Cosmo-Mandala
In an effort to correlate the twelve divisions of the Zodiac with the nine-fold number system and the seven-colors of the spectrum, or cosmic rays, my resultant Cosmo-Mandala is the progeny of my curiosity and the ancient Masonic tools, the ruler and the compass. I must admit that this was one of my most enlightening “aha” experiences. In this particular drawing my intuition had uncanny manifested an “archetype of antiquity” or "the web of love/light" perhaps a "matrix of our solar system." If one looks closely at the multi-geometrical combinations derived from drawing seven lines from one of the twelve points in the circle, connecting seven points, a pattern of a square divided by nine smaller squares becomes visible.
Magic squares were part of an ancient divination system and cosmology. The smallest magic square containing the single digits one to nine was assigned to Saturn. The sum of the digits taken horizontally, vertically or diagonally is always fifteen. In Greek and Roman mythology, Saturn (Cronos) was spoken of as one of the older gods, or progenitor and devourer of gods, whose dominion was afterwards transferred to other gods. Thus Saturn yielded to Jupiter. Each planet in our solar system was assigned a magic square composed of different number sequences. By drawing connecting lines between the numerals, corresponding to the name of the planet or ruling spirit, the ancients derived at a geometrical form or sigil which was used in the design of powerful amulets and talismans.
During my experimental drawing of the Cosmo-mandala, I came to realize the ageless wisdom behind ancient symbolism and how the mandala is also a wonderful tool connecting to existing archetypes. By adding background colors, light and special computer effects to my prototype mandala, the following sequence of three mandalas became living, pulsating pictures.
Introduction
My personal introduction to Metaphysics occurred around the age of 15 when my mother allowed me read the Life & Teachings of the Masters of the Far East, a series by Baird T. Spalding (1924, 1937), which engraved within the very depths of my subconscious mind longings to encounter these loving super human beings who seemed to have limitless powers over the physical elements, performing healing miracles and producing all their needs directly from the invisible universal substance. Seeds were sown which grew into an insatiable thirst for knowledge, to find answers to the seeming irreconcilable question of human existence, the endless search of our origin, purpose of life and ultimate goal. This yearning led me to study with the Theosophical Society, the Astara Foundation, and the Alice Bailey books. I embarked upon a journey of intense individual research into many diverse branches and philosophies of the Far East and West, always trying to find a common underlying link between the many varied philosophies and religions, their symbolism, native lore and practices. My findings proved that the creation myths of ancient races conform to identical symbols, numbers, colors, sounds and geometrical forms incorporated into mandalas.
Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning a circle, point or center, symbol of the creator and creation, the Macrocosm (heavenly man) or Microcosm (earthly man). Carl G. Jung, author of Mandala Symbolism (1972), quoting from Faust, II, explains: “Only gradually did I discover what the mandala really is: ‘formation, transformation, eternal mind’s eternal creation.’ And that is the self, the wholeness of the personality, which if all goes well is harmonious, but which cannot tolerate self-deceptions.”
A statement in the Secret Doctrine (1970) by H. P. Blavatsky co-founder of the Theosophical Society, affected me in a most deep way:
“To the learner who would study the esoteric sciences with their double object: (a) of proving man to be identical in spiritual and physical essence with both the absolute principle and with God in nature: and (b) of demonstrating the presence in him of the same potential powers as exist in the creative forces in nature – to such a one a perfect knowledge of the correspondences between colors, sounds and numbers is the first requisite!”
To the Pythagoreans the ultimate nature of reality was mathematical. During my years of study, teaching and intuitive contemplation of numerology, color psychology, and sound effects on well-being and sacred geometry, I tried to find a way to reconcile the nine-fold number and the seven-fold sound/color octave systems with sacred geometry into a practical tool for self-transformation. Using the concept of mandala therapy as a stepping stone, I experimented with constructing personal mandalas..
We humans have certain perceptions of who we are and how we look. Can you imagine trying to see yourself as vibrations of number, color, sound and geometry in a personal mandala? Following the completion of one’s personal mandala, the numerology chart is then translated into music, composing one’s own theme song from the diatonic scales and listening to it while viewing your mandala.
During my research on the mandala I encountered such a vast repository of treasures and knowledge pertaining to the subject in ancient creation myths, Tibetan mandalas, American Indian sand paintings, rituals, diverse cultures, sacred geometry, nature and architecture that at times I felt overwhelmed. It seems that the entire evolution of the universe, of gods and man unravels within the mandala concept.
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