Power Points and Ley Lines

Power points and ley lines are the main points and flow of subtle earth energies moving across the planet. These energies will be called subtle because they are not often noticed by our ordinary senses, though they can be sensed if one develops an energy sensitivity. In other words, most people will not sense these subtle energies, simply because their energy sensitivity is underdeveloped or unactualized. These are not the same as physical-ecological energies; such as physical-kinetic energies, thermal energies, or biological energies. There are effectual relationships between physical-ecological energies and the subtle earth energies, but they are not of the same kind.

We can call these earth energies because they circulate in, around and across the earth; and when sensed they feel to be fundamentally vital to the earth. These earth energies feed us in a very vital way, and they also effect us both physically and psychologically. If this is not consciously noticed, the effects nonetheless happen yet subconsciously. So if there is natural unimpeded flow, these energies will nurture our physical and psychological health; but if there are man-made obstructions or disturbances, then unfavorable effects will follow. Thus, there is a fundamental need to protect the natural energy flows and to be in harmony with them, rather than do things that obstruct or harm them, because all of this is related to our very own human health and well-being. Our lives are on this earth and within its natural energies, so we do not want to harm the nexus in which we live.

This particular geomancy teaching will sometimes refer to the earth energies as sacred, spiritual, or cosmic. This requires some introductory explanation, and it can be understood that not all geomancy students will necessarily agree with it all. Some geomancy students and teachers will prefer to just speak in terms of earth energies and avoid the terms sacred, spiritual, or cosmic. The term sacred is more easily accepted, but the terms spiritual and cosmic may be more arguable to some people. Most geomancy teachings believe that the word sacred is an appropriate name for the earth energies, in the sense of being worthy of special respect and even reverence, and also being sacred to one’s heart and of being fundamentally related to life itself. But there may be some difference of belief in regards to the earth energies being called spiritual or cosmic, which will be discussed near the end of this article. [See Spiritual-Cosmic Source]

Power points are both energy collectors and energy distributors. They collect cosmic-divine energies for the planet, then distribute these to the rest of land below. Cosmic-earth energies then radiate out from the power centres and along the land in all directions. The discussion of power centres as receptacles and distributers of cosmic-spiritual energies is further discussed near the end of this article.

Power points have also been termed, "planetary acupuncture points," relating them to the oriental understanding of the body and its energy distribution. The planet is a living body with a complex system of subtle energies, and the power points are concentrations of these energies. These places both receive and release energies. They have become the nodal points of the planetary energy field. So, our respect and what we do in them resonates throughout the whole field. Also, we can help heal land and create better energy flow by geomantic acupuncture or by correct placement of sacred structure.

Power vortex points accumulate and release three kinds of subtle energy: energy vitality, higher emotional qualities, and mental energies of consciousness and intelligence. This is discussed later. The living essence and soul-consciousness of all planetary beings are made up of these three kinds of energies, which are both subtle substances and subtle electro-magnetic fields, and these fields pervade the matter and bodies in any place. These energies are stored in earth matter. Rocks and minerals, salt and crystalline structures accumulate more of these energies and then release them. So over time, certain places and certain pathways (ley lines) have actually physically collected these energies.

Power points are concentrated places of the earth energies, and these concentrations are all over the planet. But remember that the term concentrated is relative, as is any measure of quantity or amount. So there are various degrees of concentrated energies, ranging from very great to just above average. Thus, if someone were to say that there are about a hundred power places on the planet, they might be referring to the greatest hundred power places or those places with the very most energy; but still there could be thousands of other power places though without quite so much concentrated energy as the greatest of places. So the truth is that there are energy concentrations all over the world, at thousands of places, but some having more energies than others. There are many possible reasons why certain places have more concentrated energies than others. One major reason is to do with the landscape topography and another reason is physical composition of rock. Other factors may also be a cause.

Power points are very often found on mountain or hill tops, but they can also be found in other natural areas such at lakes, in forests and even in deserts. So we need to carefully remember that not all power points are physical high up. Yet it is generally true that every mountain or hill top is a natural power point, to some degree, unless it has been messed with. This means that all mountain and hill tops ought to be places for meditation, vision quest, energy renewal, or other spiritual purposes. No human buildings ought to placed on these high points; except perhaps a meditational structure, a sitting bench, or some kind of temple structure. For example, Glastonbury has a structure called a tor, and this is fine.

