Eye of Ra Symbol: Spiritual Meaning, Symbolism And Tattoo Ideas

Eye of Ra Meaning, Symbolism and Origin, Eye of Ra and Eye of Horus Compared

In today’s post, we will be discussing one of the most prominent ancient Egyptian symbols, the Eye of Ra. Here is everything you need to know about the symbol including various symbolisms and meanings behind it, the myths regarding its origin as well as the differences between the Eye of Ra and the Eye of Horus. Who is Ra, the Egyptian God? Before we dive into the symbol called the Eye of Ra, let’s introduce ourselves with the god himself. To … Continue reading the article

Odal Rune Meaning, Symbolism And Origin (Othala Rune)

Odal Rune Magic Norse Symbol Picture

In today’s post, we will be discussing one of the most important runes in the Elder Futhark which also became an important symbol over time: Odal also known as the Othala rune. Well, let’s get right into it, here is everything you should know about the Odal rune/symbol, its meaning, origin, transformation and appropriation throughout history. The Odal rune might remind you of a ribbon, especially the ones we put on during the days we pay respect to the struggle of … Continue reading the article

Cho Ku Rei Symbol: Its Meaning, Origin And Use In Reiki

Cho Ku Rei Symbol on Crystal - Meaningi Symbolism and Origin Explained

In today’s post, we will be discussing one of the most important symbols used in Reiki practices, namely, the Cho Ku Rei.  Let us get right into it. Here is everything you need to know about the Cho Ku Rei symbol, its meaning and several uses. What is the Cho Ku Rei? The Cho Ku Rei is a symbol that is used extensively in Reiki for various purposes. It is regarded as the “power symbol”. When used, this symbol can either … Continue reading the article

Greek God Zeus Symbols, Sacred Animals And Plants

Zeus Symbol, Lightning Bolt Thunder

Today’s post is about Zeus, one of the most important figures in Greek mythology, if not the most important. We will be examining symbols of Zeus including his sacred animals and plants as well as providing information about his characteristics, family tree, wives and children. Who Is Zeus in Greek Mythology? Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning/thunder, weather, fate and kings in Greek mythology. He is also known as the King of the Gods since he is the main … Continue reading the article

Ankh Symbol Meaning: Egyptian Cross With Loop On Top, Spiritual Symbolism And Tattoo Ideas

Ankh Meaning and Symbolism, The Egyptian Cross in a Fiery Design

In today’s post, we will be delving into one of the most prominent symbols of ancient Egypt, the ankh. Here is everything you need to know about the ankh symbol, also known as the Egyptian cross, its meaning, spiritual symbolism, origin, appropriation into a Christian cross and tattoo ideas. The Appearance Of The Ankh Symbol The ankh is made of a loop that looks like an inverted teardrop joined by a T-shaped cross at the bottom. Most of the time, the … Continue reading the article

Upside Down Cross Meaning, Symbolism And Tattoo Ideas (Saint Peter’s/Petrine Cross)

Upside Down Cross Also Known As Petrine Cross and Inverted Cross In Black and White Colors

Many symbols were transformed and associated with several different meanings as time passed. Today, we will be examining one of them, the upside down cross. What does it mean? When did it originate and how did it come to be a satanic symbol? The answers to all these questions and more is here in this article. Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about the upside down cross meaning, origin and uses. What Is An Upside Down Cross? … Continue reading the article

Jerusalem Cross (The Crusader Cross) Meaning, Symbolism And Origin

Crusader Cross AKA Jerusalem Cross in Red and Black, Meaning and Symbolism Explained

In this article, we will examine one of the most popular Christian cross variants of history; the Jerusalem cross. Here is everything you need to know about the origin and history of the symbol known as the cross of Jerusalem as well as meanings and symbolism associated with it. The Origin and History of The Jerusalem Cross Also known by many other names such as the crusader cross, the cross and crosslets, the Cantonese cross and the five-fold cross, the Jerusalem … Continue reading the article

Symbols Of Death – Animals, Plants And Flowers Representing Death

Red Poppy Flower A Symbol of Remembrance, Commemoration and Grief

In this article, we will discuss what symbols mankind used to represent death and mourning while struggling to understand and cope with it throughout history. Without further ado, here is the complete list of symbols of death including personifications of death as well as animals, plants and flowers associated with it. Skull And Crossbones Skeletons and skulls are common symbols of death throughout the world. Also known as the Death’s Head, the skull and crossbones is a popular symbol used to … Continue reading the article

