The Golden Ratio

One of the popular tools used in Sacred Geometry is the Golden Ratio. It is common because it is often found in classical paintings like “The Mona Lisa”, “The Last Supper”, “The Starry Sky”, and many others. This ratio is used for the art to be aesthetically pleasing. It is also used in photography for the same reason. The same can be said for architecture dating back to the pyramids, Stonehenge, and the Parthenon. It also has been used for churches, temples, and modern-day architecture. The Golden Ratio is derived from a sequence developed by Leonardo Fibonacci. It’s known as the Fibonacci sequence which is done by starting at zero and then continue adding the next number to it and continuing on. So, the sequence is:
0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34… and so on.

By using a grid, you start off with a square of one unit, then adding another square unit to form a rectangle. You then add a square to the one of the long sides to form another rectangle and then keep going as shown in the figure below.

As you connect the quadrants in the square, you will see a spiral that is also known as the Fibonacci Spiral. The ratio of larger number to the smaller number in the sequence will converge to 1.618 with three decimal places after a few iterations. This is known as The Golden Ratio. To illustrate:

Starting at 1 and 2 you get 2/1 = 2, 3/2 = 1.5, 5/3 = 1.666, 8/5 = 1.600, 13/8 = 1.625, 21/13 = 1.615, 34/21 = 1.619, 55/34 = 1.618,

89/55 = 1.618, and so on. Thus 1.618 is known as the golden ratio. It also can be approximated by the mathematical formula:

Φ = (1+√5)/2 = 1.618033988749….

The Greek letter Φ (phi) represents the golden ratio.

So, what does this have to do with spirituality and metaphysics? Well not only is the golden ratio found in man-made creations, but it is also abundant in nature and in the cosmos, with Divine mathematical precision. It is found in flowers, plants, leaves, branches, stems of plants, fractals, and in us, including our DNA. In one article that I read, a doctor found the golden ratio all throughout our bodies. It also said that a medical study showed that the closer of the ratio of the systolic (maximum) and the diastolic (minimum) blood pressure is to the golden ratio, the healthier our heart is. I checked mine which was 119 over 73 and got 1.630 which made me feel good. Again, this shows that holistic healing does not compete with western medicine, it compliments it. More and more this concept is being recognized. I was pleased to see on the website of South Denver Cardiology, that Feng Shui was used in constructing the building. This was done to facilitate the flow of chi and to help with healing.

The Golden Ratio is also found in sacred symbols like the flower of life and the Sri Yantra. The Sri Yantra is a very powerful symbol that can be used to manifest positive energy and manifestation. You do this by meditating and focusing on the middle of the Yantra. Not only will you receive the benefits of meditation, but it will also you help you on your spiritual path. I found a bright colorful Sri Yantra on Wikipedia that will mesmerize you and stimulate your pineal gland which is your third eye. The pineal gland also has the golden ratio in it. At first, try it for a few minutes. You can gradually increase it as you become more comfortable looking at it. You can also chant mantras which will help as you meditate. If you don’t know any mantras, chant OM (AUM). Notice if the objects just inside the outer rings seem like they’re moving or if your third eye begins to tingle. Also notice if things start to go your way after doing it for a few days.

Binaural music sends difference frequencies to each ear with headphones on. I found a really cool video which has binaural beats where the difference is the golden ratio of 1.618 HZ. This will help create delta brainwaves in your brain. I felt empowered after listening to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzAXiYSaXHk
It’s amazing to me that the imprint of Spirit is in mathematics and in these sacred symbols, and are given to us by Spirit to achieve a more glorious life. Enjoy both the symbol and the music.