The Seven Sacred Frequencies & The Emerald Tablets: A Journey into Ancient Vibrational Wisdom
Introduction
Across spiritual traditions and esoteric teachings, sound has been understood as a fundamental creative force — the bridge between the formless and the formed, the invisible and the manifest. Among the most intriguing intersections of ancient wisdom and vibrational science lies the mystery of the Seven Sacred Frequencies: Untanas, Quertas, Chietal, Goyana, Huertal, Semveta, and Ardal.
These seven names are said to be cymatic frequencies — vibratory sound complexes that, when chanted, resonate with specific energy centres in the body and connect us to higher states of consciousness. Their origins are traced to the legendary Emerald Tablets, one of the most influential and enigmatic texts in Western esoteric history.
The Emerald Tablets: Origins & History
The Emerald Tablet (Latin: Tabula Smaragdina) is a short, cryptic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus — a legendary figure who represents the fusion of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth, the deity of writing, wisdom, and magic.
Historical Timeline
The oldest known version of the Emerald Tablet appears as an appendix in an Arabic encyclopaedic treatise titled The Book of the Secret of Creation and the Craft of Nature (Sirr al-khaliqa), believed to have been compiled in the late 8th or early 9th century CE.
According to the text attributed to Balinas (often identified with Apollonius of Tyana), the tablet was discovered in a secret underground chamber:
"I came up to an old man sitting on a golden throne, who was holding an emerald table in one hand."
The text was later translated into Latin in the 12th century by Hugo of Santalla, and subsequently by many scholars — including Sir Isaac Newton, who saw it as a key to understanding creation itself.
The Core Teaching
The Emerald Tablet contains one of the most famous phrases in all of esoteric philosophy:
"As above, so below."
This principle suggests that the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual) mirror one another — what exists in the heavens is reflected on earth, and what exists within us reflects the greater cosmos.
The tablet became a foundational text for alchemy, influencing thinkers from medieval Arab scholars to Renaissance philosophers, and eventually informing the development of modern empirical science.
Ancient Egyptian deity Thoth
The Seven Sacred Frequencies
Within esoteric interpretations of the Emerald Tablets and related Hermetic teachings, seven sacred words emerge as vibrational keys — sound frequencies that correspond to ascending levels of consciousness, the chakra system, and what some traditions call the "Lords of the Densities" or cycles of human evolution.
The Frequencies & Their Correspondences
Frequency/ Pronunciation/ Chakra/ Quality/ Solfeggio Hz:
Untanas: Un-tan-as Solar Plexus (3rd). Grounding, Self-Awareness 528 Hz
Quertas: Quer-tas Heart (4th). Creativity, Emotional Balance, Love 639 Hz
Chietal: Chi-e-tal Throat (5th). Personal Power, Transformation, Wisdom 741 Hz
Goyana: Go-ya-na Third Eye (6th). Compassion, Emotional Healing, Unity 852 Hz
Huertal: Huer-tal Crown (7th). Communication, Self-Expression, Gateway 963 Hz
Semveta: Sem-ve-ta Soul Star (8th). Intuition, Spiritual Insight, Octave 1074 Hz
Ardal: Ar-dal Bindu/Source (9th). Spiritual Connection, Higher Consciousness, Creator 1185 Hz
Understanding the Practice
These seven words are described as cymatic frequencies — sounds that, when vocalised, create specific vibrational patterns that resonate through the body and energy field.
How to Work with the Frequencies
Chant each word seven times in sequence
Practice in the morning to set your energetic tone for the day
Allow yourself to feel rather than think — notice sensations in your body
Maintain consistency for several days to observe shifts in mindset and energy
Practice Note: These are vibratory sound complexes, not words with literal meanings. Their power lies in the frequency they create when spoken aloud — much like mantras in Eastern traditions. The goal is not intellectual understanding but resonance.
The Hermetic Connection
Hermes Trismegistus: The Thrice-Great
Hermes Trismegistus ("Hermes the Thrice-Great") represents the synthesis of:
Thoth — The Egyptian god of writing, magic, and the moon
Hermes — The Greek messenger god and guide of souls
According to legend, Thoth himself authored the Emerald Tablets, encoding within them the secrets of alchemy, the creation of the Philosopher's Stone, and the hidden history of consciousness.
The Hermetic writings (or Hermetica) became enormously influential during the Renaissance when Marsilio Ficino published the Corpus Hermeticum in 1471. For the next two centuries, these texts shaped the intellectual landscape of Europe, influencing science, philosophy, and spiritual practice alike.
