Comparing The Symbols In Triquetra And The Endless Knot

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Omens are symbol which are presented to warn/ forsee either an event on the querent’s horizon. Omens can be presented as either a glyph or a portent. According to the lesson notes, a glyph is an ‘abstract symbol’, often more difficult to rely on due to the fact that two different diviners may not view the symbol in the same way- or possibly see it at all. In comparison, a portent is the observation of an occurrence in nature which is more reliable. The following are some common Omens which are presented in Divinatory situations.

The Knot- also known as Triquetra and The Endless Knot. The Knot is an interweaved pattern with three corners. This pattern repeats itself, allowing the symbol to be the identical from each angle. The Knot is typically …show more content…

As rainbows in their natural existence have seven colours, they are considered magical in their own circumstance. Amateur diviners have been known to mistake the fracturing of light through a crystal ball for a presentation of the Rainbow Glyph. Usually, Rainbows are found within the realms of Crystallomancy , though the Rainbow is also found in nature in its glyph form and naturally occurring Rainbows have caused many individuals to attempt to ‘follow’ the rainbow until its end in order to collect the supposed treasure. The Rainbow is considered to be a good omen, suggesting luck and good fortune for those who perceive it.

The Omen known as the Evil Eye presents itself as an eye staring directly at the diviner. The Evil Eye is known to be one of the most recognisable and oldest omens. The Evil Eye can present itself as a Portent by humans, which is in fact a rare example of a portent being produced in natural form by a human though it cannot be created ‘at will’. The Evil Eye can also be witnessed in Glyph form. If seen, The Evil Eye is considered to be a very bad omen . It suggests an immediate future of extreme bad luck and …show more content…

Numerous Muggles and Magical folk read their Astrological horoscope in the hope of gaining an insight into a current life situation or a possible forewarning of a future event. There are 12 signs in the Astrological Zodiac. The signs are often called ‘Star signs’ and correspond to certain calendar dates. Each star sign is represented by an image, certain physical traits and an element. The 12 star signs and their definitive symbols are