Pagan Sigils: Illustrated Guide to The Non Christian Symbols of Western Occultism: 3

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The Eye of Ra is a symbol from ancient Egyptian that is also used for protection. It’s an authoritative symbol that comes from the Egyptian sun god Ra. This symbol can also be called the udjat.

This is a symbol of the three stages of womanhood: maiden, mother and crone. The ancient Greek goddess Hecate was a goddess of crossroads (such as the crossroads between each phase of life for a woman). The wheel symbolizes these phases with a labyrinth and represents the power and knowledge in moving through life. Depending on the purpose, you can enhance the power of a symbol by using items that relate to the symbol.

Pagan symbols: find out their meanings

The pentacle is a five-pointed star, or pentagram, contained within a circle. The five points of the star represent the four classical elements, along with a fifth element, which is typically either Spirit or Self, depending on your tradition. The pentacle is probably the best-known symbol of Wicca today and is often used in jewelry and other designs. Typically, a pentacle is traced in the air during Wiccan rituals, and in some traditions, it is used as a designation of degree. It is also considered a symbol of protection and is used in warding in some Pagan rituals. A standard symbol for witches, freemasons, and many other pagan or occult groups. Horned God Symbol Although sometimes referred to as a Sun Wheel, this symbol represents the Wheel of the Year and the eight Wiccan sabbats. The term "sun wheel" comes from the solar cross, which was a calendar used to mark the solstices and equinoxes in some pre-Christian European cultures. In addition to being represented by a wheel or cross, sometimes the sun is portrayed simply as a circle, or as a circle with a point in the center. Triquetra means “triangle” in Latin. This symbol is used in the Christian tradition to refer to the holy trinity. In wicca, this version of a Celtic knot is used to refer to the three realms: earth, wind, and sky or mind, body, and soul.

Design-wise, the arrow is rooted in the past and points to the future. The arrow pieces the wavy line that represents the veil (our perception of this world meeting the next.) The veil connects the elements of protection, growth, vision, and clarity. At the crossroads of the veil and arrow, we find the heart which fosters healing and understanding. The x’s and +’s accentuate the elements and create a sense of both liminal space and connection. Sigil Witchery workshop virtual whiteboard What’s Built Into This Sigil: Because of its association with the Sun itself, this symbol is typically connected to the element of Fire. Please note: When sharing this sigil (or any other sigil you find on this blog), please be sure to include the link to the blog post. The sigil works best if people understand precisely what went into it, versus just sharing the image and telling people to use it.The system and algorithms we use to create the sigils are based on traditional magical methods that translate your written words into an attractive pictorial image. However, sometimes frequently seeing a sigil can act as a reminder to your unconscious self and will repeatedly give energy to your intention or desire. You can also choose a semi-permanent sigil that will be slowly released over time. See below for some creative ways to use permanent or semi-permanent sigils. In Jewish and Islamic traditions, the Hamsa Hand is associated with the prophet Abraham and his wife Sarah. It is also associated with the prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Fatima, who is believed to have used the symbol to ward off evil. The pentacle is a five-pointed star, or pentagram, contained within a circle. The five points of the star represent the four classical elements, along with a fifth element, which is typically either Spirit or Self, depending on your tradition. The pentacle is probably the best-known symbol of Wicca today and is often used in jewelry and other designs. Typically, a pentacle is traced in the air during Wiccan rituals, and in some traditions, it is used as a designation of degree. It is also considered a symbol of protection and is used in warding in some Pagan traditions.