Tree of life, bracelet, natural stones

Tree of life, handmade bracelet, natural stone chips, 5-9mm. - Mountain crystal, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Aventurine, Citrine, Coral, crystals The tree is a symbol of life, power, longevity, generosity, patience, patronage. The deification of nature is reflected in its symbolism and deification. Every culture has its own Tree of Life. And every god has his sacred tree. It hardly happened, but everywhere in the world you can see trees turned into shrines, decorated with various totems, talismans, threads, rags, garlands of flowers. For many peoples, the tree is an image of the world and the world axis around which the universe is grouped. Such is the Ceiba or Yahche tree, which, according to the Maya, grows in the center of the world and carries the layers of heaven. They believed that in each of the four zones of the world one such tree stood as a cornerstone of the firmament. Yggdrasil, the cosmic tree of the Scandinavians, was a huge ash tree. Every day the gods met in council under its shadow. And the cypress was the Tree of Life for the Phoenicians. The tree embodies the union between the earth in which it sinks its roots and from whose riches it feeds, the water it absorbs and releases, the air in which it stretches its leaves and the fire of the sun under which it grows and bears its fruit. It is also a symbol of diversity in unity with its many branches that come out of one root and return to the one again - the seed from the fruit of the branches from which a new tree will be born. The whole is manifested in it, because its roots are in the earth, and its branches stretch to the sky, and thus the two worlds are connected in one - just like in man. The tree also symbolizes the feminine, the Great Mother - nature, the source of life in all its forms. Therefore, it is often depicted as a stylized female figure. The evergreen tree represents eternal life, the immortal spirit, eternity. And the deciduous tree, which changes through the seasons, is a symbol of the ever-changing and renewing world - life, death, resurrection, reproduction, the life-giving beginning. The Tree of Knowledge In the Christian paradise grows the forbidden Tree of Knowledge. The cross of Christ was then made from its trunk, and from there it became the Tree of Life. In "Genesis" it is not specified what kind the Tree of Knowledge was, and this gave some freedom to the interpretations of different peoples. The Italians and Greeks hesitated between a fig and an orange tree, the French chose the apple. But it sure is that it was a real Tree of Knowledge especially for Newton, who formulated his idea of ​​universal gravitation under it. The tree carries the symbolism of resurrection, because in autumn its leaves fall, and in spring new life sprouts from its bare branches. It is also charged with this meaning when its changes during the annual cycle are depicted in Christian iconography. And when it is barren or withered, it represents the sinner. The tree plays an important role in other religions as well. Indian ascetics and holy men, sadhus, gather under the huge crowns of some banyan tree, small sanctuaries are often made there. Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bo tree and it became a symbol of great growth. According to Islam, the names of people are written on the leaves of the universal tree, and the angel of death collects the fallen leaves by the will of Allah and takes away those destined to die. From a tree the Egyptian goddess Hathor held out to the dead or their flying soul drink and food to sustain themselves. And the Sumerian plant god Tammuz was worshiped as the Tree of Life. The oak tree was for the ancient Germans a sacred tree of the god of thunder, and for the ancient Greeks – of the supreme god Zeus. Each nation has its own preferences for a particular tree. In China, the peach is especially revered, a symbol of longevity and immortality. In East Asia, the pine is also a tree of life, which, even at an advanced age, remained fresh and green. The most traditional symbol of wisdom and peace is the olive tree, and laurel wreaths are known to crown the victors. The cedar, whose undecayed wood was used to build Solomon's temple, is a symbol of strength, nobility, incorruptibility. Palm tree In Egypt, the palm tree is a symbol of happiness, abundance and fertility and can often be seen in the hands of the goddess Isis. The Greeks gave a palm branch to the victors, with palm branches and "Hosanna!" welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem and they became a symbol of spiritual triumph. And all trees that bear fruit are sacred everywhere. It is no coincidence that they are also present in the paradise of every religion.