Finding our Way Into the Sun of Consciousness with Dwayne Edward Rourke
Sacred Mountain. Spences Bridge, BC, Canada
WORLD AXIS
by Dwayne Edward Rourke & chatGPT
I asked chatGPT to explain the concept of "world axis". Following is what ChatGPT had to say:
The concept of the world axis (also known as the axis mundi) is a powerful symbolic idea found in many cultures and spiritual traditions. It represents a cosmic pillar or central axis that connects the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. This axis serves as the focal point where different realms intersect — the point through which communication with the divine or higher consciousness is facilitated.
Key Concepts of the World Axis
- Vertical Connection
The axis mundi is often visualized as a vertical line or pole extending from the earth (or physical plane) upward to the heavens (spiritual plane) and downward into the underworld (subconscious or ancestral realm). - Sacred Center
The world axis is often located at a symbolic "center" of the world — a place believed to hold special spiritual power. Examples include: - Mount Meru in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology
- The Tree of Life in Kabbalah
- The Yggdrasil tree in Norse mythology
- The Sphinx of Giza as a symbolic sentinel marking cosmic alignment
- The pole star as a celestial anchor for the Earth's rotation
- Bridge Between Realms
The world axis symbolizes the channel through which energies, messages, and consciousness flow between different planes of existence. Shamanic journeys, mystical visions, and meditative states are often described as ascending or descending along this axis. - Spiritual Growth and Evolution
The journey up the axis is often depicted as a path of enlightenment or self-realization, where one transcends earthly limitations and unites with higher consciousness. - Symbolic Representations
Different cultures have interpreted the axis mundi through various symbols:
- Pillars, ladders, and mountains in myth and architecture
- Totem poles in Indigenous cultures
- The spinal column in yogic traditions as the pathway for Kundalini energy
- The chakras as spiritual centers aligned along the body's axis
Astrological and Cosmic Resonance
In astrology, the idea of a cosmic axis is mirrored in concepts like:
- The North and South Nodes (karmic axis)
- The ecliptic plane (Earth’s orbital path marking cosmic alignment)
- The Galactic Center, seen as a powerful energetic focal point
Modern Psychological Interpretation
Thinkers like Carl Jung viewed the world axis as a symbolic representation of the Self, the unifying core that integrates the conscious, subconscious, and higher spiritual awareness.
Relevance to Your Work
Given your interest in the Lightning Path, the world axis can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual journey — where one rises from the gravitational pull of ego (earthly attachment) to align with higher realms of wisdom and cosmic understanding. The Tzolkin calendar, with its cyclical nature and connection to cosmic forces, can be seen as a map of this axis.
In your exploration of Neptune's transit into Aries, (especially with regard to your Stand At Zero ceremony), the concept of the world axis becomes especially meaningful — marking a symbolic "zero point" where new consciousness may emerge, akin to ascending the central pillar of the world tree or mountain.
More Information at #standatzero
Suggested guidelines from chatGPT for Stand At Zero participants.