Clarissa Helene Constantinos, Encyclopedia of Syban Volume 1 (Incline Village: Syban Publishing 2025).
Purpose of the Rotunda:
Retreat, visit, retreat, rest, prayer, various festivities, Syban spiritual center, meeting place, for ritual acts of the Syban Church, concerts & artistic performances.
The circular building is divided and assigned to the respective element by the four cardinal directions.
North for the element air
East for the element earth
South for the element fire
West for the element water
Between the four galleries with seats (thanks to upholstery and backrest) there is a “vomós” assigned to each element, which symbolizes the respective element and is assigned to the element with the corresponding symbols, colors and crystals.
Access to the “vomós” is initiated by corresponding murals and embedded crystals (protected by a glass wall). This allows attunement to the respective element to occur by walking through them.
Assignment of the elements with symbols, colors, crystals
Element Air-North: Relationships, communication, clarity, sharp mind, thoughts, air balances the forces, music, Vibrations & frequencies; lightness and openness, childlike lightheartedness, diversity;
Symbols: sword, knife, incense, dream catcher, feather, wings,
Wind chimes, Pegasus, Libra, Mercury, Aquarius, Mercury, Uranus, Birds
Crystals: Amethyst, Chalcedony, Fluorite, Opal, Sapphire, Topaz; Citrine
Element Earth – East : beginning, start, our roots, body, matter, Food. Affects basic instincts, reproduction, feeding, and defense. Provides silence and calm. Security and the ability to perceive and satisfy our needs, order;
Symbols: all kinds of plants, trees, earth, wood, elephant, bull, harvest, first, etc., bread & wine, Capricorn; Saturn, Venus,
Crystals: moldavite, malachite, amber, jade, jasper, rose quartz, obsidian, onyx, emerald; tiger’s eye;
Element Fire – South : willpower, concentration, power, Assertiveness, action, laughter, joy, anger, heart and soul, passion, desire, will, drive, discipline. Fire increases energy, activates metabolism, and boosts self-esteem.
Symbols: Fire, dragon, sun, fire bowl, chili, phoenix, volcano, Aries, Leo, centaurs, Mars, Jupiter, Sagittarius,
Crystals: volcanic stones, fire opal, ruby, garnet, hematite
Element Water – West: Purity, reproduction, nourishment, rhythm, receptivity, change, transformation, letting go, sensitivity,
Feelings: depth, the unconscious, mysticism, emotionality, sensitivity, inspiration, movement, clarity, innocence, compassion;
Symbols: Water bowl, water, moon, shells, fish motifs, Aquarius, nymphs, mermaid, aquatic plants; trident, dolphins, whales; Cancer, Scorpio, Neptune
Crystals: Aquamarine, Turquoise, Moonstone, Amazonite, Azurite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Pearls
Element Light – Center Middle: Syban, the all in one, the goal, Intuition, visions, imagination, love, dreams, light, hope,
unconditional love, unity; the soul;
Symbolism: Light, candle, stars, dove, Holy Spirit,
Crystals: diamond, rock crystal
The outdoor area:
The rotunda will be surrounded by a “green belt” of mixed forest. A new or restored mixed forest will be planted around the rotunda (“green belt”), featuring a watercourse (fountain, stream, bridge, etc.). If necessary, the forest can also be designed in the form of an orangery. A walking path with restrooms, trash receptacles, park benches, and refreshment options will also serve as a service to visitors.
The walking path should also be a place for dog walkers. Dog litter and trash disposal must be considered.
The entrance to the Rotunda is located in the east (between the elements of Earth and Air), near the Earth Element Gallery. It is accessed through an access channel (“arcade”), which is also decorated with murals, symbols, and crystals.
In the center of the inner rotunda stands the central crystal (representing the element of light).
The “vomós” for the element light is the center of the rotunda and thus the heart of the Syban Rotunda.
You can create your own Syban Rotunda for your own personal rituals, celebrations, prayers, etc. and connect with the energy from the center crystal in the Syban Rotunda.
