Merkaba Star Meaning And Origin: Merkaba Symbol In Sacred Geometry And Meditation, Tattoo Design Ideas

Merkaba Star in front of the Flower of Life Symbol, Two Sacred Geometry Symbols

We are carrying on our articles series on spiritual symbols with one of the most important sacred geometry symbols today; the Merkaba star. Here is our extensive piece on the Merkaba symbol, its meaning, origin, use in spiritual practices like meditation, and its importance in various religions and cultures. Definition of Merkaba: What is the Merkaba Star? Merkaba (also spelled as Merkabah) is a sacred Jewish geometrical symbol comprising two intersecting three-dimensional triangles facing opposite sides. It is a symbol with … Continue reading the article

7-pointed Star: Meaning And Origins of The Heptagram/Elven Star

7-pointed Star Meaning, The Symbol Also Known As Heptagram/Septagram, Elven Star

In our article series about the star symbol and its variations, we have previously examined the pentacle/five-pointed star and the octagram/8-pointed star in detail. Today, we will be looking into the 7-pointed star also known as the elven star, heptagram and septagram. Here is everything you need to know about the symbol, its meaning origins and uses. What is a 7-pointed Star? Also known as a heptagram, septegram, elven star or a faery star, the 7-pointed star is a star with … 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

Wiccan Pentacle Meaning And Origins Explained

Wiccan Pentacle Meaning and Origins Explained

Before discussing the Pentacle symbol, we have to talk about the Wiccan people and their belief systems. Wicca is a modern religion that is earth-centered with ancient practices from Shamanic ancestors.  The people who practice this religion are called Wiccans. A Wiccan pentacle symbol is in the shape of a disc with a pentagram (an ancient symbol in the form of a five-pointed star) inside it. It is one of the many Wiccan symbols that people have attached meaning to. Origin … Continue reading the article

Pagan Symbols And Their Meanings: Wiccan Mystical Symbols List And Tattoo Ideas

Pagan symbols and their meanings explained. A heptagram with runes on it

In today’s post about pagan symbols and their meanings, I’d like to take you on a fascinating journey back through history, to the world of paganism in ancient times. Throughout human history, symbols have been an integral element of all religions. They serve to imbue meaning into every system of faith practiced by humankind. Paganism is one of those as it had its ‘golden age’ during the pre-Christian period in history, a time when written accounts were quite uncommon and widespread … Continue reading the article