It is all about respect for the sacredness of the place, but in many places we see people placing houses or restaurants on mountain tops, which is not respectful and not appropriate. Of course though, it might all depend on what people intend to do there, since sometimes a respectful social or music gathering might well be respectful if it doesn’t merely have a selfish or economic purpose. Structures made for the purposes of ego, or for money, or for self-pleasure alone, cause damage to the earth energies and can also cause troubles for those abiding there. In many cases it is alright to build homes near to the top, but not at the very top. A general geomancy principle is find the most beautiful or best location for sitting, and then do Not build there unless the structure is humble and spiritually respectful of the beauty and energies all around.

From the power points, then, these energies flow outward along the land, spreading all over and concentrating in more intense lines of flow, called ley lines. These ley lines are like light beams or rivers of energy flowing across the land. They connect with other power points to form a web pattern around the earth. These rivers of energy actually flow all over. They emerge out from the power points, which are like fountains. Yet the spreading is not usually uniform as would occur in a vacuum but, instead, concentrates more in certain lines, depending on the physical topographic ley of the land, the geological conditions, and the places it is attracted to.

The most powerful ley lines flow in a way that connects the more powerful Points around. Each power point attracts energies from the others, so strong connections are made, and these connections help pattern and support the land around. Therefore, most ley lines are the connecting energy lines between the power points around them. So if we envision the planet with thousands of power points, we can also envision connecting lines between them, and thus see how there is a great web of interconnecting energy lines all over the planet.

Thus, each power point, vortex, or centre is a reservoir or source of earth energies, and also an energy source for connecting ley lines. Ley lines are the radiating flows of earth energy, as coming from power centres and also connecting those centres into a vast and complex energy web, or matrix. So, the power centres are both energy reservoirs and sources of distribution. And this distribution of energy will usually concentrate more in certain lines of flow, which are the ‘ley lines’, and which most often follow along the ley or contour of the land. The ley lines can be straight but can also be curved, just like the natural contour of land is not necessarily straight. Often we will find a particular ley line descending down a mountain along the contour of a ridge; these are called dragon lines and they carry especially intense energies.

So, ley lines are energy pathways, coming from some source and direction, ultimately from power points or power centres. Every power centre creates an energy vortex, and thus we may also call these ‘energy vortexes’, radiating energies outward across the land, just as the sun radiates light to the earth. In any given area of land, there are energies coming from the general direction of power vortexes around. As energies move outward from these centres, they tend to concentrate more into certain pathways, depending upon the "ley of the land," significant features on the land and places of greater receptivity that draw the lines to it. For instance, the energies will be more attracted to other power centres or receptive spots, thus concentrating more into pathways going there, so the radiating energies from power vortexes are not uniformly distributed around it. They concentrate more into particular flows called ley lines, moving throughout the planet and forming some sort of general pattern. The fundamental power of a ley line depends on the power of its source and on the degree of its concentration.

The lines maintain themselves in the land of their flow, and the more powerful and concentrated lines are the most stable and directionally fixed ley lines. The overall surrounding ley line patterns also help stabilize the particular flow. Generally though, the lines are locationally fixed, according to the location of their power sources and destination places. Natural ‘markers’ or structures along the way can also influence the flow and direction of a ley line. These are usually natural, geological or topographic places of distinction, which attract and anchor energies, but they can even be man-made.

So in addition, ley lines can be created or directed. For example, if a special sacred structure is built at an appropriate place, with purpose and respect, then this structure can attract the ley energies from a near by power place. This is called connecting and grounding. In this way, it is possible to attract and direct ley energies to a particular place, using the special structure as an attractor and a grounding. This place then becomes its own kind of power centre, whereby the energies flow out from it as well. So even though this is called grounding, it is not really ending the overall flow of the energies. The structure creates a nodal point, which acts as a collector, but also acts as a distributer and enhancer of the energies for the surrounding land.

So to sum it up, the energies flow out of and into certain places, and their direction is maintained or altered by significant places and vortexes along the way, which are receiving and transmitting points in their own right. With methods of geomancy, one can help link together certain points and lines, or help anchor these energies in certain areas, or even help heal certain places by methods similar to acupuncture.

