Platonic Solids are shapes which form part of Sacred Geometry. They were first catalogued by the ancient philosopher, Plato (hence their name), although evidence of these most magical of shapes has been found around the world for in excess of 1,000 years prior to Plato’s documentation.  Working with them individually is said to help with our connection to nature and the higher realms of the cosmos; to find the common pattern which links us all at a molecular as well as at a spiritual level.

There are traditionally 5 platonic solids and they are the Cube, Icosahedron, Tetrahedron, Octahedron and the Dodecahedron. In this article I have also included the Merkaba and the Sphere which also have a significant connection with the platonic solids as they are comprised of the original 5 shapes.

Further explanation about the meaning of these mystical geometric forms are as follows:

Cube or Hexahedron

The cube is also known as the hexahedron and is a six sided figure with square faces. The cube is associated with the element of earth and the base Chakra. The cube represents the connections with the foundations of the earth to the foundations of the heavens.

This is a symbol that reminds us that things are spatially equal in their parts (metaphorically and symbolically as well as physically). It therefore sets the standard of inserting Spirit into form in perfect equilibrium.

Icosahedron

The Plantonic Solid Icosahedron structure represents movement, flow and change. It has 20 sides all of which are equilateral triangles. This shape can be found all throughout nature in various forms.

The Icosahedron is said to be connected with the element of water and sacral charka and offers help in balancing the emotions. Working with the Icosahedron can also help facilitate regenerating and healing energy into physical reality.

Tetrahedron

The Tetrahedron is a four sided pyramid, each of its sides being an equilateral triangle. This platonic solid is connected to the element of fire, the solar plexus chakra and is associated with creativity, motivation, inspiration, will power and self respect.

By connecting to the energy of the Tetrahedron we are able to ignite the force within that enables us to truly stand up for ourselves and what we believe in.

Star Tetrahedron

The Merkaba or Star Tetrahedron is comprised of two interlocking tetrahedron shapes – one pointing up to the heavens, channeling energy down from the Universe to the earth plain, and one pointing downwards, drawing energy up from the earth beneath. The Merkaba is powered by love and corresponds to the heart chakra which is the centre of our being. The Star Tetrahedron contains all manner of possibilities as well as for healing and even to transcend into other dimensions of existence.

Octahedron

An Octahedron is a Platonic solid composed of eight equilateral triangles, four of which meet at each vertex. This shape is associated with the element of air and the throat chakra which is our centre of expression through vibration and sound. Our hearts truth is found in the Octahedron as it aids communication of self love and compassion.

The Octahedron reminds us that we all have the wisdom to know when  to express our truth or when to be silent.

Dodecahedron

The Dodecahedron has 12 faces and 20 vertices, each face being a pentagon. The Dodecahedron is associated with spirit and consciousness and is attributed to the third eye chakra which shows the truth beyond illusion by helping us see the divine connection with all things.

Some have believed that the Dodecahedron represents an idealised form of Divine thought, will or ideas. To contemplate this symbol was to engage in meditation upon the Divine.

Sphere

A sphere is a perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space that is the surface of a completely round ball. This shape is associated with the crown chakra which is elementally linked to cosmic energy and opens the connection to the infinite source of creation. By understanding the sphere we are able to release limitations and through conscious focus we create union with a higher power. Through understanding the mysteries surrounding these ancient and universal shapes we can gain cosmic knowledge of our infinite connectedness to the universe and beyond.

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