Occult signs and symbols their meaning. Slavic symbols and Runes. Magic signs that are drawn on the body, hand and their meaning

Everything on Earth is filled with signs and symbols. It’s worth asking a question, finding out something, even if not consciously, and the forces of the Universe give signs and clues. You just need to be able to figure it out, to see in a simple and ordinary solution to the complex issues of life and the mysteries of existence.

The science of signs is called semiotics. French philosopher and semiotician Roland Barthes gives the following definition: “Semiotics seeks to include any systems of signs, regardless of their essence and limitations; images, gestures, musical sounds, objects, and their complex interactions that shape ritual content, norms, or social performance." Thus, semiotics is a means of considering any objects as symbols and signs and their systems.

But in order to recognize an object as a sign, to understand its essence and meaning, it is necessary to think about it as a sign, perceive it as a sign.

In this regard, semiotics is close to magic, to an altered state of consciousness, to a special vision of the world. After all, magic is the desire to see what is hidden; the desire to know the essence of things and the secrets of the world. By revealing secrets, the magician creates his own picture of the world in accordance with his will. By cognizing and changing the world, he cognizes and changes himself. After all, when you influence an object, you yourself are affected. Just as a magician influences the world, so the world influences the magician.

Therefore, in symbols and signs, everyone sees something of their own, personal; transfers part of his soul, his thoughts and desires to the meaning of the object.
And if the descriptions of symbols in this article do not coincide with your opinion, that’s fine.

I look at symbols from my point of view, and you look at them from yours. The more differences, the more complete the picture of the world.

Vesica Piscis, yoni, mandorla

The shape Vesica Piscis (Latin for “fish bladder” or “fish eggs”) occurs when two circles intersect.

Vesica piscis is an ancient synonym for yoni, jagat yoni, or vulva. Denotes female creative power, the spirit of the Great Mother, who gave life to the world and the gods. The yoni sign was intended to convey the shape of the female external genitalia, which the ancients clearly defined as the source of female sexual power. In ancient Indian texts, the paradise island of Jambu had a “yoni-like form.” On it grew a sacred, life-giving tree with roses and apples and there was a “diamond seat” (vajrasana), which clearly represented the cosmic clitoris, the center of the creative spirit of the Goddess.

Since ancient times, the female primordial power has been worshiped and deified as the source of life. Why, in later times, did a woman become a lower-class creature, and not only images, but also any mention of genitals became shameful?
For a long time, the feminine principle was suppressed, women were told that it was shameful. They said that the feminine principle is destructive and contrasted it with the creative masculine principle. Even today, a woman is internally depressed and oppressed by this awareness. She constantly feels guilty simply because she was born a woman. In the New Eon, a woman must find true freedom, return to natural principles, and learn the deep creative power of the Primordial Woman.

Yoni also symbolized the primordial waters, which transformed into the waters of the sea and ocean. What more symbolized the beginning of life on Earth than the waters of the primordial Ocean? And what could symbolize fertility more than fish eggs?
It was in this aspect that the ancient Great Mother was associated with fish, sea shells, sea water, salt, ships and fishermen. She often appears as a mermaid with a fish tail or even two tails, like a medieval siren. In her honor, fish was eaten on Fridays, which was her official day, named after Freya, her Scandinavian incarnation. The ancient Romans called Friday Venus Day.
The original symbolism of the yoni as a feminine principle was later decently replaced by various similar characters.
An example is images of the god Indra. Initially, his entire body was covered with many yoni marks due to the fact that he perceived the power of the fertility of the Goddess.

In later portraits, the yoni were replaced by similar eyes, so that Indra became known as the "beholder" or "thousand-eyed one", rather like the Greek Argus.
O Indra, thousands in the body of the Yoni,
Thousands of eyes on your skin

Every finger of the hand is in use,
Every organ is strong too. – verses of Guru Shivaissa, “Worship of Indra.”

In the Jewish tradition, the overt symbolism of the yoni was replaced by the mandorla - “almond (Italian).”

We find mentions of almonds in the Bible: the tabernacle was made using the image of almonds (“And on the stem of the lamp were four cups like an almond blossom with apples and flowers,” Ex. 37:20), and Aaron’s rod brought almonds as a sign of the great power of fertility (“ The next day Moses [and Aaron] entered into the tabernacle of the testimony, and, behold, the rod of Aaron from the house of Levi budded, sprouted, and brought forth almonds.”
Although the original meaning of this sign was well known in ancient world, it had such magical connotations that Christian artists appropriated it to frame figures of saints or Christ. Christian mystics interpreted the mandorla as the arc of two circles, the left for female matter, the right for male spirit. Even God and saints are depicted in icons inappropriately framed by female genitalia.

The mandorla is sometimes piously interpreted as a gateway or entrance to heaven. And it is always depicted vertically (traditions are traditions, even if the original meaning is forgotten). There are many explanations for the mandorla in later Christian tradition. The union of opposites, the dualistic unity of Heaven and Earth, life and death, the symbol of eternal sacrifice, the cloud of ascension, the halo-light emanating from the deity are some of the meanings. There is an image of a mandorla composed of seven doves and meaning the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

If we continue the two halves of the arc, we get the famous Christian symbol of fish.

In Christianity, fish means baptism, immortality, resurrection (the sign of Jonah). The church fathers called the believers pisciculi (“little fish” in Latin), and the apostles were “fishers of men.” The fish represented Christ in the Roman Christian Church. The reason for this is considered to be the interpretation of the Greek name for the fish “ichthys” - as an abbreviation for the formula “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior”. And not only because six of the 12 apostles, according to legend, were fishermen. Perhaps the meaning of the yoni, remade into the image of the purity of the Virgin Mary, was partly superimposed here.
In the interpretations of Christian mystics, fish was interpreted as a kind of analogue of kundalini, rising creative energy, the power of the divine spirit. Also the symbol of the fish is a symbol spiritual world, hidden under the waters of the illusion of the material world. The mystical symbol of fishing is the extraction of unconscious elements from the deeply hidden sources of the soul, the search for hidden secrets within one’s “I”.

Three images of the yoni form a triquetra or triquetra (interestingly, depending on whether the ancient feminine or Christian male trinity is symbolized by the sign, the gender of the name changes):

The triquetra symbol is often depicted with a circle. Possible values ​​– Life. The three wombs that give rise to life on earth, in the seas and in the air, respectively, are connected around the Earth into an inextricable unity.
There are also interpretations of the triquetra as an ancient symbol of the female trinity, personifying youth, maturity and wise old age of the Great Mother; the unity of the three parts of the world - land, sea and sky; the trinity of mind, body and soul.
The sign was very common among the northern peoples of Europe - the Celts, Frisians, and Scandinavians. In general, the triplicity of images was characteristic of the Celts, therefore everything triplicate is traditionally called “Celtic”. After the Celts adopted Christianity, the triquetra became Christian symbol Trinity.

Cross formed by triquetras (Carolingian Cross).

In modern popular culture, the triquetra symbol indicates Norse or Celtic paganism.
Naturally, this symbol was exploited by Christian mystics as a sign of the male trinity, so her originally inappropriate female form was interpreted in this spirit. And the old original meanings dissolved in Christian symbolism...
In Wicca, the triquetra represents the three aspects of the goddess (the virgin goddess, the mother goddess, and the wise crone).
Some researchers give the meaning of this symbol as the movement of the Sun, the three phases of the luminary - at dawn, at zenith and at sunset. But, it seems to me, this is more typical of dynamic symbols like the swastika, triskelion, etc. But more on that in another article.

When connecting three circles we get the Borromean Rings.

The figure is based on a symmetrical arrangement of overlapping rings in such a way that when any ring is removed from the structure, the remaining rings are open. The meaning of the symbol is brotherhood, strength in unity.
It was rings with stones that were used as a symbol in Italy (meaning a product, not a geometric figure).
The name Borromeo rings comes from the surname of the aristocratic Italian Borromeo family, whose coat of arms features this symbol. In the family's palace in northern Italy one can find many examples of the famous emblem:

This symbol was also used by the Medici and Sforza families.