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Remember that these subtle earth energies are all over, so every bit of land has at least some of these flows moving throughout. If one visualizes any piece of land, there are actually lines of energy coming from all directions, not just a few. Therefore, what we term as ley lines are the more intense concentrations of subtle energy along certain pathways. The term ley line is relative, depending upon its size and intensity, in relation to the other lines in the area. Some areas might have many strong lines of energies moving through it, while other areas might have just a few or many weaker ones. So when one senses a ley line on a given piece of land, this line is probably one of the major lines in that area, yet might be considered very weak or unimportant in a different area with stronger lines. We could measure ley lines on some scale to determine its intensity in relation to other lines. Remember that all measuring is relative to what is stronger or weaker, more or less.

A line might be wide or thin, relative to our scale of measuring and according to where we say it is or isn’t. In other words, the lines are sort of fuzzy and it’s a bit relative to say that the "real" width of the line ends "here", because concentrations are not perfectly distinct and are gradually dispersed along the width. We could sense or measure where the width more suddenly disperses or the concentration "drops off", and call this the width’s end. Where the concentration is most intense, we find the center of the line width, and from here it gradually lessens, though actually one could measure more extreme drops in this "gradual" lessening, because the energies concentrate more into quantums of flow. So we could measure, if useful at all, lines within a line, forming say seven lines, with one being the center, most intense line, having three other gradually dissipating lines on both sides of it.

Ley lines can be very long; again, a relative term depending on where one says it ends. Lines will move along certain pathways, meet up with others along the way, merge into new vortexes and come out again, sometimes shifting or bending to new directions, sometimes splitting into two or more directions, and sometimes getting blocked up or completely dispersed. So, describing a length to a ley line depends on the point of view of where one thinks it began, and it can get as ridiculous as thinking that "my soul is distinctly different from yours". It’s more correct to describe these things in terms of patterns, relationships, inter-connections, blendings, forces and fields; yet it can get all too complex and ambiguous, without some simplicity of description and use of our more common ways of seeing things.

The intensity of a ley line at a particular point of its "length" also depends on the distance from its source, as the concentration gradually dissipates over distance. The energies will be most strong near or at power vortexes. The lines will tend to curve a little with the topography of the land, possibly following ridges, valleys, or water flows, and in fact, they even help to create the topography through their force, but the general line of direction is maintained. In any given area the lines may dance around a bit, especially if they are weaker in concentration, so the actual patterns on the land are often complex and very beautiful too.

Paths of travel create lines of subtle etheric energy too. We call these track lines, to distinguish them from ley lines coming out from and connecting energy centres. We could say that track lines are a kind of ley line because they do carry energies, but of course ley lines are not necessarily track lines.

People and animals often travel along certain paths, and this reinforces a certain flow and direction of energy, which anchors itself along the pathway, because we carry and emit through our feet em and other subtle qualities of energy. The more this path is used over time, the greater is the energy and stability of the line. When a strong track line has been created, we tend to follow it more, and thus build it more, etc. The originating cause of the track line, and of continuing influence, is due to ley lines moving over it or closely parallel to it, or underground water streams (also emitting em energy), or the particular ley or flow of the topography, or a combination of these. Ley lines themselves might be drawn to follow these track lines. The track lines are good to follow, and construction of roads or human paths will benefit from following these, because the traveler will be helped along by the subtle energy and even have better moving balance while walking or cycling.

Track lines also are in harmony and balance with the general ley of the land and other subtle energies of that area. Of course, it is possible to create new track lines in a land design for new, specific, human needs, and the success of these will depend on how well it is defined, how much it is used, and how it harmonizes with other subtle lines of energy around. If man-made tracks or roads are built, considering the natural ley of the land and the surrounding ley lines, as well as the specific directional need of getting somewhere, then the safety and health of the traveler will be enhanced.

Track lines can also be set-up or enhanced by markers or monuments, which create flowing energy between them. This practice was often used in ancient times to help lead, protect and vitalize the traveler. The geomancy principle of this is quite simple, like drawing a line between points. The two points create an energy field and a directional flow between them. If the need for travel is long, markers along the way will help maintain and resonate a stronger track line. These markers help the energies stay on path, so to speak, and stimulate the energy flow, like acupuncture needles.

This correct placement of markers or small monuments, using natural materials such as stone or metals or even trees, is the basic method of defining, directing, stimulating and resonating energy flow, whether it be track lines or ley lines. They are best placed near natural vortexes or nodal points within the directional em field. Certain types of markers, correctly placed, can even create a positive energy vortex, helping the area and linking ley lines together. Remember that vortexes, often created at significant natural features, places of need and at intersections of major ley lines, are both receptive and transmitting points for subtle energies, and lines flow between these. Everything existing on the land, as well as the geology and topography, influences and effects the surrounding energies, flowing and spiraling.

