WIRED AMETHYST
BEADED GEOMETRIC MERKABA
Long Tie Cord
26 mm x 11mm Approx.
Wired Merkaba
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Amethyst is a traditional healing stone in Reiki because its vibration level works on a
similar frequency to the traditional Reiki frequencies.
It is said to help ward off the evil spirits that can induce nightmares.
Amethyst is often used to enhance the process of meditation, whether you use
the stone as a focus point, or prefer to hold it or wear it whilst you're meditating.
The word Merkaba comes from a Hebrew word which means "chariot", & when broken down
phonetically means "light, body, spirit" from an ancient Egyptian translation. If you consider both meanings,
it essentially refers to a way of connecting with light, body, and spirit through the means of this 'vehicle' or symbol.
As opposed to some other symbols we have explored, such as the Sri Yantra symbol,
this one is more rooted in Jewish and Christian tradition. If we consider some similar
concepts and symbols from Christianity, the three elements of the
word can be likened to the three aspects of the holy trinity.
If you'd like to visualize this symbol in concrete mathematical terms, the Merkaba is a three-dimensional
symbol which is made up of two triangles that face opposite directions and connect or overlap at the center.
The bottom triangle represents femininity and rotates in a counter-clockwise direction,
and the top relates to masculinity and rotates in a clockwise direction, all simultaneously.
The design looks like a six-pointed star when looked at from a two-dimensional perspective.
WHAT IS THE MERKABA?
So what is the merkaba and what does it entail? To explain this, it's helpful to note that this symbol
or concept has roots that are evident in ancient scripts like the Bible and seems to have been
inspired by visions and experiences that biblical figures like Ezekiel had of connecting with
celestial beings (which is talked about in the Book of Ezekiel, and other sacred Jewish texts).
From a Chassidic Jewish perspective, the Merkaba is more about having a multi-layered
approach to the nature of man, the world and the ecosystem,
and sees this symbol as a means to contemplating a way to become better as people. Interestingly,
the Merkaba symbol also closely resembles another symbol in Jewish religious tradition, the Star of David.