Cosimo de' Medici medal made of diamond rings:

Botticelli's painting "Pallas and the Centaur", painted for the Medici family, with images of Borromean rings on clothing:

Windows in the Palace of Louis Sforza in Milan. Louis Sforza is known as the patron of Leonardo da Vinci from 1482 to 1499. Leonardo lived and worked in this palace for some time:

In Japan, the Borromean Rings symbolized the unity of the three worlds - heaven, earth and underworld deceased. Images of three intertwined rings are known both on the heraldic coats of arms of noble families and on one of the oldest Shinto shrines on Mount Miwa. The word “miwa” itself consists of two hieroglyphs - “mi” means “three”, and “wa” means “ring”, “circle”. According to legend, the mountain itself represents the body of a kami - a fallen deity or spirit.

Borromean rings on a Shinto shrine on Mount Miwa:

Heraldic symbols of Japan:

These days, Borromean rings can be found in various logos. The most famous is the Ballantyne beer logo.

In Christianity, the Borromean rings, like everything triple, were a symbol of the Trinity.

Drawings from a thirteenth-century manuscript (municipal archives of Chartres, France). In the first picture, the "God of Life" is surrounded by the "Father", "Son" and "Holy Spirit". On the middle “God is” surrounded by “Life”, “Light” and “Word”. In the right picture, two phrases are distributed among the rings - “Trinitas Unitate” (“three in one”) and “Unitas Trinitate” (“one in three”):

The figure similar to the Borromean rings is the coat of arms of Diana de Poitiers (1499-1566) - the favorite of the French king Henry II.

What is the reason for such a magical image of crescents on the coat of arms of the Duchess de Valentinois, the de facto queen and ruler of France during the reign of Henry II - history is silent. Never before has a favorite had such power as Diane de Poitiers. This secret was explained by magic and witchcraft. Like the secret of Diana’s unfading beauty...
The symbol with the combination of crescents was designed by the architect Philibert de l'Orme.
Philibert de l'Orme is an architect, the author of an essay on architecture, where he cites elements of rectangular projections. He built a castle in Anet for Diane de Poitiers, took care of the restoration of the royal castles of Fontainebleau and Saint-Germain. According to some information, he was the confessor of Henry II.

Crescents of Diane de Poitiers:

Standard of Diane of Poitiers. The ceremonial entry of Henry II into Rouen on October 1, 1550. Soldiers carry the standard of Diane de Poitiers. Library of Rouen, N 112-6 fol. 25:

Symbolic language is a universal language, not tied to any one nation, culture or religion. As E.I. wrote Roerich in his work “Cosmological Records”: “Symbols are necessary to outline the System of Evolution of the Power of the World. The symbols are revealed as milestones in the growth of the consciousness of earthly humanity.” When looking at sacred signs from the depths of the past, from the ancient memory of ancestors, ancient meanings appear in a vague fog. Of course, in the process of human development, the meanings of symbols changed and new concepts were added. And each person is individual. Everyone looks at the world through the filter of their habits, character, morals, etc. For many people, this filter is so thick and cloudy that they are unable to see anything other than their fears and prejudices. But those who follow the path of knowledge of Light, Life, Love and Freedom; those who are able to rise above their nature are able to discard this filter or wipe it to crystal purity. And see the real beauty and greatness of the world...

Symbolic language is a universal language. Symbolism not only expresses the relationships between things, phenomena and ideas. However, most people do not speak the language of symbols and do not know how to decipher it, while symbols are extremely important for understanding the ways of development of human thought, art, customs, religion and mythology.

In former times, symbolism was secret knowledge, which was carefully guarded by a narrow circle of Initiates. Now the time has come when access to symbols is open to everyone, and the number of people who want to study them and work with them is constantly growing. If you want to know something new, read something ancient. The language of symbols is a true, universal, pan-human language, equally valid for all times and peoples. A surge of interest in symbols in modern world many consider it an indicator of the revival of people’s spiritual needs, their desire to break out of the tight cage of everyday life into which our lives often turn.

Symbols serve as pointers and help to better understand the world around us, and therefore live in harmony with it. And now is the time to reveal a new meaning of classical symbols, which, having arisen in the vast distance of centuries, have retained their meaning to this day. Who knows how many layers of the Unknown they still conceal within themselves, what laws of the universe that are still unknown to us are encrypted in them and are waiting in the wings to be revealed to Man!

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Geometric symbols

The absolute symbolic language is the language of geometric figures...

Geometric figures are the concrete embodiment of numbers. Numbers belong to the world of principles, and they become geometric figures as they descend into the physical plane.

O. M. Aivankhov

Almost all geometric symbols consist of combinations of several geometric elements - simple components, each of which at the same time has its own special meaning, making its contribution to the overall composition.

“Geometric figures are like the frame of reality, while images still contain, so to speak, a little flesh, skin and muscles” (O. M. Aivankhov).

Geometric symbols are stable and are passed down from generation to generation without changes.

Swastika straight (left-handed)

Swastika as a solar symbol

A straight (left-sided) swastika is a cross with the ends curved to the left. Rotation is considered to occur clockwise (opinions sometimes differ in determining the direction of movement).

The straight swastika is a symbol of blessing, good omen, prosperity, good luck and aversion to misfortune, as well as a symbol of fertility, longevity, health and life. This is also a symbol masculinity, spirituality, which slows down the flow of lower (physical) forces and allows the energies of a higher, divine nature to manifest.

Reverse swastika (right-handed)

Swastika on a Nazi war medal

The reverse (right-handed) swastika is a cross with the ends bent to the right. Rotation is considered to occur counterclockwise.

The reverse swastika is usually associated with the feminine principle. Sometimes it is associated with the launch of negative (physical) energies that block the passage to sublime powers of the spirit.

The Sumerian swastika, formed by four women and their hair, symbolizes the female generative force

Pentagram (pentacle): general meaning of the symbol

Pentagram sign

The pentagram, written in one line, is the most ancient of all the symbols that we possess. Had different interpretations to different historical times humanity. It became the Sumerian and Egyptian star sign.

Later symbolism: five senses; masculine and feminine principles expressed by five points; harmony, health and mystical powers. The pentagram is also a symbol of the victory of the spiritual over the material, a symbol of security, protection, and a safe return home.

Pentagram as a magical symbol

Pentagrams of the White and Black Magicians

The pentacle, with one end up and two down, is a sign of white magic known as the "foot of the druid"; with one end down and two up, it represents the so-called “goat’s hoof” and the horns of the devil - a characteristic change in symbolism from a positive to a negative sign when it is turned over.

The White Magician's Pentagram is a symbol of magical influence and the dominance of disciplined Will over the phenomena of the world. The will of the Black Magician is directed towards destruction, towards refusal to perform a spiritual task, therefore the inverted pentagram is seen as a symbol of evil.

Pentagram as a symbol of a perfect person

Pentagram symbolizing the perfect man

The pentagram, a five-pointed star, is a symbol of a perfect man standing on two legs with his arms spread apart. We can say that man is a living pentagram. This is true both physically and spiritually - man possesses and exhibits five virtues: love, wisdom, truth, justice and kindness.

Truth belongs to the spirit, love to the soul, wisdom to the intellect, kindness to the heart, justice to the will.

Double pentagram

Double Pentagram (Man and the Universe)

There is also a correspondence between the human body and the five elements (earth, water, air, fire and ether): will corresponds to earth, heart to water, intellect to air, soul to fire, spirit to ether. Thus, by his will, intellect, heart, soul, spirit, man is connected with the five elements working in the cosmos, and he can consciously work in harmony with them. This is precisely the meaning of the symbol of the double pentagram, in which the small one is inscribed in the large one: man (microcosm) lives and acts within the Universe (macrocosm).

Hexagram

Hexagram image

A hexagram is a figure composed of two polar triangles, a six-pointed star. It is a complex and seamless symmetrical shape in which six small individual triangles are grouped around a large central hexagon. The result is a star, although the original triangles retain their individuality. Since an upward-facing triangle is heavenly symbol, and the one facing down is a symbol of the earth, then together they are a symbol of a person who unites these two worlds. It is a symbol of a perfect marriage that binds a man and a woman.

Seal of Solomon

Seal of Solomon, or Star of David

This is the famous magical seal of Solomon, or the Star of David. The upper triangle in her image is white, and the lower one is black. It symbolizes, first of all, the absolute law of analogy, expressed by the mystical formula: “What is below is similar to what is above.”

