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The vesica piscis shape is formed by 2 overlapping circles of equal size, with the edge of one touching the center of the other. Its meaning goes far beyond geometry; vesica piscis has been used in Christian symbolism as well as representing the divine feminine, with uses in architecture and mathematics. Would you like to learn more about the significance and history of this sacred symbol? Keep reading for details!
Vesica piscis (or mandorla) is an almond shape formed when 2 equal circles overlap, with the edge of one circle touching the center of the other. Commonly used to represent fertility or the divine feminine, it also appears in architecture – most notably in Gothic cathedral arches and vaulted ceilings.
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