The Trident Symbol

The trident symbol (called "the devil's pitchfork''), from the fishing origins is most commonly associated with Poseidon, the god of the oceans and sea in Greek mythology. 

By hitting the earth with his trident, Poseidon created the horse and some water sources in Greece.

It symbolizes major gods among various occult groups. In India, it is linked to the Hindu "trident-bearer" Shiva, spouse of the skull-bearing goddess Kali.In Christian tradition the trident is associated with the Devil who commonly include a trident as his sceptre.

More recently, trident spear has been used by Hindu militants in India to intimidate Christians.

Meaning Of Phoenix - Rising Bird

The Phoenix is a mythological bird, and its legend exists in many cultures. It appeared first in ancient Phoenician mythology, as well as Greek, Chinese and Egyptian mythology. 
It is said to live between 500 and 1,000 years (depending on the legend) in the Arabian wilderness and at the end of it's life cycle it builds a nest of cinnamon twigs and burn itself on a funeral pyre. After being burned down to ashes a new young Phoenix then rises out of the ashes and live through another cycle of years. In this way the Phoenix bird is believed to live an immortal life. The Phoenix is often represented as an emblem of the sun, resurrection and immortality, mystical rebirth or hope.

 

 The name Phoenix itself originated from the Greek word for “red”, which is the universal color of fire. Being the bird made from fire, Phoenix can be used to symbolize a person’s inner fire. 

The symbol of Phoenix was also adopted and used by the early Catholic Church as a symbol of Christ, relating to his resurrection.

Dreamcatcher (Native American Symbol)

Dreamcatchers are an authentic Native American tradition from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) tribe.  It is a Native American object based of a small hoop covered with string, yarn, or horsehair mesh and decorated with feathers and beads and believed to give its owner good dreams.
There is a traditional belief that the Dreamcatchers filtering a person's dreams by trapping the bad dreams and catch the good ones. Good dreams go through the middle hole in the Dreamcatcher while the bad dreams get caught in the web where they perish at the first light of dawn. Native Americans of the Great Plains hung them in the tipi or lodges and especially on a baby cradle board. They were protecting all who slept within their fold. Each part of a dream catcher has symbolic meaning. The feathers on a Dreamcatcher symbolize air or the breath of life.
The Dreamcatchers are now made, exhibited, and sold by some New age groups and individuals.

Unicursal Hexagram

The unicursal hexagram is is a hexagram or six sided and six pointed star. It is called so because it can be drawn in one continuous movement. This symbol can also be depicted inside a circle with the points touching it. 

The unicursal hexagram represent opposites like fire and water or male and female. It is used in the Greek and Hindu mythologies in which it symbolizes the union of the man with the divine. This hexagram represents above and below, a place where human and divine are One. The Unicursal Hexagram is mainly used by those practicing Thelema and Golden Dawn traditions. 

Even Aleister Crowley always claimed to be the originator of the symbol, research has proven otherwise. This symbol is used as a identifying symbol for wide array of Neo- Pagan philosophies 

Aum (Om) - Hindu Symbol

Aum sign, often represented as "om," or even "ohm," is the most prominent symbol in the Hindu religion. For Hindus and also, for Buddhists it is a mystic word or mantra. The Aum symbol signifies divinity and the oneness of all the creations of God. This symbol signifies the trinity of God. It is symbolic of the three main Gods of Hindus, namely Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. The three letters symbolize the three important triads: earth, atmosphere, and heaven or the three levels of consciousness: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.This sign is placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred exclamation to be uttered at the beginning and end of Hindu prayers, chants, and meditation and is also freely used in Buddhist and Jain rituals.

Jumis (Baltic Symbol)

 The symbol of Jumis (Yoo-mis) represents the Baltic Pagan God who personified the harvest. Jumis is the sign of fertility and good fortune, and is often found on clothing and decorative painting. Jumis sign looks like two crossed hooks or the letter W. The symbol of Jumis has been found on very old items, also on saint rocks. The analysis of the languages of ancient Indo-European nations suggests that concept of this sign can be explained as to hold together, to hold, paired off, a twin. The other explanation is to bind, to make, a roof, a connection.

Swastika Meaning And History

Swastika is a Sanskrit that means all is well, good fortune, luck and well being.  It is an ancient cosmic or religious symbol formed by a Greek cross with the ends of the arms bent at right angles in both clockwise or a counterclockwise direction. If it turns to clockwise direction it is being good, if counterclockwise it is being destructive. The nazism has imbued this symbol with evil associations, no matter which direction it turns. It is used widely throughout the world as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. In India, it continues to be the most common symbol of Hindus and Jains, as well as for Buddhists, for whom it symbolizes the Buddhas footprints. It was even used as a decoration in the synagogues of ancient Israel.  The counterclockwise swastika was adopted as the symbol of the Nazi Party at its founding in 1919 – 20. The idea of taking on the swastika as the symbol of the Nazis came from Adolf Hitler himself. Swastika was used on the flag, badge, and armband of Nazi Germany. Because of its usage in Nazi Germany the symbol of swastika has become stigmatized in the Western world.

