Unlocking Market Secrets with Sacred GeometryIn this post we’ll dive into sacred geometry and how it is used in trading. Geometry isn’t just shapes—it’s the foundation of nature, architecture, and even trading.
From Pythagoras to Gann, great minds have studied these patterns to unlock hidden market signals. Let’s break down these powerful concepts and see how we can apply them to our own strategies!
First, take a look at this picture…
What you’re looking at here is a life-size oil portrait painting that’s displayed in the Manly P. Hall Institute of Metaphysics in Los Angeles, up on Mulholland Drive. This painting was done in 1929 by an artist named Augustus Knapp, and it’s a fascinating representation of one of the greatest minds in history named Pythagoras.
Now, here’s something interesting. There are no actual portraits of Pythagoras from his time. No real images of him exist just written descriptions passed down through the ages. So, this painting is a compilation of those descriptions, a vision of what they believed Pythagoras might have looked like based on historical accounts. But beyond the visual, what really matters is what this man achieved.
Pythagoras lived in 653 BC over 2,500 years ago and his contributions to mathematics, science, and even philosophy were so far ahead of his time that people today still struggle to comprehend how he knew what he did.
If you look closely at the painting, you’ll see a globe to the left-hand side. This is where things get really fascinating. Pythagoras not only knew that the Earth was round long before it became commonly accepted he also knew that the distance between the Earth and the Moon was approximately 250,000 miles. Let that sink in. Over 2,500 years ago, without modern telescopes, satellites, or space exploration, he was able to determine this astonishingly accurate measurement. How did he do it? That remains a mystery.
But his genius didn’t stop there. Pythagoras was the first person in recorded history to use the square root of numbers, laying the foundation for many of the mathematical principles we still use today. His contributions to geometry are legendary, with the Pythagorean Theorem being one of the most fundamental concepts in mathematics. He was able to see numbers not just as mere figures but as an intrinsic part of the universe, something deeply connected to music, nature, and even human existence.
Albert Einstein himself once said that there was God, there was man, and in between, there was Pythagoras. That’s how brilliant he was. Einstein, one of the greatest minds of the modern era, placed him in a category beyond ordinary human intellect. Many scholars and historians consider Pythagoras one of the four or five most intelligent people to have ever walked the Earth.
Now, I want you to pay close attention to something else in this painting. If you look at Pythagoras’ right hand, you’ll notice he’s holding a pyramid above his head. This is extremely significant. The pyramid was not just a symbol of ancient Egyptian architecture; it represented knowledge, sacred geometry, and the hidden mysteries of the universe. Pythagoras believed that the structure of the universe was based on mathematical harmony, and the pyramid was a reflection of this divine order. The way he holds it above his head symbolizes his deep understanding of higher knowledge, knowledge that very few people of his time and even in our time could comprehend.
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Pythagoras didn’t just study numbers, he studied their meaning, their vibrations, their connection to music, and how they formed the very fabric of reality. His school, which was more of a secret society, was devoted to exploring these truths, and his students followed strict codes of discipline, silence, and dedication to learning. Some say his teachings went beyond what we call science today, delving into the realms of metaphysics and spirituality.
So, when we talk about Pythagoras, we’re not just talking about a mathematician, we’re talking about a man who saw the universe in a way that very few have. He understood numbers not just as tools for calculation but as the building blocks of existence itself. This painting is not just a historical representation; it is a doorway into understanding one of the most profound thinkers in human history.
Alright, let's dive into something incredibly interesting, especially if you have an appreciation for Italian geniuses. We're talking about Leonardo da Vinci's division ratio and proportions of the human body this is pretty fascinating stuff.
If you look closely at da Vinci's sketches, you’ll notice that the ratios and proportions of the human body, like the measurements of bones, joints, and limbs, are not random. There’s an underlying order that we can see across the body. He was the first to really study and break down how the human body relates in terms of proportions, especially with the numbers that make up these proportions. For example, he measured everything from your radius to your phalanges, to the femur and the tibia. These are all linked in a very specific way. From the head to the pubic crest, these measurements fall into the 0.618 ratio, which is one of the most famous numbers in nature.
Now, let's take a look at why this is so significant. This isn’t just a random number—it’s actually tied to something we call the Golden Ratio or Phi, which is 0.618. It’s a ratio that appears in all kinds of natural patterns, from the spirals of seashells to the growth patterns of plants. Da Vinci was keen on observing these relationships, and he recorded them in his Codex, a collection of his writings and drawings.
Let me tell you a Fun fact, Bill Gates bought this Codex in 1982 for $20 million, and today, it’s housed in the Smithsonian Institute, traveling the world half the year and staying in Washington for the rest. Da Vinci was ahead of his time, so much so that when he wrote about this ratio, he didn’t just write it down plainly. In fact, he wrote everything in a mirror image, so you had to read it by holding the paper up to a mirror. Why? Well, a lot of his work was coded, not necessarily because he didn’t want people to understand it, but because he didn’t want to give away his discoveries easily. He was mysterious like that!
Now, let’s zoom out and look at something even more mind-blowing. If you go back to ancient times—way before da Vinci’s time—you’ll see that the Egyptians were using this same ratio. Take the pyramids for instance. The dimensions of the human body, from the head to the feet, also follow this pattern of 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... all culminating in the golden ratio of 0.618. The Egyptians were just as obsessed with these measurements and proportions, and you’ll find this same 0.618 showing up in their designs and architecture, too. It’s something that connects us to the very ancient foundations of human culture and knowledge.
What’s even crazier is that this ratio holds up in medical science. If your body proportions are off by more than 5% from the standard, it actually gets classified under conditions like dwarfism or other abnormalities. So, this ratio is so accurate that it defines what the "ideal" proportions of the human body should be. When you study these numbers and ratios, you realize just how mathematically perfect the human body is designed—at least in theory!
Now let’s take this to a different dimension, The DNA. The very structure of DNA follows this same fibonacci spiral, the same pattern of proportions that we see in the human body. The DNA helix is a perfect example of the golden ratio at play in biology. So when you look at the genetic code, you’re actually looking at the same patterns that show up in the pyramids, the human body, and even the very spiral shape that defines life at its most fundamental level.
And speaking of DNA, there’s an interesting tidbit related to Italy. This is a bit of trivia: There has never been a murder conviction in Italy because of the uniformity of DNA in Italians. Everyone shares such a similar genetic code that it’s almost impossible to distinguish one person from another in certain cases. Fascinating, right?
Alright, now that we’ve explored these mind-blowing connections between da Vinci’s proportions, the golden ratio, and DNA, let’s bring it back to the market and how we can use these ratios to help us with trading.
Here’s what you need to know, The same ratios that define proportions in nature can be applied to price movements in the market. For example, in the AUDUSD pair, you can use these numbers to identify key levels where price may reverse. Let’s break this down a bit further. If you look at the market's movements on a Weekly chart, you might not notice anything special at first. But when you start applying the 618 retracement, 786 retracement, or 161.8% extension, suddenly these numbers start lining up with the price action.
As we’ve seen, the same sacred geometry and mathematical principles that govern nature, architecture, and even DNA also play a crucial role in the financial markets. From Pythagoras to da Vinci, these hidden patterns have guided some of the greatest minds in history—and now, they can guide us in trading.
The market, like the universe, moves in harmony with these timeless patterns.
Keep studying, keep observing, and most importantly—keep refining your strategy. The more you align with these natural cycles, the better your trading decisions will become. See you in the next post, where we’ll continue uncovering the secrets of market geometry!
