Magical Symbols
Magical symbols have been used to invoke the elements, confuse evil spirits, protect against harmful energies and empowering spells. We are pleased to offer Artwork, Clothing & Home Decor that feature these magically imbued symbols created by our ancient ancestors.
The most recognizable of magical symbols used today is called a pentagram or pentacle, it is a five pointed star within a circle. You will find this symbol used in many different pagan religions. Most folks with pre-christian belief systems use the pentacle / pentagram as a symbol of protection and empowerment, but there are different schools of thought when it comes to the interpretation of the symbol itself.
To some, the five points of the star represent the elements, Earth, Air, Water and Fire, the top point representing Spirit; all things that you draw upon for aid in protection and spell-crafting. Other folks look at the points as the five senses; Touch, Taste, Hearing, Seeing and Smell. It is said that awareness through your senses will keep you safe. There are also some who believe the inverted pentagram represents the face of the horned god or the symbol of Baphomet.
There are also the Faerie Star or Septagram star is becoming more popular in the Faerie traditions of magic. In this path, the seven points on the septagram represent directions, North, South, East, West, Above, Below and Within. It is a symbol that is rumored to allow one to travel to the depths of your soul, as well as entering the realm of the fae. You want to be mindful to use this symbol with respect. The last thing you want to do is piss off the fae folk.
In other magical belief systems it is referred to as the Alchemy Star, the points representing the seven metals used in alchemy as well as the seven planets known to alchemists at the time it became popular. others use the seven pointed star to celebrate the lucky number 7 in numerology.
The circle part of the symbol is an easier piece to interpret. In tribal communities, the circle represents family or community. That belief is universal, the circle represents connections, inclusiveness and the security and comforts or being with our loved ones. In magic, the circle represents our connections to the elements, our senses, our coven. It is only fitting that a circle be used as a symbol of protection as being connected to things, makes you stronger. Safety in numbers.
The Circle also represents protection in the symbology of Celtic Shield Knots. They were placed near the sick as well as painted on the shields of the warriors. Besides the circular symbology in the shield knots, the Celts have many other types of knot-work symbols that represent and celebrate connections. Some feature continuous designs, others are braided or linked representing the relation of one thing to another, such as friendship or a connection to nature.
The ancient Egyptians used symbols called Hieroglyphs to as a written language as well as being used as symbolic purposes. Other than Symbols representing the eyes of the gods and goddesses, the Ankh is probably the most recognizable of these symbols. It appears as an upside down outline of a teardrop on top of a T, it symbolizes the eternal live of the spirit. One of many magical symbols from the Egyptians that represent the connections between the living and the afterlife.
We hope you find this Magical symbology as fascinating as we do and hope that through these symbols, you be protected and empowered throughout.