The winged sun (Behedeti)

The winged sun (sometimes known as Behedeti) is one of the most widespread ancient symbols that is still in use today, it is found throughout Egypt. It is associated with divinity, royalty and power and it is found throughout Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and Persia. this symbol consists of a circle or solar-type disk enclosed by a pair of wings. In ritual magic it is suspended over the alter in an easterly direction and used when invoking the protection and co-operation of the sylphs. In ancient Egyptian symbology wings signify ascension. Even before Egyptian civilization, the sun disk appeared in the literature of ancient Sumer, which was the first known civilization. In early Egyptian religion, this symbol  represented Horus, later identified with Ra. Variations of this symbol are used as a trademark logo on vehicles produced by the Chrysler, and Harley Davidson.

Cherub (Cherubim)

Cherubim is a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics. This winged creatures have four faces, those of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. They are included among the angels, and in the Hebrew scriptures they are described as the throne bearers of God. Cherubim were probably thought of in the ancient Middle East as composite creatures like the winged creatures of Assyria. The late Christian art often represented them as a winged child or winged head of a child. They are symbolizing dignity, glory, and honor. With the seraphim they are said to be in the very presence of God. The color surrounding them is traditionally blue. The color blue is associated with the Cherubim, as the color red is with the Seraphim.

Hermetic Seal Of Light

This symbol consists of geometric shapes, elemental symbols and astrological signs. Each part representing the various elements and forces needed for magical work in the quest for physical transformation and spiritual illumination and immortality.This symbol originates from the ancient Pythagorean philosophy, wherein the square, circle, the and the triangle are the emblems of the material body, the soul, and the spirit, the three elements believed to be necessary for alchemical transformation.In Alchemie these are Mercury, Salt, and Sulfur.

Witch Charm (Witch Knot)

The Witch’s knot is a common symbol in folk magic.It is a symbolic representation of the knot magic practiced by witches in the middle ages, and was used as a sympathetic charm against witchcraft, and usually scratched over doorways of homes and stables.The witch charm had many variations using various proportions of the circle to the four interlaced vesicas. Apparently it suggested four winds under magic female control, because the vesica as a female-genital symbol always implied control of the forces of nature. Connected with the concept of the magic knot was the medieval conviction that witches could control the winds, raise storms and otherwise influence the weather by making knots with cords, threads, or their own hair.This is a popular emblem of choice for modern witches.

Chaos Star (Symbol Of Chaos)

The Chaos star is a symbol with eight equidistant arrows radiating from a central point. The Symbol of Chaos originates from Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion stories. In contrast, the symbol of Law is a single upright arrow. It is also called the Arms of Chaos, the Arrows of Chaos or the Symbol of Eight.The Chaos star is used in chaos magic, as is its 3D analog, the Chaosphere.Its current rounded shape was devised by occult author and chaos magician Peter Carroll. The chaos wheel is a popular decorative emblem for jewelry and clothing.

Sacred Heart Of Jesus

The Sacred Heart is a devotional name used by some Roman Catholics to refer to the physical heart of Jesus Christ as a symbol of Divine love. Devotion to the Sacred Heart in focusing on Christ's heart metaphorically focuses on the emotional and moral life of Jesus and especially His love for humanity. It also stresses the central Christian concept of loving and adoring Jesus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is today one of the most recognizable symbols of the Catholic faith. The image originated in France near the end of the seventeenth century when a nun named Marguerite Marie Alacoque (Often anglicized to Mary-Margaret) began to publicize her mystical visions of Jesus, who admonished her to devote herself and the country to the veneration of his heart, which she described the heart as the center of communication between humans and the Divine. In most depictions, Christ's heart is shown containing wounds to which Christ points, as well as a crown of thorns. This wounded heart is meant to symbolize Christ's pain at the rejection of God's Gospel message of salvation and righteousness by humanity.

