Are you a spiritual person? Perhaps you’ve already taken classes online at somewhere like Wicca Academy, or maybe you’re at the very beginning of your journey. Regardless of your experience, you may well know that many people who embrace their spirituality use a variety of symbols to remind them of their connection to the universe. People use these spiritual symbols for protection and as a reminder of the divine power that influences all our lives.
Let’s look more closely at some protective symbols from various cultures.
Triquetra
The word “triquetra” comes from the Latin word meaning “three-cornered.” It’s an unbroken knot seen most commonly in Celtic cultures, with the three points representing the body, the mind, and the spirit. Some also associate the three points with the earth, the sky, and the sea—and in Christianity, it represents the Holy Trinity.
Regardless of religious affiliation, this three-cornered symbol protects the wearer against harm and negativity.
Evil Eye
Why would you wear a charm or hang a piece of art called the “evil eye”?
The evil eye, or eye of protection, actually protects the user against evil or generally harmful energy. Ever since the days of ancient Greece, people have used eye imagery to ward off negativity and ill thoughts. Many spiritual beliefs place great emphasis on the power of a glance. Wearing or hanging the eye of protection can protect you from unkind looks or envious energy from others.
Hamsa
The hamsa is a five-fingered hand with an open palm, commonly seen in Middle Eastern and North African cultural traditions but recognizable worldwide. The hand offers divine protection against harm; many people who desire its protection hang it in doorways or wear it as a pendant.
Variations on the hamsa incorporate the eye of protection on the palm for additional divine defense.
Pentacle
Also called the pentagram, the pentacle is a five-pointed star encased in a perfect circle. It is part of a variety of pagan and Wiccan beliefs; the five points represent the natural elements of earth, fire, air, water, and spirit. Wearers of the pentacle use it to ward off evil spirits.
Pentacles provide a sense of balance and harmony in addition to their protective benefits. Wear one on your travels for an extra layer of security wherever you go.
Do you need an extra dose of spiritual security? Harness the power of these common spiritual symbols and use them for protection against negativity in your daily life.
