The Biological Code in Image 156 (Folio 86v) – Voynich Manuscript Analysis
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 8:28 am
THE GREAT BREAKTHROUGH – IMAGE 156 (FOLIO 86v)
The Voynich Manuscript and the Female Cyclical Code
This image from the Voynich Manuscript (folio 86v) does not depict astrology or fantasy – but a precise, microscopic model of the female ovulation cycle.
The diagram is constructed with a spiral structure, color codes, and arcs of text that together map out hormones, egg maturation, and implantation with a level of accuracy that only today can be confirmed by modern biology.
This analysis documents the full process step by step – from the spiral’s center to the outermost rhythmic system.
Introduction – An Image That Not Only Shows, But Reveals
This is not a typical interpretation of a medieval illustration.
It is a breakthrough in our understanding of the Voynich manuscript’s structure and content – a turning point that reveals that at least one of the manuscript’s images is not speculative or poetic, but biologically, rhythmically, and functionally accurate.
Image 156, located on folio 86v, has for over 100 years stood as one of the most mysterious and complex diagrams in the Voynich manuscript.
But through detailed analysis – based on rhythm, color, repetition, symbolism, and biological insight – it becomes clear that this image is not astrological, but anatomical and microscopic.
What initially appears to be a decorative circle of women, flower-like shapes, and arcs of text, upon closer examination, reveals itself to be a complete map of the female menstrual cycle – including ovulation, follicle maturation, hormonal activation, fertilization, and implantation.
But the most revealing aspect is not what it shows – but how it shows it:
• With a spiral rhythm of 19 concentric rows
• With 11 large segments in each phase of the cycle
• With an outer ring of 72 alternating blue and white markers, matching both biological and cosmic rhythms
• And with women, eggs, cilia, and color codes that mirror exact biological functions
This is not mystical ornamentation.
It is functional anatomy, recorded with systematic intelligence – long before the invention of the microscope.
This analysis documents that Image 156 is a visualization of the inner rhythm of the female body and the energy of ovulation – seen in a way no one has ever described before.
1 – Structure: From Ornamentation to Biology
At first glance, Image 156 appears to consist of decorative arches, floral wreaths, and female figures.
But as the analysis unfolds, it becomes clear that the entire structure is governed by concentric, rhythmic, and mathematical logic.
The image is composed of five concentric layers, each representing a distinct biological level within the cycle.
From the center outward, we observe:
• Ring 1 – Innermost circle: 11 small white arches with blue dots – indicators of the initial hormonal activation
• Ring 2: 11 larger arches with blue shading – an energy zone for estrogen buildup
• Ring 3: 11 segments, four of which are occupied by female figures – the active phase where the egg matures and is released
• Ring 4: 11 broad structural arch fields – corresponding to zones of implantation and energetic transition
• Ring 5 (outermost ring): 72 rhythmic, alternating segments – resembling a biological counter, a clockwork mechanism, or the ciliary movement in the fallopian tube
Biological Interpretation
These 72 segments precisely correspond to the 72-hour ovulation window – the time span (approximately 3 days) during which an egg is biologically receptive to fertilization after being released.
This is the critical period where the egg travels through the fallopian tube and may be fertilized.
Thus, the rhythm of the outer ring is not merely decorative.
It serves as a visual time marker for this fertile window – synchronized with the body’s microscopic processes.
It defines the interval in which conception is possible before the egg degrades and the cycle restarts.
Important Clarification (Ring 3)
Although Ring 3 contains 11 arches, only 9 are clearly visible at first glance.
This is because Figure 6 and Figure 9 are placed directly atop their respective arches, partially obscuring them.
However, the two hidden arches are still present – confirmed by the consistent repetition found in the surrounding rings.
It is therefore essential to note that all 11 arches are intact – simply partially covered by the overlying figures.
Underlying Mathematical Rhythm
This repetition of 11 per ring is not accidental.
It reflects a precise biological rhythm that mirrors the inner mechanisms of ovulation:
• 4 phases
• 11 micro-steps per phase
• = 44 biological movements arranged in a spiral
Final Encoded Text – Circle 5: Spiral Summary
At the bottom of Image 156, we find a curved sequence of 48 words – a coded undertext placed beneath the spiral’s main structure.
It is the final element the eye encounters – and the only passage located outside the spiral’s motion.
With all the knowledge now available, everything indicates that this text serves as a summary of the entire process:
a conclusion, a reflection – perhaps even a genetic or rhythmic code extract.
It reveals nothing new – only what remains: what the body has done, and what it now awaits.
Analysis of the Undertext (Circle 5)
The text consists of exactly 48 words and follows a distinct statistical pattern:
Several words appear with the same frequency observed across the manuscript –
for instance, one word appears only once, while others are repeated two, three, or up to seven times.
This strongly suggests that the passage functions as a formula or activation sequence,
with key terms deliberately repeated in a structured rhythm – much like DNA or music.
Below is the original text with preserved structure, followed by a poetic interpretation.
Encoded Undertext – Preserved Rhythm and Frequency (48 words)
Clock arises it in turns energy
body boundary water spark life
body awake circle cycle body
sprouts fire light body opens
rhythm steps into cycle body
wisdom spirit tone core self
gate light darkness body current rings
form water body conscious flame
seed code energy cells grow eternity
This version maintains the statistical word frequency known from the Voynich manuscript
and includes deliberate repetitions of “body,” “energy,” “light,” “cycle,” and others.
Interpretation – Poetic Translation of the Meaning
The spiral’s function is complete.
The body has opened and released its energy.
The spark of life has passed through water and fire, rhythm and light.
Now the core awaits – ready either to grow or begin again.
Nothing ends. Everything sprouts.
Wisdom returns in the circle of recurrence.
2 – The Center: The Crescent Moon as Biological Trigger
At the center of Image 156, we see a crescent moon with a face.
This motif has previously been interpreted astrologically, but in the context of the surrounding structure, its meaning changes entirely.
The moon no longer symbolizes night or cosmos – but instead the release of the egg from the ovary, triggered by the LH surge (luteinizing hormone) at mid-cycle.
• Crescent moon = signal for ovulatory release
• Face = consciousness, energy, the awakening of the cyclical clockwork
• Central placement = the starting point of the spiral’s entire motion
This is not decoration – it is function.
Around the crescent moon, the spiral movement is built – layer by layer.
What once seemed ornamental now reveals itself as coded microscopy:
a system in which hormonal signals and the egg’s journey are visualized through rhythm, color, and spatial organization.
Below: the central crescent moon gazing toward Woman 3 – the point where the spiral’s activation begins.
Key Discovery: The Moon’s Position and Role Correspond to Days 14–15 of the Female Cycle – the Moment of Ovulation
The Moon’s Gaze and the Activation of the Spiral
The moon at the center of the spiral is not merely a symbol of rhythm.
It is depicted with a face and closed eyes, gazing diagonally to the right.
Its gaze falls precisely on Woman 3 – the figure who, within the logic of the image, initiates the cycle by placing the egg into the cilia.
This is highly unusual.
In classical iconography, moons often face outward – toward the viewer or the cosmos.
Here, it turns inward – toward the spiral’s first motion.
This may be interpreted as:
• An initiating impulse – the moon awakening the cycle
• A transmission of energy from sky to body
• A symbolic sentinel, guarding the pivotal moment: ovulation
The moon does not shine directly upon the woman – she stands in its shadow –
yet it turns its luminous side toward her, suggesting that energy is transmitted invisibly rather than visibly illuminated.
