Wiccan Symbols and Their Significance
Understand Signs Intuitively for Witchcraft Rituals, Spells in Wicca
Nov 9, 2009
Wiccan symbols convey deep spiritual meaning which can be helpful when performing spells and rituals. An intuitive understanding of these symbolic meanings is essential in order to fully harness their power.
Triple Moon Wiccan Sign
The Triple Moon symbol represents the Goddess in her three forms:
- The Maiden as the waxing moon to the left represents carefree sensuality and new beginnings;
- The Mother as the full moon in the centre represents fulfillment, generosity and fertility; and
- The Crone as the waning moon to the right represents wisdom, rest and compassion.
The Triple Moon is a complex symbol that expresses the many facets of feminine powers and mysteries.
The Pentagram and Pentacle as Wiccan Symbols
The Pentacle is a representation of completeness, combining the four elements of fire, earth air and water into a unified and integrated whole. The pentacle is always orientated with one point towards the sky. Together these elements signify completeness and the unification of body and spirit.
The Wiccan Pentacle as an altar object is a valuable magical tool as it provides a grounding and steadying influence on any Wiccan spell or ritual. The pentacle also offers protection, for example, by forming a shield against unwanted influences.
Eight Spoked Wheel: Wiccan Wheel of the Year
The eight-spoked wheel of the year symbolizes the eight sabbats celebrated by Wiccans to mark the changes in the seasons. The wheel of the year never ceases to turn, except very briefly at Yule, a time of exceptional calm and reflection.
Wiccan beliefs and customs are very much in tune with the seasons, and the wheel of the year encompasses the hope and joy of the the never ending transformations and beauty of nature.
Triskeles Triple Spiral or Triple Circle Wicca Symbol
Found on the entrance stone to the extraordinary prehistoric site Newgrange in Ireland, the Triple Spiral, sometimes represented as a triple circle, is also a representation of the triple manifestations of the goddess. The symbolism of this Triskeles Triple Spiral encompasses the unity of mind, body and spirit, as well as, on a higher turn of the spiral, the unity and eternity of the universe.
Meditate on these symbols, use them as altar decorations and generally become more deeply familiar with them. Starting with the brief descriptions given above, a meditative study of the symbols will yield deep insight into the ancient truths behind these potent signs of natural cycles and forces.
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Sources:
The Wiccan Bible by Ann-Marie Gallagher.
Signs and Symbols edited by Kathryn Wilkinson.
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