The Seal of Solomon is also a symbol of human evolution: one must learn not only to take, but also to give, absorb and radiate at the same time, radiate for the Earth, perceive from Heaven. We receive and are fulfilled only when we give to others. This is the perfect union of spirit and matter in man - the union of the solar plexus and the brain.

Five pointed star

Five pointed star

Star of Bethlehem

The five-pointed star has different interpretations, including symbolizing joy and happiness. It is also the emblem of the Semitic goddess Ishtar in her warlike incarnation, and in addition, the Star of Bethlehem. For Freemasons, the five-pointed star symbolizes the mystical center.

The Egyptians attached great importance to five- and six-pointed stars, as is clear from the text preserved on the wall of the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut.

Seven pointed star

Seven-pointed star of magicians

Repeated in the seven-pointed star character traits five-pointed. The Gnostic star has seven rays.

Seven- and nine-pointed stars, drawn with one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.

The Star of Magi can be read in two ways: sequentially along the course of the rays (along the line of the star) and along the circumference. Along the rays are the planets that control the days of the week: Sun - Sunday, Moon - Monday, Mars - Tuesday, Mercury - Wednesday, Jupiter - Thursday, Venus - Friday, Saturn - Saturday.

Nine-pointed star

Nine-pointed star of magicians

Nine-pointed stars, like seven-pointed ones, if they are drawn with one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.

The nine-pointed star, composed of three triangles, symbolizes the Holy Spirit.

Monad

Four components of the monad

This is a magical symbol called the monad by John Dee (1527–1608), advisor and astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I of England.

Dee presents the nature of magical symbols in terms of geometry and tests the monad in a number of theorems.

Dee explores the monad at such a deep level that he finds connections between his theory and Pythagorean harmony, biblical knowledge and mathematical proportions.

Spiral

Spiral structure of the Milky Way

Spiral shapes are found very often in nature, from spiral galaxies to whirlpools and tornadoes, from mollusk shells to patterns on human fingers, and even the DNA molecule has the shape of a double helix.

The spiral is a very complex and multi-valued symbol. But first of all, it is a symbol of the great creative (vital) force both at the cosmic level and at the microcosm level. The spiral is a symbol of time, cyclical rhythms, the changing seasons of the year, birth and death, the phases of “aging” and “growth” of the Moon, as well as the Sun itself.

Tree of Life

The Tree of Life in the Human Being

Tree of Life

The Tree of Life does not belong to any culture - not even the Egyptians. It transcends races and religions. This image is an integral part of nature... Man himself is a miniature Tree of Life. He possessed immortality when connected to this tree. The Tree of Life can be thought of as the arteries of a large cosmic body. Through these arteries, as if through channels, flow the life-giving forces of the cosmos, which feed all forms of existence, and the cosmic pulse of life beats in them. The Tree of Life is separate section, part of the scheme of the universal code of life.

Sphere

Armillary sphere (engraving from the book of Tycho Brahe)

A symbol of fertility (like the circle), as well as integrity. In Ancient Greece, the sign of the sphere was a cross in a circle - an ancient emblem of power. A sphere composed of several metal rings, illustrating the cosmogonic theory of Ptolemy, who believed that the Earth was at the center of the Universe, is an ancient emblem of astronomy.

Platonic solids

Platonic solids inscribed in a sphere

The Platonic solids are five unique shapes. Long before Plato, Pythagoras used them, calling them ideal geometric bodies. Ancient alchemists and such great minds as Pythagoras believed that these bodies were associated with certain elements: cube (A) - earth, tetrahedron (B) - fire, octahedron (C) - air, icosahedron (D) - water, dodecahedron ( E) is ether, and the sphere is emptiness. These six elements are building blocks Universe. They create the qualities of the Universe.

Planet symbols

Planet symbols

Planets are represented by a combination of simple geometric symbols. This is a circle, a cross, an arc.

Consider, for example, the symbol of Venus. The circle is located above the cross, which personifies a certain “spiritual attraction” that pulls the cross upward into the elevated areas belonging to the circle. The cross, subject to the laws of generation, decay and death, will find its redemption if it is raised within this great circle of spirituality. The symbol as a whole represents the feminine principle in the world, which is trying to spiritualize and protect the material sphere.

Pyramid

Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin

The pyramid is a symbol of the hierarchy that exists in the Universe. In any field, the pyramid symbol can help move from the lower plane of multiplicity and fragmentation to higher plan unity.

It is believed that the initiates chose the pyramid shape for their sanctuaries because they wanted the converging lines towards the Sun to teach humanity a lesson in unity.

Star tetrahedron

Star tetrahedron

A star tetrahedron is a figure consisting of two intersecting tetrahedra. This figure can also be perceived as a three-dimensional Star of David.

Tetrahedra appear as two opposing laws: the law of spirit (radiation, bestowal, selflessness, selflessness) and the law of matter (pulling in, cooling, freezing, paralysis). Only a person can consciously combine these two laws, since he is the connecting link between the world of spirit and the world of matter.

The star tetrahedron thus represents the two poles of creation in perfect balance.

Universal symbols-images

A thing is just not because God wants it, but God wants it precisely because it is just.

Image symbols are often objects (things) or graphic images that imitate the shape of the creature or object with which they are associated. Their meanings are sometimes unexpected, but more often they are obvious, since they are based on a certain quality that is inherent in these objects or creatures: a lion - courage, a rock - perseverance, etc.

Arch, arc

Sacrifice to an astral deity (from a 13th-century Arabian manuscript)

The arch (arc), first of all, is a symbol of the firmament, the god of Heaven. In initiation rites, passing through the arch signifies a new birth after completely abandoning one's old nature. In ancient Rome, an army passed through a triumphal arch after defeating an enemy.

The arch and arc are common elements in Islamic culture. Often mosques have arched entrances. It is believed that a person entering a mosque through an arched door will be protected by the symbolic powers of the spiritual (higher) sphere.

Ba-gua

Ba-gua and the Great Monad (charm against evil forces, China)

Ba-gua (in some sources pa-kua) are eight trigrams and pairs of opposites, usually arranged in a circle, symbolizing time and space.

Scales

Outweighing scales. The lung gives way. Heavy pulls

Libra symbolizes justice, impartiality, judgment, and assessment of a person’s merits and demerits. A symbol of the balance of all opposites and complementary factors. Attribute of Nemesis - the goddess of fate.

Disk

Solar winged disk (Egypt)

The disk is a multifaceted symbol: a symbol of creation, the center of the Void, the Sun, Heaven, deity, spiritual and heavenly perfection. The disk of the rising Sun is a symbol of renewal of life, life after death, resurrection. The disk of the Sun with the horned Moon or with horns means the union of solar and lunar deities, the unity of two in one.

The winged disk is a solar deity, the fire of Heaven, a combination of the solar disk and the wings of a falcon or eagle, the movement of the celestial sphere around its axis, transformation, immortality, the productive power of nature and its duality (protective and deadly aspects).

Rod, staff, scepter

Hooked staff and flail of Tutankhamun

The rod, staff and scepter are ancient emblems of supernatural power.

The wand is a symbol of transformation, associated with witchcraft and mysterious creatures. The staff is a symbol of male strength and power, often associated with the energy of trees, phallus, snake, hand (pointing finger). This is also an attribute of pilgrims and saints, but it can also mean knowledge, which is the only support of a person. The scepter is more ornate and is associated with higher deities and rulers, with spiritual power and at the same time compassionate wisdom.

Mirror

Fortune telling scene depicted on the back of a bronze mirror (Greece)

Symbolizes truth, self-realization, wisdom, mind, soul, the reflection of the supernatural and divine intelligence reflected in the Sun, Moon and stars, the clearly shining surface of divine truth.

It is believed that the mirror has magical properties and is the entrance to the looking-glass world. If a mirror is hung with its reflective surface facing down in a temple or over a tomb, it opens the way for the ascent of the soul. In magic, mirrors serve to develop the gaze.

Snake Ourobor (Oroboro, Ouroboros)

Snake biting its own tail

A ring-shaped figure depicting a snake biting its own tail is a symbol of eternity, indivisibility, cyclicality of time, alchemy. The symbolism of this figure has been interpreted in many ways, as it combines the creative symbolism of the egg (the space within the figure), the earthly symbolism of the snake, and the heavenly symbolism of the circle. In addition, a snake biting its tail is a symbol of the law of karma, the wheels of samsara are the wheels of Incarnation.

