- This symbol can help us delve into our psyche better and improve our communication with the Spiritual world. By working with Angels and positive spirits we can heal ourselves and others and be aligned to our true purpose. -It is a very powerful symbol used for Protection by the practitioners. Also, many rituals, ceremonies or magickal work require evoking of the spirits and thus Pentacle is used. -Pentacle reprsents all elements. There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding the Pentacle. - Pentacle is believed to represent “Feminine element Earth”. Occultists believe that star pointed upwards show that we have the ability of bringing Spirit to Earth and this is what completes mankind in his search. This is the meaning given to …show more content…
Also since it can be personalized according to the practitioner, thus the practitioner can choose to use it to summon dark forces or demons by using respective symbols and stones. But it must be kept in mind that pointed down Pentacle does not mean it will be used for negative purposes in reality. It can have usage for good purposes also. -Pentacle and Pentagram are in entirety believed to be against the Biblical forces and wisdom. -Practitioners believe (especially those who claim they are following only White Magick) that pentacle represents Spirit’s dominion on the four material elements. It is the dominion of reason over matter since it is pointes up. Such people also claim that Wiccan Pentacle is different from Satanic Pentacle because Wiccans use Pentacle pointed up and Satanists use pentacle pointed down thus using the symbol for negative purposes. - Many believe that when a Pentacle is drawn or written, it becomes a Pentagram. Hwoever the true meaning is that Pentacle is simply Pentagram in a circle. And this meaning can be clearly verified from the etymology of both the …show more content…
Therefore we come to conclusion with below learnings: --Pentacle is a five pointed star within a circle. However unlike Pentagram, a Pentacle can be customized as per the Witch’s choice based on which energies she wants to call upon. A Pentacle symbolizes our place in the Universe. - Pentacle can be personalized according to the practitioner and its use can differ with intent of the witch, thus the practitioner can choose to use it to summon dark forces or demons by using respective symbols and stones. Thus, the misconception regarding it when it’s pointed down. However, pentacle when pointed down can be used for positive purposes also and based on the needs of the ritual this might be even necessary. So giving Pentacle negative associations when it is used pointed down is unjustified. -It is an ancient concept, around 8000 years old and it has had precedence in both the Eastern and Western philosophical thoughts. Thus in modern world it can stand as a symbol of Unity as well as
forefront of time, never waning and never dying out. It has evolved overtime to include interesting ways of worship and faith basis. From the standard worship of God, or he who is all powerful, to the ideological notion that our bodies are occupied by alien spirits who were brought to earth long ago and killed off due to overpopulation of their planet, religion has definitely come a long way. One such interesting religious practice that I’d like to discuss, is the snake-handling Pentecostal Christians of the Appalachian Mountains. Furthermore, I will discuss the relevancy to the groups’ stereotype and attempt to showcase how it’s virtually nonexistent in today’s society as it used to be by comparing and contrasting Mary Lee Daugherty’s piece
The Greek Minoans believed the snakes in the Goddesses hands represented protection; and the "renewal of life" since snakes shed their skin every so often, to reveal newer skin.
The Birthmark is in the shape of a hand because it is the work of God, done by God's own hand and will.
Symbolism is used in many ways and writers use symbolism to “enhance their writing.” It can give their work “more richness and color and can make the meaning of the work deeper.” In literary work the actions of the characters, words, action, place, or event has a deeper meaning in the context of the whole story. The reader needs to look see the little things like a dove symbolizes peace, or like the red rose stands for romance. Mostly everything can have a symbolism meaning to it. For instance the flag symbolizes freedom and the stars represent the states. Even some signs are symbols like when a beaker has a skull with a bones placed like an ‘x’ behind it symbolizes that it’s toxic or bad. When people see the red light when driving that’s a symbol to stop, the yellow to slow down, and the green to go.
