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A five-pointed star (pentagram) bound by a circle, the pentacle is an ancient symbol found in many different cultures and religions, including Christianity. It is apotropaic, meaning it is a symbol of protection.
Triple Moon
represents the lunar cycle in the northern hemisphere (as it shows the waxing, full, and waning phases) as well as goddesses associated with the moon. It can be used to draw in lunar energies or to help with focus in working with lunar deities.
Eye of Horus
Also known as the wadjet, the Egyptian eye of Horus is depicted as a right eye. It is associated with protection, the lunar-associated god Horus, good health, and power.
Eye of Ra
Similar to the eye of Horus, the eye of Ra is depicted as a left eye. It is associated with the solar-aligned god Ra, good fortune, and creation.
A cross with the upper vertical bar formed as a loop, the Egyptian ankh represents life and the power to maintain and restore life.
Hekate’s Wheel
Also known as the strophalos, Hekate’s wheel is a common symbol among devotees of the goddess Hekate, representing Her as a triform goddess (not a triple goddess).
Triskele
triskele is an ancient Celtic symbol representing movement and motion, especially cycles.
Septagram
A seven-pointed star, it is sometimes called an elven or faery star. Its seven points are given a variety of associations, particularly the seven directions (north, east, south, west, above, below, and within) and the seven planets.
Spiral Goddess
A modern symbol representing divine feminine energy, the spiral goddess taps into the procreative powers associated with women who menstruate.
Labyrinth
An ancient symbol of various forms, the labyrinth combines the wholeness of the circle with the inward/outward movement of the spiral. In Paganism, it can be used to enter a trance state, by walking a labyrinth or by tracing a small labyrinth with one finger or a stylus.
Horned God
A circle topped with an upward-pointing crescent, the horned god symbol is modern, coming into Paganism from Wicca, where it represents the masculine deity. It is a symbol of divine masculine energy and the creative, protective, and wild energies often associated with such traits.
Helm of Awe
An ancient Germanic symbol, the helm of awe is a symbol of protection and power, believed to be able to strike adversaries with terror so as to prevent them from attacking. It is often used in Paganism as a symbol of physical, mental, and spiritual protection.
Tree of Life
the tree of life is also known as the world tree and by the name Yggdrasil in Heathenry. Its meanings are varied, representing a connective force linking the physical world and the spirit world, immortality, and fertility.
Rod of Asclepius
this symbol depicts the rod held by the god Asclepius. It is frequently confused with the caduceus. A rod with a single snake twined about it, the rod of Asclepius represents medicine and healing.
Caduceus
the caduceus is a rod twined with two serpents and sometimes depicted with wings at the top, carried by the god Hermes. It is associated with commerce and business.
Ouroboros
Depicted as a snake (sometimes a dragon) eating its own tail and forming a circle, this symbol is common within Western esotericism. It represents wholeness, eternity, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Thor’s Hammer
(Mjo¨lnir)
Mjölnir is the war hammer carried by the god Thor. It is a symbol of protection and is also used to denote a devotee of Thor, in addition to being used as a representative symbol of Heathenry in general.
Valknut
this symbol of three interlocking triangles is common in ancient Norse mythology. The name means “slain warrior knot,” while the symbol itself is associated with Odin and protection.
Spiral
The spiral is an ancient symbol found in numerous cultures. In modern Paganism, it represents creative energy, movements, and cycles. It is often used in magick to draw energy in or send it out, depending on whether the spiral is drawn in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Awen
It is a modern symbol, and its three lines are also viewed as representing the three domains of land, sky, and sea.
Sword
sword is a masculine tool corresponding to either fire or air. It is a defensive tool, used for banishing, commanding spirits, and casting the circle (an energetic construct used as part of delineating ritual space).
Bell
Associated with the element of air, the bell is used in various witchcraft traditions as a tool for cleansing and purification, as well as for banishing spirits and faeries. The tongue of the bell is sometimes viewed as masculine, while the bell itself is feminine. Besom
A ritual broom used solely by witches, the besom is used to remove unwanted energies from an area as part of cleansing rituals. It is associated with either fire or air and is someti...
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Athame
A black-handled knife
the athame typically has a dull blade, as it is not used for physical cutting. It corresponds to either fire or air, depending on tradition, and is ...
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Chalice or Cup
Cauldron
Staff
