Union — centre of the castle

Heart-centred contemplative anchor

The union point is the visual centre toward which the seven mansion shells turn, representing Teresa's language of spiritual marriage and indwelling presence. It is placed in the heart region as a readable Christian contemplative convention and must not be interpreted as a physical location or a test for mystical attainment.

First Mansions — entering the castleSecond Mansions — perseveranceThird Mansions — ordered devotionFourth Mansions — recollectionFifth Mansions — transformationSixth Mansions — intimate encounterSeventh Mansions — spiritual marriageUnion — centre of the castleUnion — centre of the castle

Point 8 of 8 in Teresa of Ávila — Interior Castle Mystic Body

Cross-tradition overlaps

No overlapping points are registered for this point.

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Sources

Teresa of Ávila, Las Moradas (The Interior Castle) (primary_canonical)

The Seventh Mansions' account of spiritual marriage and the indwelling centre supports the union label; the heart coordinate is an editorial contemplative anchor.

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