The Mayan Long Count and the Seven Seals:
Constructive and destructive use of the seven energies

When Man (humanity) uses these archetypical energies, he can do that either in a constructive or destructive way. The neutral and constructive ways can be found in the III Revelation, whereas the destructive bits are very much emphasized in the Biblical Revelation.

Reed becomes the element of agriculture or the misuse of natural resources and the destruction of land.
Wood becomes the element of exploration over waters, the usage of water as a transport - or the pollution and wasting of water.
Iron in the hands of Man becomes a source for all kinds of technology - the destructive version of which is the military technology.
Copper as the symbol for movement becomes the element of transport and all kind of vehicles, but particularly aeroplanes - wich in war become the fighter planes and bombers.
Silver is the element of arts and sciences, the thoughts and senses of Man being the main essence - the misuse of these leads to false materialistic values
Gold is the original metal of wealth, and wealth is earned by communicating and creating something valuable - or by deception, as many times is the case in the capitalist world.
Crystal element helps Man to connect with the higher philosphies and values - if the higher values are lost, the result is the disrespect of life - and war.

These seven elements and their adaptations cover all the main activities of Man.
This is the description of humanity through the seven archetypical elements.

Rev III, 5:11 Then the first angel took a staff which had been held by man and touched it upon the bowl of reeds and they did wither. And all that was contained fell to the ground and was made one with the earth. And there came forth from the rich seed all the needs of man, even until the last day. 12 And the first angel said, "Your Father will feed all his children, for none go in hunger other than by the greed of man".

13 And the second angel smote the bowl of wood with the staff of man. And the forest shook and the sky was turned to blood. And the blood covered one third of the earth, the sea, and the waters. And the beast walked through the sky of blood and there were ugly and painful sores on the beast.

14 And the third angel took the staff and touched the bowl of iron. And there came forth a multitude of man's implements to defend him against the sky of blood. And man cast down many demons with his tools, but as they were slain so they multiplied.

15 And the fourth angel took the staff and touched the bowl of copper. And the bowl was filled to over-flowing, and there appeared a great number of locust that darkened the sky and consumed all that was in sight and tortured the people with pain and scorching heat.

16 And the fifth angel smote the bowl of silver and there was seen a great city with much treasure. And there came upon the city a severe earthquake and it was shattered. For the nations of the earth knew not the Father but rendered a cup filled with the wine of the fury of His wrath.

17 And the sixth angel touched the bowl of Gold. And there came forth seven frogs that were slimy and ugly. And from their mouths came forth incessant and meaningless croaking. And they were clothed in gold and looked wise and learned, but underneath they were naked.

18 And the seventh angel touched the bowl of crystal and there were gathered all the kings and rulers of the earth to a place called Armageddon. And they found no peace but caused war among their people even to the mountain called Megiddo.