snotpad: As Above So Below

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As Above

So Below

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This cycle explores common unifying themes throughout multicultural and ancient spiritual traditions drawn as a cohesive and syncretic system for holistic comprehension and suggesting practical methods toward stabilising a future in the Age of Aquarius.

“To live consciously means to act beyond mere instinct or immediate desire;

it is to understand oneself as a node within the living continuum of ancestors and descendants,

and to hold oneself accountable for choices that ripple through time.”

- from ‘Becoming Conscious Ancestors’

In this exploration we trace deep parallels across ancient spiritual systems, from Sumerian Ea’s “sweet waters under the earth” and Mesoamerican Mictlan, to Egyptian Ma’at, Hindu Atma, and West African and Celtic sky-oriented beliefs; revealing two archetypal cosmologies:

water

as the realm of subconscious karma processing,

and

air

as the domain of conscious, individuated ascent.

We explore how Egypt, Hinduism, and alchemical traditions attempted to synthesize these dual movements, and reflected on how these elemental and metaphysical models shape understandings of the soul, afterlife, and cosmic order.

This exploration led to the realization that a spiritually mature and truly integrated system must consciously unite these ancient dual paths: the descent into the subconscious to dissolve inherited karma, and the ascent toward higher awareness and dharma. Such integration aligns personal transformation with cosmic truth, offering not only private awakening but also collective responsibility, honouring ancestors, living truthfully in the present, and remaining accountable to future generations. In the Age of Aquarius, this becomes both a spiritual practice and an ethical imperative.

Through comparing symbols, myths, and metaphysical structures, the journey moved from seeing fragmented cultural differences to uncovering a universal pattern of descent and ascent, dissolution and crystallization. Awareness grew from recognizing the external forms (rivers, skies, burial mounds, alchemical elements) to understanding their shared inner message: that true consciousness requires embracing both subconscious healing and aspirational alignment, dissolving ego while crystallizing purpose, to become a conscious participant in the ongoing dance of cosmos, earth, and human soul.

🜍 As Above, So Below: A Comparative Study of Water and Air Cosmologies, Alchemical Soul Theory, and the Synthesis of Ancient Spiritual Systems

Ma’at and Atma: Reflections of Cosmic Truth: Ma’at and Atma as Mirror Concepts of Universal Order and Consciousness

From Water and Air to Conscious Union: Toward an Integrated Spiritual System for the Age of Aquarius

Becoming Conscious Ancestors: Karma Processing, Dharma Realisation, and Spiritual Integration for the Age of Aquarius

Ea, Mictlan, Et Al: Research Notes for A Timeless Cosmology