the waning moon on either side. This symbol is sometimes used in head ornaments of crowns and may adorn the High Priestesses during rituals.
A maze like symbol called Hecate’s symbol is associated with the Greek Goddess. She is believed to rule over the underworld and may sometimes be known as the Goddess of Witches. This is used sometimes as protections symbols.
The eye of the Horus is usually seen on buildings and is used for protection. This symbol originated from Egyptian magickal traditions. Wearing the symbol of Isis, the Goddess “from whom all arose” is believed to summon the Goddess power in us.
The symbol of the horned God depicted as a full moon with a crescent moon symbol on top. The Ankh is an ancient symbol of life, fertility and union of the female and the male.
Other symbols used are the Chalice, the Censer, the Athame, the Earth with its four quadrants, Cauldron, etc. Symbols are mainly associated with our emotions.
Drawing a pentacle puts our mind at ease knowing that we are safe, our future is safe and that we are not powerless. You may have seen the symbol of the fish on cars that travel ahead of you. In Christianity, Fish is the symbol of peace and love. Similarly, pagan folks use symbols to guard their houses, vehicles, barns, animals and themselves by adorning themselves or their possessions with protective symbols.
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