Book of Symbols: Ankh
If someone were to ask me which symbol I love the most, I would, without hesitation, answer: "Ankh" - ☥. The Ankh unites and expresses themes that are deeply important to me - the grandeur of Ancient Egypt, a direct connection with the Divine, eternal life - life beyond death, and ancient knowledge of how this eternal life could be attained, how the mortal body could be transformed into something indestructible.
When the breath leaves the body
like life before the first cry,
like memory before the world began.
The Ankh ☥ is transcendence in its purest, most untainted form. It is both the idea of eternal life and a tool that helps one bring that idea into reality. If you don’t know where to begin when it comes to changing your life—begin with exploring the symbolism of this sign.
You could, for example, start with the name of the world-famous king Tutankhamun - it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t at least once seen his golden mask. His name actually includes the symbol "Ankh" ☥. Literally translated, it means: "Living (☥) Image (𓏏𓅱𓏏) of Amun (𓇋𓏠𓈖)", highlighting the fact that, in ancient Egyptian times, kings were regarded as living channels of Divine energy and embodiments of the great gods.
— 𓇋 j / i — Reed leaf — vowel sound «i» or «y»
— 𓏠 mn — Book roll — sound «mn», often used in the name Amun
— 𓈖 n — Water ripple — sound «n»
— 𓏏 t — Bread loaf — sound «t»
— 𓏏 t — Bread loaf again — sound «t»
— ☥ ˁnḫ Ankh — means "life", "to live", or "eternal life"