This subtle orientation reinforces the idea that the spiral’s rhythm is not simply initiated – it is awakened.
We do not yet fully understand the meaning of this gaze.
But it must be recognized as a deliberate compositional choice – one that may represent a central clue to understanding the image’s deeper structure and function.
Should future research reveal further correlations between the moon’s position, its gaze, and the spiral’s point of activation,
this may stand as one of the earliest indicators pointing toward a deeper and more integrated interpretation.
3 – The Female Figures: Four Biological and Energetic Keys to the Cycle
In the third ring of Image 156 (folio 86v), we see four central female figures, each positioned within a distinct quadrant of the spiral’s circuit.
Their arrangement follows a clockwise pattern – and each woman marks a key stage in the female cycle.
Woman 3 at the time of ovulation (03:00 – the spiral’s point of initiation)
Sequence and Biological Significance
Explanation of Each Female Figure
Woman 3 – The Starting Point of the Cycle (03:00)
This woman places a yellow egg into a small, undulating structure, which is also yellow – clearly distinct from the otherwise white cilia throughout the image.
This represents ovulation:
• The body releases a mature egg
• The cilia are activated and begin their wave-like motion
• The spiral is set in motion – both energetically and biologically
She stands at cycle days 14–15 – the most likely time for ovulation.
Mirroring and Balance Between Woman 3 and Woman 9
Woman 3 and Woman 9 form a mirrored axis on the right and left sides of the spiral – acting as a beginning and a point of balance.
They represent the release of the egg and its state of full readiness – in perfect energetic correspondence.
Their relative positions emphasize that the spiral functions as a biological timepiece – not a decorative illustration.
Woman 6 – Hormonal Activation and Maturation (06:00)
Around her appears a field of 25 small dots – the so-called "hormonal activation zone," corresponding to the follicles activated in the ovary before ovulation.
This woman stands within the phase of the LH surge and estrogen peak – the stage immediately before ovulation.
She symbolizes the body’s internal preparation and energetic charge preceding egg release.
Woman 9 – Egg Readiness and “Crowning” (09:00)
She stands poised and balanced, holding in one hand a royal orb (a mature, golden egg), and in the other, a stalk.
This marks the moment of maximum receptivity – the egg is fully matured but not yet fertilized.
She stands at cycle days 15–17 – when the egg is awaiting fertilization.
Her symbolism conveys power, clarity, and potential.
Woman 12 – The Spiral’s Completion and New Beginning (12:00)
She is the only one turning her back to the spiral, holding a yellow egg in her hand.
In front of her are:
• An egg with dotted markings (indicating zygote formation)
• A branched structure (suggesting implantation)
This is the culmination of the entire sequence.
She stands beyond days 18–19, in the luteal phase, when:
• The egg has been fertilized
• Cell division has begun
• The journey toward the uterus and implantation is underway
Her role is not passive – she bears the outcome forward.
Conclusion: Four Women = Four Phases
These four women represent a complete biological cycle – from release to fertilization – and their placement within the image reflects the body’s own rhythm and motion.
Their visual gestures, colors, positions, and body language are all precisely encoded into the cyclical rhythm, and can be read as:
“Initiation – Maturation – Readiness – Fertilization.”
With this structure, it becomes clear that Image 156 does not simply depict four women –
it portrays the body’s inner clockwork, step by step and cyclically, encoded through imagery and geometry.
4. Color Codes – Yellow, Blue, and White
The colors in Image 156 are not used decoratively, but functionally – as indicators of biological states.
The most striking example is found in the cilia where Woman 3 places the egg.
Here, the cilia shift in color from white to yellow – precisely at the moment the egg is released.
This directly corresponds to the moment of ovulation, when the cilia in the fallopian tube are activated to transport the egg.
This selective use of color is applied systematically throughout the image. For example:
• Blue surrounding the egg = estrogen dominance (cycle days 10–14)
• Yellow eggs = activated, mature, en route to fertilization
• Dotted eggs = cell division or energetic response
5 – The Outermost Ring: 72 Markers and Microscopic Rhythm
The outer ring in Image 156 consists of 72 small units, alternating in precise rhythm between blue and white.
They form a circular band, and between them appear small, wavy lines – visually identical to cilia when compared with microscopic images of the fallopian tube.
Some of the blue and white segments feature tiny dots or ticks, which may be interpreted as rhythmic markers – possibly reflecting variations in ciliary motion.
This suggests that:
• The 72 units represent cilia in rhythmic motion
• The rhythm corresponds to 72 hours – the ovulation window
• The movement mirrors the egg’s journey from ovary to uterus
Cilia in the Female Fallopian Tube – The Body’s Invisible Conveyor Belt
The female fallopian tube contains millions of microscopic cilia, beating in coordinated waves to move the egg from the ovary toward the uterus.
Each cilium moves rhythmically in the same direction, creating a focused fluid current around the egg.
This motion is essential for fertilization – without it, the egg would never reach its destination.
The image shown here is a microscopic photograph of such cilia.
They function as the body’s internal conveyor system and are activated by hormonal signals around the time of ovulation.
In the Voynich image (Image 156), a woman is shown placing an egg into a structure that precisely mimics this ciliary motion –
strongly suggesting that a deep biological understanding is embedded within the manuscript.
This Is One of the Analysis’s Most Significant Findings
The image does not merely depict the body’s energy –
it depicts the body’s microstructure as seen under a microscope.
This cannot be coincidental.
The author must have had access to an understanding – whether intuitive or inherited – of ciliary function long before it was discovered by modern medicine.
6 – Woman 6: Hormonal Activation of the Egg
The Egg’s Changing Form – Expansion and Division
The shape of the eggs gradually changes – from compact and round in the inner zones to more oval and open in the outer layers.
This may serve as a visual code for the progression of cell division or the release of energy following fertilization.
Spiral position: Lower right quadrant (06:00)
Cycle day: Approximately days 10–14
Biological phase: Follicular maturation and LH peak
This woman is placed at the center of the area where the eggs begin to change character.
Surrounding her are elevated blue eggs, some showing distinct internal dots and an additional curved line.
This reflects the stage during which ovarian follicles mature and respond to hormonal signals from the body.
Visual Indicators
• The eggs contain three internal dots – possibly representing the nucleus or the onset of cell division
• Several eggs are colored in a deep blue tone and rise above the surrounding level
• Around the woman is a red-marked zone containing 25 small dots
Interpretation
This is the hormonal field of the ovary, where 20–30 follicles begin to compete.
One will be selected for ovulation.
The red zone corresponds to follicular activity stimulated by FSH and LH.
The dots represent developing follicles.
The colors indicate estrogen levels, and the shapes signify the egg’s biological readiness.
7 – Woman 9: The Egg’s Coronation and Maturation
Spiral Position: 09:00
Cycle Day: Approximately days 14–15
Phase: The egg is mature – just before or during ovulation
This woman carries two distinct symbols:
• A yellow orb (coronation sphere) – representing the fully matured egg
• A radiating object – possibly an energy device or a signal marking the transition to the next phase
She stands centered and symmetrical.
There is no motion, no descent – only balance.
Interpretation
This is the biological pinnacle. The egg is fully matured and ready to receive fertilization.
• Yellow = energy and activation
• Orb = the egg’s authority and potential
• Radiating object = symbol of fertility, energy, or openness
At this point, the body is fully prepared.
Everything is activated.
The next step is a decision: fertilization – or not.
8 – Woman 12: Fertilization and Implantation
Spiral Position: Top of the spiral (12:00)
Cycle Day: Approximately days 16–19
Phase: The egg has been fertilized and is en route to the uterus
Woman 12 turns her back to the center of the spiral.
