On a quick note, today, browsing the internet, I came across an article claiming the Pentagram was the sign of Satan. Now I've always known that people have this misconception, but everytime I come across it I still feel shocked at how many actually accept this idea. Though some Satanic cults have taken the pentagram and perversed its meaning, it is in fact paganism's oldest symbol. It does not stand for death destuction, anarchy etc, but instead represents the power of the Spirit and the Deity over matter. Each of it's five points symbolizes one of the elements; eart, air, fire, water, and spirit (see above graphic).
The pentacle, another symbol commonly linked to Devil worship (which is ridiculous in my opinion because most Wiccans do not even believe in a supremely evil being or devil) is merely a pentagram within a circle. It sands for all the things the pentagram does. In addition, the circle around it symbolizes infinity and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Ok, just felt I had to clear that up for everyone :) Have a great night!
1 comment:
Right on. Thanks for the info.
You know,too, that the American Indian beliefs are very near to the Wiccan beliefs in many regards including the use of the circle to represent Life death rebirth the elements etc... Go to one of their weekend ceremonies and one of first things they set up is the "circle"
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