Caduceus

Caduceus

Caduceus (Greek - “staff of the messenger”) is often called the rod of Hermes (Mercury), ancient god wisdom. This is a “magic” wand with small wings, which is entwined with two snakes, intertwined so that the bodies of the snakes form two circles around the wand, symbolizing the fusion of two polarities: good - evil, right - left, light - darkness, etc., which corresponds to the nature of the created world.

The caduceus is worn by all messengers as a sign of peace and protection, and it is their main attribute.

Key

Saint Peter with the keys to the gates of heaven (detail of a stone image, Notre Dame, Paris, 12th century)

The key is a very powerful symbol. This is power, the power of choice, inspiration, freedom of action, knowledge, initiation. Crossed gold and silver keys- the emblem of papal power, the symbolic “keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” that Christ handed over to the Apostle Peter. Although keys can either lock or unlock doors, they are almost always symbols of access, liberation and (in rites of passage) initiation, the progression from one stage of life to the next. In Japan, the keys to the rice storage are a symbol of prosperity.

Wheel

Wheel of Law

Wheel of existence (samsara)

Wheel - symbol solar energy. The sun is the center, the spokes of the wheel are the rays. The wheel is an attribute of all solar gods and earthly rulers. It also symbolizes the life cycle, rebirth and renewal, nobility, variability and changes in the material world (the circle is the limit of the material world, and the center is the “immovable mover,” the cosmic source of light and power).

The spinning wheel is associated with the cycles of manifestation (birth, death and rebirth) and the destiny of man.

At an ordinary level, the wheel of Lady Luck (wheel of fortune) is a symbol of ups, downs and the unpredictability of fate.

Chariot

Antique hero on a chariot, symbolizing his readiness for battle

A dynamic symbol of power, power and speed of movement of gods, heroes or allegorical figures. The chariot is also a symbol of human essence: the charioteer (consciousness), using the reins (willpower and mind), controls the horses (vital forces) pulling the cart (body).

The chariot (in Hebrew - Merkabah) is also a symbol of the chain of descent from God through man into the world of phenomena and then the triumphant ascent of the spirit. The word “Merkaba” also means the human light body.

Cauldron, bowl

Ritual cauldron (China, 800 BC)

Carl Jung views the cup as a feminine symbol that receives and gives. On the other hand, the cup can be a symbol of a difficult fate (“bitter cup”). The so-called poisoned chalice promises hope but brings disaster.

The cauldron is a more powerful symbol and is often associated with ritual activities and magic, representing transformative power. The cauldron is also a symbol of abundance, an inexhaustible source of life support, revitalizing forces, the reproductive forces of the earth, the rebirth of warriors for a new battle.

Blood

Detail of the painting “The Sixth Palace of the Underworld” by Fey Pomeranese: the last drops of blood flow out from a glass shaped like an ankh, a symbol of life

Ritual symbol of vitality. In many cultures, blood is believed to contain some of the divine energy or, more generally, the spirit of the individual.

Blood is red solar energy. Represents the principle of life, soul, strength, including rejuvenating. Drinking someone's blood means becoming related, but you can also absorb the power of an enemy and thereby protect him after death. Mixing of blood is a symbol of union in folk customs (for example, brotherhood by blood) or agreement between people, as well as between man and God.

Labyrinth

Plan of a medieval dance-labyrinth on the marble floor of the Cathedral in Chartres (France)

The labyrinth symbolizes the world, the Universe, incomprehensibility, movement, complex problem, an enchanted place. This is a symbol of mystery, enigma, having many different interpretations, often contradictory, sometimes frightening.

Images of a labyrinth on houses are considered an amulet for protection against hostile forces and evil spirits.

Burial sites, burial caves and labyrinthine burial mounds protect the dead and prevent them from returning.

Lotus

Vishnu and Lakshmi observing creation: Brahma grows from a lotus flower originating from Vishnu's navel

The amazing veneration of the lotus in various cultures is explained both by the extraordinary beauty of the flower and by the analogy between it and the idealized form of the vulva as the divine source of life. Therefore, the lotus, first of all, is a symbol of fertility, birth and rebirth. The lotus is the source of cosmic life, a symbol of the gods who created the world, as well as the sun gods. The lotus symbolizes the past, present and future, as each plant has buds, flowers and seeds at the same time. This is a symbol of a noble man who grew out of dirt, but is not stained by it.

Moon

Above – the waxing moon and the full moon; below – waning moon and new moon

The Moon is the ruler of the feminine principle. It symbolizes abundance, cyclical renewal, rebirth, immortality, occult power, variability, intuition and emotions. The ancients measured time by the cycles of the moon; determined the timing of the onset of high and low tides; predicted what the future harvest would be like.

Although the moon's symbolism is usually positive, in some cultures it is represented as an evil eye watching over events, associated with death and the ominous darkness of the night.

Magic circle

Doctor Johann Faust and Mephistopheles (from Christopher Mardlowe's book " Tragic story Doctor Faustus", 1631)

The magic circle is the basis of ceremonial magic. It serves as a symbol of the magician’s will and at the same time as a protective barrier that protects the magician from the negative influence of the invisible world. In such a circle all magical operations are performed. Different circles are used for different purposes. Drawing a circle is a certain magical ritual that must be performed on all established rules. In addition, it is believed that drawing magic circles and inscriptions helps to develop self-control and gait.

Mandala

The circle and square of the mandala represent the spherical shape of Heaven and rectangular shape Earth. Together they symbolize the order of things in space and in the human world

It is a geometric composition symbolizing spiritual, cosmic or psychic order. In Sanskrit, mandala means circle. Even when this geometric composition is based on squares or triangles, it still has a concentric structure. The overall meaning of the composition remains unchanged and symbolizes the guiding mind, supernatural structures, and the clarity of enlightenment.

Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis (surrounds the entire body of the persona)

Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis

An image of an almond-shaped halo (radiance) used in medieval Christian art to highlight the figure of Christ ascending into heaven, and sometimes ascending saints.

In mysticism, “almonds” (in Italian - mandorla) are a symbol of purity and chastity. The mandorla, due to its oval shape, was in ancient times a symbol of the vulva. It is also a graphic representation of a flame, a symbol of spirituality. On the other hand, it symbolizes the dualistic unity of Heaven and Earth, depicted as two intersecting arcs.

Halo

Buddha halo

A type of halo: a luminous circle surrounding a person's head. The golden halo symbolizes the holiness of the individual or confirms the fact that the person is communicating directly with a higher plane.

The image of the halo is borrowed from the magical symbolism of the Egyptians, as evidenced by images from the ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead”.

Nimbus

The halos and halos surrounding the heads of the saints symbolize the Light of God emanating from them

A halo is a type of halo: a luminous ring around the head. It symbolizes spiritual power, as opposed to temporal power represented by the crown. Sometimes the halo is used as an attribute of the Phoenix bird as a symbol of solar power and immortality.

The halo can be blue, yellow or rainbow. IN Greek mythology The blue halo is an attribute of Zeus as the god of Heaven. The Romans had a blue halo - an attribute of Apollo and Jupiter. A triangular or diamond-shaped halo signifies God the Father.

Sword

Inlaid swords found by Schliemann at Mycenae (Athens, National Museum)

The sword is one of the most complex and most common symbols. On the one hand, the sword is a formidable weapon that brings life or death, on the other hand, it is an ancient and powerful force that arose simultaneously with the Cosmic Balance and was its opposite. The sword is also a powerful magical symbol, an emblem of witchcraft. In addition, the sword is a symbol of power, justice, supreme justice, all-pervading intelligence, insight, phallic strength, light. The sword of Damocles is a symbol of fate. A broken sword means defeat.

bird feather

Aztec feather headdress (drawing from the Codex Mendoza)

The bird feather symbolizes truth, lightness, Heaven, height, speed, space, soul, the element of wind and air, opposed to the principle of moisture, dryness, travel beyond the material world. In more in a broad sense feathers worn by shamans, priests or rulers symbolized a magical connection with the world of spirits or divine power and protection. Wearing feathers or feathered hairstyles means taking on the power of a bird. Two feathers symbolize light and air, two poles, resurrection. The white feather symbolizes clouds, sea foam and cowardice.

