Spiritual power sign tattoo. The destructive power of a tattoo. Inscription on clothes

Continuation of the first part: Occult and mystical symbols and their meaning. Geometric Symbols, Universal Image Symbols and Concept Symbols. Emblems of modern religions. Crosses: the most common shapes. Images of time. Symbols of the kingdom of plants and animals. Mythical creatures.

Encyclopedia of symbols

Swastika straight (left-sided)

Swastika as a solar symbol

A straight (left-handed) swastika is a cross with ends bent to the left. Rotation is considered to occur clockwise (opinions sometimes differ in determining the direction of movement).

A straight swastika is a symbol of blessing, a good omen, prosperity, good luck and aversion to trouble, as well as a symbol of fertility, longevity, health and life. It is also a symbol of the masculine principle, spirituality, which inhibits the flow of lower (physical) forces and allows the energies of a higher, divine nature to manifest.

Reverse swastika (right-sided)

Swastika on a Nazi military medal

The reverse (right-handed) swastika is a cross with the ends bent to the right. Rotation is considered to be counterclockwise.

The reverse swastika is usually associated with the feminine principle. Sometimes it is associated with the launching of negative (physical) energies, blocking the passage to the exalted forces of the spirit.

The Sumerian swastika, formed by four women and their hair, symbolizes the female generative power

Pentagram (pentacle): the general meaning of the symbol

Pentagram sign

The pentagram, written in one line, is the oldest of all symbols that we own. Had different interpretations in different historical times of mankind. She became the Sumerian and Egyptian star sign.

Later symbolism: five senses; masculine and feminine principles, expressed by five points; harmony, health and mystical powers. The pentagram is also a symbol of the victory of the spiritual over the material, a symbol of security, protection, and a safe return home.

Pentagram as a magic symbol

Pentagrams of the White and Black Magicians

The pentacle with one end up and two down is a sign of white magic known as the "druid's foot"; with one end down and two up, it represents the so-called "goat's hoof" and the devil's horns - a characteristic symbolism change of sign from positive to negative when it is turned over.

The Pentagram of the White Magician is a symbol of magical influence and the domination of disciplined Will over the phenomena of the world. The will of the Black Magician is directed towards destruction, towards refusal to fulfill a spiritual task, therefore the inverted pentagram is regarded as a symbol of evil.

Pentagram as a symbol of a perfect person

The pentagram symbolizing the perfect person

The pentagram, a five-pointed star, is a symbol of a perfect man standing on two legs with his arms outstretched. We can say that a person is a living pentagram. This is true both physically and spiritually - a person has five virtues and manifests them: love, wisdom, truth, justice and kindness.

Truth belongs to the spirit, love to the soul, wisdom to the intellect, kindness to the heart, justice to the will.

Double pentagram

Double pentagram (man and the universe)

There is also a correspondence between the human body and the five elements (earth, water, air, fire and ether): will corresponds to earth, heart to water, intellect to air, soul to fire, spirit to ether. Thus, by his will, intellect, heart, soul, spirit, a person is connected with the five elements working in space, and he can consciously work in harmony with them. This is the meaning of the symbol of the double pentagram, in which the small is inscribed in the large: a person (microcosm) lives and acts inside the Universe (macrocosm).

Hexagram

Hexagram image

Hexagram is a figure made up of two polar triangles, a six-pointed star. It is a complex and one-piece symmetrical shape in which six small individual triangles are grouped around a large central hexagon. The result is a star, although the original triangles retain their identity. Since the upward-facing triangle is a heavenly symbol, and the downward-facing triangle is a symbol of the earthly, together they are a symbol of a person who unites these two worlds. It is a symbol of a perfect marriage that connects a man and a woman.

Solomon's seal

Solomon's Seal, or Star of David

This is the famous magic seal of Solomon, or the Star of David. The top triangle in her image is white and the bottom triangle is black. It symbolizes, first of all, the absolute law of analogy, expressed by the mystical formula: "That which is below is similar to that which is above."

Solomon's seal is also a symbol of human evolution: one must learn not only to take, but also to give, absorb and radiate at the same time, to radiate - for the Earth, to receive - from Heaven. We receive and are filled only when we give to others. This is the perfect union of spirit and matter in man - the union of the solar plexus and the brain.

Five pointed star

Five pointed star

Star of bethlehem

The five-pointed star is interpreted in different ways, including it symbolizes joy and happiness. It is also the emblem of the Semitic goddess Ishtar in her warlike incarnation, and in addition, the Star of Bethlehem. Among the Masons, the five-pointed star symbolizes the mystical center.

The Egyptians attached great importance to the five- and six-pointed stars, as is evident from the text preserved on the wall of the burial temple of Hatshepsut.

Seven pointed star

Seven-pointed star of magicians

The seven-pointed star repeats the characteristic features of the five-pointed one. The Gnostic star has seven rays.

