Throughout history, countless spiritual traditions have emerged, each rooted in ancient wisdom that stretches back thousands of years. Within these traditions, there have always been seekers—mystics, sages, and initiates—who devoted their lives to deciphering the deeper truths hidden within sacred texts. From rabbinical mystics to tantric adepts and shamanic visionaries, these masters revealed esoteric teachings that transcended the literal, illuminating the divine interplay between spirit, Eros, and the human experience.
Their insights wove new narratives, exploring the sacred nature of sexuality, the spiritual essence of desire, and the profound connection between the body and the soul. These mystical traditions did not see the sensual and the sacred as separate but rather as intertwined expressions of divine energy. And even now, this wisdom continues to evolve, inviting us to reawaken to the deeper currents of love, embodiment, and transcendence that flow through all aspects of existence.
In The Beginning – The Erotic Temple Mysteries – The Secrets in the Cherubs
One of the most potent symbols of erotic and spiritual union in historical imagery can be found in the Cherubs of the Holy of Holies within Solomon’s Temple. From a psycho-spiritual and sexual perspective, these figures were not merely decorative but embodied the sacred interplay of divine presence and human longing. Some interpretations suggest that the Cherubs were the temple’s most vital feature, the axis upon which the sacred space stood.
They represented a mystical polarity—the union of masculine and feminine, the merging of form and formlessness, the bridge between earthly desire and transcendent love. The Shekinah, the indwelling presence of the Divine, was said to rest upon them and the Ark of the Covenant, making them the very conduit through which God’s voice reached Moses. In this light, the Cherubs become an archetype of sacred eroticism, revealing that the divine is not separate from the embodied experience but is, instead, deeply intertwined with it.
These two cherubs are figures that live atop the Ark of the Covenant in Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem, but there isn’t any clear evidence as to what a cherub really looks like or what they might even represents. There is an interpretation that these cherubs were intertwined in an embrace and there is another interpretation where the cherubs were depicted with open wings in mutual protection of the Ark. The last temple was destroyed in 72AD and the cherubs there is yet another interpretation saying they were in a sexual embrace over the Ark. I would like to introduce this possibility as being the source of where this discussion of “the erotic” conversation begin.
In the Bible these cherubs are mentioned in three major contexts. First, we meet the cherubs standing at the entrance to the Garden of Eden protecting the gateway to Paradise. Adam and Eve have sinned and must be banished from the Garden and leave behind their pristine innocence. “Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the Garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So He drove out the man, and He placed at the east of the Garden of Eden the cherubim, and the flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way to the tree of life” (Genesis 3:23-24).
Secondly, we meet the cherubs in the Sanctuary where instructions for the building of the Tabernacle in the wilderness included the following: ‘And thou shalt make an ark-cover of pure gold… And thou shalt make two cherubim of gold; of beaten work shalt thou make them, at the two ends of the ark-cover. Make one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end; of one piece with the ark-cover shall you make the cherubim of the two ends thereof. And the cherubim shall spread out their wings on high, screening the ark-cover with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the ark-cover shall the faces of the cherubim be … And there I will meet with thee, and I will speak with thee from above the ark-cover, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony” (Exodus 25:17-22).
The third please where the cherubs are mentioned are as attendants upon the Almighty himself, His throne or chariot. He manifests His presence and communicates with the people from between the cherubim (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89). Another new narrative is beginning to emerge. It is in this embrace, this erotic and even sexual embrace that we hear the whisper of gods divinity, of our own divinity. But what are the words trying to tell us? We need to articulate a new sexual and erotic story emerging from between those two cherubs.
God is Eros
The imagery of the Cherubs in a sacred embrace serves as a profound symbol of eternal love and devotion, echoing across spiritual traditions. This expression of divine union is not confined to the Old Testament but resonates through mystical teachings worldwide. In the Tantric Hindu tradition, eroticism is not separate from the sacred but serves as a preparatory path for the union of Shiva and the awakened Kundalini, the divine feminine energy. Among certain tribal communities in Asia and North America, rituals involving the ingestion of semen are performed as sacraments, honoring the roots of physical ecstasy as a gateway to spiritual transcendence.
