This symbol is called a pentacle or pentagram. It is symbol that has been around for a very long time and has been used in a number of ways. A pentacle is now one of the main symbols a Wiccan uses to show their Wiccan faith. Most of us will wear it as a necklace like your christian friends where their crosses. It represents our spiritual path. Some of us also put a picture or make this symbol with other material to put on our altar.

    In the pentacle, there are 5 points to the star in the center, each one represents the 4 elements of earth, air, fire and water and the top one always being spirit. The circle that goes around the star has no end or beginning, therefore it means eternity.

    Pretty cool huh?

     

    More pentacle pictures below.

     

     

     

     

     

     

           

           

      I like the one above. Someone made that special for their altar. WOW!

       

       

    • There are many different types of pentacles. Even in our flowers. The picture below is from my garden. It is a morning glory flower. Cool Huh?

         

        Wild !

         

         

        Can you see it? It is hidden in the knotwork!

         

         

       

    • It is not hard. You need a picture of a 5 pointed star and then you draw a circle around it. That simple! You can then color it in and decorate it anyway you wish. Below are the direction the elements are located on a pentacle.

    Spirit

    Air

     

     Water

    Earth

    Fire

           

          If you want to learn more about these elements, check out our page on elements.

          Elements

         

         

                 

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