Akasha is a relatively new concept in Western thought. It correlates to the Pagan/Shamanistic belief in the One who existed before time and created all in the Universe.
Ever since I was a child, I knew about the four elements in traditional astrology: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. When I was in my teens, I delved into the subject a bit more deeply and learned what these symbolized.
When I was twenty, I learned how to do solar charts. My intent was to debunk astrology. I had fun telling my friends “things” that were in their charts that I thought to be absurd. Nine times out of ten, I discovered they were true. I continued to study astrology and can do natal charts, synastry (comparing charts of those in relationships) and predictive charts. I read nothing about Akasha.
It wasn’t until I studied various forms of Paganism/Shamanism more intensely that I learned about Akasha. The subject intrigued me, so I did more research.
Recently, I decided to write articles about The Five Elements and Akasha: Fifth Element.
When I wrote my master’s thesis, it reinforced my belief that Paganism and Shamanism are the same. The difference is that the early Christian missionaries called Shamanistic people Pagans because they lived in the country and didn’t share the belief in Jesus as they did.
Akasha is a relatively new concept to Western philosophy and belief. There is still much to learn about this fifth Element which has its roots in Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
Shamanic people believe that all is derived from and is a manifestation of the One and is inter-related. The One is Spirit that permeates the Universe. Akasha is the omnipresent eternal source of all that exists.
Is Akasha a manifestation of the One or is Akasha the One?
