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Pagans and Wiccans of all pasts and traditions use symbols for
many things such as rituals, spells, ceremonies and in everyday life.
There are many different symbols with many different meanings. Each
symbol has a basic meaning but they all mean different things and
represent different feelings and actions to different people.

This is a list of common symbols.

Pentacle

The five-pointed star within a circle is the most common Pagan symbol,
and it is typically used to identify oneself as a Pagan or Wiccan. The
five points represent the 4 elements plus the spirit, and the circle
connects them all. A five-pointed star without the circle is sometimes
called a pentagram, rather than a pentacle. Based on numerology, the
five points means the pentacle symbolizes the Earth element and can be
used as an Earth symbol on an altar.

Inverted Pentacle

The inverted (or upside down) pentacle is typically associated with Satanism, though that is not a completely accurate description. The true emblem of the Church of Satan
is the sigil of Baphomet, which is a symbol with a goat's head and an
inverted pentacle. Within Wicca, the upside down pentacle stands for
the 2nd degree in some traditions.

Triquetta

This symbol was seen on the TV show Charmed. Like the triskele, this Celtic
symbol embodies the sacred number 3, as seen in the 3 phases of the Goddess (maiden,
mother, crone) and the 3 elements of nature (land, sky, sea). During
the period of early Christianity, the triquetra took on further meaning
as the Holy Trinity. This symbol is also seen with a circle going
though it. Each triquetra (triangle) is constructed of one line to represented strength and give protection to the wearer.

Triple Moon

The triple moon is a Goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother,
and Crone as the waxing, full, and waning moon. It is also associated
with feminine energy, mystery and psychic abilities. You often see this
symbol on crowns or other head-pieces, particularly worn by High
Priestesses.

Ankh

The short and traditional meaning for the ankh symbol is "everlasting
life". This symbol is a hieroglyph seen in countless ancient Egyptian
carvings, usually held in hand by Gods and pharaohs to show how they
preside over life (in other words, are immortal). In these images, the
ankh is held by the loop rather than the base. The ankh is a popular
symbol among Pagans, likely due to the similarity to a Christian cross
which makes the ankh much less shocking to others, as compared to a
pentacle.

Seven Pointed Star

The seven pointed star

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