She steps away from the cycle – away from its core.
This can mean only one thing: the cycle has concluded, and something new has begun.
In her left hand, she holds a yellow egg.
In front of the egg appears a dotted veil and a delicate, branch-like structure.
On the ground before her lie several eggs marked with dark internal dots – and in one location, a clear spiral form or cell cluster.
Interpretation
• Her back: the cycle has concluded
• The yellow egg: fertilized, ready for implantation
• The dots: cell division
• The “branch:” early implantation or the uterine lining
She is no longer part of the spiral.
She is the transition.
She carries the result forward: life itself.
The Beginning of Life – The Sprout Within the Image
The branching structure in front of Woman 12 can be seen both as implantation – and as the first sign that something continues to grow.
It may not be purely biological, but symbolic:
The Tree of Life begins here.
9 – Spiral Motion, Layered Structure, and the Day-by-Day Cycle
The movement of the blue segments within the spiral – along with the positioning of the energetic arcs in the inner zones – consistently follows a clockwise direction.
This confirms that the image reflects the body’s natural rhythm and hormonal progression, rather than a decorative or arbitrary design.
In addition to the five primary rings, the image consists of 19 concentric rows.
These rows function as an internal rhythm, and upon close analysis, the following becomes clear:
• Every fifth row defines a new zone
• The women are positioned on row 15
• Row 15 = Day 15 of the cycle
This aligns precisely with human biology:
Day 15 is the typical point of ovulation, when:
• The egg is released
• The cilia are activated
• The body hormonally transitions into the progesterone phase
Subsection: Spiral Rhythm and the Energetic Turning Point in the Central Ring
When observing the central zones of Image 156 – especially the rows where the women are located – a distinct sense of intensity and rotational momentum begins to emerge.
The arcs take on a more oval shape, the colors appear more charged, and the entire flow of energy seems to center around the egg’s journey.
Yet this circuit is not perfectly circular.
There is a subtle torsion – a nascent spiral pattern – particularly evident in the arrangement of the blue segments and the darker strokes.
This suggests that the movement is not merely repetitive: it has direction and forward motion.
Spiral motion is a universal signature of life and energy.
The double helix of DNA, the structure of the Milky Way, and the wave-like motion of cilia in the fallopian tube all follow this same principle.
This spiral form may serve as a visual code for:
• The egg’s movement through the body
• The activation of energy
• The spiral principle of life itself
It may be precisely here – in this central zone – that the manuscript reveals its deepest insight:
that rhythm is not simply repetition, but progression in spiral form.
10. Symbol 11 – The Spiral’s Rhythmic Text Code
The spiral rhythm in Image 156 is not only visual – it is also encoded within the surrounding text.
Encircling the image’s concentric rings are four curved text bands, along with a fifth text arc located at the bottom.
Upon analyzing their position and content, it becomes evident that these text arcs align precisely with the four biological phases embedded in the spiral’s inner layers – and conclude with a summarizing line of text.
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Yellow ring (innermost): Initial activation stage – corresponds to Text Arc 1
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Red ring: Estrogen buildup – corresponds to Text Arc 2
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Green ring: Egg maturation and release – corresponds to Text Arc 3
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Blue ring (outermost): Implantation and conclusion – corresponds to Text Arc 4
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Purple arrow: Points to the undertext at the bottom – summarizing the spiral sequence
This precise arrangement demonstrates that the rhythm of the text mirrors the spiral’s structure in a 1:1 relationship –
not only in terms of geometry, but also in biological function and meaning.
Image 156 – Color Codes in the Spiral’s Four Phases
Clarification: The Spiral’s Arcs and the Rhythm of the Text
The visual circuit in Image 156 is composed of four distinct phases, each containing 11 clearly defined spiral arcs – for a total of 44 segments.
These arcs constitute the biological framework of the image and represent micro-phases in the cyclical journey of the egg.
Surrounding the spiral are four curved text bands, each corresponding to one of the four phases.
Within these text bands appears a recurring symbol – Symbol 11 – which functions as a rhythmic marker embedded in the text.
It is essential to make a clear distinction:
• Visual structure of the spiral: 4 phases × 11 arcs = 44 motion segments in the image itself
• Rhythmic structure of the text: Symbol 11 appears once or twice within each text band, serving as a rhythmic cue that reflects the spiral’s pulse –
but does not indicate a physical division of the text into 11 segments
To avoid misinterpretation, the relationship should be expressed as:
“It mirrors the spiral’s four phases, each composed of 11 visual arcs – while the structure of the text is built around corresponding rhythmic markers (Symbol 11).”
This clarification prevents the misunderstanding that the text itself is divided into 11 parts per phase,
and makes clear that image and text operate in parallel with distinct roles:
one is visual and biological; the other, rhythmic and informational.
The Innermost Text Circle – Voynich Manuscript, Image 156 (Folio 86v, Central Circuit)
11 – The Innermost Text Circle: 35 Words with Rhythmic and Energetic Structure
At the very center of Image 156, we find a distinct and enclosed circle of text surrounding the spiral’s core.
It contains exactly 35 words, written in a configuration that differs markedly from the rest of the Voynich manuscript – in its form, rhythm, and visual construction.
There is no indication that the text is grammatical.
Rather, all evidence suggests a functional, energetic, and rhythmically encoded structure.
The Spiral’s Inner Sequence – 35 Words (Reconstructed)
The following reconstruction mirrors the original rhythm and frequency with as much precision as possible.
It is based on three independent layers of analysis:
1. The spatial position of each word within the circle
2. Its repetition within this specific text loop
3. Its frequency throughout the entire manuscript
Reconstructed Text
1. Light
2. Entry
3. Cell
4. Impulse
5. Passage
6. Flow
7. Movement
8. Layer
9. Vibration
10. Channel
11. Activation
12. Nerve
13. Pressure
14. Opening
15. Vibration
16. Spiral
17. Balance
18. Secretion
19. Direction
20. Spiral
21. Release
22. Signal
23. Wave
24. Cilia
25. Shift
26. Transition
27. Oscillation
28. Reception
29. Influx
30. Rotation
31. Pulsation
32. Blood
33. Current
34. Closure
35. Time
Repeated Words:
• Vibration (Words 9 and 15)
• Spiral (Words 16 and 20)
→ All other words appear only once within the circle.
The Text’s Graphic Division – Meaningful Spaces and Rhythmic Structure
The visual layout of this text differs significantly from the rest of the Voynich manuscript:
The words are not evenly spaced, but grouped by distinct visual intervals.
These gaps appear rhythmic and systematic, suggesting a visual encoding – akin to steps, pulse beats, or genetic sequences.
It is possible that the structure reflects:
• 11 stages of activation
• 4 biological phases
• 1 point of cycle initiation
When compared to DNA’s structure – with its alternating coding and non-coding sequences – these visual gaps may function as pause impulses: rhythmic silences between segments of energy.
This implies that the function of the text is not narrative, but signal-based – a sequence of impulses, rather than linear language.
Three Interpretative Proposals – Rhythmic Readings
1 – Biological Activation
Light enters.
The gate opens.
Cells respond.
An impulse is triggered.
A passage forms.
A river of energy flows.
The layers are activated.
Vibration begins.
The channel opens.
Activation follows.
The nerve awakens.
Pressure builds.
The opening is sensed.
Vibration intensifies.
The spiral turns.
Balance forms.
Secretion is released.
Direction is set.
The spiral continues...
