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Originally Posted by Seashore
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It says that Blavatsky was already a prominent member of the Order of the Eastern Star when she founded the Theosophical Society.
Left: Blavatsky's seal, used as her personal insignia for many years, and from which the public seal was developed.
Right: The Theosophical Society's public logo...
This symbol is devoid of the crown, the Kabbalistic and astrological symbols, and Blavatsky's personal monogram originally placed in the center of the Hexagram. In place of the monogram is the ankh, also known as the ansated cross or the looped tau cross.
It is worthwhile to note that these symbols specifically relate to a number of the society's teachings. Some of these teachings pertain to the infinite, yet regenerative and cyclical nature of the universe. Other concepts pertain to the cosmic relation of microcosm and macrocosm (as displayed by the hexagram, composed of two triangles: one black, one white, reflecting the hermetic maxim, "as above, so below"), and the illumination of the eternal and wise as the heart of the universe.
Another example of the logo. The sacred symbol of Aum can be seen resting atop the encircled swastika. The personal motto of the Theosophical Society bends around the Ouroboros, "There is no religion higher than truth".
A description of the public image of the seal, as provided by the Theosophical Society's website states:
In its original and its present form, the Society design contains a synthesis of the basic teachings of theosophy. It represents the universe expanding into manifestation, or evolution, from the central heart, and comprised within the serpent of time and space. The white triangle represents wisdom concealed and the black one wisdom revealed, as well as other things. The tau not only stands for the regenerated man but for life, and the circle hovering over the cosmic cross is the golden germ which will expand into future glory as the neophyte or 'embryo' develops into the grown-up being. The swastika in the small circle may be taken for the great mill of the gods, the cycle of transformation, the "Wheel of the Law." The broken ends of the swastika may turn either way without changing the symbolism.
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Why is it a
serpent of time and space?