Seven- and nine-pointed stars, drawn in one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.

The star of the magicians is read in two ways: sequentially along the course of the rays (along the line of the outline of the star) and along the circumference. In the course of the rays are the planets that control the days of the week: the Sun - Sunday, the Moon - Monday, Mars - Tuesday, Mercury - Wednesday, Jupiter - Thursday, Venus - Friday, Saturn - Saturday.

Nine pointed star

The nine-pointed star of the magicians

Nine-pointed stars, like seven-pointed stars, if they are drawn in one line, are mystical stars in astrology and magic.

The nine-pointed star, made up of three triangles, symbolizes the Holy Spirit.

Monad

The four constituent parts of the monad

It is a magical symbol named by the monad John Dee (1527-1608), counselor and astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I of England.

Dee presents the nature of magic symbols in terms of geometry and tests the monad in a number of theorems.

Dee researches the monad at such a deep level that he finds connections between his theory and Pythagorean harmony, biblical knowledge, and mathematical proportions.

Spiral

Spiral structure of the milky way

Spiral shapes are very common in nature, ranging from spiral galaxies to whirlpools and tornadoes, from shellfish to drawings on human fingers, and even the DNA molecule has the shape of a double helix.

The spiral is a very complex and ambiguous symbol. But above all, it is a symbol of the great creative (life) force both at the level of the cosmos and at the level of the microcosm. The spiral is a symbol of time, cyclical rhythms, changing seasons of the year, birth and death, phases of "aging" and "growth" of the Moon, as well as the Sun itself.

Tree of life

The tree of life in a human being

Tree of life

The Tree of Life does not belong to any culture - not even the Egyptians. It is beyond races and religions. This image is an integral part of nature ... Man himself is a miniature Tree of Life. He possessed immortality when associated with this tree. The Tree of Life can be thought of as the arteries of a large cosmic body. Through these arteries, as through channels, the life-giving forces of the cosmos flow, which feed all forms of existence, and the cosmic pulse of life beats in them. The Tree of Life is a separate section, part of the universal life code scheme.

Sphere

Armillary sphere (engraving from the book by Tycho Brahe)

A symbol of fertility (like a circle), as well as integrity. In ancient Greece, the sign of the sphere was a cross in a circle - an ancient emblem of power. A sphere made up of several metal rings, illustrating the cosmogonic theory of Ptolemy, who believed that the Earth was at the center of the universe, is an ancient emblem of astronomy.

Platonic solids

Platonic solids inscribed in a sphere

Platonic Solids - Five Unique Shapes. Long before Plato, Pythagoras used them, calling them ideal geometric bodies. Ancient alchemists and such great minds as Pythagoras believed that these bodies are associated with certain elements: cube (A) - earth, tetrahedron (B) - fire, octahedron (C) - air, icosahedron (D) - water, dodecahedron ( E) is ether, and the sphere is emptiness. These six elements are the building blocks of the universe. They create the qualities of the universe.

Symbols of planets

Symbols of planets

The planets are depicted by a combination of the simplest geometric symbols. It is a circle, a cross, an arc.

Consider, for example, the symbol for Venus. The circle is located above the cross, which personifies a kind of "spiritual attraction" that pulls the cross upward into the elevated areas belonging to the circle. The cross, subject to the laws of generation, decay and death, will find its redemption if it is lifted up inside this great circle of spirituality. The symbol as a whole represents the feminine principle in the world, which is trying to spiritualize and protect the material sphere.

Pyramid

Great pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin

The pyramid is a symbol of the hierarchy that exists in the Universe. In any area, the pyramid symbol can help move from the lower plane of plurality and fragmentation to the higher plane of oneness.

It is believed that the initiates chose the shape of a pyramid for their sanctuaries because they wanted the lines converging to the top, rushing towards the Sun to teach humanity a lesson in unity.

Star tetrahedron

Star tetrahedron

A star tetrahedron is a figure consisting of two intersecting tetrahedrons. This figure can also be thought of as a 3D Star of David.

Tetrahedrons appear as two opposite laws: the law of spirit (radiation, bestowal, selflessness, selflessness) and the law of matter (being pulled inward, cooling, freezing, paralysis). Only a person can consciously combine these two laws, since he is a connecting link between the world of spirit and the world of matter.

Thus, the star tetrahedron represents the two poles of creation in complete equilibrium.

Generic Image Symbols

A thing is just not because God wants it, but God wants it precisely because it is just.

Symbols-images are often objects (things) or graphic images that imitate the form of the creature or object with which they are associated. Their meanings are sometimes unexpected, but more often they are obvious, since they are based on a certain quality that is inherent in these objects or creatures: lion - courage, rock - stamina, etc.

