Why Axis Mundi?

ax·is mun·di    \ˈak-səs-ˈmun-dē\   (Latin)

The axis mundi, or turning point of the world, is one of the oldest and most pervasive of mythological themes.  It crosses nearly every world culture, from paleolithic tree worship to the modern skyscraper, from Jack's beanstalk to the Buddha's bo tree, from totem pole to pagoda.

Mountains are among the most popular axis mundi images: the backdrop of our logo, Hokusai's beautiful print of Mount Fuji, is one of the finest interpretations of the theme.

The axis mundi represents the center of the known world, equidistant from the four compass points and poised between the realm of everyday life and a higher realm of insight and enlightenment.  In some cultures it is the privileged point of communication between the human and the divine, as with the church steeple, minaret and ziggurat.  More universally, the axis mundi is the key point where chaos is made coherent, where the underlying order of things is made apparent, where knowledge is gained.

So why name a consulting company after a mythological idea?  Simply because the core mission of Axis Mundi Consulting is to help create conceptual turning points where chaos can be transformed into insight.  Serving as a virtual hub for independent professionals of diverse backgrounds, we provide a collaborative problem-solving space where synergy is a working method, not just a happy accident—and where clear insight into complex business and programmatic issues sets the stage for truly meaningful transformation.