Crucified Serpent (Alchemical Cross)

The symbol of a crucified serpent is an old alchemical drawing representing the “fixing of the volatile,” or, making the elixir of mercury, a legendary curative, by removing the ‘volatile’ or poisonous element. The picture is derived from the biblical story of Moses, who erected a brazen snake as a charm against plague.
The crucified snake, also known as the Flamel, or the staff of Flamel in alchemical circles follows this meaning, but in mystical terms. The snake in alchemy represents poison, so the crucified snake represents removing the volatile aspects of the potion the alchemist was working with in order to create the fabled "elixir of mercury" also known as the elixir of long life, or immortality. In alchemy, though, all the material tools are symbolic of oneself, so the poison is actually the base and animalistic instincts of oneself that as an alchemist one must remove, or "crucify", in order to accomplish The Great Work.
Another interpretation of the crucified serpent comes from the Gnostic sect of Christianity. The ancient Gnostics believed that the old testament god, who they called the demiurge, was actually evil, and was trying to keep mankind from reaching salvation.

Anchor Cross (Crux Dissimulata)

The Anchor Cross An early covert Christian symbol. It was the emblem of st. clement, bishop of rome, who according to tradition was tied to an anchor and tossed into the sea by the emperor trajan. It has been the anchor cross and the firm faith which keeped christians steady in the storms of life. Based on hebrews 6:19 which reads, ‘we have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain.’
The traditional anchor cross appears in various forms. One variation manages to include three crosses to represent the three crosses on Calvary or the Holy Trinity.
The anchor is a life saver - it can prevent a ship from crashing on to rocks. For Christians, the analogy is that Christ can save spiritual lives. The nautical image of an anchor gives the idea of navigation (through life). Alternative names include St. Clement's Cross, Sailor's or Mariner's Cross.

Cauldron Of Cerridwen

Cerridwen was the Celtic Goddess of Witchcraft and the Underworld. She embodies all three lunar aspects of the Goddess, Maiden, Mother and Crone. She is primarily worshipped in her Crone aspect, by and through her Cauldron of Wisdom. The cauldron has an intimate association with femininity, together with the cave, the cup and the chalice, and the association of femininity with justice, wisdom and intelligence goes back to very ancient times.The cauldron was an important artifact in Celtic daily life, where it served as the hub of the home. It was used for most household cooking, as well as for bathing and carrying water, and was the finest object owned by most households.

Celtic Tree Of Life

The Tree was a central part of early Celtic spirituality. The tree of life symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in a sense of the wheel of life. The branches and roots are connecting heaven and the underworld. Also, it can represent the Celtic theme of three worlds, that of the upper for dieties, middle as our physical plane, and lower as the realm of the fey or faeries. This is depicted by the branches that reach to the heavens, the trunk in the center, and the roots below. It's basic overall symbolism is how we are all connected through nature.In Celtic legends of the Gods, trees guard sacred wells and provide healing, shelter, and wisdom.
The tree of life is associated with many cultures other than the Celts a motif in various world mythologies, theologies, and philosophies.

Emblem Of The Theosophical Society

The Theosophical Society was an organization formed in 1875 by mystic Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, to advance the spiritual principles and search for Truth known as Theosophy.
The emblem or seal of the Theosophical Society consists of seven elements that represent a unity of meaning. It combines symbols drawn from various religious traditions around the world and all of them have been used from ancient times to express profound spiritual and philosophical concepts about humanity and the universe.
It is composed of an Ankh, a hexagram, an ouroboros, a swastika, and the Omkar symbol. Blavatksy’s intent was to create a symbol embodying universal spiritual symbols, emphasizing the common esoteric doctrines in every faith.

Kabbalistic Tree of Life

The Kabbalistic Tree of Life is an arrangement of ten interconnected spheres, which represent the central organizational system of the Jewish Kabbalistic tradition.esoteric mysticism. It first appeared four thousand years ago, in the Book of Creation. It was written that the tree represents a synthesis of the creation.
It is the central motif and has it's origin in the Jewish Kabbalah philosophy, the study of Hebrew
The Tree of Life contains ten Spheres drawn as circles, and twenty paths connecting the spheres and drawn as lines, bringing a total of thirty three paths of wisdom.
The structure is made of three lines: The right side - the masculine side, forms the column of Wisdom. The left side - the feminine side forms the column of Consciousness. The central line - symbolizes the neutral force which unites and balances the two sides.

Gorgon

The Gorgon In Greek mythology was a terrifying female creature with sharp fangs who was a protective deity from early religious concepts. Her power was so strong that anyone attempting to look upon her would be turned to stone, therefore such images were put upon items from temples to wine kraters for protection. The Gorgon wore a belt of serpents that intertwined as a clasp, confronting each other. The term commonly refers to any of three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale, who had hair of living snakes, and a horrifying gaze that turned those who beheld it to stone. Only Medusa was mortal, the other two are immortal. Medusa was slain by the mythical hero Perseus. Gorgons were a vary popular image of Greek mythology, appearing in art, literature and elsewhere throughout history.