Wiccan symbols are used in spells and rituals. They represent elements of nature such as the Sun, the Moon, the stars and the Divine Spirit. They were used as sacred codes in rituals, ceremonies and worn as jewelry to protect the practitioner.
The common misconceptions of people who are misinformed about WitchCraft are that these are symbols of negative forces such as the Devil, which, by the way, is a Christian invention. Wiccans and most other pagans do not believe in the imaginary creature called the Devil. They prefer to acknowledge and celebrate the divinity of human beings and everything that surrounds them in a loving, positive manner.
The pentacle is a five pointed star and the most recognizable symbol of the Wicca religion. It may also be called the Witch's foot, the Morning star or the Endless knot. Pythagoras used the Pentacle to represent the human being with the points of the star representing the head, the arms and the legs. The addition of the circle is to unify the body and create a Spirit. The Pentacle represents the five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. The pentacle is worn around the neck to protect oneself. In Rituals, one can draw a pentacle in the air above the working space or on the ground with an Athame or sacred knife, or on a piece of paper to be used in the ritual.
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In many magickal religions, walking around a person, place or thing is considered auspicious. This sign can also be used in the place of a pentacle. The spirit Circle represents walking or casting of the Ritual circle. Most Wiccan rituals include the act of creating a sacred space and calling the quarters to create and guard the sacred circle for the Witch to work