Large Handcrafted Hammered Sterling Silver Spiral Pendant

Beschreibung

Why is the spiral such a compelling shape? Why does it have a positive meaning for every culture? Could it be because we, on this tiny planet live in a spiral galaxy ?
The spiral as a symbol is found all over the world and has meanings in many different cultures and belief systems. For the ancient Minoans of Knossos, Greece, the spiral was a symbol of infinity‚it just kept going! It is a symbol of constant motion, of balance, and of awareness.
Spirals are a common natural form, appearing at all levels of nature. They are the natural product of Phi (–§), which is also called the ‘Golden Section’ or the ‘Golden Mean’.

In terms of rebirth or growth, the spiral symbol can represent the consciousness of nature beginning from the core or center and thus expanding outwardly. This is the way of all things, as recognized by most mystics.
Take a few moments to contemplate these spiraling aspects of nature and their implications on your own perspective. Better yet, look out to the Mother (Nature) and find your own special spirals.

Vines
Snails
Seashells
Tornadoes
Curled up Snake
Twisting tree trunks
Whirlpools in Waters
Animal Horns (like Rams horns)

The spiral is a largely positive ancient symbol representing eternity, change/growth, and even the evolution or movement of the universe.
Contemplating these natural spirals can potentially catalyse the consciousness in marvy transformations.
Speaking of the dance of the universe, the spiral meaning sparkles with an understanding of a universe in constant motion. Our universe spirals out infinitely, thus reinforcing the concept of our endless skies.

In New Zealand’s Maori culture, the spiraling ‚koru symbol representing an unfurling fern frond indicates new beginnings, new life, awakenings, personal growth, positive change, strength and peace.

In Celtic tradition, for instance, the spiral represents the journey to enlightenment, as well as the same echoes of release, growth and evolution. Spirals have even, in recent years, also showed up in ways relating to the body — our fascia is set up in spirals, and the idea is that moving in circular ways can be healing.

The most famous American "sun spiral" was discovered by Anna Sofaer in 1977 near the entrance of Chaco Canyon at Fajada Butte. It was engraved on the cliff face and then covered over with three large slabs of stone, which were placed so that they combined to produce the now famous ‘solar-dagger’ of sunlight, which passes through the centre of the spiral each summer-solstice.

Although commonly regarded as a ‘sun’ symbol, it has also been demonstrated that the same symbol and arrangement of stones could also be used for the lunar cycle. This offers the tantalising suggestion that the Anasazi Indians were aware of calculate the Metonic cycle.
To walk and then stand in the center of a spiral or labyrinth has been a psycho-spiritual exercise for centering the consciousness.
As mentioned, some consider the spiral a symbol of the spiritual journey. It is also considered to represent the evolutionary process of learning and growing.

Length: 78 mm
Width: 60 mm
Weight: 16 g