The Seed of Life is one of the foundational patterns in sacred geometry. It is formed from seven interlocking circles, representing the fundamental patterns through which life unfolds.
Spiritually, the Seed of Life is often associated with:
• Creation and beginnings – the seven circles are sometimes linked to the seven stages or days of creation. • The blueprint of life – many other sacred geometric patterns grow from it, including the Flower of Life. • Unity and interconnectedness – the circles overlap in a way that symbolizes how all life and existence are interwoven. • Potential and expansion – it represents the seed or origin point from which complexity and life emerge.
Because it appears within the globe the goddess is holding, it symbolically becomes the seed of creation held and nurtured by the feminine principle.
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The Goddess Figure
The goddess archetype is one of humanity’s oldest spiritual symbols. Across many cultures she represents the creative force of life, nature, fertility, and protection.
In symbolic art, a standing goddess holding something above her head often represents:
• The bearer of creation – holding the world or cosmic pattern. • Balance between earth and cosmos – feet rooted in the earth while arms raise energy toward the heavens. • Embodiment of nature’s cycles – growth, decay, rebirth, and transformation.
The vine tattoos on the arms and legs reinforce this meaning:
• Growth and living energy • Connection to plant life and the earth • The idea that the human body is part of nature rather than separate from it
The Pikorua at the chest adds another layer. Traditionally this twist symbol represents:
• The intertwining of life paths • Eternal connection and relationship • Harmony and balance between forces
Placed at the heart or chest, it can symbolise connection through the heart and the continuous flow of life energy.
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Lacewood Symbolism
The spiritual meaning of wood often comes from both its living origin and its tree symbolism.
Working with real wood carries ideas of:
• Grounding and earth connection • Life energy stored in natural material • Growth rings representing time and experience
Lacewood in particular is visually distinctive because of its flecked, lace-like grain pattern, which many people associate symbolically with:
• Interconnection and woven patterns of nature • Natural beauty formed over time • The quiet complexity of living systems
Because your pieces are made from reclaimed lathe blanks, there’s also a modern spiritual layer people resonate with:
• Renewal and reuse • Giving new life to materials • Transformation rather than waste
That aligns beautifully with the goddess symbolism of cycles and regeneration.
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✅ In essence, the pendant tells a symbolic story:
The goddess represents the living spirit of nature. She holds the Seed of Life, the pattern of creation itself. The vines show life growing through the body and world. The Pikorua represents connection and continuity. And the wood roots the piece back into the natural earth.
Together it becomes a symbol of creation, connection, and the living relationship between humanity and nature.