2 – Cosmic Opening
Light and entry mark the beginning.
The cell responds like a planet.
Impulse and passage open space.
Movement and vibration begin.
The spiral’s double rotation activates the code of life.
Direction and oscillation unite the outer with the inner.
3 – Microscopic Physiology
Cilia initiate movement.
A shift in pressure opens the passage.
Blood begins to circulate.
Spiral-shaped layers start to move.
Secretion is activated.
The channel becomes receptive.
Energy flows through neural pathways.
The spiral rhythm concludes with time and closure.
Conclusion
Regardless of reading mode, it becomes evident that the innermost text is composed with rhythmic, visual, and biological intent –
not as a sequence of statements, but as a functional matrix.
It does not form a sentence, but a coded structure combining pulsing repetition, rhythmic silence, and activation logic.
The text at the spiral’s core is therefore not about meaning, but about motion and pattern.
And within that systematic rhythm may lie a key to understanding the manuscript’s broader architecture.
12 – The 11 Arcs in Four Circles: The Rhythmic Matrix of Life
Each of the spiral’s four circular rings contains exactly 11 large arcs. These arcs are:
• Distinctly larger than the surrounding symbols
• Positioned at regular rhythmic intervals
• Oval in shape, and repeated four times – once in each ring
The result is a rhythmic structure composed of:
11 arcs × 4 circles = 44 biological steps
This is not decorative.
It is a functional rhythm, in which each arc represents:
• One hormonal wave
• One unit of energy
• One step in the egg’s journey
The 11 large arcs function as the rhythmic backbone of both the image and the text –
one for each micro-phase in the cycle.
Because they appear identically across all four concentric rings,
they can be understood as the core pulse of the entire system –
the structure that drives and sustains its biological and energetic function.
The Women’s Garments and Sleeves – A Visual Code of Function, Status, and Energy
In addition to the women’s positioning within the spiral rhythm (3 → 6 → 9 → 12),
Image 156 reveals a deliberate pattern in their garments – one that is clearly not incidental.
All four women in the outer ring are clothed,
but the design of their attire evolves throughout the sequence:
• Woman 3 (at the spiral’s starting point) wears a tight-fitting blouse with narrow sleeves
• Women 6, 9, and 12 wear large, flowing sleeves with pronounced volume –
especially Woman 9, whose clothing nearly fills the entire visual field of her body
This difference is meaningful.
In medieval visual culture, garment design – especially sleeve size – carried symbolic weight:
Large sleeves = Power, wealth, and functional authority
Voluminous sleeves required more fabric, making them expensive to produce.
They were impractical for physical labor and were therefore worn by individuals with social rank, religious office, or energetic significance –
such as clergy, royalty, or ritual figures.
They signified that the wearer no longer engaged in manual tasks, but instead radiated function or influence.
In the Voynich image, this progressive transformation in sleeve size can be interpreted as a visual code for cyclical change:
• The tight-fitting garment at the beginning reflects a neutral phase – prepared for activation
• The expansive sleeves represent a phase of emergence – charged with energy, function, and status
• The final figure (Woman 12) still wears large sleeves – a sign that the egg has not yet been delivered, and the energy remains active
The sleeves increase in size as the woman advances through the spiral – just as the energy expands and unfolds.
Thus, the garments are not decorative. They form a visual rhythm in their own right.
13 – Why the Number 11?
The choice of 11 is anything but arbitrary.
Here are three compelling explanations:
1. Biological Timing
In the female cycle, ovulation typically occurs between days 11 and 15.
The number 11 stands right at the turning point – and may symbolize:
• The threshold between preparation and activation
• The peak of the LH (luteinizing hormone) surge
• The exact moment when the egg becomes ready to break free
2. Rhythmic Function
In both biological systems and technological design, the number 11 often functions as a point of modulation –
a transition, not a resting state.
11 is not equilibrium. It is the initiation of motion.
It is the moment when the spiral begins to move –
the shift from latent structure to dynamic sequence.
14 – New Discoveries in Image 156
Based on the full analysis, we can now list the key discoveries –
many of which, to our knowledge, have never been previously documented:
1. The text arcs mirror the spiral structure 1:1 – each arc aligns with a single circular ring
2. The women are positioned rhythmically, matching biological cycle days 3 → 6 → 9 → 12
3. The eggs change in both color and content over time – from blue to yellow, from empty to containing a nucleus
4. The outer ring reflects microscopic anatomy – the cilia of the fallopian tube
5. Woman 12 turns her back and holds a fertilized egg – a visual indication of implantation
6. The 72 outer markers represent 72 hours – corresponding precisely to the fertilization window after ovulation
7. The Spiral Layers Mirror the Cyclical Journey of the Egg – from Ovary to Uterus
The spiral in Image 156 is not merely a decorative motif – it visually encodes the egg’s biological journey through the fallopian tube.
Each layer of the spiral corresponds to a distinct phase in the ovum’s movement and transformation:
• Innermost layer: release from the ovary
• Middle layer: transport via coordinated ciliary motion
• Outermost layer: encounter with the sperm cell and potential implantation
This structure is visually reinforced by the eggs’ placement, color shifts, and morphological changes – as well as by the women’s gestures, orientation, and evolving clothing.
The spiral thus functions as a biological timeline of the fertilization process, mapping each stage of cellular and hormonal development in a precise, diagrammatic rhythm.
8. The gaze of the moon activates the spiral’s initiation point
9. The shape of the eggs changes rhythmically – from round to oval
10. The outer segments contain rhythmic dots – possible indicators of ciliary movement
11. The women’s garments – a hidden rhythmic sequence never previously identified
One of the most significant new findings is the variation in the women’s garments –
especially their sleeves – which evolve in sync with the spiral’s progression.
To our knowledge, this pattern has not been documented in any prior Voynich study.
• Woman 3 wears tight, fitted sleeves
• Women 6, 9, and 12 wear increasingly voluminous, flowing sleeves
This is not ornamentation –
it is a visual code that signals function, energy, and transformation.
The evolution of the clothing mirrors the egg’s cyclical journey:
from a neutral state to full expansion – ready for release.
15. Symbol 11 – A Rhythmic Marker in the Textual Structure
Although Symbol 11 was explained technically in Section 10,
it must be emphasized again here as one of the most important findings –
because, as far as we know, it has never before been recognized in Voynich research.
The symbol appears once or twice in each of the four main text arcs,
but is absent from the final undertext.
It functions as a rhythmic marker that reflects the geometry of the spiral:
• 4 phases
• 11 segments per phase
• 44 total motion units
This confirms that the text surrounding the spiral is constructed with the same rhythmic logic as the image itself –
and that Symbol 11 serves as an internal metronome, linking visual form and textual rhythm.
Final Conclusion
Image 156 is not a mystery.
It is a detailed mapping of the female cycle at the microscopic level – viewed from within.
• The spiral is not decorative – it represents a day-by-day biological rhythm
• The women are not divine figures – they are energetic phases of function
• The eggs are not symbols – they are biological entities, timed with precision
• The colors are not aesthetic – they are activation signals
• The text is not myth – it is a rhythmic code, structured by number
And most groundbreaking of all
The image aligns with the real functions of the human body –
even the undulating motion of cilia in the fallopian tube is rendered with uncanny accuracy,
centuries before it was known to science.
This is not merely an interpretation.
It is a decoding.
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The two PDFs published here are part of an ongoing series. I have two additional analyses that will be uploaded within the next few days. These next entries contain some of the most compelling evidence I’ve come across so far – with a remarkable number of elements aligning with known biological structures and modern scientific knowledge. I genuinely hope others will take a close look and join the discussion.