Natural energy sinks – places to avoid

Some places are power points, or energy vortexes, or called energy springs. Different names for the same phenomena. Yet some natural places are just the opposite, which we will call energy sinks. Here the energy sinks, as it were, and so does our own energy when staying here. These sinks are natural negative vortexes. They are termed as negative because energies are sinking downward, rather than springing upward, and they tend to sap our vital energy and cause emotional depression. Often they even look like depressed, sinking places on the land, and they sometimes give off a bad smell of rotting material. They are also found at swampy areas, or when underground water streams meet and sink downward, or also found in specific areas of a forest.

Power points, or energy springs, make a clockwise spiral looking down on them and will attract negative ions; whereas the energy sinks make a counter-clockwise spiral and attract positive ions which deplete our energy. Vortex springs will help organize and rejuvenate our physical and mental-emotional bodies for harmony and well-being; where as the energy sinks will have an effect of dissipation of our system.

These places are not good to be in and should be left to their own function. They can reverse our energy field and steal our vitality. Possibly harmful energy effects are emitted from these areas, so we should never build there or live in them. Certain kinds of life will live and thrive there, even some kinds of animals, but human beings don't do well in these places. One can safely visit these places, for the sake of study or interest, but do not stay long. The actual effect that these sinks have on one’s being depends on how intense they are and how strong and healthy one is. It is possible to be in these negative areas for a time without being adversely effected, if one is conscious enough and knows how to protect or shield themselves properly, but no one should stay too long.

The natural purpose of these energy sinks is to accumulate and digest lower grade energies of the planet and energies that are not useful anymore. Even negative thoughts and emotions are attracted to and accumulated in these centers. It is not that these places are bad or evil; it is just that they have their own purpose to serve in the greater eco-scheme of things. So we should be setting aside these energy-sink places in a preserve and certainly avoid building there. The goal would not be to eliminate these kinds of places, but rather to simply let them be and do as they do.

These energy sinks are natural, yet not positive in energy for us. But some negative areas have been caused by human activity; in fact, many areas. These are also negative vortexes, but they are not natural to the earth purposes and thus do not really need to be negative. Therefore, our goal in these areas would be to transform or heal the area, so that it may return to being a Positive energy area. This is discussed in the article called Healing the Land

Now let us return again to the composition and purpose of these earth energies.

Spiritual-Cosmic terms:

It is first important to clarify that all students of geomancy do not necessarily have to accept some of the metaphysics implied in these teachings, specifically such terms as cosmic and divine. Some readers or aspiring practitioners of geomancy might not accept or believe in "cosmic-divine" energies and how these are related to earth energies. Some people, in fact, might have an adverse attitude to such terms as cosmic or divine, because they believe that power points and ley lines are simply earth energies, period. Some believe that these power point and ley line energies are purely earth energies, and that any labeling of them as spiritual could be misleading. For in some earth-centered metaphysics or religions, all energies and powers experienced on earth are purely from the earth, with no transcendental cosmic connection. This view is fine and still compatible with the teachings presented here; the reader will simply have to ignore any spiritual or cosmic terminology.

We are, of course, speaking about earth energies, and it is not necessary from a practical sense to believe in anything beyond what is flowing here on Earth. The spiritual relationship in these geomancy teachings is not essential to believe; because the essential geomancy ideas and tools presented here can stand on their own – without one having to necessarily believe in a spiritual-based metaphysics or extra-planetary cosmic energies. Also, it is unnecessary to believe in anything that is not truly given to one's experience. So if the reader finds certain terms annoying, distracting, or unbelievable, then apologies are given; yet, nonetheless, keep the mind open to learning new things, and consider what is believable and also what is useful.

But in these teachings we additionally bring in a spiritual and cosmic dimension to the overall theory of geomancy; which can either be intuitively accepted or simply ignored. In these teachings the energies might be referred to as cosmic or divine, while in other contexts they might be referred to as simply earth energies; or in other contexts the terms sacred energies or subtle energies might be used; but there really is no difference at the level of actual experience and of how we can make use of them.

