Platonic Solids

The 5 Platonic solids (Tetrahedron, Cube or (Hexahedron), Octahedron, Dodecahedron and Icosahedron) are ideal, primal models of crystal patterns that occur throughout the world of minerals in countless variations. These are the only five regular polyhedra, that is, the only five solids made from the same equilateral, equiangular polygons. To the Greeks, these solids symbolized fire, earth, air, spirit (or ether) and water respectively.

The ancients believed that the experience of Sacred Geometry was essential to the education of the soul. They knew that these patterns and codes were symbolic of our own inner realm and the subtle structure of awareness. To them the sacred geometry had particular significance involving consciousness and the profound mystery of awareness. The ultimate sacred wonder. Sacred Geometry takes on another whole level of significance when grounded in the experience of self-awareness.

The Tetrahedron (Fire) The first of the platonic solids is the tetrahedron having 4 triangular sides and symbolizing the element of fire.

Suggested Divinatory Meaning: the power of fire and the power present in the tetrahedron are beneficial for creating change but need to be handled with utmost care.

The Hexahedron (Earth) The second platonic solid is the cube or hexahedron having 6 square sides and representing the element of earth.

Suggested Divinatory Meaning: a solid foundation and stability suggesting a need for patience and consistency, allowing things to develop in their own perfect time

The Octohedron (Air) The third of the platonic solids in the octahedron having 8 triangular sides and symbolizing the element of air.
Suggested Divinatory Meaning: careful balance between multiple forces suggesting the need for diplomacy, grace and willingness to learn.

The Dodecahedron (Spirit or Universal Energy) Historically it has symbolized the concept of a fifth element, Ether (Aether) or Universe. It represents the perfect mediation of the infinite and the finite, the sphere and the cube, analogous to the circle and the square. It is reciprocal with the Icosahedron; whereas the Icosahedron has 20 faces and 12 vertices, the Dodecahedron has 12 faces and 20 vertices. Each shape can easily be transformed into the other by truncation or stellation.
The fourth platonic solid is the Dodecahedron symbol for the universes and having 12 pentagonal sides.
Suggested Divinatory Meaning: a framework for the descending subtle energies of spirit. This suggests a time in which the divine forces must lead the way whether the understanding is there or not.

The Icosahedron (Water) The Icosahedron is the fifth and final platonic solid having 20 triangular sides and symbol for the element of water.
Suggested Divinatory Meaning: trust in the wisdom of the universe is needed with a willingness to allow others to assist in the situation versus pursuing an active role. As the water suggests, it time to go with the flow.



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