ref><ref>[http://en.linuxreviews.org/GIMP en.LinuxReviews.org] - Draws the Tripod of Life</ref>

====Tube Torus====
[[Image:Tube-Torus Seed-of-Life Ratcheted.png|right|thumb|150px|The geometric figure of a [[Torus|Tube Torus]] represented by the Seed of Life.]]

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A basic one dimensional depiction of the "[[Torus|Tube Torus]]" shape is formed by ratcheting the Seed of Life and duplicating the lines in its design. In [[Physics]], the Tube Torus is considered a basic structure in the study of [[Vortex]] forms. Some say the Tube Torus contains a code of vortex energy that describes light and language in a unique way, perhaps as something of an [[Akashic Records|Akashic Record]].<ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview5.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 5</ref>
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[[Image:Egg-of-Life_Stages.jpg|right|300px]]
===Egg of Life===

The "Egg of Life" symbol is composed of seven circles taken from the design of the Flower of Life.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 158p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview6.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 6</ref>

The shape of the Egg of Life is said to be the shape of a multi-cellular embryo in its first hours of creation.<ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-products/egg-of-life-silver.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Egg of Life: Silver pendant</ref><ref>[http://www.sangraal.com/incubation.htm SanGraal.com] - Information regarding the FOL, from the son of a [[Freemasonry|Mason]].</ref>

Derived from the Egg of Life is the basis for the following geometrical figures.<ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview6.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 6</ref>
* [[Cube]] - One of the [[platonic solids]].
* [[Tetrahedron]] - One of the platonic solids.
* Star [[Tetrahedron]] - Much like the [[Jewish]] [[Star of David]].

[[Image:Fruit-of-Life Stages 61-circles-to-13-circles 800px.jpg|right|300px]]
===Fruit of Life===

The "Fruit of Life" symbol is composed of 13 circles taken from the design of the Flower of Life.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 160p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview7.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 7</ref>

The Fruit of Life is said to be the blueprint of the universe, containing the basis for the design of every atom, molecular structure, life form, and everything in existence.<ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 160p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.ka-gold-jewelry.com/p-articles/seed-of-life.php KA-Gold-Jewelry.com] - Seed of Life</ref> It contains the geometric basis for the delineation of [[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]], which brings forth the [[platonic solids]].

[[Image:Metatrons_cube.svg|thumb|200px|left|[[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]]]
====Metatron's Cube====

The Fruit of Life pattern contains the basis for the layout of [[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]. The Fruit of Life has thirteen circles. If each circle's centre is considered a "[[node]]", and each node is connected to each other node with a single [[line]], a total of seventy-eight lines are created, forming a type of [[cube]]. Within this cube, many other shapes can be found, including [[2D|two-dimensionally flattened]] versions of the five platonic solids. <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 161p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview7.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 7</ref><ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref><ref>[http://www.cubicao.tk/theory/tetrahedron_2.html Metatron's Cube] from Cubic Awareness Online, accessed July 6, 2006</ref>

In early [[Kabbalist]] scriptures, Metatron supposedly forms the cube from his soul. This cube can later be seen in [[Christian]] art, where it appears on his chest or floating behind him. Metatron's cube is also considered a holy [[glyph]], and was often drawn around an object or person to ward off [[demons]] and [[satanic]] powers. This idea is also present in [[alchemy]], in which the cube was favoured as a containment circle or creation circle. <ref>[[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]</ref><ref>[http://www.cubicao.tk/theory/tetrahedron_2.html Metatron's Cube] from Cubic Awareness Online, accessed July 6, 2006</ref> <br style="clear:both" />

[[Image:Fruit-of-Life_Platonic-Solids_02.jpg|center|The five [[Platonic solids|Platonic Solids]] derived from the Fruit of Life.]]
====Platonic solids====

{{Main|Platonic solids}}

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Metatron's Cube is a template that delineates the Platonic solids. The Platonic solids are five structures that are crucial because they are the building blocks of organic life. These five structures are found in minerals, animated and organic life forms, sound, music, language, etc. <ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 161p. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview8.htm FlowerofLife.org] - Overview: Page 8</ref><ref>[[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]</ref><ref>[http://www.cubicao.tk/theory/tetrahedron_2.html Metatron's Cube] from Cubic Awareness Online, accessed July 6, 2006</ref><ref>[http://paganandproud.bravepages.com/Sacred%20Geometry%20part%204.html PaganAndProud.BravePages.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

In [[Geometry]], a Platonic solid is a [[convex set|convex]] [[regular polyhedron]]. These are the three-dimensional analogs of the [[regular polygon]]s. There are precisely [[5 (number)|five]] such figures (shown below). The name of each figure is derived from the number of its faces: respectively 4, 6, 8, 12 and 20. They are unique in that the sides, edges and angles are all congruent.<ref>[[Platonic solids]]</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Melchizedek | first = Drunvalo | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 | publisher = Light Technology Publishing, Clear Light Trust | date = 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | location = | pages = 228pp. | url = http://www.lighttechnology.com/ | doi = | id = 1-891824-17-1 }}</ref>