The Spiritual-Cosmic Connection:

Cosmic energies enter the earth with intensity at certain places, which are the power points or power centres. These are divine-cosmic energies which enter all over the planet, but concentrate more intensely at certain places – which are the earth’s power points. Mountains tend to collect more of the cosmic energies, then become power points – or energy distributers for the areas below – and these energies flow as ley lines, many of which go long distances and make many connections with other lines of flow. Then this all forms a complex web-matrix of cosmic-earth energies. Of course though, mountains are not the kind of only energy collector or power point; because collecting points, power points, can also be found at lakes, at forests, and even in parts of certain deserts and tundra.

In reference to their source we can call these cosmic energies, but once they are flowing on earth we then usually call them earth energies. These earth energies are, nonetheless, inherently cosmic-divine energies and are part of the distribution of divine energies throughout the planet. Metaphysically, we can make a distinction between the cosmic-divine energies enfolding our planet and the earth-energies we live in. Yet, as the cosmic energies are grounded here on the planet, they in effect blend in with the earth energies already present, and so the cosmic can now be called earth energies. Yet all subtle earth energies have cosmic-divine qualities inherent in them, and their planetary distribution has a spiritual function – grounding divine energy-qualities into the land and making them more readily available.

So to review, subtle cosmic energies enter upon the earth, somewhat in all places, but in more concentration at particular places or points – which are the power points. Here, the cosmic energies transform into earth energies. That is, once the cosmic energies actually enter upon the earth, ground here, and then flow out upon the land, these energies can now be rightly called earth energies - since they are now part of the earth system or the earth's energy ecology. These earth energies can also be called etheric energies and they have a subtle form of electromagnetism. These etheric earth energies now mix and combine with physical earth energies and other eco-dynamics.

Cosmic energy enters upon the planet and is accumulated at places according to the physical and psychic receptivity and the needs of that area. Higher energies have accumulated and concentrated, over long periods of time, in the actual geological formations and topography of that place. They have been able to accumulate because of the unique geology and ecology there, and have mutually influenced the manifestation of that particular area. In other words, the physical reality of a place makes a receptivity for certain qualities of subtle energy to concentrate in, while the concentration of these energies further influence the particular kind of physical and cultural evolution of that place. The subtle, sacred energies, originating ultimately from Cosmic-Divine Energy, have a mutually influential relationship with physical, elemental energies evolved on earth.

The earth attracts these higher energies for its maintenance and evolution. At this time the earth already has a matrix of these energies set in place, forming relationships and patterns, which support the physical manifestations and are reciprocally supported by these. So the higher energies descend according to the pattern of the matrix already in place, though they also work to evolve it. The earth matrix attracts these energies, and the energies are able to concentrate at certain points and along certain lines because of the already existing receptivity there. The particular geological topography at certain places, such as mountains or rock formations for instance, usually have a powerful receptivity, and the particular topological ley of the land will influence the flow of radiating lines. One can often easily recognize particular geological landmarks as signs of cosmic influence and receptivity. Thus, there is often a logical and obvious relation between actual physical features of the land and the spiritual-earth energies present there.

Besides the fact of natural receptivity, by way of natural features such as mountains and hills, lakes and forests, the flow of cosmic-earth energies will be activated and enhanced if appropriate human structures and human receptivity are in place. Cultural activity and human created structures have an influence on receptivity and how the energies are distributed. Our human creative activity can either help receive these divine energies or hinder their descent and flow. Thus, part of the needed work in geomancy is helping to receive and accumulate the higher energies by providing a receptive space. This can be helped by purifying a place, cleaning it up and organizing some kind of order for the purpose of receptivity. The consciousness and emotional attitudes in a place also have a great effect. Our recognition and respect for the land we live upon can provide a very needed receptivity.

These places are concentrated centers of receptivity and distribution. They accumulate cosmic-divine energies. Then, they digest-transform these cosmic energies, stepping them down, so to speak, before emitting-distributing the energies for planetary ecological purposes and also for our possible human use. Thus, these cosmic-earth energies radiate outward from the vortex centre. It is possible of course to receive this directly from the power points, for it is most pure and powerful here. The power points vary in size and intensity, and each will emit certain qualities of creative energy distinct from others. Each power point radiates a unique mix of various qualities, with certain dominant qualities. So each power point and, in fact, each distributing ley line is somewhat unique as to its mixture of energy qualities. And these energy qualities relate to qualities of the psyche, relating to both mental and emotional qualities, as well as spiritual.

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