Tree of Life Sigil. The Tree of Life is one of the most familiar of the Sacred Geometric Symbols. The structure of the Tree of Life is connected to the sacred teachings of the Jewish Kabbalah but can be seen in other traditions as well, such as the ancien
Charites, known in Greek mythology as The Three Graces, goddesses of such things as charm, beauty, and creativity. In Roman mythology they were known as the Gratiae. The Fates were personified as three very old women who spin the threads of human destiny.
Verdandi is one of the three Norns (goddess of Fate) in Heathen mythology. She is shown here standing beneath the world tree giving arms to an infant. For more information of on the symbolism see the notes on the image.
Carl Gustav Jung spoke of an instinct to individuate, to grow from an inner seed into a tree. “My fate is what I am, and what I am is also why I am and what happens to me,” writes Liz Greene, summarizing Jung’s thought.
Urd is one of the three Norns (goddess of Fate) in Heathen mythology. She is shown here standing beside the well which bears her name which lies beneath the world tree. For more information of on the symbolism see the notes on the image.