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Three Pointed Seed Patterns
There are two subtypes:
- The Chakra-Vyuha Labyrinth
- The Baltic Labyrinth
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1. The Chakra-Vyuha Labyrinth a.k.a. Hecate Labyrinth
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Example: Halebid Labyrinth, Mysore, India
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Description: This classical labyrinth pattern begins with a "Y" in the center instead of an "X." Also, the labyrinth does not begin at the end of the "Y", but at a dot. This produces a spiral at the goal.
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2. The Baltic Labyrinth a.k.a. Goddess Labyrinth
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Description: This is a two-mouthed labyrinth. One initially moves through this labyrinth as one does a classical, but because there is a "Y" at the center of the seed pattern instead of the expected cross, it spirals into the goal like the Hecate labyrinth above. Unlike the Hecate labyrinth, there is also a spiraling escape. The Rad (shown below) may look as if it has four mouths; however, the outer ring is not one of the labyrinth's walls. Among German-speaking labyrinth enthusiasts, these are known as "Baltic Wheel Labyrinths."
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Here's another way to see it - without the "Y."
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Jungfruringen - Virgin's Ringin Köpmanholm, Sweden
(Drawing by John Kraft)
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Jungfrudans - Maiden's Dance
Vaasa, Finland. Photo by Jeff Saward/Labrynthos.
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The Rad in Hanover, Germany. Drawing by Jeff Saward/Labrynthos.
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The Rad situated in a forest clearing with a lime tree at its center. Photo by Jeff Saward/Labrynthos.
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Proposed Nasca Labyrinth Seed Pattern
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There is some doubt about how this one is created. It can be drawn with a five pointed star or by using a modified classical seed pattern.
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Nazca, Peru
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Seed Pattern to Labyrinth to Path Alone
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Examples: Oak Dragon Fire Labyrinth
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This is a daytime shot of a fire labyrinth. It is a variation of the three-circuit labyrinth similar to the one at Nazca. It uses sawdust and paraffin/kerosene applied just before you light it.
DON'T USE GASOLINE or PETROL!
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“Here it is at night. Spectacular. But I must admit to having problems with pouring all of those petrochemicals on our Mother, the Earth in a ceremony designed, among other things, to honor Her,” said Sig Lonegren.
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The Penti Seed Pattern
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Description: This labyrinth can be created by first drawing an “X-on a stick” and then adding dots in each of the ensuing sections. This is a four-circuit labyrinth.
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Pima Basket circ 1910, from Arizona © Terry DeWald & Jeff Saward.
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