Symbolism, helps even the uneducated to understand even the basics of the morals of life.The bible is a very religious journal which has many symbols such as a rainbow representing a promise and many others. "Tell the angel who will watch over your life to pry now and then for a man who, like Satan, believed himself for an instant to be equal to God, but who realized in
This line of the Wiccan Rede refers to casting a circle. When we cast a circle we are creating an energy field for protection, this keeps any unwanted energies from interfering with our magic.
Casting a circle is one of the most basic magickal acts that a Witch does. Circles are used for rituals and sometimes magickal workings. A circle does a number of things. Most importantly, it protects the practitioner(s) from spirits, negative energies, and other nasty things out there. With that in mind, please be sure to practice with extreme care and be sincere in what you are doing. Abide by the Wiccan Reed* and you should be fine. The circle also serves as a sacred place in which to do ritual workings like sabbat celebrations and certain spells. The circle keeps the energy in a contained area so that it can be concentrated and strengthened as much as possible before it goes out to do its job. So without “further ado” here is how...
Similar to the concept of a continuous flow or cycle of energy, circles are symbolic in Native American cultures at large. In Native American cultures that live in teepees, such as the Lakota people, the round bottom indicates a person is in touch with the world and at peace with himself (slideshare.net). In Cherokee culture rituals, magic work, and ceremonies are conducted within these sacred circles with fire placed in the middle. The fire in the center is known as the Universal Circle and serves as a reminder to seek harmony and balance. It is considered to be the path to the Great One (a supreme energy being) and the beginning for all living things. In the Cherokee’s eyes, the universe operates in a circular fashion where the period of time from birth to death is a cycle, as it ...
In film and literature, the pentagram evokes meanings of horror, fear, death and the like.
Symbolism is used to delineate that the black veil is a representation of the sins we all
Shakespeare used this traditional symbol throughout the play to focus on the Elizabethan concept of the Great Chain. When the chain is in order, everything is good and there is light. When the chain is violated, bad things happen and there is evil and darkness.... ... middle of paper ...
The symbol given to us from the story of the Iliad is the silver bow and arrow as he helped guide the arrow of Paris to hit Achilles’ heel. Another reason why the silver bow and arrow is a symbol of Apollo is because he killed Python a snake/dragon with one (Britannica). When Apollo became a muscular man he was to slay Python and did so with a bow and arrow. Apollo is also called the god of prophecy because of this story. At a site called Delphi, near where Python was killed, there was a Temple of Apollo, in which priests would give oracles from Apollo (Britannica). Another influential symbol which Apollo is known for is a lyre, an instrument with strings, which was given to him in exchange for cow by the god Hermes (Greek
... believe the scepter or staff, as a representation of authority is very well suited to the song. These objects are referred to as imperishable, which is definitely associated with the gods. In the Iliad the manner in which the sector is used further demonstrates the divine authority implied by. This authority encompasses the ideas of honor, glory, distinction, and most importantly power. I believe that we also get to see the various ways in which one might find such authority in their hand. There is the authority passed down through generations in power, the authority due to a connection and devotion to the gods, the authority earned through military prowess, and the authority accrued through intellectual distinction. No matter the manner in which the holder of the staff or scepter has obtained to their authority the gods are the ultimate source of this authority.
... in the Christian faith we can get rid of negative thoughts and actions. Since they deal with a physical object it seems more magical and it deals with a spiritual realm that is very uncomforting.
As well as to what. Could it be just as simple as to say it was just a tree pointing towards the sky to receive more sunlight? Or could Grimké just described to us of what she had thought to be a silhouette of a finger from some person pointing up to find freedom? Relating to that, Angelina Grimké wrote articles and poems expressing her concern about racism (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica). With knowing that, the symbolism Grimké added, being the “black finger pointing upward” and the cypress can be translated as to the finger pointing for attention and letting those looking to know the owner of said finger is there in all its beauty. The cypress, known for its symbolism of mourning, could be related to the issue of racism during her time.