The Voynich Manuscript and the Female Cyclical Code
This image from the Voynich Manuscript (folio 86v) does not depict astrology or fantasy – but a precise, microscopic model of the female ovulation cycle.
The diagram is constructed with a spiral structure, color codes, and arcs of text that together map out hormones, egg maturation, and implantation with a level of accuracy that only today can be confirmed by modern biology.
This analysis documents the full process step by step – from the spiral’s center to the outermost rhythmic system.
Introduction – An Image That Not Only Shows, But Reveals
This is not a typical interpretation of a medieval illustration.
It is a breakthrough in our understanding of the Voynich manuscript’s structure and content – a turning point that reveals that at least one of the manuscript’s images is not speculative or poetic, but biologically, rhythmically, and functionally accurate.
Image 156, located on folio 86v, has for over 100 years stood as one of the most mysterious and complex diagrams in the Voynich manuscript.
But through detailed analysis – based on rhythm, color, repetition, symbolism, and biological insight – it becomes clear that this image is not astrological, but anatomical and microscopic.
What initially appears to be a decorative circle of women, flower-like shapes, and arcs of text, upon closer examination, reveals itself to be a complete map of the female menstrual cycle – including ovulation, follicle maturation, hormonal activation, fertilization, and implantation.
But the most revealing aspect is not what it shows – but how it shows it:
• With a spiral rhythm of 19 concentric rows
• With 11 large segments in each phase of the cycle
• With an outer ring of 72 alternating blue and white markers, matching both biological and cosmic rhythms
• And with women, eggs, cilia, and color codes that mirror exact biological functions
This is not mystical ornamentation.
It is functional anatomy, recorded with systematic intelligence – long before the invention of the microscope.
This analysis documents that Image 156 is a visualization of the inner rhythm of the female body and the energy of ovulation – seen in a way no one has ever described before.
1 – Structure: From Ornamentation to Biology
At first glance, Image 156 appears to consist of decorative arches, floral wreaths, and female figures.
But as the analysis unfolds, it becomes clear that the entire structure is governed by concentric, rhythmic, and mathematical logic.
The image is composed of five concentric layers, each representing a distinct biological level within the cycle.
From the center outward, we observe:
• Ring 1 – Innermost circle: 11 small white arches with blue dots – indicators of the initial hormonal activation
• Ring 2: 11 larger arches with blue shading – an energy zone for estrogen buildup
• Ring 3: 11 segments, four of which are occupied by female figures – the active phase where the egg matures and is released
• Ring 4: 11 broad structural arch fields – corresponding to zones of implantation and energetic transition
• Ring 5 (outermost ring): 72 rhythmic, alternating segments – resembling a biological counter, a clockwork mechanism, or the ciliary movement in the fallopian tube
Biological Interpretation
These 72 segments precisely correspond to the 72-hour ovulation window – the time span (approximately 3 days) during which an egg is biologically receptive to fertilization after being released.
This is the critical period where the egg travels through the fallopian tube and may be fertilized.
Thus, the rhythm of the outer ring is not merely decorative.
It serves as a visual time marker for this fertile window – synchronized with the body’s microscopic processes.
It defines the interval in which conception is possible before the egg degrades and the cycle restarts.
Important Clarification (Ring 3)
Although Ring 3 contains 11 arches, only 9 are clearly visible at first glance.
This is because Figure 6 and Figure 9 are placed directly atop their respective arches, partially obscuring them.
However, the two hidden arches are still present – confirmed by the consistent repetition found in the surrounding rings.
It is therefore essential to note that all 11 arches are intact – simply partially covered by the overlying figures.
Underlying Mathematical Rhythm
This repetition of 11 per ring is not accidental.
It reflects a precise biological rhythm that mirrors the inner mechanisms of ovulation:
• 4 phases
• 11 micro-steps per phase
• = 44 biological movements arranged in a spiral
Final Encoded Text – Circle 5: Spiral Summary
At the bottom of Image 156, we find a curved sequence of 48 words – a coded undertext placed beneath the spiral’s main structure.
It is the final element the eye encounters – and the only passage located outside the spiral’s motion.
With all the knowledge now available, everything indicates that this text serves as a summary of the entire process:
a conclusion, a reflection – perhaps even a genetic or rhythmic code extract.
It reveals nothing new – only what remains: what the body has done, and what it now awaits.
Analysis of the Undertext (Circle 5)
The text consists of exactly 48 words and follows a distinct statistical pattern:
Several words appear with the same frequency observed across the manuscript –
for instance, one word appears only once, while others are repeated two, three, or up to seven times.
This strongly suggests that the passage functions as a formula or activation sequence,
with key terms deliberately repeated in a structured rhythm – much like DNA or music.
Below is the original text with preserved structure, followed by a poetic interpretation.
Encoded Undertext – Preserved Rhythm and Frequency (48 words)
Clock arises it in turns energy
body boundary water spark life
body awake circle cycle body
sprouts fire light body opens
rhythm steps into cycle body
wisdom spirit tone core self
gate light darkness body current rings
form water body conscious flame
seed code energy cells grow eternity
This version maintains the statistical word frequency known from the Voynich manuscript
and includes deliberate repetitions of “body,” “energy,” “light,” “cycle,” and others.
Interpretation – Poetic Translation of the Meaning
The spiral’s function is complete.
The body has opened and released its energy.
The spark of life has passed through water and fire, rhythm and light.
Now the core awaits – ready either to grow or begin again.
Nothing ends. Everything sprouts.
Wisdom returns in the circle of recurrence.
2 – The Center: The Crescent Moon as Biological Trigger
At the center of Image 156, we see a crescent moon with a face.
This motif has previously been interpreted astrologically, but in the context of the surrounding structure, its meaning changes entirely.
The moon no longer symbolizes night or cosmos – but instead the release of the egg from the ovary, triggered by the LH surge (luteinizing hormone) at mid-cycle.
• Crescent moon = signal for ovulatory release
• Face = consciousness, energy, the awakening of the cyclical clockwork
• Central placement = the starting point of the spiral’s entire motion
This is not decoration – it is function.
Around the crescent moon, the spiral movement is built – layer by layer.
What once seemed ornamental now reveals itself as coded microscopy:
a system in which hormonal signals and the egg’s journey are visualized through rhythm, color, and spatial organization.
Below: the central crescent moon gazing toward Woman 3 – the point where the spiral’s activation begins.
Key Discovery: The Moon’s Position and Role Correspond to Days 14–15 of the Female Cycle – the Moment of Ovulation
The Moon’s Gaze and the Activation of the Spiral
The moon at the center of the spiral is not merely a symbol of rhythm.
It is depicted with a face and closed eyes, gazing diagonally to the right.
Its gaze falls precisely on Woman 3 – the figure who, within the logic of the image, initiates the cycle by placing the egg into the cilia.
This is highly unusual.
In classical iconography, moons often face outward – toward the viewer or the cosmos.
Here, it turns inward – toward the spiral’s first motion.
This may be interpreted as:
• An initiating impulse – the moon awakening the cycle
• A transmission of energy from sky to body
• A symbolic sentinel, guarding the pivotal moment: ovulation
The moon does not shine directly upon the woman – she stands in its shadow –
yet it turns its luminous side toward her, suggesting that energy is transmitted invisibly rather than visibly illuminated.
This subtle orientation reinforces the idea that the spiral’s rhythm is not simply initiated – it is awakened.
We do not yet fully understand the meaning of this gaze.
