The Pentagram

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According to Wikipedia:

“The golden ratio, φ = (1+√5)/2 ≈ 1.618, [...] plays an important role in regular pentagons and pentagrams. Each intersection of edges sections the edges in golden ratio: the ratio of the length of the edge to the longer segment is φ, as is the length of the longer segment to the shorter. Also, the ratio of the length of the shorter segment to the segment bounded by the 2 intersecting edges (a side of the pentagon in the pentagram’s center) is φ. As the four-color illustration shows:

The pentagram includes ten isosceles triangles: five acute and five obtuse isosceles triangles. In all of them, the ratio of the longer side to the shorter side is φ. The acute triangles are golden triangles. The obtuse isosceles triangle highlighted via the colored lines in the illustration is a golden gnomon.”

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It appears we have a pentagram embedded into the design of Washington DC. It is important to note that the Whitehouse sits at the lower point of this. The origin of the pentagram or pentagon is
believed to be derived from occult astrology.

Starting with the top left point, we have:

(5) Dupont Circle Fountain

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The fountain at Dupont Circle, designed by Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, the co-creators of the Lincoln Memorial. According to Embassy.org:

http://whatisthepyramid.com/2009/07/11/pentagram-lucifer-venus/

Olive Branch:

According to Wikipedia:

“The olive branch is a branch of an olive tree. In Western culture, derived from the customs of Ancient Greece, it symbolizes peace or goodwill. The original link between olive branches and peace is unknown. Some explanations center on that olive trees take a very long time to bear fruit. Thus the cultivation of olives is something that is generally impossible in time of war.”

The Eagle:

A representation of prime matter, the start of an alchemical operation. The eagle spreads its wings over the step into creation and fans the fire, encouraging growth of new matter.

Opportunity

Protection

Guardianship

Masculinity

Dominance

Control

Freedom

Community

Command

Action

Authority

Skill

Focus

Determination

Vision

Power

Liberation

Inspiration

Ruler

Judgment

The Sword:

As an alchemical symbol the sword is a symbol of purification. The sword can metaphorically clean the spiritual soul of man. This symbolic action sacrifices physical bondage to release a path to ethereal (enlightened) freedom.

Aggression

Protection

Courage

Strength

Action

Unity

Justice

Leadership

Decision

Greek Key (Meander Pattern):

According to Wikipedia:

“Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander. Greek vases, especially during their Geometric Period, were likely the genesis for the widespread use of meanders; alternately, very ocean-like patterns of waves also appeared in the same format as meandros, which can also be thought of as the Guilloche pattern.”

The Pentagram

(5) Dupont Circle Fountain

(2) Logan Circle

Olive Branch:

The Eagle:

The Sword:

Solar Disk:

Greek Key (Meander Pattern):

(3) Washington Circle