We have all sorts of shapes and sizes in our world.
But there are several basic geometric shapes, like the square, the pentagon, or the parallelogram.
Do you have a favorite shape?
I have two.
The circle and the triangle.
I know why I like the triangle so much. It is representative of the number three. But I like it mainly because of the Nintendo game Zelda, which came out in 1986. That game was magical to me. And the triangle was the Life Force in that story.
Anyway. That is why for the triangle.
But the circle is different. That seems innate to me. There’s just something about it.
I’m not alone in this, though. The circle is a powerful symbol that holds various spiritual meanings across cultures and philosophies.
It seems to represent completeness. Not only that, but infinite continuity, unity, and wholeness.
We’ve all heard the term “The Circle of Life.” Well, the circle symbolizes that life is eternal and never-ending, with cycles of birth, growth, death, and rebirth. It also signifies the interconnectedness of all things.
It is because it doesn’t have a beginning or an end or any fixed point in between, like our pal, the square.
The circle is one of those shapes that shows up everywhere and means a whole lot more than you might think.
Round and round we go. That’s because, its round, endless form has a way of representing things like unity, eternity, and balance. The circle is a perfect symbol for infinity. It’s often seen as a reminder that things are always flowing—there’s no clear starting point or finish line, just a continuous loop.
In many cultures, circles are deeply spiritual. For example, in Christianity, a circle can symbolize God’s eternal love—it has no end, just like that love. In Hinduism, the mandala (which is built on circular shapes) represents the universe and the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It’s kind of like the circle reflects how everything is always turning, coming back around, and starting over.
The circle also ties into the idea of cycles in nature—like the changing seasons or the phases of the moon. Life has its ups and downs, but everything eventually comes full circle. It is a symbol of constant renewal.
On a more personal level, the circle is often used in things that make us feel safe and whole. Think about wedding rings or protective symbols, like shields. They’re usually circular because they represent unity and completeness.
In a way, circles remind us that we’re all connected, that there’s continuity in our lives, and that every end leads to a new beginning.
And think about time. We measure time by the way our planet makes its circular path around the sun. Or how our round planet moves in a circular motion each day. The faces of clocks are circular to represent this non-stop loop of time.
So, next time you see a circle, you might want to think about what it’s really saying about life, time, and the big picture.
Just so long that it doesn’t cause you to run around in circles.
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“A circle is the reflection of eternity. It has no beginning and it has no end.” — Maynard James Keenan
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“Life is a circle. The end of one journey is simply the beginning of the next.” — Unknown
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“Like a circle, we always return to where we started, but we never return the same.” — Unknown
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Let’s circle back on this.