Horns

Depiction of a Persian king from the Sasanian period

Horns symbolize supernatural power, deity, soul force, or the life principle arising from the head. Horns are both a solar and lunar symbol. Being sharp and piercing, horns are a phallic and masculine symbol; being hollow, they signify femininity and receptivity. Horned gods symbolize warriors and fertility for both humans and animals. Horns with a long ribbon falling from them signify the god of the storm. In later times, horns became a symbol of shame, contempt, depravity and a deceived husband.

Hand

"Hand of Fatima" (Muslim carved pendant)

Power (worldly and spiritual), action, strength, dominance, protection - these are the main symbolism that reflects the important role of the hand in human life and the belief that it is capable of transmitting spiritual and physical energy.

The hands of kings, religious leaders and miracle workers are believed to have healing powers; hence the laying on of hands in religious blessing, confirmation and ordination. They bless with their right hand, and curse with their left. In Islam, the open palm of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, symbolizes five principles: faith, prayer, pilgrimage, fasting, mercy.

Sun

Variants of the image of the solar disk

The sun is one of the twelve symbols of power, the main symbol of creative energy.

As a source of heat, the Sun represents vitality, passion, courage and eternal youth. As a source of light, it symbolizes knowledge and intelligence. In most traditions, the Sun is a symbol of masculinity. The sun is also life, vitality, the embodied character of the individual, the heart and its aspirations. The Sun and Moon are gold and silver, king and queen, soul and body, etc.

Tetramorphs

Image of Christ with tetramorphs in the corners (from a manuscript of the 12th–13th centuries)

Tetramorphs are considered a synthesis of the forces of the four elements. In some cults, these are four-headed guards of the four cardinal directions. In many traditions, they symbolize the universality of divine protection and protection from the return of primary chaos.

The four biblical tetramorphs have the heads of a man, a lion, an ox and an eagle. Subsequently, in Christianity, these images began to be identified with the apostles - Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, as well as with the incarnation of Jesus Christ, his resurrection and ascension.

Thyrsus

Thyrsus

Thyrsus is the staff of the Greek god of wine Dionysus (in Roman mythology Bacchus). It is a spear-shaped pole (originally made from a hollow dill stalk), topped pine cone or a bunch of grapes and entwined with vines or ivy. Symbolizes fertilizing, fertile power - both sexual and plant.

The cone is present on the thyrsus, probably because fermented pine resin was mixed with the wine drunk during bacchanalia - it was believed that this enhanced sexual sensations.

Ax (axe)

Great Mother with a double ax in her hands (the ax here is a phallic symbol)

The ax is a symbol of power, thunder, fertility, rain brought by the heavenly gods, and storm winds, correcting mistakes, making sacrifices, supporting, helping. It is also a common symbol of sovereignty associated with the ancient sun gods.

The double ax (double-sided ax) signifies the sacred union of the god of Heaven and the goddess of Earth, thunder and lightning. Sometimes the blades of a double-sided ax, resembling crescents, symbolize the Moon or the unity of opposites. It is also a symbol of supreme power and strength.

Trident

The trident of Vishnu as a symbol of his triune essence: creator, preserver and destroyer (from a painting from Rajasthan, 18th century)

The trident is the most famous symbol of power over the sea and an attribute of the ancient Greek god Poseidon (in Roman mythology - Neptune).

The trident symbolizes thunder and lightning, three flames, triple weapons - the forces of sky, air and water. This is the weapon and attribute of all heavenly, thunder and storm goddesses, as well as all water gods, the strength and fertility of waters. Can symbolize the Heavenly Triad, as well as the past, present and future.

Trigrams

Eight trigrams underlying the Book of Changes

Trigrams are a triple combination of continuous (yang) and broken (yin) lines. There are eight of them, and they formed the basis of the great Chinese book of predictions, “The Book of Changes” (“I Ching”). Trigrams symbolize the Taoist doctrine that the cosmos is based on constant flows of complementary forces: male (active, yang) and female (passive, yin).

Trigrams also personify the three essences of a person - his body, soul and spirit; irrational emotions, rational mind and super-rational intelligence.

Triquetra (three-pointed swastika)

Triquetra

The Triquetra largely has the symbolism of the swastika. This is also the movement of the Sun: at sunrise, zenith and sunset. There have been suggestions about the connection of this symbol with the lunar phases and the renewal of life. Like the swastika, it is a symbol that brings good luck. He often appears with solar symbols; it can be seen on ancient coins, on Celtic crosses, where it is believed that this sign symbolizes the triad and is a symbol of the sea god Manannan. It also appears in Teutonic symbolism, where it is associated with Thor.

Triskelion

Triskelion

A symbol of dynamic energy in the form of three legs connected together. It is similar to a swastika, but with three rather than four bent arms, creating a cyclical effect. As a motif in Celtic art and on Greek coins and shields, the triskelion is related not so much to solar and lunar phases(one of the supposed meanings), how much to power and physical strength. In addition, the triskelion is a symbol of victory and progress.

Shamrock

Shamrock

Heraldic trefoil

The shamrock-clover symbolizes unification, balance, and also destruction. The oxalis trefoil, which the Arabs call shamrah, symbolizes the Persian triads. The trefoil is generally a symbol of triads, it is a Mystical Tree, a “sun wheel”. In Christianity, it is a symbol of the Trinity, as well as the emblem of St. Patrick and the coat of arms of Ireland.

To always be profitable, carry dried shamrock with you.

Trimurti

Trimurti - Indian Trinity (sketching of a very ancient image on granite, India House Museum)

The Holy Hindu Trinity is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Symbolizes the three cycles of existence: creation, preservation and destruction. Despite its similarities to the Christian Trinity, Trimurti is not a monotheistic concept of a "triune god".

Trimurti is sometimes depicted as a turtle. She also symbolizes the Great Mother - both in her terrible manifestation (with symbols of flame and skulls) and in her beneficial form (like Lotus, Sophia, Tara, like wisdom and compassion).

Trinity

The symbol of the Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - as One God

The Trinity differs from the triad in that it is a unity, a union of three in one and one in three. It is a symbol of unity in diversity.

In Christianity it is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit or Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The symbols of the Trinity are the hand (symbol of the Father), the lamb (symbol of the Son) and the dove (symbol of the Holy Spirit).

The Trinity is symbolized by yellow, red and green flowers; three qualities - Love, Faith and Hope.

Human

Symbolic representation of man as the Universe: a square in a circle (China)

The crown of all living things. A symbol of what is capable of improvement. Created in the image and likeness of God, it combines the material and the spiritual, the heavenly and the earthly. This is a microcosm, symbolically containing all the elements of the universe (macrocosm). Human body in the Pythagorean tradition it is depicted as a pentagram consisting of arms, legs, and head. In man, three principles are united, which modern scientists call body, life and will. Symbolically, this can be represented by three points (beginnings) enclosed in a circle.

Universal symbols-concepts

The knowledge of ideas reveals in temporary phenomena their timeless eternal meaning.

Andrey Bely

Concept symbols are numbers or geometric figures, reflecting ideas, feelings or abstract qualities of something directly related to the inner world of a person.

Duality of the world

Solomon's Double Triangle Diagram: God of Light and God of Reflection

The duality of the world - the interaction of two polarities behind the created universe (light and darkness, good and evil, etc.) - is reflected in many symbols. The most famous of them is the “yin-yang” symbol. Also interesting are the symbols presented by the famous occultist Eliphas Levi, such as the “Double Triangle of Solomon” diagram.

The main symbol used by people far from the occult to depict duality is the ordinary number two, although, nevertheless, it also has a magical nature.

Yin-yang (principle)

Yin-yang sign

The Chinese call the yin-yang symbol Tai Shi - the circle of existence. The circle is divided into two equal parts of an S-shaped curve: dark, feminine (yin), and light, masculine (yang). The circle seems to rotate, darkness gives way to light, and then light gives way to darkness. The Chinese claim that even in the purest light there is an element of darkness, and vice versa. Therefore, in the center of each part there is a small circle of the opposite color: black on a white background and white on a black background. This image symbolizes the balanced dynamism of opposing forces and principles in the cosmos.

Rays

Sun with zigzag rays (golden Inca mask)

It is a symbol of fertilizing power, holiness, spiritual enlightenment and creative energy, creative power. The rays can represent the hair of the sun god, a manifestation of the divine essence, or the radiance (halo) emanating from saints. In solar symbolism, the seventh ray is the main path to heaven.

