In my half century of teaching, I’ve found I’ve needed to explain this topic in various ways, depending upon the orientation of each student.
I’ve also found that since we all have emerged from infinite spirit and are attempting to hold, realize and manifest spirit in the limited container of a physical body – no one method of understanding our work on earth will suffice. Each approach will add another feather to the wings of our personal flights between spirit and matter.
The merkaba – also called a star tetrahedron and a Star of David – is used by most traditions to graph what occurs when one source separates to understand itself, and to expand its abilities. It is the core geometric form in many sacred graphs, such as the Far East Mandalas and Yantras. In these traditions, the merkaba represents source examining itself – what it is and is not – the polarities that exist to hold energy in place. It is often used as the symbol for creation itself, and in some cases the central symbol for certain deities.
In the West, the merkaba is often included in the symbol for various high esoteric orders, as their statement of recognition of the polarities underlying matter. Around two hundred years ago it also became a standard symbol of Judaism.
The merkaba is actually spinning. It is actually two counter-rotating pyramids, each spinning in the same direction when seen from its origin point, but when facing each other they appear to be spinning in opposite directions. When the energy of each side is equal, the motion of the merkaba is continual and is self-clearing. But when one side becomes more active/powerful and over-rides the other side, the spin starts to slow down and energy gluts and gradually stagnates. Eventually, each side needs to be cleared of debris and brought back into balance.
You can see the effects of this in any situation where there should be an equitable balance and there is not. For instance, the recent (current in some places) inequity between males and females throws all of a society into imbalance. When the feminine is disparaged as inferior, it affects all the feminine energies in a situation: compassion, community, concern for all in the environment. The current efforts to bring the feminine back into equality with the masculine energies are seen in the great changes, and arguments over the changes, in all current events.
On a personal level, you are a merkaba as well. You are balanced between the feminine and the masculine energies of the universe, which have given you form. When you are in balance, your energy is spinning well. When something gets out of balance, your energy gluts and slows down. You can see the energy of a person’s merkaba – we call it the aura.
Besides our overall personal merkaba, we have many internal merkabas formed by our various actions and activities. This makes our personal energy field complex, subtle and manageable.
If you would like to learn more about how merkabas work, I recommend my book We Are Not Alone, which deals extensively with the topic and includes exercises to help you learn how to control your energy.
After reading your article, I had to purchase “We Are Not Alone”.
I’ve read all of Drunvalo Melchizedek’s books.
I bought the Kindle edition, and saw a couple of new and interesting areas that you cover.
That I did not see covered by Drunvalo.
Thank you for your comments, Rich. The reason for the similarities and differences is that the Melchizedek lineage is a very powerful, ancient and broad one. It is emerging in today’s world, offering people a new way of seeing and relating to existence. The Melchizedeks frequently work with solitary practitioners – people who are of the Melchizedek lineage and are taught internally by parts of the lineage with whom they resonate.
While looked at externally, two individuals can be seen to be drawing from the same ocean of knowledge, the part of the ocean they are swimming in will differ due to their different interests and personal inclinations. You will find that what you are going to learn will be unique for you yet in tune with the overall philosophy of the Melchizedeks.
If you so wish, now that you have delved into the Melchizedek consciousness as manifested by several different teachers, you can always sit quietly and request the Melchizedeks to start teaching you internally as well. — Atala
Can you suggest where would be the best place to purchase a A Dark Merkaba, rmRose Quartz, clear/Celonite Quartz and Amethysts.
Thank you kindly
Elzunia
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Thanks, Laura
Is a merkaba the figure in the center of a pentasphere?
Hi Cynthia,
Thank you for your question. We are not personally familiar with the pentasphere. Upon doing some initial research, I cannot find a correlation. I’ll keep reading about this – it’s very interesting! Let us know if you find an answer. Thanks! ~ Laura
Are the two directions of spin (clockwise/counterclockwise) described as seen from the individual person’s point of view, or as seen from the outside? (compare “the patient’s left arm” which anyone else would see from outside as on the right side of the patient. Thanks in advance.
Hi Arabella, the conventional wisdom is to see the object as an extension of yourself. Therefore the direction of spin would be from your perspective.
Hope this helps! ~ Laura