WHEN YOU WORK with these symbols, draw them in whatever way is the most comfortable for you. There is no “wrong” way to draw them, so I will not give any drawing directions. They can also be simply visualized or imagined and then “sent” to wherever they are needed. Saying the name alone as a mantra works as well. Intent is the most important factor here. Also remember that you can work with Amara without using any symbols at all. There are no set rules or limits. The symbols can simply help one to better attune themselves to Amara, giving the person a more tangible connection to the energies and consciousness. The connection is always there but for some people symbols help to experience the connection stronger.

Each symbol discussed here is very fluid, constantly moving, revolving and evolving. The images shown below are more like snapshots of the symbols’ core essences so to speak. Each symbol rotates and as you apply them, it is recommended that you also intend them to rotate. The direction of the rotation does not usually matter as they actually rotate in all directions at once. They are not three-dimensional.

Quite a few Amara symbols have very similar properties with each other. The unification of polarities seems to be a re-occurring theme. It is good to remember that the symbols are multidimensional, which means they work in many different layers of our psyche. They all work in slightly different levels of being so to speak. Another common theme seems to be the serpent. It has been a symbol of wisdom, eternity, healing, mystery, magical power, and holiness throughout most of the ancient non-western world and this
is what it seems to be symbolizing in Amara as well.

February's symbol is Shirah

Shirah

SHIRAH IS an extremely fluid symbol. It helps to clear the energy channels, allowing the whole system to become more fluid so that it would be less prone to holding old patterns and forming new ones. It is said to be especially beneficial to the patterns stored in our neural and muscular structure. Shirah helps us to connect with the divine flow and reminds us that “all is good”. It is a nurturing symbol. To my wife it is like a message from the universe saying: “You are taken care of. Everything will be ok.” Letting go of whatever patterns we have limiting ourselves allows us to experience that harmonious flow of being.

You can draw it into the root chakra and solar plexus. Intend it to rotate and imagine/visualize the pattern shown on the next page.

Shirah ~ Rotated Form

© Omar Antila, 2005