Food for thought
SERPENT POWER & THE CROWN
In the ancient world, the serpent was a symbol of the divine nervous system.
* The Uraeus (Egypt): The cobra on the Pharaoh’s brow represents the "Eye of Horus" or the pineal glandβ€”the seat of Solomon’s discernment.
* The Feathered Serpent (Mesoamerica): Represented by the pyramid of Kukulkan, where light creates a serpent during the equinox. This is the "Light of Wisdom" descending into the physical world.
* The Nehushtan (Solomon’s Temple): The bronze serpent on a pole. It represents the "lifting up" of base desires into spiritual healing.
Student Question: Why is the serpent placed on the brow in ancient art?
Answer: It represents the awakening of the "Third Eye" or the highest level of human consciousness.
MODULE 2: THE TEMPLE AS THE HUMAN BODY
Solomon’s Temple is a stone map of the human being.
* The Outer Court: The physical body and the digestive/sacrificial system.
* The Holy Place: The soul and the internal organs (Lungs/Incense, Heart/Table).
* The Holy of Holies: The brain and the spirit. It is a perfect cube, representing the "Chariot of the Mind."
* The Two Pillars (Boaz & Jachin): These represent the duality of the human experienceβ€”Strength and Mercy. To reach the "Mind of God," one must walk exactly between them.
MODULE 3: THE QUEEN OF SHEBA & THE SOLAR UNION
The visit from the Queen of the South is an allegory for the union of the Logical Mind (Solomon) and the Intuitive Soul (Sheba).
* The 666 Talents: This is the biblical "Number of the Sun." It signifies that Solomon had attained "Solar Consciousness"β€”the highest vibration of human thought.
* The Lion Throne: 12 lions stood on 6 steps. These 12 lions represent the 12 signs of the Zodiac or the 12 cranial nerves, all mastered by the King who sits at the 7th level (the Crown).
MODULE 4: THE SEAL OF BALANCE
The "Seal of Solomon" (two interlocking triangles) is the ultimate tool for the teacher.
* The Upward Triangle: Man’s aspiration toward the Divine.
* The Downward Triangle: Divine Grace descending into Man.
* The Mastery of Spirits: Legend says Solomon used this seal to command "demons." In teaching, we explain that these "demons" are the undisciplined thoughts and passions of the student. By using the Seal (Balance), the student gains control over their mental environment.
FINAL REFLECTION & APPLICATION
Teacher's Closing Note: Wisdom is not a collection of facts; it is the ability to "Lift the Serpent"β€”to take the energy of life and move it upward from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. When you teach this, you are teaching your students how to become "Living Temples.
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