Pentacle Vs Pentagram: All The Differences Between The Two Symbols

Wiccan Pentacle Meaning and Origins Explained

Being the two of the most prominent pagan and Wiccan symbols, pentacles and pentagrams are often confused with each other by people who do not have a good grasp of paganism or Wiccan practices. And that is for a good reason; these two symbols look almost identical. But the truth of the matter is, these two symbols in Pentacle vs Pentagram have been and are still used interchangeably with each other and there are only slight differences in terms of appearance, … Continue reading the article

8-pointed Star Meaning: Octagram, The Star Of Lakshmi And Ishtar Symbolism And Tattoo Ideas

8-pointed Star in Wicca, Symbolism and Meaning of the Octagram

Also known as octagrams, eight-pointed stars are ancient symbols that were used by many cultures for various purposes throughout history. Hindus, Buddhists, Chinese people, Babylonians, Native Americans, Christians and Muslims all made use of the symbol. Even neo-Pagans and Wiccans of the modern age are still using it. In this article, we will examine the meaning and symbolism behind the 8-pointed star and how it was used in these cultures one by one. Eight-pointed Star In Hinduism – The Star of … Continue reading the article

Buddhist Animal Symbols And Their Meanings

Phoenix bird as part of symbols of rebirth and reincarnation collection

Animals are valued as beings in Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha extend to the way of dealing with animals as well. Here is the list of the most prominent Buddhist animal symbols you should know about. Lion The Lion has been a symbol of strength, bravery, and loyalty for centuries. In Buddhism, the Lion represents the birth of the Buddha and is associated with the Buddha’s bravery in challenging the injustices of the time. It is also believed that … Continue reading the article

Buddhist Peace Symbols

A Pink Lotus Flower Illustration

Whether it is about the inner world of a person or his/her relations with the outside world, peace is an important concept in Buddhist faith. We have already established above that some of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism represent peace in our article here. Now, let’s move on to the other Buddhist peace symbols. Swastika One of the Buddhist peace symbols, and probably the most surprising one at that, is the swastika. The swastika is an ancient Buddhist symbol that … Continue reading the article

The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism And Their Meanings

The Endless Knot, Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism Collection, One of the Most Prominent Harmony Symbols

There are eight auspicious symbols in Buddhism, which are also known as “the eight symbols of good fortune in Buddhism”, underlining the importance of achieving enlightenment through various teachings of Buddha. The Origins of The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism While originally these symbols represented the offerings made to Buddha (Shakyamuni) by Hindu deities/gods for achieving enlightenment, they were associated with various meanings over time. Today, among several other concepts, they are used to represent various stages of a person’s material … Continue reading the article

Lotus Flower Meaning, Symbolism and Tattoo Ideas – What Does The Lotus Flower Mean?

A Pink Lotus Flower, Symbols of Femininity Throughout the World

Perhaps one of the most ancient symbols in the history of mankind, the lotus flower has been a centerpiece for symbolism in many religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Here in this article, we will be examining the symbolism behind the lotus flower and what it means for these religions as well as other cultures across the world.   Lotus Flower In Buddhism Buddhists believe that they need to overcome many obstacles of life to reach nirvana, the ultimate state … Continue reading the article

15 Satanic Symbols And Their Meanings

Septenary Sigil of the Order of the Nine Angles Satanism Symbols

In today’s post, we will be discussing satanic symbols, their meanings and origins, how and by whom they are used. Let us get right into it and start with the most obvious one. The Upside-down Cross/Satan’s Cross The upside-down cross also known as the inverted cross and the satanic cross is one of the most common Satanic symbols around the world. But what is the story behind it? The truth is that this symbol was not originally created by Satanists. It … Continue reading the article

Different Types Of Crosses And Their Meanings – Christian Cross Variants

Ankh the Ancient Symbol from Egypt

In today’s post, we will be delving into the meaning and symbolism behind one of  the most popular symbols in the world, namely, the cross. Here is our extensive list of all the different types of crosses including both non-Christian and Christian variations. Christian Cross Variants Naturally, we will start our list with the variants of the Christian cross and when we say ‘Christian cross’, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, the plain, old Latin cross. Latin … Continue reading the article