Number four refers back to matter, the coagulation of energy. This is the concrete basis on which man will manifest himself in number Five. This mandala is highly symbolic of all the pressures which we face when confronted with things which are hard, heavy and inert. It is a very powerful card. The movement characterized by 1 and 3 along with rest (characterized by number 2) are not sufficient to create the world. A principle of cohesion, density and weight must be added which slows down energy speeds and allows physical forms to emerge. It is a meditation on your roots and your physical abilities. |