Symbols of Satanism (12 photos). Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Meaning of the pentagram among other nations
Many signs that are found in modern times had completely different meanings among ancient peoples. And the most common and ancient symbol that has survived to this day is the pentagram. Naturally, now it has acquired a completely different meaning than before, thanks to modern literature and cinema. Mysticism is attributed to her, she is even demonized, considered a symbol of the devil.
What does the sign look like?
What does a pentagram represent? Its meaning is ambiguous. This is a regular pentagon with isosceles triangles of equal height on each side. From Greek the meaning is literally translated as “five lines”. In other words, it is a correctly constructed geometric figure that has five ray symmetries.
If you depict this sign without lifting your hand, you will get the oldest symbol discovered by historians. Over the long centuries of the existence of the pentagram, a large number of meanings have been attributed to it. Even the Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations designated stars with this sign. Their outlines are sometimes found on archaeological sites that date back to the seventh millennium BC. But there is an opinion that such a symbol arose long before that.
Pentagram among the ancient peoples of the world
Later, this symbol no longer denoted stars, but human feelings. In addition, masculine and feminine principles were attributed to him, as well as three points symbolizing harmony, health and mystical powers. The pentagram, whose meaning is multifaceted, also expresses the victory of spirituality over materialism, symbolizes safety, protection, and assistance to travelers on the road.
The Egyptians called the pentagram the “Star of Isis” and associated it with the underground womb of Mother Earth. When studying ancient Egyptian writing, you may come across a hieroglyph that is depicted in the form of this symbol. The literal translation of the hieroglyph is “to enlighten”, “to teach”. For the Celtic nation, this symbol was the designation of the goddess of death and war - Morgana, and it was called the “Trace of the Druid.” From excavations of ancient Greek culture they learned that the pentagram was called “pentalpha”, denoting the combination of five letters, namely alpha.
What else interesting things will the pentagram tell us? The meaning of this symbol was important to the Jews, who associated it with the sacred five books that Moses received as a gift from God. Throughout history, the pentagram existed among many peoples and had completely incompatible meanings.
The duality of the symbol
The pentagram began to be interpreted in two ways back in ancient times. There was an opinion that this symbol was the strongest protective amulet, capable of protecting against any evil. For example, in Ancient Babylon a pentagram was depicted at the entrance to shops and warehouses. Merchants believed that its properties would protect their goods from theft and damage. There, in Babylon, some initiates believed that it symbolized power and authority over the world. Therefore, it could be found on the rings and thrones of rulers. Modern scientists believe that for them this sign represents human power, which extends to the four cardinal directions.
Study of the pentagram by Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
Pythagoras was the first who decided to study this symbol as a geometric figure. According to the ancient scientist, this is a perfect sign. Therefore, Pythagoras made it a secret symbol of his school, which had a philosophical and mathematical direction. Thanks to this sign, the Pythagoreans could recognize each other. They appreciated its unique property, which is expressed in the fact that the symbol can be easily depicted with one stroke of the pen, without ever lifting your hand from the paper and without hooking the already drawn lines.
It is believed that the Pythagoreans began to accept the pentagram as a symbol of the entire earthly world. In their teaching, it was believed that the whole world consists of five elements, namely: Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Spirit. To reflect this doctrine symbolically, they began to write five letters around the pentagram:
- ύ - water;
- Γ - earth;
- t - idea;
- έ - fire;
- ά - air.
This symbolism became part of the worship of nature, assigning divine properties to it. This is how the modern pentagram appeared. The meaning of the sign lies in the personification of life and its manifestation in nature. Thus, this symbol smoothly turned from a sign that protects against evil spirits and into a symbol of dominion and patronage. One of the ancient legends says that it was the students of the Pythagorean school who attributed the properties of power over the world to the pentagram. They believed that each element was very important. And the corners of the symbol are the embodiment of these elements, namely:
- The lower left corner of the star signifies Earth, physical endurance and stability.
- The lower right corner symbolizes Fire, courage and bravery.
- The upper right corner means Water, this is a manifestation of intuition and emotions.
- The upper left is considered the element of Air and is responsible for art and intelligence.
- And the highest point is a symbol of the Spirit, our spiritual Self.
What else was the pentagram (star) associated with among the ancient Pythagoreans? The meaning of this symbol implied the presence of five refuges of primeval chaos, placed in Tartarus at the time of the creation of the world. It was believed that darkness was hidden in these shelters, carrying within itself the source of wisdom and the soul of the world. To depict this truth, the figure was turned over. It is believed that it was this inverted pentagram that became the progenitor of the first devilish sign.
The meaning of the pentagram in Christian Europe
For Christians in Europe, the five-pointed star also became an important symbol. The meaning of health, copied from the ancient world, remained, but the symbolic designation of the five senses, human fingers, was added to it. The pentagram was also given the meaning of the five wounds of Christ. Well, the positive meaning is the five joys of His Mother Mary, which she experienced for the perfection of her own son.
