Zechariah's Vision Decoded

The Secret Alchemy of Olive Trees & Lampstands

What if Zechariah’s vision in the Bible wasn’t just a prophecy about ancient Israel, but a hidden esoteric blueprint for spiritual enlightenment? What if the golden lampstand, seven lamps, and two olive trees were actually symbols describing the divine energy flow within the human body, the very process that leads to higher consciousness?

In Zechariah 4:1-3, the prophet is awakened by an angel and asked what he sees:

“…a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.”

This mystical vision holds profound implications—not only in biblical prophecy but also in alchemy, Kundalini awakening, and sacred physiology.

The Seven Lamps & The Chakras: The Golden Fire Within

The golden lampstand with seven lamps is a direct parallel to the seven chakras in Eastern esoteric traditions. Just as the chakras light up as spiritual energy rises, the seven lamps of Zechariah’s vision symbolize divine illumination within the body.

The golden substance of the lampstand represents the refined spiritual essence—the Holy Spirit, also known as Kundalini energy.
When fully activated, this energy illuminates the subtle body, much like the seven lamps burning before the throne of God in Revelation 4:5.
This activation is the result of harmonised endocrine secretions, assisted by our "good works" (spiritual practises and the frequencies of our intentions toward self and other).

The Two Olive Trees: Ida & Pingala – The Dual Currents of Life Force

The two olive trees flanking the lampstand represent the Ida and Pingala nadis—the twin serpentine channels that transport prana (life force energy) up the spinal column.

Ida Nadi (left tree) – Feminine, lunar, cooling, intuitive energy.
Pingala Nadi (right tree) – Masculine, solar, warming, logical energy.

When harmonized, these channels pour their sacred “oil” (refined spiritual energy) into the central Sushumna nadi, igniting the seven chakras (seven lamps) to their full divine potential.

But what exactly is this mysterious oil? The answer lies in the brain’s sacred chemistry.

The Oil, The Olivary Bodies & The Temple of the Body

In mystical Christianity and esoteric science, the oil in Zechariah’s vision is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) enriched with the biochemical essence of enlightenment. The chemical derivatives of melatonin that are catalysed by oxytocin and nitric oxide (read The Sacred Secretion Guide for more info).

This fluid literally pours into the third ventricle of the brain—the very structure that corresponds to the bowl in Zechariah’s vision.

Dr. George Washington Carey describes the olivary bodies in the brainstem as the symbolic “Olive Garden” or Gethsemane—the very place where divine transformation begins:

“The olives contain the oil; they are the reservoirs – the relay stations.” (God Man: The Word Made Flesh)

The olivary bodies, connected to the cerebellum, act as a relay station—ensuring the refined spiritual energy flows upward toward the higher glands.

This aligns with Zechariah 4:6:

“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6)

This means that true spiritual advancement isn’t achieved by force—not by physical effort or intellectual striving—but through aligning with divine energy and allowing it to flow.

The Capstone of the Temple: The Great Work Completed

Toward the end of Zechariah’s vision, we see a profound alchemical truth:

“Zerubbabel lays both the foundation and the headstone of the temple.”

In spiritual terms, this means that divine revelations and spiritual downloads are what complete the soul’s inner journey—this is what alchemists call “The Great Work.”

The headstone is the capstone of spiritual enlightenment, mirroring the pyramid’s completion when the final stone is placed.