Wisdom

Ancient Greek goddess of wisdom Athena (in Roman mythology Minerva) with a coiled snake at her feet

The main symbols of wisdom are the snake (diurnal, solar, but femininely flexible male sign) and the owl (a nocturnal, lunar, female sign that acts imperceptibly, silently, but with masculine decisiveness and speed). It is the combination in each of them of the most important properties of the masculine and feminine principles that very accurately corresponds to wisdom. Other symbols of wisdom: dragon, griffin, peacock, sphinx, unicorn, bird, bee, rat, lotus, heart, number seven, scepter, scroll, ring, etc.

“Out of many roses comes a drop of oil, out of many torments comes a drop of wisdom” (Persian saying).

axis mundi

Teth of Osiris

In the esoteric tradition, the symbols of the axis of the world, the World Tree, are a spear, a sword, a key and a scepter.

The Egyptians use Tat (or Tet) as a symbol of the world axis and the North Pole - the spine of Osiris, which, in addition, personifies stability, strength, immutability, preservation.

Light

Light coming from Buddha

Light is the first creation. It is associated with the beginning and the end. Light and darkness are two aspects of the Great Mother: life and love, death and burial, creation and destruction.

The light of the Sun represents spiritual knowledge, and the reflected light of the Moon represents rational, analytical knowledge.

Light is usually depicted in the form of straight or wavy rays, the disk of the Sun or a halo. As a rule, a straight line represents light, and a wavy line represents heat. Light and heat symbolically complement each other and are the two poles of the element of Fire.

Death and Rebirth

Death and rebirth of human beings. Detail of symbolism on a gravestone in Dieste (Belgium)

This image in Christianity is expressed by ancient complex symbols. The above composition combines two “circle-cross” pairs, each pair personifying death and rebirth. The lower pair is represented by crossed bones and a rounded skull (symbol of death). From the lower circle (skull) grows a cross similar to the one on which Christ died - the cross of resurrection, rebirth. This entire allegory is inscribed in a larger circle - a sign that the death and rebirth of human beings are within the great spiritual sphere of the cosmos.

Consciousness (three aspects)

Symbols representing the three aspects of consciousness

Usually the three aspects of consciousness are depicted as three animals: one of them lives underground, another on the earth, and the third flies above the earth. An animal living underground represents a microcosm; that which flies in the air is the macrocosm; and the animal that walks on the Earth represents the middle stage between the first two - like us, for example. The most common symbols: in Egypt - cobra, right eye of Horus, hawk; in Peru - rattlesnake, puma and condor; among the American Indians - rattlesnake, mountain lion and eagle; in Tibet - snake, pig and rooster.

Dance

Dervish dance (the grace of God descends to the dancer through the raised hand, penetrates his body and spirit and, leaving him, connects with the earth through the lowered hand)

The main symbolism of the dance: cosmic creative energy, transformation of space into time, the rhythm of the universe, imitation of the divine “game” of creation, maintaining strength, emotions, activity.

Circle dances imitate the movement of the Sun in the sky. Chain dancing is a symbol of the connection between a man and a woman, Heaven and Earth. When a dance is performed around an object, it is thereby closed, enclosing it in a magic circle, protecting and giving strength.

Shadow

Priestly esotericism: the sign of Anathema (from the book Transcendental Magic by Eliphas Levi, 1896)

A symbol of the negative principle, as opposed to the positive solar one. Among some primitive tribes, the shadow symbolizes the human soul, the same in witchcraft and conspiracies. Falling into the shadow of another person is a bad omen.

The engraving below shows a human hand performing an act of blessing. A strong ray of light casts a shadow from the blessing hand on the wall, and this shadow is the image of the horned head of the Devil. The main idea of ​​the allegory is this: evil and good are intertwined, and darkness and light confront each other in a kind of moral duel.

If you want to have a powerful talisman that can turn your life around, then use a symbol of good luck. There are a large number of figures and drawings that have energy that needs to be directed in the right direction. You need to choose based on your own feelings.

Symbols that bring good luck

People have long used various talismans to protect themselves from negativity, become happier, and... The most popular symbols that bring good luck and wealth:

1. Acorn– attracts success, gives strength and fulfills desires.
2. Bee- represents wealth and good luck in all matters.
3. Butterfly– attracts well-being and helps achieve goals.
4. Cat– considered a symbol of luck.
5. Ladybug– denotes luck, prosperity and blessing of the Higher powers.

Symbol of good luck - clover

Many plants have energy that can influence humans. The four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck that is national to the Irish. People believe that if you can find such a plant, then you can expect positive changes ahead. To turn a clover leaf into a talisman, it must be dried and always carried with you. Magic signs and symbols that bring good luck can be made of gold or other materials. There are several ways you can use clover:

1. Place the sheet under the insole of your shoe before leaving the house, and then you can attract it to you.
2. To attract good luck and financial stability, you need to carry clover in your wallet.
3. To protect your home and attract happiness, you need to place the clover under glass and hang it opposite the front door.

Symbol of good luck - star

To change your life in better side, you can use the Erzgamma star as a talisman. She is able to attract good luck, give success and protect from troubles. This symbol is considered to be a guiding star of the subconscious, which will help you not to deviate from the right path. It is recommended to wear it around the neck so that the amulet is closer to the heart. You cannot keep it with you for a long time and it is best to put it on a few days before the event and take it off some time after it.

If a symbol of good luck and luck causes negative sensations when worn, this indicates that it is better not to use such a talisman. There are several opinions about what the presented sign may mean:

1. Astrologers believe that the 12 rays of a star represent the signs of the zodiac. The symbol denotes the unity of the stars in the sky and infinity.
2. Numerologists are sure that 12 is the meaning of the Moon and the Sun. The Erzgamma star attracts good luck due to the influence of the most powerful celestial bodies.
3. Esotericists consider the symbol as the center of the Universe or a powerful chakra that is responsible for life.

Symbol of good luck - key

A powerful ancient talisman is the key, which attracts good luck and protects against negativity. In modern magical practices, the amulet is used to gain wisdom and knowledge of existence. There are several ways to use the symbol of good luck and wealth:

1. It is recommended to wear a key on a chain around your neck as a personal amulet. If it is made of gold, it will be able to protect a person from negativity and attract success.
2. A talisman in the form of a bundle with three golden keys is a symbol of health, wealth and finding love.
3. When describing the symbols of good luck, it is worth highlighting the large key of Solomon, which is used in practical Kabbalah. Such a talisman is not suitable for ordinary people, and it is recommended to wear it only if you have a magical gift.
4. The key, made of silver, is ideal for students, aspiring businessmen and people who want to advance in their career.
5. You can hang a bunch of keys in a prominent place in your home as a talisman that will attract good luck and protect you from negativity.

Symbol of good luck - horse

The noble animal is used as a talisman in Feng Shui, which will attract success in work and business. There are several types of horses with their own meaning:

1. An animal rearing is intended to attract recognition and victory to a person.
2. A bareback and galloping animal is a symbol of good luck, which represents victory over opponents. It is recommended to use a figurine or painting of such a horse to achieve success in career, business and competitions.
3. A horse surrounded by jewelry is used to attract good luck, improve financial status and increase importance in society.

In order for the symbol of good luck to produce results, it is necessary to correctly position the figurine or painting in the house. The horse should be placed in the southwest and south directions. It is important that the figure is not directed towards the window or door. Feng Shui experts do not recommend placing an image of a horse in the bedroom. To achieve success at work, place a horse figure on your desktop.

Symbol of good luck - horseshoe

One of the most popular symbols for attracting good luck is the horseshoe. In ancient times it was believed that if a person will find If there is such a thing on the street, then success and happiness await him ahead. This is due to the fact that in those days a horse was considered the personification of wealth, since not everyone could afford it. The symbol of happiness and good luck should be made of metal. According to tradition, a horseshoe must be placed above the door.

As for how to hang a talisman correctly, different countries There are differing opinions:

1. In the East, Latin America and many European countries, it is customary to place a horseshoe with its horns down so that happiness flows from the ergot into the house.
2. Residents of England and Ireland have the opposite opinion, who believe that the horns should be directed upward, as this will symbolize a full bowl.
3. A symbol of good luck, a horseshoe in Italy is hung so that every person entering the house touches it. In Mexico, on the contrary, no one is allowed to touch it, so as not to steal their happiness, so they hang it high, decorated with ribbons and coins.