One of the main meanings of the pentagram for Christians was the human nature of Jesus. With the advent of the Renaissance, the five-pointed star took on a more important meaning. Looking at this symbol, you will notice that it resembles a man with arms and legs spread to the side, which Leonardo da Vinci depicted in his drawings. When atheism and humanism began to develop, the pentagram became a symbol of the human personality as the new highest value of the new era.
The meaning of the pentagram in numerology and magic
If we consider numerology and magic, then there are two meanings for the pentagram. The first, for an ordinary figure, is a man, the second, for an inverted figure, is the Goat of Mendes. The latter carries an occult, devilish meaning. This sign is the main symbol of Satanism; it is commonly called the sign of Baphomet. This inverted pentagram had a negative meaning, since the head of a goat was inscribed in it.
Since 1983, this symbol has been a registered trademark. The sign of Baphomet, or the pentagram of the devil, whose meaning is negative, belongs to the world's largest satanic organization, which is officially registered and is called the Church of Satan. This pentagram is a symbol of Tartarus, Hell - the place where fallen angels are imprisoned. The sign looks like a distorted man who has no head, since there is no vertex on the figure. Here the physical universe is considered the lower world, it is indicated by the lower dot.
Pentagram in Chinese symbolism
In the main category of Chinese philosophy, Wu-hsing also lies the pentagram. The meaning of the symbol indicates the basic parameters of the universe. If we carefully study this philosophical movement, we learn that the figure represents two cycles that interact with each other:
- Mutual generation. From wood comes Fire, from Fire - Earth, from Earth - Metal, from Metal - Water, from Water - Wood.
- Mutual overcoming. Wood is capable of defeating Earth, Earth - Water, Water - Fire, Fire - Metal, Metal - Wood.
Pentagram as a magical symbol
In magic there is a positive and negative image of this sign. The five-pointed star with the main point at the top is called the “Druid's Foot” and is considered a symbol of white magic. The inverted sign is called the “Goat’s Hoof”, or “Devil’s Horns”. This article presents this pentagram (photo), its meaning for black magic is also revealed.
White magicians associate this sign with the dominance of discipline over world processes. Black magicians, in turn, consider such a symbol destructive and contrary to the fulfillment of spiritual tasks. It is because of this that the sign is attributed to evil.
Pentagram as a symbol of a perfect person
The five-pointed star is also symbolized as a perfect person, since it reflects both his physical and spiritual essence. Thus, the ends of the star are attributed to the meaning of love, wisdom, truth, kindness and justice. All of them are directly related to the soul, intellect, spirit, heart and will respectively. It is worth noting that the pentagram was also used at the court of King Arthur. The knights who wore this symbol gave the star its own meaning, namely: each facet of the symbol meant nobility, chastity, politeness, courage and piety. It was because of these properties that the sign was used by the secret order of the Templars.
Double pentagram
There is also a double pentagram, where a person is inscribed in it in accordance with his harmony with the elements and ether, namely: will is combined with earth, heart with water, intellect with air, soul with fire, and spirit with ether.
This symbol indicates that a person lives in the Universe, fitting harmoniously into it and fulfilling his destiny. The double pentagram symbol is still used in charms and amulets around the world. It helps the owner to find harmony with himself and those around him, to know his path and follow it without getting lost.
Use of the pentagram in the modern world
Despite the fact that this symbol has been around for many centuries, it is still used by modern people to this day. The most common use of the pentagram in modern times has been the creation of protective amulets and amulets. Moreover, the duality of this symbol has remained to this day. Thus, on the market you can buy a symbol of evil and destruction - an inverted star.
The pentagram in a circle has a positive meaning - a light protective amulet. It is believed that he is able to create a shield on the mental and astral level and protect a person from the influence of lower beings living beyond the material world. If you are looking for protection, then the pentagram “star in a circle” is suitable for you. Its meaning is the protection of the owner. This is exactly what a modern person needs. In addition, such a sign protects against negative influences from other people and is able to repel any energy attack.
So, we have looked at almost all types of pentagrams and their meaning. From this we can conclude that such a symbol is the most ancient and combines a lot of knowledge and beliefs.
The five-pointed star in a circle uses both white and black magic. Women of "Freemasonry" also belong to the organization: "Eastern Star". Their Eastern star is a pentagram. Verz means spirit. The other points represent the earth elements: wind, fire, earth, and water. This pentacle is believed to have the power to cast spells to raise spirits and protect against evil.
Pentacle
An upside down pentagram representing the head of a goat or the "Mendez Goat". Satanists, Black Witches and "Freemasons" also use this symbol.
The Ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life and fertility. The upper part represents the woman, the lower part represents the man. This symbol has the magical meaning of helping to summon spirits and protection from enemies.
Cross - confusion
The "Cross of Confusion" is an old Roman symbol that questions the validity of Christianity. It is used on albums by the 70s rock band, Blue Oyster Cult.
Cross Nero
This sign is called: "Cross of Nero", it shows an upside down cross broken down at the intersection of an anchor. This sign means the defeat of Christianity. The world is against Christians.
Greetings, dear readers. Do you know what a pentagram is?
