The Spherical Nature of the Energy Centers

The next basic concept that must be understood when connecting the biological with the astronomical is the spherical nature of the chakras and the heavenly bodies. There is a rampant misunderstanding throughout many mainstream teachings that these energy centers or “chakras” are disc-shaped or shaped like wheels because the word chakra has the basic meaning of “circle” (the etymology is readily apparent between the two words). This is a very common mistake made by many who fail to realize that the word circular in its most complete form means “spherical” and that the realities of these circular energy centers are not merely two-dimensional wheel-like representations but are actually three-dimensional energy manifestations that encompass very specific areas of the human anatomy.

The heavenly bodies are not flat and neither are the chakras of the human body.

When these centers of energy manifest themselves on a heavenly level, their spherical nature is readily observable. Thus, it becomes readily apparent that there is a direct corolary that can be drawn between the spherical heavenly bodies of the solar system and the spherical chakras of the human body. So by observation of the heavenly bodies, it becomes possible to identify both the nature and mannerisms of these energy centers so that the chakras may be more correctly understood by science and subsequently balanced to perfection. These corelations serve as guides that allow for a more complete understanding about how each of these spherical energy centers work within the realms of the heavenly (astronomical–as above) and the terrestrial (biological–so below). 

The Alchemical Septenary

Therefore, in order to further understand and observe this basic process of creative design, it is now necessary to describe the alchemical septenary of metals. The seven elements of this septenary will now be described so that further elucidation may be presented.

Gold is the best known of all the alchemical metals. Its biological energy sphere is centered around the epiphysis cerebri (pineal body), and its astronomical center is the sun. The highest concentration of the trace element gold in the human body is found in the hair that grows from the skull, where the epiphysis cerebri is centered.

The next highest metal is mercury and its astronomical center is the planet with which the metal shares its name. Mercury’s biological energy sphere is centered around the hypophysis (pituitary gland) and the chiasma opticum (optic chiasma). The highest concentrations of this trace element are found in the brain tissue and oral mucus located around these two adjacent structures that are located just above the roof of the mouth between the eyes. This energy center is also referred to as the "third eye" and is represented in certain cultures by a dot on the forehead between the eyes. The name given to this energy center is quite appropriate, since the chiasma opticum is the exact point where the optic nerves from both eyes merge together.
 
Copper is the next alchemical metal and is associated with the planet Venus. Copper’s biological center is the cervical plexus located in the back of the neck. This region is also saturated with some of the highest concentrations of copper in the body. The trace element copper plays a vital role in the functioning of the thyroid gland that is also located in this region. This spherical center of energy is often referred to as the "throat chakra" due to the fact that the throat and the vocal chords are also present at this biological location.
 
Silver is the central alchemical metal. It rivals the popularity of gold and in many cultures is considered to be more valuable. This sphere of energy (also known as the “heart chakra”) is biologically centered around the cardiac plexus, which is located near the point where the trachea bifurcates next to the aortic arch. Silver is associated with the moon.

Iron follows silver, and its energy sphere (the “navel chakra”) is biologically centered around the celiac plexus, located on the spine near the liver and kidneys, which contain some of the highest concentrations of the trace element iron, an essential mineral that is vital for human nutrition. The planet Mars is alchemically linked to iron.
 
The next alchemical substance is tin, and its biological center is the lumbosacral plexus. This center of energy (known as the “tailbone chakra”) is protected by the lower backbone, the sacrum, and the bones of the pelvic region, which form the largest bone structure of the human body. The trace element tin is found in high concentrations within the intestines and other vital organs located next to this region. Tin is associated with the planet Jupiter, which is the largest planet in the solar system.
 
Finally, the last alchemical metal is lead, and its biological sphere is centered around the hypogastric plexus, which innervates all of the viscera of the pelvic region. Lead is a trace element that is found in high concentrations within the kidneys. This energy center is also known as the “root chakra” and is the source of kundalini energy. Lead is related to the planet Saturn.

In its vulgar sense, alchemy is the deceitful practice of altering different metals to look like gold and silver. In its true sense, it is the transfer of true Kundalini energy from the root chakra into the epiphysis cerebri where it becomes golden. This usage of the adjective golden is meant literally because the metals of the alchemical septenary are actual trace elements found within the human body. The currents emanating from this highest spherical energy center (referred to as the crown chakra) centered in the pineal body are amplified by the vast amounts of the trace element gold that naturally accumulate in the human hair. This is why long hair has long been revered as a source of power in cultures all over the world from the Native American tribes to the Vikings to the Brahmans to the Hebrew Nazarites (which includes the legendary figure of Samson) to the Pythagorean cults to the Gnostics to the Essenes to the Rastafarians to the Merovingian Dynasty. 
 
The next seven sections of this tome will concentrate on each of these seven spherical energy centers and all of their many qualities. The discussion will focus on many aspects of each spherical center, relying heavily on a thorough exposition and explanation about each of the united pairs presented in the first section of The Esotericon. It should also be noted that reading these seven sections in reverse order will provide the reader with a more orderly presentation of the information within this tome.

Copyright 2014 by Lee Fitzsimmons