The Deeper Teaching
At their core, both the Emerald Tablets and the Seven Frequencies point to the same truth:
We are not separate from the cosmos — we are expressions of it.
The frequencies represent a ladder of consciousness, from grounded self-awareness (Untanas) to unity with Source (Ardal). Each step builds upon the last, and the practice of chanting these names is said to activate and align these levels within us.
This mirrors the Hermetic principle inscribed on the Emerald Tablet:
"That which is below is like that which is above, and that which is above is like that which is below, to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing."
The Human Design Connection
For those familiar with Human Design, there are striking parallels between these ancient frequency teachings and the mechanics of how we are "programmed" by the cosmos.
The Neutrino Stream: A Vibrational Foundation
Human Design is fundamentally a frequency-based system. The neutrino stream — the subatomic particles that pass through everything in the universe — carries information that imprints us at the moment of birth and continues to condition us through the transit field.
This mirrors the core Hermetic teaching: we are shaped by cosmic vibration. The neutrinos passing through the planets pick up information and deliver it to us, constantly programming our open centers and activating gates. In essence, Human Design is a map of how the "music of the spheres" expresses itself through your unique form.
"As Above, So Below" — The Magnetic Monopole
The most famous phrase from the Emerald Tablet finds its mechanical expression in Human Design through the Magnetic Monopole.
The Monopole sits in the G Center (the center of identity and direction) and serves as the bridge between:
The Design Crystal — your body consciousness, the "below"
The Personality Crystal — your mental consciousness, the "above"
The Magnetic Monopole is the mechanism by which the cosmos expresses itself through you. It holds your trajectory and identity together — quite literally the point where "above" meets "below" in your design.
This is not metaphor in Human Design — it's mechanics. The Monopole is what makes you you, the unifying force that keeps your two crystals operating as one being moving through space and time.
Seven Frequencies, Nine Centers
The chakra-to-frequency correspondences in this teaching map to an important evolution that Human Design describes:
System Centers Era Traditional Chakra System 7 chakras Pre-1781 (7-centered being) Human Design 9 centers Post-1781 (9-centered being)
According to Human Design cosmology, humanity underwent a mutation in 1781 (coinciding with the discovery of Uranus) — evolving from a 7-centered being to a 9-centered being. The traditional chakra system and its associated frequencies resonate with the older template of human consciousness.
The Seven Sacred Frequencies can be understood as vibrational keys that access this ancestral layer of awareness — the 7-centered architecture that still lives within us, even as we operate through the expanded 9-center form.
Thoth is traditionally depicted with the head of an ibis, symbolizing precision, timing, and observation. He represents the mind of the cosmos-the faculty that measures, records, translates, and maintains balance.
The Throat Center: Where Sound Becomes Form
In Human Design, the Throat Center is the center of manifestation — the place where energy transforms into expression. Every center in the bodygraph ultimately seeks connection to the Throat because that is where potential becomes actualised through words, actions, and sound.
Chanting the Seven Sacred Frequencies engages this principle directly: vibration (potential) → vocalisation (Throat) → manifestation (form).
This is why chanting, mantras, and sacred sound have been used across traditions — they work with the mechanics of the Throat, using sound to crystallise intention into reality.
Practical Integration
For Human Design practitioners, working with the Seven Frequencies offers a way to:
Access the 7-centered template — connecting with ancestral layers of consciousness
Engage the Throat's manifestation power — using sound as a vehicle for transformation
Align with the transit field — chanting in the morning attunes you to the day's neutrino weather
Support open centers — vibrational practices can help "tune" undefined centers to healthier frequencies
A Note on Authority: Remember that in Human Design, your Authority is your decision-making compass. These frequencies are a practice, not a replacement for following your Strategy and Authority. Use them as a contemplative tool, not as a guide for major life decisions.
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Conclusion
The Seven Sacred Frequencies — Untanas, Quertas, Chietal, Goyana, Huertal, Semveta, and Ardal — represent an intersection of ancient Hermetic wisdom and vibrational practice. Whether understood as literal sound keys to consciousness or as symbolic representations of our journey from density to light, they offer a contemplative practice for those seeking to align with higher states of awareness.
The Emerald Tablets, from which these teachings are said to derive, remain one of the most mysterious and influential texts in Western esotericism — a reminder that the pursuit of transformation, whether alchemical or spiritual, has captivated humanity for millennia.