Symbols of good luck of different nations

Many peoples, associations and cultures have their own unique talismans, which have powerful energy that can attract success and change the world for the better. Famous symbols that attract money and luck:

• in Africa - crocodile teeth;
• in Asia - bamboo and cricket;
• the Indians have kachina (special dolls);
• in Egypt - scarab.

Slavic symbol of luck

The ancient Slavs made various amulets with their own hands, which have not lost their popularity for a long time. Powerful symbols were applied to belts, bracelets, headbands, and they also made pendants. Slavic symbols good luck and wealth were made from fabrics, embroidered on clothes and painted on dishes or walls. The most popular are the following symbols of good luck and wealth among the Slavs:

Japanese symbol of good luck

To attract success into their lives, Japanese people use figurines of the seven gods of Buddhist syncretism. Each of them is responsible for their own area and the most popular are the following people:

Chinese symbol of good luck

Many talismans popular in China are known to us thanks to the popular teaching of Feng Shui.

Indian symbol of good luck

Many will be surprised, but one of the main symbols of good luck for the people of India is the swastika, which is a cross with curved ends clockwise or counterclockwise. The solar sign is seen as the personification of life, abundance and light. The symbol that brings good luck is carved on the walls of many temples, rocks and monuments spread throughout India.

Magic signs, like symbols, surround us everywhere and this is a fact. You may deny them, not know the meaning, or simply not take them seriously. Regardless of your desire, magical symbolism can influence not only the future of a person, but also the fate of nations... Pathetic? But this is true. However, we will look at this in other articles. Let me give you a little background.

History of magical symbols and their meaning

Since ancient times, our ancestors have used this type of art as graphics. It manifested itself in all aspects of life, including the occult, shamanism and other esoteric sciences. How exactly? Features on stones, wavy lines, an eye in a pyramid - these are just a small part of all the symbols that have retained their mysterious meaning to this day. The people of antiquity may not have known the subtle nuances, deep details of the occult or esotericism, but their legacy has reached our times. There is even a whole science called semiotics. She studies the meaning of signs and symbols.

In our age, most people, if they pay attention to signs, certainly do so without a historical component. A serious mistake - many symbols are distorted and changed in their own way. A striking example: the sign of Shiva, the Sun and the Kolovrat, which, out of ignorance, the majority considers to be the focus of evil, a sign of fascists and generally a negative symbol. In my opinion, Hitler’s idea to distort the powerful, bright egregor of this sign worked. However, the result for Hitler was disastrous. But I've deviated a little from the topic.

Magic symbols are divided into many types; it is impossible to list them all. Let's look at the symbolism of such cultures as:

1. Celts.
2. Incas, Mayans, Aztecs.
3. Scandinavians and Germans.
4. Egyptians.

Magic signs of the Celts and their characteristics

The most famous and popular - Celtic cross or Celtic cross. The Christian cross is popular among many religions and is an example of this. It received this name because it was most revered by the Celts. The Celtic cross has quite a few meanings, but the most common are two.

• The first is pagan: a symbol of air, earth, water and sun in unity, in cyclicity.
• The second is Christian: the circle inside the cross symbolizes the solar deity, and the cross is a symbol of Christianity.

• closed in a circle
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• "Eye of the Dragon"

The triskele is interpreted as a symbol of balance with nature. Each of the spheres: fire, air and water are in balance and balance with each other. Therefore, the owner of this amulet receives peace, protection and energy in life. By the way, pay attention to the logo Chrome browser, does not remind you of anything?

The Celtic love cross is interpreted very simply - the unification of two principles: feminine and masculine into one system, which is closed and fused together.

But I can tell you more about this magical symbol below, in the form of a labyrinth. So, in front of you, or simply a labyrinth. The Celts attached many meanings to this sign. Firstly, protection from negative forces, and secondly, a way to immerse yourself in meditation or trance.

It is believed that this symbol is most effective when using special stones: moon and snake. Moonstones are used only at night, and snake stones are used during the day. The Celts took flat stones and drew the symbolism of the labyrinth on it. If a person wants to achieve meditation, he needs to run his finger over the outlines and focus his consciousness on what is necessary.

A few more magical symbols and their meaning

The dragon, in Celtic culture, as in many other cultures, has a privileged position. He is considered a ruler secret knowledge, and only a small number of people achieve their full potential with a Celtic dragon tattoo or amulet. The main features of this sign can be called: strength, material well-being, power, courage and wisdom. Hmm, however, a dragon has many qualities, it’s even surprising why? By the way, I will be glad to hear your thoughts on this issue in the comments.

Among the Celts, the oak was considered a sacred tree that symbolizes strength, endurance and wisdom. This symbol bears an honorary name.

It is common among magicians because it is believed that it is able to catalyze (accelerate) a person’s internal energy.

Finally, the last Celtic symbol we will look at. As you probably already guessed, this is a butterfly. Despite the simple design, the butterfly, among the Celts, is a strong magical sign.

Its meaning is that it brings transformation, rebirth, renewal. Many Celtic beliefs say that the butterfly is the seat of the soul, which will soon be reincarnated. Also, a meeting with a butterfly at night acquired some occult significance - the traveler faces imminent death. Although, it is worth noting that the Celts were not afraid of death, so such interpretations are not surprising. I hope you are not afraid either. In this part, we examined in detail only magical symbols and their meaning in Celtic culture. I’ll try to be less eloquent in other parts and provide more information. So, let me remind you that according to our plan, we still have the following cultures: Incas, Mayans, Aztecs, Egyptians, Scandinavians and Germans. Was this information interesting for you?

Kabbalah is one of the most controversial teachings. His philosophical theses often cause controversy and bewilderment, and some dogmas clearly contradict the traditional views of the Church. Nevertheless, there are many followers of Kabbalah for whom this teaching becomes close.

This branch of faith is not recognized by many traditional religions for the following reasons:

1. It is believed that correct teachings cannot be secret, but must be open and clear to all people.
2. In Kabbalah, God is seen as part of the World, and vice versa. That is, by knowing one thing, you can only better understand the other; these concepts form a single whole.
3. The doctrine in question is based on magical rituals and rituals. His followers actively use all kinds of amulets and rituals, and also use a special language in speech, which is a mixture of numerology and some letters of the Jewish alphabet. It is believed that people who practice sorcery and magic doom their souls to eternal suffering in advance.

Graphic symbols are also used for rituals, each of which contains certain meanings. We will talk about them in more detail.

So, let's look at the main signs:

1. Cross.
   There is no secret meaning here. The meaning of the cross is clear to any person - it is a symbol of faith, connection with God and the Universe. Interestingly, one of the crossbars on the cross is depicted slightly offset. There is an explanation for this. The cross is seen as a kind of symbol of the fact that every person one day appears before higher powers and will give an answer about what has tipped the scales in his life, good deeds or atrocities.
2. Maltese cross.
   Occurs in combination with other symbols. Symbolizes the influential Knightly Order of Malta. It is a sign of power, strength and tradition.
3. Circle.
   A circle is a unique figure. It has no beginning, no end, no boundaries and no corners. This is infinity. She also personifies calm and tranquility. Spouses place wedding rings on each other's fingers as a sign eternal love and devotion.
4. Star.
   This sign symbolizes an extraordinary person who comes into this world to fulfill a certain mission. When the Savior was born, a flaming star lit up in the sky, thanks to which those around them learned what exactly had happened that night.
5. Shovel.
   There is also such a symbol. It means purification, revelation of the essence, getting rid of everything bad.
6. Angles, compasses.
   These symbols have a connection with the Masonic movement. The meaning encrypted in them can be considered both as a sign of Freemasonry and as a symbol of justice, sincerity, and eternity. The final interpretation depends on the surrounding drawings.

There are other symbols in Kabbalah, some of which are used only in combination with others, creating an integral composition and carrying a deep sacred meaning.

The meaning of the main signs of Kabbalah

Tetragram

This symbol is the most powerful and important of all. The tetragram is also called the hexagram or the seal of Solomon. It looks like a hexagonal star with a point. Pointed upward. This denotes the opposition between God and the Devil. They are often used in white magic and have enormous power.

Occultism and its practitioners very often use this symbol to summon spirits from another world, which, when located in the hexagram, are not able to harm the one performing the ritual.

