Wiccan Symbols
There are many symbols that are associated with Wicca and modern neopagan belief systems. Some of the most common symbols include:
The pentacle, a pentagram within a circle, is the most commonly seen and recognizable symbol of Wicca. The pentacle represents the integration of body and spirit, and the spiritual mastery of the four elements, fire, air, water, and earth. The pentacle is used in many of the Wiccan rituals, and as a Grade sign in Gardnerian and other traditions. The pentacle is often worn as a symbol of recognition amongst practitioners, especially those who practice a code of secrecy.
Hidden pentacles are pentacles disguised in more intricate designs, and may be worn when it is not safe or appropriate to wear a ’standard’ pentacle. Many such stylized designs are worn which can be recognized by other believers, but less apparent to outsiders. Sometimes called a ‘flower pentacle,’ they have a less "occult" look and are less likely to cause problems with non-pagan family or in the workplace.
This is a stylized representation of the Horned God, who in Wicca represents the masculine polarity of the universe. The horned god is the archetypal horned Shaman, related to the ancient Gods of vegetation and the hunt: Greek Pan, the Celtic Cernunnos, and the Egyptian Ammon. This symbol is sometimes referred to as the "horn moon," and as such, is also a symbol of the Goddess Diana, especially in Dianic Wicca.
There are several styles of the Lunar Triple Goddess symbol, representing the three aspects of the moon (waxing, waning, and full) and womankind (mother, maiden, crone), as well as the Lady, or Goddess, the feminine polarity of the universe:
The image below is of Cernunnos, an ancient Celtic horned deity who is often considered the origin of the concept of the Wiccan Horned God, symbolizes the masculine power of nature, especially the domain of forests and the animals that dwell in them:
The familiar symbol below is a simplified silhouette of a paleolithic Egyptian mother Goddess, probably a prototype of the Goddess Isis, and is often used to symbolize the "Lady," the feminine deity of Wicca:
The eight-pointed Wheel of the Year symbol marks the important holy days, or Sabbots, in the Wiccan Ritual calendar. It is derived from the sun wheel, or solar cross, a pre-Christian European calendar marking the Solstices and Equinoxes:
The so-called Witch’s Sign is used in some traditions to mark ritual tools. It is similar to the solar cross, but its exact origin is unknown (It is similar to the Roman numeral thirteen, and reader suggests this may represent the coven of thirteen members):
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