Mandalas: How to interpret themsteemCreated with Sketch.

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I think it's a cliché in a way since most of the designers love these peculiar figures, even many simply assume that it is so, for my part I used them even in my room, what fascinates me the most is that not only are they beautiful now we know that their shapes and colors can rebel a lot of people, their character and personality and even used as a therapeutic means to combat stress.

WE START UP!!!

What is a mandala?

The mandala has its origin in India and its name in Sanskrit means "circle or sacred wheel" although they can be of different shapes incorporating all the geometric figures.It is a symbol of healing, totality, union, integration, the absolute

For Buddhists, its function is meditation, the most important being the "creation" of these as it is a way that shows the experiences of the moment of those who design it and being the way of connection between man and divinity, both in the creation process, to have it for observation or as an ornament.

"It is an energy center of balance and purification that helps transform the environment and the mind of those who meditate on them"

Source:

https://www.escuelaenlanube.com/las-mandalas-para-colorear/
https://www.guioteca.com/esoterismo/los-mandalas-que-son-y-que-significan-sus-formas-y-colores/

BUT WHAT THEY MEAN ???? :-o

As we mentioned before these can have different meanings according to their color and shape

The Circle

one of the most common, represents distance concentration but also security, the absolute and the true "I" one with the universe. this denotes a simple but focused personality a healthy and calm mind

###The Square
represent balance and stability. more common in working people who are accustomed to a certain structure in their life but can also be a person who has a balance between pleasure and responsibility

Triangle

related to water, transformation and vitality.

The Spiral

is healing energies healing, and sometimes confusion or b

The Cross
is the symbol of decisions and is related to the cardinal points.

The Heart
as many have already taught us represents union, love, happiness.

The star
related to freedom and spirituality.

Pentagon:
represents the symbols of earth, water and fire, as well as the shape of the human body.

Hexagon:
balance and union of opposites.

White:
purification, lighting. It is the color of perfection. Out of nothing or everything to do.

Blue:
peace, joy, serenity and satisfaction.

Gray:
calm, wait, neutrality, wisdom and renewal.

Red:
pure vital energy, passion and sensuality.

Orange:
energy, dynamism, tenderness, courage and ambition.

Yellow:
sympathy, color of the sun and light.

Pink:
altruism, sweetness, patience.

Purple:
contemplation, love of neighbor. Idealism and wisdom.

Violet:
transformation, magic, spirituality and inspiration.

Silver:
psychic abilities, fluctuating emotions.

Gold:
wisdom and lucidity.

Finally my favorites:

Labyrinth confusion, self-reflection and the search of the center of oneself.
Now let's put it to the test

Butterfly:
related to transformation, death and self-renewal of the soul.

Green:
related to nature, hope, growth, happiness and freedom.

Black:
related to sadness, death, depth, ignorance and mystery.

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I personally love mandala art. As it is associated with positive energy :)

to me too thank you