This ancient symbol for earth reminds me of Norse mother goddess Frigga’s spinning wheel, twining the threads of fate that tie all humanity. The flag of modern India has Buddha’s Wheel of Life as its centerpiece. It was said that Buddha himself drew such a wheel in a rice field to teach his followers that all creation is a series of causes and effects following each other like the turning of a wheel. As a circle representing eternity, the wheel appears frequently as a lucky charm in many cultures. It symbolizes that bad luck passes and good luck rises, just as a wheel is turned.
The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health. Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern sailors would frequently paint the symbol on the bow of their vessel to ensure safe sea travel. In many cultures the eye represents spiritual vision and knowledge. Considered the window to the soul, in Hinduism and Buddhism the third eye is referred to as the spiritual eye or the intuitive eye and is a symbol of enlightenment.
The Ark Collection reflects our desire to connect with these animal totems and carry with us the qualities they embody.
