The Different Sides Of Circles
May 2018 Alette Bester Kunskamer
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THE FALL
The Fall
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Due to a circle’s soft curves they are seen as feminine. The snake symbolizes the attack on Eve in the Garden of Eden.
CURRENTS OF TIME
Currents of Time
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Circles are also used to denote movement and the cyclical passage of time, always moving like the currents in the ocean.
SEASONS
Seasons
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Circles represent the seasons as they pass in a cyclical way. The rising and the setting of the sun always repeating in a predictable circular fashion.
LIFE
Life
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Although cells can come in many different shapes most of them are circular, pulsing with life and energy.
CORE
Core
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Another strong round shape is the planetary core. Planetary cores are the innermost layer of planets. We can thank gravity for the circular shape of our planets. “The gravitational force of a planet’s mass pulls all of its material towards the centre, smoothing out any jarring non-roundness.” Britannica.com. It is interesting that even gravity “gravitates” towards a circle.
DIVING HELMET REFLECTION
Diving Helmet Reflection
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Round shapes have long since been used to make portholes to avoid weak points. Corners that aren’t rounded are weak and subject to stress causing them to crack. Circles can therefore also be seen as a source of strength.
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BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT
Body, Soul and Spirit
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Squares have been used to denote the physical body and circles the soul. The earthen vessel is representative of the spiritual treasure placed there by God.
VESICA
Vesica
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The intersection of two realms: the earthly and divine. The Triangle is a symbol of God’s tripartite being. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
(Dartmouth)
ETERNITY
Eternity
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Circles are used as a symbol for eternity. God had placed the Tree of Live in the middle of the garden.
COSMOS
Cosmos
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It is said that the sun and moon were the first representations of circles, later encompassing the entire cosmos with its circular stars and planets.
EMBRYO
Embryo
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At the very beginning the developing embryo has a round shape that changes as the foetus grows.
CYCLE OF CHAOS AND PEACE
Cycle of Chaos And Peace
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Just as circles represent the cyclical manner of the passing of the seasons. We have similar cyclical experiences in our lives as chaos and peace rise and set over our days.