The Point of the Cross – a Circular View

When you look at a Cross, you see two lines intersecting
yet you also see four segments—with a point at the intersection
the Celtic Cross has a central ring (or halo) encircling that intersection--
designed by St Patrick to combine the traditional Cross with the Sun's circular pattern
symbolizing eternity, the Sun—also representing  God's infinite love--
which can be compared to the Rosy Cross—with a blooming Rose at its centre--
for Rosicrucians, this Cross represents the physical human body
while the Rose symbolizes the soul or unfolding consciousness

The Maltese Cross—adopted by the Knights of Malta in the 16th century
has eight points—representing the eight beatitudes or obligations of the Knights
—my own personal symbol combines the Celtic Cross—which is normally static--
with the Buddhist Dharma Wheel and its eight spokes of righteousness
—it is a dynamic symbol of motion—and ethical cause-and-effect--
and incorporates the Celtic Cross—which relies on the number four
to root the Cross in the physical elements of the world

Now you can look at a Cross differently… see the Points as well as the Lines
and the Circles—the Rose and the Sunflower... Meditate on these.

[The lower right image is my personal symbol. You should have your own personal symbol- 
– it may not have Crosses and Circles, but it will be something from your own Heart.]