But it must be recognized as a deliberate compositional choice – one that may represent a central clue to understanding the image’s deeper structure and function.
Should future research reveal further correlations between the moon’s position, its gaze, and the spiral’s point of activation,
this may stand as one of the earliest indicators pointing toward a deeper and more integrated interpretation.
3 – The Female Figures: Four Biological and Energetic Keys to the Cycle
In the third ring of Image 156 (folio 86v), we see four central female figures, each positioned within a distinct quadrant of the spiral’s circuit.
Their arrangement follows a clockwise pattern – and each woman marks a key stage in the female cycle.
Woman 3 at the time of ovulation (03:00 – the spiral’s point of initiation)
Sequence and Biological Significance
Explanation of Each Female Figure
Woman 3 – The Starting Point of the Cycle (03:00)
This woman places a yellow egg into a small, undulating structure, which is also yellow – clearly distinct from the otherwise white cilia throughout the image.
This represents ovulation:
• The body releases a mature egg
• The cilia are activated and begin their wave-like motion
• The spiral is set in motion – both energetically and biologically
She stands at cycle days 14–15 – the most likely time for ovulation.
Mirroring and Balance Between Woman 3 and Woman 9
Woman 3 and Woman 9 form a mirrored axis on the right and left sides of the spiral – acting as a beginning and a point of balance.
They represent the release of the egg and its state of full readiness – in perfect energetic correspondence.
Their relative positions emphasize that the spiral functions as a biological timepiece – not a decorative illustration.
Woman 6 – Hormonal Activation and Maturation (06:00)
Around her appears a field of 25 small dots – the so-called "hormonal activation zone," corresponding to the follicles activated in the ovary before ovulation.
This woman stands within the phase of the LH surge and estrogen peak – the stage immediately before ovulation.
She symbolizes the body’s internal preparation and energetic charge preceding egg release.
Woman 9 – Egg Readiness and “Crowning” (09:00)
She stands poised and balanced, holding in one hand a royal orb (a mature, golden egg), and in the other, a stalk.
This marks the moment of maximum receptivity – the egg is fully matured but not yet fertilized.
She stands at cycle days 15–17 – when the egg is awaiting fertilization.
Her symbolism conveys power, clarity, and potential.
Woman 12 – The Spiral’s Completion and New Beginning (12:00)
She is the only one turning her back to the spiral, holding a yellow egg in her hand.
In front of her are:
• An egg with dotted markings (indicating zygote formation)
• A branched structure (suggesting implantation)
This is the culmination of the entire sequence.
She stands beyond days 18–19, in the luteal phase, when:
• The egg has been fertilized
• Cell division has begun
• The journey toward the uterus and implantation is underway
Her role is not passive – she bears the outcome forward.
Conclusion: Four Women = Four Phases
These four women represent a complete biological cycle – from release to fertilization – and their placement within the image reflects the body’s own rhythm and motion.
Their visual gestures, colors, positions, and body language are all precisely encoded into the cyclical rhythm, and can be read as:
“Initiation – Maturation – Readiness – Fertilization.”
With this structure, it becomes clear that Image 156 does not simply depict four women –
it portrays the body’s inner clockwork, step by step and cyclically, encoded through imagery and geometry.
4. Color Codes – Yellow, Blue, and White
The colors in Image 156 are not used decoratively, but functionally – as indicators of biological states.
The most striking example is found in the cilia where Woman 3 places the egg.
Here, the cilia shift in color from white to yellow – precisely at the moment the egg is released.
This directly corresponds to the moment of ovulation, when the cilia in the fallopian tube are activated to transport the egg.
This selective use of color is applied systematically throughout the image. For example:
• Blue surrounding the egg = estrogen dominance (cycle days 10–14)
• Yellow eggs = activated, mature, en route to fertilization
• Dotted eggs = cell division or energetic response
5 – The Outermost Ring: 72 Markers and Microscopic Rhythm
The outer ring in Image 156 consists of 72 small units, alternating in precise rhythm between blue and white.
They form a circular band, and between them appear small, wavy lines – visually identical to cilia when compared with microscopic images of the fallopian tube.
Some of the blue and white segments feature tiny dots or ticks, which may be interpreted as rhythmic markers – possibly reflecting variations in ciliary motion.
This suggests that:
• The 72 units represent cilia in rhythmic motion
• The rhythm corresponds to 72 hours – the ovulation window
• The movement mirrors the egg’s journey from ovary to uterus
Cilia in the Female Fallopian Tube – The Body’s Invisible Conveyor Belt
The female fallopian tube contains millions of microscopic cilia, beating in coordinated waves to move the egg from the ovary toward the uterus.
Each cilium moves rhythmically in the same direction, creating a focused fluid current around the egg.
This motion is essential for fertilization – without it, the egg would never reach its destination.
The image shown here is a microscopic photograph of such cilia.
They function as the body’s internal conveyor system and are activated by hormonal signals around the time of ovulation.
In the Voynich image (Image 156), a woman is shown placing an egg into a structure that precisely mimics this ciliary motion –
strongly suggesting that a deep biological understanding is embedded within the manuscript.
This Is One of the Analysis’s Most Significant Findings
The image does not merely depict the body’s energy –
it depicts the body’s microstructure as seen under a microscope.
This cannot be coincidental.
The author must have had access to an understanding – whether intuitive or inherited – of ciliary function long before it was discovered by modern medicine.
6 – Woman 6: Hormonal Activation of the Egg
The Egg’s Changing Form – Expansion and Division
The shape of the eggs gradually changes – from compact and round in the inner zones to more oval and open in the outer layers.
This may serve as a visual code for the progression of cell division or the release of energy following fertilization.
Spiral position: Lower right quadrant (06:00)
Cycle day: Approximately days 10–14
Biological phase: Follicular maturation and LH peak
This woman is placed at the center of the area where the eggs begin to change character.
Surrounding her are elevated blue eggs, some showing distinct internal dots and an additional curved line.
This reflects the stage during which ovarian follicles mature and respond to hormonal signals from the body.
Visual Indicators
• The eggs contain three internal dots – possibly representing the nucleus or the onset of cell division
• Several eggs are colored in a deep blue tone and rise above the surrounding level
• Around the woman is a red-marked zone containing 25 small dots
Interpretation
This is the hormonal field of the ovary, where 20–30 follicles begin to compete.
One will be selected for ovulation.
The red zone corresponds to follicular activity stimulated by FSH and LH.
The dots represent developing follicles.
The colors indicate estrogen levels, and the shapes signify the egg’s biological readiness.
7 – Woman 9: The Egg’s Coronation and Maturation
Spiral Position: 09:00
Cycle Day: Approximately days 14–15
Phase: The egg is mature – just before or during ovulation
This woman carries two distinct symbols:
• A yellow orb (coronation sphere) – representing the fully matured egg
• A radiating object – possibly an energy device or a signal marking the transition to the next phase
She stands centered and symmetrical.
There is no motion, no descent – only balance.
Interpretation
This is the biological pinnacle. The egg is fully matured and ready to receive fertilization.
• Yellow = energy and activation
• Orb = the egg’s authority and potential
• Radiating object = symbol of fertility, energy, or openness
At this point, the body is fully prepared.
Everything is activated.
The next step is a decision: fertilization – or not.
8 – Woman 12: Fertilization and Implantation
Spiral Position: Top of the spiral (12:00)
Cycle Day: Approximately days 16–19
Phase: The egg has been fertilized and is en route to the uterus
Woman 12 turns her back to the center of the spiral.
