Some practitioners believe that the athame should only be touched by its owner and should never touch anything mundane or profane. This handheld knife reminds you of your connection to nature and your responsibility to use your powers wisely. Wiccan symbols: Cauldron Whatever its history, the horned god is commonly depicted as a manwith antlers or horns, or even an animal head.This combination of man and beast symbolizes duality: a man’s rational and instinctive sides, light and dark, summer and winter, night and day. The pentacle is probably the best-known symbol of Wicca today, and is often used in jewelry and other designs.

Because it is the runic symbol of the Day, the Dagaz rune has come to represent the passing of night into day and, by extension, the ending of one phase and the beginning of another. It has been associated with retribution, also often used to cut harmful creatures like scorpions to render them harmless. The Egyptian Knife is a tool for the strong-hearted and often symbolizes protection and retribution. Thankfully, in the world of Wicca, you have plenty of options for displaying them and experiencing their power. The following are just a few suggestions of how to try them out. Altar Design The Horned God symbol is one often used in Wicca to represent the masculine energy of the God. It is a symbol of an archetype, as often seen in Cernunnos, Herne, and other gods of vegetation and fertility. In a few feminist Wiccan traditions, such as branches of Dianic Wicca, this symbol is actually representative of July's "Horn Moon" (also known as a Blessing Moon) and is connected to lunar goddesses.Symbolizing a powerful spirit, Lightning connects the passion of the rain, the beauty of the Thunderbird and the power of light. An honest blessing, the Lightning symbol protects mankind from the hidden shadows of hell. 36.Cacti Air is one of the four classical elements and is often invoked in Wiccan ritual. Air is the element of the East, connected to the soul and the breath of life. Air is associated with the colors yellow and white. Interestingly, in some cultures, a triangle sitting on its base like this is considered masculine and is connected to the element of Fire rather than Air. In Elements of Witchcraft, Ellen Dugan suggests a focused fire meditation as a way of harnessing this volatile element. She associates fire with transformation and change. If you're looking at a working related to some sort of inner change and growth, consider doing some color-oriented candle magic. If you have access to any sort of flame -- a candle, bonfire, etc. -- you can use fire scrying for divination purposes.

A potent emblem with deep spiritual roots, the triquetra. This Wiccan emblem has been used for generations to call forth protective energies or to promote transformation through rituals and spells. Triquetra

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The Algiz rune, also known as Elhaz (meaning elk)or the “Z-rune,” is one of the letters found in the Older Futhark runic alphabet, a system of writing that is even older than the Norse runes more people are familiar with. When worn as a pendant, the sun cross channels the Sun’s power of light, vitality, and strength. 17. Witch’s Knot The Dagaz Rune is the 23rd runic letter in the Germanic Elder Futhark alphabet and means “day” while its sound corresponds to the modern day letter “D”. The pentacle is a five-pointed star, or pentagram, contained within a circle. The five points of the star represent the four classical elements, along with a fifth element, which is typically either Spirit or Self, depending on your tradition. The pentacle is probably the best-known symbol of Wicca today and is often used in jewelry and other designs. Typically, a pentacle is traced in the air during Wiccan rituals, and in some traditions, it is used as a designation of degree. It is also considered a symbol of protection and is used in warding in some Pagan traditions. In modern times, it has become a prominent symbol of Norse paganism and spiritual heritage. 4. Valknut

As a modern-day artifact, it has been signifying the heavenly cycle ever since the bronze age. In the old days, an actual dung beetle was used to make Scarab rings, to let the life force of the beetle increase the manifestation of the symbol. 13. Egyptian Knife Protection Symbol #25 Egyptian Knife The Gordian Knot is a complex knot that symbolizes an unsolvable problem or situation, often seen as a challenge that requires creative and unconventional thinking to overcome. This symbol is found in many NeoPagan and Wiccan traditions as a symbol of the Goddess. The first crescent represents the waxing phase of the moon -- new beginnings, new life, and rejuvenation. The center circle is symbolic of the full moon, the time when magic is at its most potent and powerful. Finally, the last crescent represents the waning moon -- a time to do banishing magic and to send things away. The design is popular in jewelry and is sometimes found with a moonstone set into the center disc for additional power.

The symbol for Air as one of the four classical elements in alchemy is a triangle with a line through it. Air is used in rituals when a Wicca practitioner is drawing attention to wisdom or communication. It can also be used to symbolize the east or breath (life in general). In some traditions of Wicca, this triangle is the mark of a degree of initiation. It is sometimes displayed within a circle, or Fire may be represented by a circle alone. The triangle, with its pyramid shape, is often symbolic of the masculine aspect of the Divine. In 1887, Lydia Bell wrote in The Path that, "...the triangle is our symbol for truth. As a symbol for the whole of truth, it holds the key to all science, to all wisdom, and its study leads with certain steps to and through that door wherein the mystery of life ceases to be a problem and becomes revelation... The triangle is a unit, each part of the triangle is a unit, hence, it follows that every part manifests the whole." The lower left, earth, is usually colored brown or green and is connected to physical endurance, strength, and stability. A pentagram (or pentacle) is a circled five-pointed star that most people associate with witchcraft or satanism. Far from being an evil symbol the pentagram represents protection, the self, or the spirit. The five points of the pentagram represent five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit. There are slight variations to its meaning, however, depending on whether the fingers are closed or open or if they point upwards or downwards.