SpeciFic Importances Data - Diamond

1. Diamond Symbol Meaning
Diamond Symbol Meanings
The diamond symbol, triangle symbol and
similar motifs that form a construction of
other (more complex) symbolic designs
occur in every era, culture, religion and
esoteric sect.
Overwhelmingly, the diamond symbol or the
triangle symbol motif expresses itself in
terms of clarity, ascension and wisdom. Not
of the ordinary sort of wisdom though. I
speak of a clarity and wisdom that

2. transcends the banalities of our everyday
realm.
I begin this essay with some diamond
symbol meanings that are foundational in
various cultures and can be easily translated
into a concept of your choosing.
I believe the underlying foundation of these
diamond symbol meanings to be profound
in our quest to pierce the fog that
sometimes surrounds these common
symbolic motifs in time and culture.
Furthermore, it is in this spirit of metaphor,
analogy, and symbolism that I would like
our attentions to turn. More than the literal
translation of the symbol, it is
the vibrational tone, or the higher energetic
wisdom with which the symbol meaning
resonates that I wish to convey.

3. After contemplating these various concepts,
a larger story will begin to unveil itself to
your understanding, which will offer clarity
unique to your needs.
And so we begin...
Diamond Symbol Meanings
Shown left is a common motif among
Native peoples indigenous to North
America, Canada, and Mexico. It signifies
the butterfly. Indian nations identify the
butterfly with the concept of "immortality."
Immortality here is seen in the migratory
patterns of the butterfly where they flock by
the millions after traveling thousands of
miles - coming home.
This homecoming was seen as intensely
powerful to Native thought. To explain,
the Native American symbolic mode of

4. thought moves on a multitude of levels.
Therefore, a Monarch's return home was
translated to mean the soul's journey home.
This encapsulates the divine journey in
which man is born, moves through his
world ever-gleaning more insight into his
true identity and finally, (ideally) returns to
the site of his first breath to realize he is
immortal in his existence because of the
path he chooses. In other words,
man leaves a legacy, which is his key to
immortality.
Furthermore, the diamond butterfly motif
conveys the element of rebirth,
revitalization, and metamorphosis. Just as
the migratory journey is analogous of the
spiritual path of reuniting with the Divine
self - so too is the biological journey of the
butterfly symbolic of the same said spiritual
path. From egg, larva, pupa, to butterfly

5. each stage holds merit and each step is
taken to the advancement of an
enlightened, immortal conclusion (which, to
the Native, would not be a conclusion at all,
but leading to a gateway of eternal
expression through the Mother upon the
completion of metamorphosis).
Now shown left is
an alchemical, mystical,
and astrological symbol for
"Earth." Also seen with a circle
around it, it symbolizes the movement and
rhythm of nature's cycles (i.e., four seasons)
as well as the Aristotelian elements (see end
of page).
The earth has long been worshipped by
ancient mystics. It is a representation of
harmony, stability, and oneness with all
things - a communal arena in which
the core (center point of the 4 diamond

6. cross) represents a foundational energy of
unity and well-being.
Indeed, earth magic is rooted in the
ideology that all things of the earth are born
from her, and therefore vibrate with earth
energy. Early mystics
and alchemists believed this earth energy
could be drawn from all things, and
ultimately used for further clarification. This
clarification came in the form of
manipulation of vibrations (earth energy
waves), drawing elements into an
experience, interpreting patterns within the
vibrations (seeking answers) - to name a
few uses for these practices. This symbol
would be used in ritual for such
clarifications.
This diamond symbol (shown left) as well
as the next consecutive one, are both from
northern Europe and are identified as the

7. runic system of "Futhark" - a symbolic
language housing tremendous meaning in
each emblem. This rune is called the Dagaz
and is the Symbol of the Dawn.
It is considered to be the rune of break-
through's and represents attainment of the
meaning of life - enlightenment,
satisfaction, "ultimate truth" - that which
the seeker holds most valuable is obtained.
Further, the Dagaz embodies the concepts
of: Awakening, insight, clarification,
awareness, epiphany, new beginnings, and
connections to the mystical in all things.
It is also emblematic of time and space as
complimentary elements. This rune speaks
of the partnership between night and day
with the center-point represented as the
dawn. Metaphorically, the dawn marks an
awakening to all new
understandings. This (shown left) diamond

8. motif is seen throughout the ages and
cultures. For our purposes, we look again to
the Futhark for symbolic insight where this
is known as the Ingwuz rune and is the
foundational geometric symbol of creation.
Indeed, ancient European tribes deemed
this symbol to represent the literal image of
the birth canal or vagina. So, literally, this
symbol means creation of life.
Interestingly, this lozenge is seen in the
Native American symbolic language as
a symbol for wind and I've written more on
this aspect here.
This diamond symbol is also found in
alchemical philosophies. Metaphysically
speaking, this foundational image tells of
creativity that is expressed by the
culmination of the four elements: Four sides
indicating earth, fire, air, and water.

9. Diamond Symbolism and Elemental Alchemy
In the alchemical realm, the skillful
employment of all four of these elements
leads the practitioner to infinite potential
and Divine creativity. We see the center of
this (alchemical) symbol void of design -
indicating creation takes place through the
path of least resistance. In other words, it is
by allowing that we obtain our true creative
purpose.

10. Lastly, I invite you to consider the above
shown diamond symbols (more accurately,
triangle symbols), which are also alchemical
in origin. These symbols are considered to
be the building blocks of all matter, of
everything. We see that each is comprised
of the same triangular/diamond/crystal

11. features we've been investigating in this
exploratory essay.
Indeed, diamonds themselves are made
from carbon, which is a
foundational building block of matter.
Furthermore, the diamond symbol is
synonymous with refracting light to the
alchemist's perspective. As such, the
diamond and triangle symbol is indicative of
the journey our souls make while we are
achieving higher understanding (it is an
enlightened or clarified soul that is able to
refract its light from the insight out and
serve as a beacon to the outer world). The
goal for mankind is to walk a path on which
our souls will shine and sparkle as brightly
as diamonds.
On this path there will be many labyrinth
turns (representative of the angles and

12. facets of the diamond). But if we travel the
path with honorable hearts, and if we are
aware of the reflective nature of our
lives (our actions reflecting in our reality),
we will accomplish our mission of light.
I hope you have enjoyed these diamond
symbols and thoughts on the diamond
symbol meaning and triangle symbol
cousins.
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