The Pentacle Symbol In Wiccan Religion

The pentacle symbol has been around since the Stone Age. It is amongst the few ancient symbols that are still highly popular today. Over the course of history, it has been used in religion, art, architecture, fashion, and more. However, the meaning and interpretation of this symbol vary significantly. In the Wiccan religion, the five-pointed pentacle symbol signifies the five basic elements of life such as water, air, fire, earth, and the spirit. The circle around the star-shaped figure symbolizes the universe, which not only contains but also connects them all together. The pentacle symbol has been respected by almost all the ancient civilizations, including but not limited to the Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Babylonians, or even Mayans.

The relationship between the pentacle symbol and evil forces accelerated all the more when the Church of Satan, a religious organization dedicated to Satanism, adopted the inverted pentacle as their official symbol. Pentacles/Wiccan While others might continue debating over whether the pentacle symbol should be displayed on furniture and fashion accessories or not, followers of the Wiccan religion are not hesitant to use it on various everyday items. They are proud to associate themselves with the pentacle symbol and everything that it stands for. For the Wicca people, the pentacle is a symbol of their faith – pretty much the same way that the Cross represents Christianity, the crescent represents Islam, and the Om symbol represents Hinduism. In the Wiccan religion, the five-pointed pentacle symbol signifies the five basic elements of life – i.e. water, air, fire, earth, and the spirit. The circle around the star-shaped figure symbolizes the universe, which not only contains but also connects them all together. Modern Uses of the Pentacle Symbol The pentacle symbol is of central importance in modern witchcraft and the evocation of spirits. It is highly popularized in horror movies, and widely used on occasions such as Halloween parties and the likes. However, I do not see it as a negative, I see the symbol as positive protection, in fact I have one hanging from the mirror of my car and have a tattoo of the symbol on my left shoulder blade, so I suppose what matters is how you see the symbol and what it represents for you as an individual. You will also find fashion lovers and people of different age groups, Wiccan or not, wearing jewelry items such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets bearing the pentacle symbol in some form or the