Yet, in Christianity, the body and its pleasures were often cast in shadow, alienated by doctrines of distrust toward sensuality. This tension reflects a deeper paradox present in many great spiritual traditions: the fine line between physical and divine love, between holiness and Eros. Where some teachings see sexuality as a portal to the divine, others seek to sever the connection, fearing its untamed power. Yet, the most esoteric wisdom recognizes that Eros itself is sacred—the pulse of creation, the divine force that unites spirit and flesh, longing and fulfillment, human and divine.
Tantra has often been misinterpreted as a tradition where sex is merely a hidden teaching, yet in truth, sex itself is the ultimate spiritual teacher. There is no separation between sex, love, and Eros—they are threads of the same divine fabric, interwoven expressions of the sacred. The erotic and the holy are not opposites but one and the same, revealing the deeper truth that the body is a temple and desire is a gateway to the divine.
In every ethical and conscious sexual engagement, we are given the opportunity to create a sacred container—an intentional space where we surrender to presence, awareness, and the love that has always existed within us. Here, in the depths of erotic communion, we do not seek something outside of ourselves but rather awaken to who we already are in our most natural, unguarded state.
Sexuality, when approached with reverence, becomes a teacher that dismantles illusion, strips away falsehood, and tears us open to the vastness of spirit. If we allow it, each moment of pleasure, each intimate connection, becomes an initiation—an invitation into the boundless love and inherent goodness that has always been our birthright.
Behind all the great spiritual traditions lies a hidden mystical teaching—the wisdom of Eros. Often obscured, ignored, or reinterpreted to fit within cultural constraints, this sacred knowledge speaks to the inherent divinity within desire. The Kabbalists of Judaism, the Tantric masters of Hinduism and Buddhism, and the Sufi poets like Rumi and Hafiz all understood this truth: Eros is not separate from spirit but an essential force of awakening. As we continue to evolve, we breathe new life into these traditions, offering modern translations of the erotic that weave together sexuality and spirituality in ever-deepening ways.
Up to this point, sex has been regarded as a mere symbol—modeling life-force energy, procreation, and the drive toward self-improvement. But Eros, in its truest essence, is far more than that. It is the call to awaken, to be fully and joyfully alive in every facet of existence. Erotic energy is not confined to the bedroom; it is the animating force of creativity, passion, and deep presence.
Sex, in its sacred form, must serve as the model for an erotically engaged life—one where we approach the world with the same depth, surrender, and reverence that we bring to our most intimate encounters. A deeper understanding of the sexual unveils the path to spirit, revealing that to live erotically is to live divinely—to move through life in a state of embodied, radiant aliveness.
The Lover Is Not About Sex
Being a great lover is not about mastering technique—no collection of skills alone can awaken the depth of true erotic connection. To be a great lover is to be fully present, joyfully alive, and profoundly aware of oneself. The art of love extends beyond the bedroom; it is a way of being, a state of attunement to the subtle wisdom woven into the act of intimacy itself.
Many of the world’s great spiritual traditions sought to impose structure and control over human desire, particularly the pleasures of the body. In doing so, sex became a focal point of restriction, leading to the rise of sex-negative doctrines within religion. Even some modern interpretations of Tantra have misunderstood the erotic, assuming that simply engaging in sexuality ensures an encounter with the divine. But the truth is more nuanced—while sexuality is indeed a sacred gateway, its holiness is not automatic; it is something we cultivate through presence, reverence, and deep intentionality.
Now, we find ourselves in an era where a new understanding of the erotic is emerging—one that does not seek to control or diminish sexuality but instead recognizes its central, transformative role in our lives. This evolution calls for a deeper, more intentional relationship with our desires, one that expands beyond sex itself to infuse our daily lives, our relationships, and our creative expressions with an erotic aliveness.
The wisdom of the erotic lover leads us back to the essence of who we truly are. At the altar of our sacred container—created through intentional love and presence—there is only acceptance, love, and compassion. Here, in the most intimate of spaces, we dare to reveal our hidden thoughts, dreams, and longings. To invite a lover into this space is not only to allow them to witness us but to invite them into a deeper encounter with themselves.
In this sacred exchange, something profound is unlocked—a discovery of parts of ourselves that may have remained hidden, inaccessible in solitude. This is the divine in motion, revealing itself through the interplay of bodies, hearts, and spirits.
Thus, a new narrative of the erotic emerges—one far greater than we ever imagined. A narrative where sexuality is not just an act but a gateway to wisdom, transformation, and the limitless depths of the divine.