She steps away from the cycle – away from its core.
This can mean only one thing: the cycle has concluded, and something new has begun.
In her left hand, she holds a yellow egg.
In front of the egg appears a dotted veil and a delicate, branch-like structure.
On the ground before her lie several eggs marked with dark internal dots – and in one location, a clear spiral form or cell cluster.
Interpretation
• Her back: the cycle has concluded
• The yellow egg: fertilized, ready for implantation
• The dots: cell division
• The “branch:” early implantation or the uterine lining
She is no longer part of the spiral.
She is the transition.
She carries the result forward: life itself.
The Beginning of Life – The Sprout Within the Image
The branching structure in front of Woman 12 can be seen both as implantation – and as the first sign that something continues to grow.
It may not be purely biological, but symbolic:
The Tree of Life begins here.
9 – Spiral Motion, Layered Structure, and the Day-by-Day Cycle
The movement of the blue segments within the spiral – along with the positioning of the energetic arcs in the inner zones – consistently follows a clockwise direction.
This confirms that the image reflects the body’s natural rhythm and hormonal progression, rather than a decorative or arbitrary design.
In addition to the five primary rings, the image consists of 19 concentric rows.
These rows function as an internal rhythm, and upon close analysis, the following becomes clear:
• Every fifth row defines a new zone
• The women are positioned on row 15
• Row 15 = Day 15 of the cycle
This aligns precisely with human biology:
Day 15 is the typical point of ovulation, when:
• The egg is released
• The cilia are activated
• The body hormonally transitions into the progesterone phase
Subsection: Spiral Rhythm and the Energetic Turning Point in the Central Ring
When observing the central zones of Image 156 – especially the rows where the women are located – a distinct sense of intensity and rotational momentum begins to emerge.
The arcs take on a more oval shape, the colors appear more charged, and the entire flow of energy seems to center around the egg’s journey.
Yet this circuit is not perfectly circular.
There is a subtle torsion – a nascent spiral pattern – particularly evident in the arrangement of the blue segments and the darker strokes.
This suggests that the movement is not merely repetitive: it has direction and forward motion.
Spiral motion is a universal signature of life and energy.
The double helix of DNA, the structure of the Milky Way, and the wave-like motion of cilia in the fallopian tube all follow this same principle.
This spiral form may serve as a visual code for:
• The egg’s movement through the body
• The activation of energy
• The spiral principle of life itself
It may be precisely here – in this central zone – that the manuscript reveals its deepest insight:
that rhythm is not simply repetition, but progression in spiral form.
10. Symbol 11 – The Spiral’s Rhythmic Text Code
The spiral rhythm in Image 156 is not only visual – it is also encoded within the surrounding text.
Encircling the image’s concentric rings are four curved text bands, along with a fifth text arc located at the bottom.
Upon analyzing their position and content, it becomes evident that these text arcs align precisely with the four biological phases embedded in the spiral’s inner layers – and conclude with a summarizing line of text.
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Yellow ring (innermost): Initial activation stage – corresponds to Text Arc 1•
Red ring: Estrogen buildup – corresponds to Text Arc 2•
Green ring: Egg maturation and release – corresponds to Text Arc 3•
Blue ring (outermost): Implantation and conclusion – corresponds to Text Arc 4•
Purple arrow: Points to the undertext at the bottom – summarizing the spiral sequenceThis precise arrangement demonstrates that the rhythm of the text mirrors the spiral’s structure in a 1:1 relationship –
not only in terms of geometry, but also in biological function and meaning.
Image 156 – Color Codes in the Spiral’s Four Phases
Clarification: The Spiral’s Arcs and the Rhythm of the Text
The visual circuit in Image 156 is composed of four distinct phases, each containing 11 clearly defined spiral arcs – for a total of 44 segments.
These arcs constitute the biological framework of the image and represent micro-phases in the cyclical journey of the egg.
Surrounding the spiral are four curved text bands, each corresponding to one of the four phases.
Within these text bands appears a recurring symbol – Symbol 11 – which functions as a rhythmic marker embedded in the text.
It is essential to make a clear distinction:
• Visual structure of the spiral: 4 phases × 11 arcs = 44 motion segments in the image itself
• Rhythmic structure of the text: Symbol 11 appears once or twice within each text band, serving as a rhythmic cue that reflects the spiral’s pulse –
but does not indicate a physical division of the text into 11 segments
To avoid misinterpretation, the relationship should be expressed as:
“It mirrors the spiral’s four phases, each composed of 11 visual arcs – while the structure of the text is built around corresponding rhythmic markers (Symbol 11).”
This clarification prevents the misunderstanding that the text itself is divided into 11 parts per phase,
and makes clear that image and text operate in parallel with distinct roles:
one is visual and biological; the other, rhythmic and informational.
The Innermost Text Circle – Voynich Manuscript, Image 156 (Folio 86v, Central Circuit)
11 – The Innermost Text Circle: 35 Words with Rhythmic and Energetic Structure
At the very center of Image 156, we find a distinct and enclosed circle of text surrounding the spiral’s core.
It contains exactly 35 words, written in a configuration that differs markedly from the rest of the Voynich manuscript – in its form, rhythm, and visual construction.
There is no indication that the text is grammatical.
Rather, all evidence suggests a functional, energetic, and rhythmically encoded structure.
The Spiral’s Inner Sequence – 35 Words (Reconstructed)
The following reconstruction mirrors the original rhythm and frequency with as much precision as possible.
It is based on three independent layers of analysis:
1. The spatial position of each word within the circle
2. Its repetition within this specific text loop
3. Its frequency throughout the entire manuscript
Reconstructed Text
1. Light
2. Entry
3. Cell
4. Impulse
5. Passage
6. Flow
7. Movement
8. Layer
9. Vibration
10. Channel
11. Activation
12. Nerve
13. Pressure
14. Opening
15. Vibration
16. Spiral
17. Balance
18. Secretion
19. Direction
20. Spiral
21. Release
22. Signal
23. Wave
24. Cilia
25. Shift
26. Transition
27. Oscillation
28. Reception
29. Influx
30. Rotation
31. Pulsation
32. Blood
33. Current
34. Closure
35. Time
Repeated Words:
• Vibration (Words 9 and 15)
• Spiral (Words 16 and 20)
→ All other words appear only once within the circle.
The Text’s Graphic Division – Meaningful Spaces and Rhythmic Structure
The visual layout of this text differs significantly from the rest of the Voynich manuscript:
The words are not evenly spaced, but grouped by distinct visual intervals.
These gaps appear rhythmic and systematic, suggesting a visual encoding – akin to steps, pulse beats, or genetic sequences.
It is possible that the structure reflects:
• 11 stages of activation
• 4 biological phases
• 1 point of cycle initiation
When compared to DNA’s structure – with its alternating coding and non-coding sequences – these visual gaps may function as pause impulses: rhythmic silences between segments of energy.
This implies that the function of the text is not narrative, but signal-based – a sequence of impulses, rather than linear language.
Three Interpretative Proposals – Rhythmic Readings
1 – Biological Activation
Light enters.
The gate opens.
Cells respond.
An impulse is triggered.
A passage forms.
A river of energy flows.
The layers are activated.
Vibration begins.
The channel opens.
Activation follows.
The nerve awakens.
Pressure builds.
The opening is sensed.
Vibration intensifies.
The spiral turns.
Balance forms.
Secretion is released.
Direction is set.
The spiral continues...
2 – Cosmic Opening
Light and entry mark the beginning.
The cell responds like a planet.
Impulse and passage open space.
