The symbolism of shapes in the mandala

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It is interesting to know that each shape has a particular symbolism in the creation of a modern mandala, so I have decided to present some of these symbolism to you.
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🟢The centre of a mandala represents :🟢
The centre of a mandala is a point that is interpreted as the starting point, the beginning of contemplation and devotion to the divine.
It symbolises the starting point of all human expression.
It is the symbol of the end of the umbilical cord: the navel. The gateway to the mystery of life. Of birth.
The centre that connects us to the origin...
The represents the door, the place from where I amFrom there, the point is surrounded by lines and geometric patterns that symbolise the universe, encompassed by the outer circle that represents the cyclical nature of life.

⭕The circle represents :⭕
The circle refers to the mother's womb. To maternal security. It delimits the extent of my personal space. It represents my territory, my own world, my inner universe, fundamentally reserved, personalised and by the delimitation of its outline which makes it my private property.

🟧The square represents:🟧
The foundation, materialism, stability and security.
It brings stability to the circle and often refers to the framework of life, to external and internal rules, to the law, to walls that provide security.
The tracing of the square in a circle fixes it because it generates square angles which are as many corners where to settle, stop, take refuge and huddle.

➖The straight line represents:➖
The male spirit

〰️The curves represents:〰️
The female spirit

🔺The triangle représente:🔻
When it points upwards, it calls for action and energy, whereas the triangle pointing downwards relates to creativity and knowledge.
It also symbolises the triad:
Energy - Matter - Space.
It is also said to be the symbol of the human being when he concentrates the forces of his body, his intellect and his spirituality.

➕The cross represents:➕
Focus, transition, transcendence, protection, directions, - transformation, time and space, convergence and the four elements

⭐The star represents :✡️
With 5 branches: The union of the four elements in addition to the 5th, the spirit.
With 6 branches : The union of the opposites and the harmonious balance. Symbol of the creative forces.

☸️The eight-spoked wheel represents :☸️
The circular nature of a wheel functions as an artistic representation of a perfect universe. The eight spokes represent the eight paths of Buddhism, a summary of the practices that lead to liberation and rebirth.

🏵️The Lotus Flower represents :🏵️
A sacred symbol in Buddhist culture, the symmetry of a lotus represents balance. Just as a lotus rises from the bottom of the water into the light, so does a human reaching out for spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

🔆The Sun represents:🔆
A popular basis for modern Mandala designs, the sun tends to represent the universe, often carrying meanings related to light and energy.

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When you create your own mandala, you can of course free your creative mind and create your own symbols!
Have fun, create, meditate...
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