Association of the Week : The Crown

by Paulo Coelho on January 5, 2009

The crown often symbolizes the legitimate power of a man, often making him the representative of a superior realm. Placed on the head, the crown dominates the human body, i.e. Matter, and enables man to participate the upper world of heaven.

The circular shape of the crown is a reference to the non-ending circle and its “dented” form is a reminder of the solar rays: kings and emperors are thus the bearers of light in this world.

In the Kabbalah, the Keter crown that is on top of the Sephiroth tree symbolizes En Sof, the Creator, the Infinite Light. In Christianity, the symbol of the crown goes beyond the power of Majesty – it also highlights the superior character of the certain figures such as Mary and martyrs. Indeed in other ancient cultures, such as Ancient India and the China, the crown stands for the transition to a superior level of consciousness.

Now you take the floor: what do you association with the Crown?

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78619 October 9, 2010 at 3:48 pm

a reward that says u’ve done it almost right so far…

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Konrad May 25, 2009 at 7:47 am

For me crown is a symbol of power and legitimacy, authority and wisdom.

6th of January is a Three Kings Day. On that day three prophets (Magi)came to pay homage to Jesus Christ.
They are usually shown crowned and they brought 3 gifts: gold- symbol of Jesus' kingship, frankincense- his priestly power and myrrh- prophecy of the Passion.
For that I associate crown with the power of kings and obedience of the prophets.

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SIDO66 January 12, 2009 at 11:16 am

yes , a symbol of service Shaun William hayes

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SIDO66 January 12, 2009 at 11:12 am

The crown carries in her a big responsibility for the one who has it , because he / she knows that the consequences of every word and Every act must be measured

But he / she is confident because he / she knows who gave him(her) this crown

la couronne porte en elle une grande responsabilité pour celui qui l’a porte , car il /elle sait que les conséquences de chaque parole et de Chaque acte doivent être mesurés

mais il/elle est confiant car il/elle sait qui lui a donné cette couronne

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SIDO66 January 12, 2009 at 11:03 am

Marie-christine Thanks

Love and humility, sido66 (Sylvie)

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SIDO66 January 12, 2009 at 10:59 am

Paul of austria ,

This blog makes look younger you: it appeals to your spirit and your child’s pure heart, with the grown-up critical spirit that you have and whom we need

ce blog te rajeunit : il fait appel à ton esprit et ton coeur pur d’enfant , avec l’esprit critique adulte que tu possèdes et dont nous avons besoin

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SIDO66 January 12, 2009 at 10:46 am

Kad Zenim ,

thanks , you fell for you or for something ?

Who thus knows the 2nd and the 3éme birth etc etc ?

Who knows the Spirit of the Truth?

Who sees what we cannot see?

Who hears(understands) what we cannot hear(understand)?

Who received this Knowledge?

qui connait donc la 2ème et la 3éme naissance etc etc ?

qui connait l’Esprit de Vérité ?

qui voit ce que l’on ne peut voir ?

qui entend ce que l’on ne peut entendre ?

qui a reçu cette Connaissance ?

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Shaun William Hayes January 12, 2009 at 3:16 am

The crown is a mark of sovereignty and regal position. This is obvious. If we look at it more symbolically then certain other interpretations come forward. The crown ‘frames’ the crown chakra, focussing the energy. The crown is a feminine symbol, polarising with the male king energy. The crown is also a symbol of the grail, receiving the energy from above and channelling it down. It is ostentacious and the largest piece of jewellery one can wear. It could be said to be a ring, a marriage bond, between God and the king, a symbol of service.

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çigarra January 11, 2009 at 3:01 pm

I found a beautiful poetry about the birth of Sicily…
“Un ghiornu n’ca Diu Patri era cuntenti e camminava n’cielu cu li Santi, a lu munnu pinsau fari un prisenti e di la curuna si scippau un diamanti, lu ittau in mensu a lu mari, lu nutricau cu li setti elementi. Sicilia lu chiama la genti ma di l’eternu patri è lu diamanti”
“One day, when God Father was happy and walked in the sky with the Saints, He thought to give a present to world and from the CROWN came off a diamond, He threw it in the middle of the sea, He fed it with the seven elements. People call it Sicily but it is the diamond of the Eternal Father”
Love

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CESAR January 11, 2009 at 10:32 am

WE ARE ALL KINGS. OUR CROWN WILL BRIGHT AS LONG AS WE ARE ABLE TO BRIGHTEN OUR LIVES. WE CAN OPEN UP OUR MINDS AND REALIZE THAT WE WERE BORN TO CREATE OUR KINGDOM. EVERY MEN HAVE THEIR OWN TREASURE.SOME OF US WASTE THE TIME AND NEVER FIND IT. OF COURSE THE CROWN SYMBOLIZES THE POWER AND THE LIGHT UPON THE HEADS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIGHT FOR THE PEACE AND HAPPINESS AROUND THE WORLD.BUT WE HAVE TO FIGHT .TO BE A WARRIOR BEFORE BECOMING A KING.

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Joyce January 10, 2009 at 5:56 pm

Hello everyone

A crown reminds me of stories about kings, queens and knights. :) And the words ‘great responsibility’ always springs to mind. A crown doesn’t make a man a good king. A king has to give his best every day to earn it, really deserve to wear that crown and all that it represents.

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