Chakana Cross
TENAMAZTLE OF THE COSMOS
Three Steps
Emergence – Presence -
Return
The three steps represent levels of attainment of
consciousness in the three 'worlds' or tiers:
* Hanan Pacha: the upper
world of the stars, celestial beings and gods (also represented by the condor)
* Kay Pacha: the middle world of Mother
Earth and human life (also represented by the puma)
* Uqhu Pacha: the lower world
of the underworld and death (also represented by the snake)
Central hole
The central hole represents the Incan capital of Cusco,
the portal from one tier to the next, and the Eye of God.
Twelve points
The entire symbol additionally represents the cyclical
year, with each of the twelve corners corresponding to a month.
Four arms
The four 'cross' arms represent:
* the four directions of the compass,
* the four 'classical elements' of earth, air, water and fire,
* the four main stars of the Southern Cross, an important constellation
for the Inca, who believed that was the centre of the Universe.
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