Due to their [[mathematical beauty|aesthetic beauty]] and [[symmetry]], the Platonic solids have been a favorite subject of [[geometers]] for thousands of years. They are named for the [[Greek philosophy|ancient Greek philosopher]] [[Plato]] who claimed the [[classical element|classical elements]] were constructed from the regular solids.<ref>[[Platonic solids]]</ref>

<ref>{{cite journal | last = Atiyah | first = Michael | authorlink = Michael Atiyah | coauthors = and Sutcliffe, Paul | year = 2003 | title = Polyhedra in Physics, Chemistry and Geometry | journal = Milan J. Math | volume = 71 | pages = 33&ndash;58 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | first= Boyer | last= Carl | coauthors = Merzbach, Uta | year = 1989 | title = A History of Mathematics | edition = 2nd ed. | publisher = Wiley | id = ISBN 0-471-54397-7}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | first = H. S. M. | last = Coxeter | authorlink = H. S. M. Coxeter | year = 1973 | title = Regular Polytopes | edition = 3rd ed. | publisher = Dover Publications | location = New York | id = ISBN 0-486-61480-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | author = [[Euclid]] | year = 1956 | title = The Thirteen Books of Euclid's Elements, Books 10&ndash;13 | editor = [[Thomas Heath|Heath, Thomas L.]] | edition = 2nd unabr. ed. | publisher = Dover Publications | location = New York | id = ISBN 0-486-60090-4}}</ref><ref>Haeckel, E. (1904). ''Kunstformen der Natur''. Available as Haeckel, E. (1998); ''Art forms in nature'', Prestel USA. ISBN 3-7913-1990-6, or online at [http://caliban.mpiz-koeln.mpg.de/~stueber/haeckel/kunstformen/natur.html].</ref><ref>{{cite book | first = Hermann | last = Weyl | authorlink = Hermann Weyl | year = 1952 | title = Symmetry | publisher = Princeton University Press | location = Princeton, NJ | id = ISBN 0-691-02374-3}}</ref>

===Tree of Life===
[[Image:Tree-of-Life Flower-of-Life Stage.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Tree of life|Tree of Life]] derived from the Flower of Life.]]

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The symbol of the [[Tree of life|Tree of Life]] may be derived from the Flower of Life. The Tree of Life is a mystical concept, a metaphor for common descent, and a motif in various world theologies and philosophies.<ref>[[Tree of life]]</ref> This mystical concept has historically been adopted by some [[Christian]]s, [[Judaism|Jews]], [[Hermetic]]ists, and [[paganism|pagans]].<ref>[[Tree of life (Kabbalah)]]</ref> Along with the Seed of Life it is believed to be part of the geometry that parallels the cycle of the fruit tree. This relationship is implied when these two forms are superimposed upon each other.<ref>[http://www.spiraloflight.com/ls_sacred.html SpiralofLife.com] - Sacred Geometry</ref>

The Tree of Life is most widely recognized as a mystical concept within the [[Kabbalah]], which is used to understand the nature of [[God]] and the manner in which He created the world [[ex nihilo]] (out of nothing). The Kabbalists developed this concept into a full model of reality, using the tree to depict a "map" of [[Creation (theology)|Creation]]. The tree of life has been called the "[[cosmology]]" of the Kabbalah.<ref>[[Tree of life (Kabbalah)]]</ref>

Some believe the Tree of Life of Kabbalah corresponds to the [[Tree of Life]] mentioned in {{bibleverse||Genesis|2:9}}.<ref>[[Tree of life (Kabbalah)]]</ref>

==Drawing==

A Flower of Life pattern can be constructed with a [[pen]], [[compass (drafting)|compass]] and [[paper]], by creating multiple series of interlinking circles. <ref>[http://www.floweroflife.org/toverview4.htm FlowerofLife.org : Overview : Page 4]</ref>

==See also==

* [[Sacred Geometry]]
* [[Octahedron]]
* [[Vesica piscis]]
* [[Borromean rings]]
* [[Torus]]
* [[Metatron#Metatron's Cube|Metatron's Cube]]
* [[Platonic Solids]]
* [[Tree of life]]
* [[Tree of Life]]
* [[Tree of life (Kabbalah)]]
* [[Da Vinci's Challenge]]
* [[creation (theology)|Creation]] theory in which [[God]] created life; {{bibleverse||Genesis|2:2-3}}, {{bibleverse||Exodus|23:12}}, {{bibleverse-nb||Exodus|31:16-17}}, {{bibleverse||Isaiah|56:6-8}}.

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