Design your own Syban Rotunda
What you need:
a compass so that you know how the circle must be aligned with the four cardinal directions;
stones, wooden sticks, sand from the beach or salt etc. that you have collected yourself so that you can form a circle;
4 medium-sized stones for marking the respective cardinal directions. You can also paint the respective cardinal directions on each stone with the corresponding color.
( North ; South; West; East)
A personal rock crystal to serve as your “center crystal.” The rock crystal should undergo a lunar cycle of major cleansing beforehand so that it is free of any possible extraneous energies. (Please follow the instructions for the “Major Crystal Cleansing”).
Printout of the invocations to the Guardians of the Four Elements. Printout of the instructions for connecting your center crystal with the center crystal of the Syban Rotunda.
Symbols that resonate with you for the respective element (please see the list of element assignments). Colors should also be taken into account, as each color has its own vibration, just like each symbol.
Location: A place in nature where you feel comfortable and where the vibration is right for you. This could be a meadow, your garden, a forest, or even the beach. It could also be a room in your home that’s available to you for this time of contemplation, or a group space for rituals with other people. Just be open to the possibility and match your needs with the possibilities. The most important thing is to trust your instincts to choose the right place for you.
Procedure:
As mentioned, find a spot that feels right for you. Smudge the spot with incense (preferably sage or myrrh). Then, using your compass, place the four medium-sized stones for the respective element in the corresponding direction, as if in a square.
Now connect the four cardinal directions in a circle with the collected smaller stones, wood, sand or salt.
Once your circle is complete, place your chosen symbols of the respective element around the corresponding medium-sized stone with the cardinal direction markings. You can decorate it however you like, as far as possible.
Finally, place your rock crystal (center crystal) in the center, also surrounded by the corresponding symbols. The symbols serve to amplify the energy of the respective vibration of the element.
Now the activation of the elements in your rotunda begins.
Step outside the circle and gather yourself. Center yourself and take three deep breaths. Notice your surroundings and connect with Mother Earth through the soles of your feet. Take your time and fully immerse yourself in yourself.
Now walk slowly around the outside of your rotunda three times in a counterclockwise direction. During this walk, you can either recite the invocations (see Invocations for Syban Rotunda), sing a melody, or simply vocalize the A, E, I, O, U sounds in your voice. Whatever works best for you. Speaking, singing, or vocalizing raises the vibration of yourself and your rotunda.After completing the three circumnavigations outside, stand between the element of air/north and the element of earth/east outside the circle, facing into the circle. Just before the element of earth, find a spot and focus your attention on the fact that you are now “consciously” entering the rotunda.
Collect yourself and take the first step into the rotunda, with the earth element to your left. Now go directly to the earth/east element and focus your gaze and attention on the earth element (medium-sized stone, with symbols, etc.).
Begin by invoking the element of earth and the guardian of the element of earth with a powerful voice. Bow to the guardian of the element and slowly progress to the element of fire.
Begin by invoking the element of fire and the guardian of the element of fire, also with a powerful voice. Continue your journey to the next element, water.
Begin by invoking the element of water and the guardian of the element of water.
Finally, make the invocation of the element of air and the guardian of the element of air.
Now the invocation of the element of light and the guardian of the element of light.
Finally, the invocation to all.
Now go to the center of the rotunda and hold your center crystal in both hands. Connect with the crystal by inhaling and exhaling three times through your solar plexus and cranial chakras. Breathe into the crystal in your hands.
Now close your eyes and visualize the Syban Rotunda (following the instructions of the “Syban Rotunda” meditation). In your vision, go to the Syban center crystal and connect your crystal in your hands with the Syban center crystal and say the following:
“Guardian of the Light, I ask for the connection with the crystal in my
hands so that I can amplify my light and carry it out into the world.
I ask for your protection and strength in my rotunda so that my/our celebration,
ritual, and prayer may unfold and amplify in the light of love.”
Now visualize and see how the Syban Center Crystal connects with the crystal in your hands and fills it with light.
Open your eyes and now you can place your crystal back in the center of your rotunda where you placed it at the beginning.
And now begin your ritual, your celebration, your prayer or whatever you had planned to do in your rotunda in light and love.
Illustration & Design : Clarissa Helene Constantinos