Yes, that's right, this is one of the most recognizable protective occult symbols, it is a five-pointed star pointing upward. This is a straight pentagram. Or, to make it more clear, five isosceles triangles located on the sides of a regular pentagon.
A star inscribed in a circle is called a pentacle. But today we will also discuss the meaning of the inverted pentagram.
Various interpretations of the symbol
The first mention of the sign dates back to approximately 3500 BC. It is believed that this symbol arose in Mesopotamia due to the observation of the movement of Venus. At different times and by different religious classes, the sign of the pentagram was interpreted differently. For example, you can trace its following meanings (now we are talking about a straight, not inverted pentagram):
The general thing is that this sign is characterized by special protective properties. Do you remember how Mephistopheles managed to get into Faust’s house? The scientist did not complete the pentagram (designed to protect against evil spirits), leaving a small gap in the corner.
Sign of the Devil or Strongest Defense?
With the straight pentagram everything has now become clear. What does the inverted sign symbolize? We are all accustomed to the fact that the antipode always carries opposite qualities. Day and night, sun and moon, light and darkness, God and devil...the pentagram is straight and inverted. Let's try to figure it out. To do this, let us again turn to history.
With the “light” hand of the French occultist Alphonse-Louis Constant (known under the literary pseudonym Eliphas Levi), the inverted pentagram became a symbol of Satanism. Levi, in his work “The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic,” argued that a star with one end up is the sign of the Savior, with two ends up is the sign of Satan (or the devilish goat Baphomet at the Sabbath). The upper ends of the star are the horns, the sides are the ears, and the lower end is the muzzle of the goat. However, on the forehead of Levi's depiction of the goat Baphomet (with the body of a woman) there is an upright pentagram, while on his hands are written words translated from Latin as “disintegrate” and “freeze.” Where is the logic? Unclear.
The founder of the Church of Satan organization, Anton Szandor LaVey, has registered a trademark in the form of the “seal of Baphomet.” It is believed that Eliphas Levi, with his statement that the sign of the inverted pentagram belongs to Satanism, created a kind of trap for the uninitiated.
As we see, in our time, Satanists have absolutely “taken possession” of the symbol of the inverted pentagram. However, this is not its original purpose. This symbol is widely used by various sorcerers and occultists. It signifies physical and mental omnipotence and is capable of multiplying the energy-information flow. Symbolizes the power of matter over spirit, the triumph of the magician over the elements, and his power.
This symbol is widely used in horror films and in modern mystical and magical books, attributing to it the negation of the Holy Trinity (three corners pointing down).
In magic there are even special ways of drawing an inverted pentagram. Those who are familiar with them are able, by drawing it in a certain way on a photograph of a person, to strengthen or, on the contrary, weaken his power.
This concerns the diabolical interpretations of the symbol of the inverted pentagram. However, not everything is so mundane and unambiguous, friends, because anything can be turned upside down, but will there be truth in it?
The Pythagoreans associated this symbol with the chaos from which everything arose, with the darkness that hid in five different corners, this darkness was the source of wisdom. It was the inverted image that was the first.
In early Christianity, an inverted five-pointed star symbolized the Star of Bethlehem. And the explanation for this is simple: when the Magi walked into the light of the star, it showed them with a ray directed downwards where the birthplace of Jesus was located. Gradually, this symbol began to characterize the transfiguration of Christ, as well as his descent into the world (indicating his coming with its ray). Thus, the symbol of an inverted star has been and is widely used in Christianity, although recently less and less due to the widespread misconception about its involvement in Satanism and the occult.
Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor who elevated Christianity to the rank of state religion, had on his seal the symbol of an inverted pentagram.
In the works of Andrei Rublev, in particular on the icon of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Christ is depicted against the background of an inverted pentagram. Such signs can be seen on stained glass drawings and frescoes in some Catholic and Christian cathedrals and churches.
Currently, the highest military award in the United States (the Medal of Honor) is an inverted five-pointed star.
If the upright pentagram is a symbol of the elevation of the spirit over matter, then in the inverted pentagram the spirit descends from above as grace. Aleister Crowley adhered to a similar interpretation; he believed that this is a symbol of the rays of the sun, which, falling on the earth, spiritualize matter.
If there is a need to communicate with evil spirits (entities carrying negative energy), or to resist them, but so that they cannot harm you, you should use the symbol of an inverted pentagram. With its help, black magicians subjugate the forces of evil, and this symbol is able to protect everyone else from these same forces.
Magicians and sorcerers charge amulets with images of both the forward and reverse pentagrams in a special way. Of course, if you believe in it and if there is such an opportunity, then it can be done. But for us, ordinary people, to use the protective means of such a talisman, we only need to use our imagination. The five-pointed star is a very multifaceted sign, so it is able to bring to its owner what the owner himself puts into the concept of this symbol.
The use of the pentagram comes down not only to wearing protective amulets, but also to meditative practices, to imaginary and real outlines of figures in certain ways.
You have the right to form your own opinion about the meaning of the pentagram inverted.
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