The Baphomet
the Baphomet is an alchemical image, leading to enlightenment and understanding of balance. Fertility, Masculine, Feminine, Wisdom, he represents all these, not a god or deity. The imagery and knowledge behind such represents that you are God. We are God. Each and every one of us. Having the power to create life and take it away, in every aspect of being. So much more that is unknown but will be discovered throughout life itself But It means what ever you believe it means. Duality only exists in our perception. It's a human concept for the physical realm. Transcending duality is the end goal of alchemy, mysticism, religion, any form of spirituality. What is sought is unity. The image of Baphomet was drawn by Eliphas Levi in the 19th century to represent the eternal male/female, beast/human dichotomy. He's not a deity per se. This image would go on to be used by the artists and members of the Golden Dawn in the first truly modern Tarot deck (AE Waite and Pamela Coleman-Smith) a...