Movement and vibration begin.
The spiral’s double rotation activates the code of life.
Direction and oscillation unite the outer with the inner.
3 – Microscopic Physiology
Cilia initiate movement.
A shift in pressure opens the passage.
Blood begins to circulate.
Spiral-shaped layers start to move.
Secretion is activated.
The channel becomes receptive.
Energy flows through neural pathways.
The spiral rhythm concludes with time and closure.
Conclusion
Regardless of reading mode, it becomes evident that the innermost text is composed with rhythmic, visual, and biological intent –
not as a sequence of statements, but as a functional matrix.
It does not form a sentence, but a coded structure combining pulsing repetition, rhythmic silence, and activation logic.
The text at the spiral’s core is therefore not about meaning, but about motion and pattern.
And within that systematic rhythm may lie a key to understanding the manuscript’s broader architecture.
12 – The 11 Arcs in Four Circles: The Rhythmic Matrix of Life
Each of the spiral’s four circular rings contains exactly 11 large arcs. These arcs are:
• Distinctly larger than the surrounding symbols
• Positioned at regular rhythmic intervals
• Oval in shape, and repeated four times – once in each ring
The result is a rhythmic structure composed of:
11 arcs × 4 circles = 44 biological steps
This is not decorative.
It is a functional rhythm, in which each arc represents:
• One hormonal wave
• One unit of energy
• One step in the egg’s journey
The 11 large arcs function as the rhythmic backbone of both the image and the text –
one for each micro-phase in the cycle.
Because they appear identically across all four concentric rings,
they can be understood as the core pulse of the entire system –
the structure that drives and sustains its biological and energetic function.
The Women’s Garments and Sleeves – A Visual Code of Function, Status, and Energy
In addition to the women’s positioning within the spiral rhythm (3 → 6 → 9 → 12),
Image 156 reveals a deliberate pattern in their garments – one that is clearly not incidental.
All four women in the outer ring are clothed,
but the design of their attire evolves throughout the sequence:
• Woman 3 (at the spiral’s starting point) wears a tight-fitting blouse with narrow sleeves
• Women 6, 9, and 12 wear large, flowing sleeves with pronounced volume –
especially Woman 9, whose clothing nearly fills the entire visual field of her body
This difference is meaningful.
In medieval visual culture, garment design – especially sleeve size – carried symbolic weight:
Large sleeves = Power, wealth, and functional authority
Voluminous sleeves required more fabric, making them expensive to produce.
They were impractical for physical labor and were therefore worn by individuals with social rank, religious office, or energetic significance –
such as clergy, royalty, or ritual figures.
They signified that the wearer no longer engaged in manual tasks, but instead radiated function or influence.
In the Voynich image, this progressive transformation in sleeve size can be interpreted as a visual code for cyclical change:
• The tight-fitting garment at the beginning reflects a neutral phase – prepared for activation
• The expansive sleeves represent a phase of emergence – charged with energy, function, and status
• The final figure (Woman 12) still wears large sleeves – a sign that the egg has not yet been delivered, and the energy remains active
The sleeves increase in size as the woman advances through the spiral – just as the energy expands and unfolds.
Thus, the garments are not decorative. They form a visual rhythm in their own right.
13 – Why the Number 11?
The choice of 11 is anything but arbitrary.
Here are three compelling explanations:
1. Biological Timing
In the female cycle, ovulation typically occurs between days 11 and 15.
The number 11 stands right at the turning point – and may symbolize:
• The threshold between preparation and activation
• The peak of the LH (luteinizing hormone) surge
• The exact moment when the egg becomes ready to break free
2. Rhythmic Function
In both biological systems and technological design, the number 11 often functions as a point of modulation –
a transition, not a resting state.
11 is not equilibrium. It is the initiation of motion.
It is the moment when the spiral begins to move –
the shift from latent structure to dynamic sequence.
14 – New Discoveries in Image 156
Based on the full analysis, we can now list the key discoveries –
many of which, to our knowledge, have never been previously documented:
1. The text arcs mirror the spiral structure 1:1 – each arc aligns with a single circular ring
2. The women are positioned rhythmically, matching biological cycle days 3 → 6 → 9 → 12
3. The eggs change in both color and content over time – from blue to yellow, from empty to containing a nucleus
4. The outer ring reflects microscopic anatomy – the cilia of the fallopian tube
5. Woman 12 turns her back and holds a fertilized egg – a visual indication of implantation
6. The 72 outer markers represent 72 hours – corresponding precisely to the fertilization window after ovulation
7. The Spiral Layers Mirror the Cyclical Journey of the Egg – from Ovary to Uterus
The spiral in Image 156 is not merely a decorative motif – it visually encodes the egg’s biological journey through the fallopian tube.
Each layer of the spiral corresponds to a distinct phase in the ovum’s movement and transformation:
• Innermost layer: release from the ovary
• Middle layer: transport via coordinated ciliary motion
• Outermost layer: encounter with the sperm cell and potential implantation
This structure is visually reinforced by the eggs’ placement, color shifts, and morphological changes – as well as by the women’s gestures, orientation, and evolving clothing.
The spiral thus functions as a biological timeline of the fertilization process, mapping each stage of cellular and hormonal development in a precise, diagrammatic rhythm.
8. The gaze of the moon activates the spiral’s initiation point
9. The shape of the eggs changes rhythmically – from round to oval
10. The outer segments contain rhythmic dots – possible indicators of ciliary movement
11. The women’s garments – a hidden rhythmic sequence never previously identified
One of the most significant new findings is the variation in the women’s garments –
especially their sleeves – which evolve in sync with the spiral’s progression.
To our knowledge, this pattern has not been documented in any prior Voynich study.
• Woman 3 wears tight, fitted sleeves
• Women 6, 9, and 12 wear increasingly voluminous, flowing sleeves
This is not ornamentation –
it is a visual code that signals function, energy, and transformation.
The evolution of the clothing mirrors the egg’s cyclical journey:
from a neutral state to full expansion – ready for release.
15. Symbol 11 – A Rhythmic Marker in the Textual Structure
Although Symbol 11 was explained technically in Section 10,
it must be emphasized again here as one of the most important findings –
because, as far as we know, it has never before been recognized in Voynich research.
The symbol appears once or twice in each of the four main text arcs,
but is absent from the final undertext.
It functions as a rhythmic marker that reflects the geometry of the spiral:
• 4 phases
• 11 segments per phase
• 44 total motion units
This confirms that the text surrounding the spiral is constructed with the same rhythmic logic as the image itself –
and that Symbol 11 serves as an internal metronome, linking visual form and textual rhythm.
Final Conclusion
Image 156 is not a mystery.
It is a detailed mapping of the female cycle at the microscopic level – viewed from within.
• The spiral is not decorative – it represents a day-by-day biological rhythm
• The women are not divine figures – they are energetic phases of function
• The eggs are not symbols – they are biological entities, timed with precision
• The colors are not aesthetic – they are activation signals
• The text is not myth – it is a rhythmic code, structured by number
And most groundbreaking of all
The image aligns with the real functions of the human body –
even the undulating motion of cilia in the fallopian tube is rendered with uncanny accuracy,
centuries before it was known to science.
This is not merely an interpretation.
It is a decoding.
Note:
The two PDFs published here are part of an ongoing series. I have two additional analyses that will be uploaded within the next few days. These next entries contain some of the most compelling evidence I’ve come across so far – with a remarkable number of elements aligning with known biological structures and modern scientific knowledge. I genuinely hope others will take a close look and join the discussion.
let me know.