The Kabbalistic tetragram is not very common, although it is one of the variants of the hexagram. Sometimes it is called the Masonic seal. Inside the star there is a seal of Satan 666. The star includes two triangles with equal sides, and sixes are written on the corners of each of them.

Kabbalistic signs have a great relationship with the Masonic lodge. The Masons themselves consider this Seal of Solomon to be in honor of the famous king, who left a huge mark on history. The print contains two triangles, black and white. Together they form a star with six points. They are marked with Omega and Alpha, which means first and last.

Also significant Kabbalistic symbols are the Pentacle of Solomon, the Tetragrammaton and the Tree of Life.

The Tetragrammaton signifies the name of the Lord, because no one knows it. This word contains several Hebrew letters. This word also carries with it the four elements - water, earth, fire and air. Without these elements, life on earth and human existence in the Universe are impossible. Fire is the symbol of the Lord, water symbolizes motherhood, earth is the symbol of the daughter, and air is the symbol of the son. All this together denotes a completed action.

Pentacle of Solomon

This sign in Kabbalah is magical and powerful. It is connected with the bible and its commandments. This symbol can protect a person from negative impact from the outside, attracts success and wealth. Also, its owner will never know what suffering and disasters are; he protects it from misfortunes. The famous Solomon was God's chosen one, he became the ruler of Israel.

Solomon was given a ring by his father David with the image of a pentagram and mysterious signs, which had extraordinary strength and power. At that time, an angel descended from heaven to earth and taught Solomon magical sciences. After this, the king, with the help of the symbol, learned to understand the language of animals and birds, and was able to control the power of the elements and the Universe. Many were confident. That Solomon turned into a wizard, he could directly turn to the Lord himself. God blessed him and guided him, helping him in all his endeavors.

The Pentacle of Solomon is sometimes called a pentagram, which is why there is controversy surrounding it. The pentagram and pentacle carry the same meaning, so they can be considered the same. These symbols represent the Earth and power over it.
The symbols written on the pentacle represent the seven planets of the Universe known to mankind.

To carry out the ritual and ensure protection with a talisman in the form of a pentacle, Kabbalah recommends performing the ritual only on Sunday, and it is important that the day is sunny. We need to wait for the waxing moon. The amulet should only be gold, because it is the most noble metal.

You can also create a talisman for a specific cause that is considered very important to a person. In this case, the amulet may be made of another metal, more fragile. You can even make a pentacle out of paper and paint it gold.

The talisman must be cleaned of negative energy. It needs to be fumigated with aromatic smoke; it is recommended to use incense for this. Also, after this, the amulet must be sprinkled with water from the spring. Do not use regular running water or church, it will not bring the desired effect.

After the symbol has been cleaned, you should turn your face to the east, because the Sun rises there, then raise the talisman above your head and ask the Universe for what is really needed. At the very end, you need to apply oil to the amulet with the ring finger of your right hand. If this is not available, then you can use regular sunflower oil, because this plant symbolizes the Sun. Next you should breathe a little on the talisman and say:

"As the moon grows,
So my (name) wealth increases.
Let it be so!"

Tree of Life

This symbol is also very famous in Kabbalah. It is depicted as a diagram of the structure of the Universe. There are ten sephiroth or spheres included in the tree of life. The tree of life is the basis in the entire teaching of Kabbalah; the founders of the teaching tried to explain the existence of the entire universe and this system with the help of mathematical sciences and numbers. People tried to embrace the impossible, learn about the secrets of the creation of the Universe and try to solve the riddles.

Also, the tree of life symbolizes the Lord as the Creator, superman and perfection. The ten spheres symbolize the presence of the Lord in everything in this world. Sometimes they can be interpreted as archetypal states of the human body and consciousness, because there are also ten of them. Each of them corresponds to its own number, celestial body, concept and area of ​​the human body.

The history of the origin of the signs of Kabbalah

The most ancient knowledge based on the teachings of the human spirit is Kabbalah. Many are confident that it is this knowledge that allows us to comprehend the secrets of the universe and the universe. It is with the help of ancient teachings that all doors, mental and physical, can be opened.

This system works and operates, it is designed to help a person and make him understand his true purpose in this world, why he lives and what he should do. Kabbalah helps to find the meaning of life, purpose from above and achieving a happy and peaceful life. You shouldn’t escape understanding from above with the help of meditative techniques; you shouldn’t renounce and go into the depths of consciousness.

Some famous and talented scientists studied Kabbalah in order to understand the reasons for their existence in the Universe. These figures were: Pythagoras, Isaac Newton, Sigmund Freud, Leibniz and many others.

Understanding the secrets of the Universe and your purpose helps you look at ordinary things from a different perspective. All events have their causes and consequences. Nothing happens in life for nothing. Knowledge of spiritual laws and their influence on the material world can strengthen the human spirit and make it resistant to various troubles and tragedies in fate.

The name Kabbalah comes from the Aramaic language and means receiving. Kabbalah accepts every person who wants to understand the secrets of his existence. There are no restrictions on faith or background. After all, all people pursue the same goals. Everyone wants happiness for their family and loved ones, good health and well-being.

Kabbalah does not strive for material things. She studies the spiritual, which cannot be held in one’s hands, but can be clearly felt. These things and values ​​are invisible, but everyone knows about them perfectly and does not doubt their existence. Such desires are called light in Kabbalah, because it manifests itself equally for everyone. However, each person perceives them individually.

Michael Laitman believed that this teaching helps to comprehend the secrets of the universe, but adherents of Kabbalah do not think so. But those who are involved in witchcraft and the occult are more inclined to agree with Laitman. They use Kabbalistic symbols as amulets and talismans.

Kabbalistic rings

Talismans depicting magical symbols are usually often worn as ordinary jewelry. These could be bracelets. Earrings or pendants. However, rings in mythology occupy a separate position, because they personify the infinity of the Universe and the isolation of oneself.

Wedding rings in Kabbalah

Such rings resemble the very first ring of Solomon, because it was with him that the production of such symbols and jewelry began. Solomon's Ring helps develop insight and intuition, a sharp mind and power. The owner of such jewelry becomes a real leader and can influence others, acquires a strong character and success in any endeavor.

Also, followers of the teachings of Kabbalah have a tradition of wearing Kabbalah rings during the wedding ceremony. They help newlyweds maintain peace and tranquility in the family, protect them from troubles and losses, and symbolize married life and fidelity.

Such rings are decorated with pentagrams or pentacles of Solomon, the names of guardian angels and patrons. As well as other sacred symbols. Kabbalah aims to protect people from adversity. Spouses who wear such rings provide themselves with reliable protection from betrayal and betrayal of a spouse, deception and scandals. Innuendo and damage, witchcraft and the evil eye.

Red thread bracelet

There is a tradition, dating back to ancient times, that you need to tie a red thread on your wrist. The greatest woman of Judah, Rachel, was wrapped in such a thread in her tomb. Since ancient times, people have sought to wrap a thread around the famous tomb, and then tie it on their arm. This amulet had incredible power and provided reliable protection from negative influences, damage and the evil eye.

The Kabbalistic bracelet should be worn on the left hand on the wrist, because it is on this side that the heart is located - the most important organ in the human body. The most powerful energy can pass through it, which protects a person from damage and witchcraft. You just need to tie the thread correctly. If a person independently ties a thread on his hand, then he is not able to protect himself.

You need to tie the thread when using a special ritual. You should ask the red thread to be tied to a person who is free from evil thoughts and thoughts and who treats with love the person for whom the talisman is intended. Then the thread begins to work in full force, and does not allow negative energy to penetrate the body.

The thread should be taken from natural wool. Seven knots should be tied on it, because this number denotes spiritual dimensions. Do not tie the bracelet too tightly to avoid discomfort in your hand. Also, the thread should be bought by the person himself; you should not accept it as a gift.

The original thread is sold in the Jewish city of Netivot. The person who ties the thread must recite a prayer called "Ben Porat" in Hebrew. Before this, he must cleanse his soul of bad thoughts and direct all his energy to doing good and compassion for others. Only in this case the talisman begins to act and protect its owner from adversity.

The teachings of Kabbalah are entirely aimed at protecting a person and his health, both physical and mental. When studying the teachings, you can create your own amulets and talismans, which will then provide reliable protection from evil forces. Kabbalistic teaching is the oldest and is respected by many. You can completely trust him with your life.

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