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There have been many opinions about the symbolism of the Pyramid. The Freemasons, the Theosophists, and others have put forward their views. Since the actual structure of the Pyramid stood upon a temple built like a cube, at least in the case where the famous Sphinx and the Great Pyramid are concerned, the whole figure should be taken into account when analysing its symbolism. The base, cubically shaped, represents both balance and stability: the visible pyramid, triangular in form, represents aspiration and the Quest.

-- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 5 : Visualizations, Symbols > # 86