Arch, arc

Sacrifice to an Astral Deity (from a 13th century Arabian manuscript)

Arch (arc), first of all, is a symbol of the firmament, the God of Heaven. In initiation rites, passing through the arch means rebirth after completely abandoning one's old nature. In ancient Rome, an army passed through the triumphal arch after defeating the enemy.

Arch and arch are common elements in the culture of Islam. Mosques often have arched entrances. It is believed that a person entering the mosque through an arched door will be protected by the symbolic forces of the spiritual (higher) sphere.

Ba-gua

Ba-gua and the Great Monad (charm against evil forces, China)

Ba-gua (in some sources pa-kua) - eight trigrams and pairs of opposites, usually arranged in a circle, which symbolizes time and space.

scales

Weighing scales. The lung gives way. Heavy pulls

Libra symbolizes justice, impartiality, judgment, assessment of the merits and demerits of a person. A symbol of the balance of all opposites and complementary factors. The attribute of Nemesis is the goddess of fate.

Disk

Solar winged disc (Egypt)

The disc is a multidimensional symbol: the symbol of creation, the center of the Void, the Sun, Heaven, deity, spiritual and heavenly perfection. The disc of the rising sun is a symbol of the renewal of life, life after death, resurrection. The disc of the Sun with a horned moon or horns means a combination of solar and lunar deities, the unity of two in one.

The winged disk is a solar deity, the fire of Heaven, the combination of the solar disk and the wings of a falcon or eagle, the movement of the celestial sphere around its axis, transformation, immortality, producing the power of nature and its duality (protective and deadly aspects).

Wand, staff, scepter

Tutankhamun's hook and flail staff

The wand, staff and scepter are ancient emblems of supernatural power.

The wand is a symbol of transformation associated with witchcraft and mysterious creatures. The staff is a symbol of masculine strength and power, often associated with the energy of trees, phallus, snake, hand (pointing finger). It is also an attribute of pilgrims and saints, but it can also mean knowledge, which is the only support of a person. The scepter is more ornate and associated with supreme deities and rulers, with spiritual authority and at the same time compassionate wisdom.

Mirror

The divination scene depicted on the back of a bronze mirror (Greece)

It symbolizes truth, self-realization, wisdom, mind, soul, a reflection of the supernatural and divine intellect reflected in the Sun, Moon and stars, the clearly shining surface of divine truth.

It is believed that the mirror has magical properties and is the entrance to the looking glass world. If a mirror hangs with a reflective surface down in a temple or above a tomb, it opens the way for the ascent of the soul. In magic, mirrors serve to develop the gaze.

Snake Ourobor (Oroboro, Ouroboros)

A snake biting its own tail

The ring-shaped figure depicting a snake biting its own tail is a symbol of eternity, indivisibility, cyclical time, alchemy. The symbolism of this figure is interpreted in different ways, as it combines the creative symbolism of the egg (the space within the figure), the earthly symbolism of the snake and the heavenly symbolism of the circle. In addition, the snake biting its tail is a symbol of the law of karma, the wheels of samsara are the wheels of the Incarnation.

Caduceus

Caduceus

Caduceus (Greek - "messenger's staff") is often called the rod of Hermes (Mercury), the ancient god of wisdom. This is a "magic" wand with small wings, which is entwined by two snakes, intertwined so that the bodies of the snakes form two circles around the rod, symbolizing the fusion of two polarities: good - evil, right - left, light - darkness, etc., which corresponds to the nature of the created world.

All messengers wear a caduceus as a sign of peace and protection, and it is their main attribute.

Key

Saint Peter with the keys to the gates of paradise (detail of the stone image, Notre Dame, Paris, XII century)

The key is a very powerful symbol. This is power, power of choice, breath, freedom of action, knowledge, initiation. The crossed gold and silver keys are the emblem of the papal power, the symbolic “keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” that Christ gave to the Apostle Peter. While keys can both lock and unlock doors, they are almost always symbols of access, liberation, and (in initiation rites) initiation, a progressive progression from one stage of life to the next. In Japan, the keys to the rice storage are a symbol of prosperity.

Wheel

Wheel of law

The wheel of existence (samsara)

The wheel is a symbol of solar energy. The sun is the center, the spokes of the wheel are the rays. The wheel is an attribute of all solar gods and earthly rulers. It also symbolizes the life cycle, rebirth and renewal, nobility, variability and changes in the material world (a circle is the limit of the material world, and the center is a "stationary engine", a cosmic source of light and power).

The spinning wheel is associated with the cycles of manifestation (birth, death and rebirth) and the fate of a person.

At the ordinary level, the wheel of Lady Luck (the wheel of fortune) is a symbol of ups, downs and the unpredictability of fate.

Chariot

Ancient hero on a chariot symbolizing his readiness for battle

A dynamic symbol of power, power and speed of movement of gods, heroes or allegorical figures. The chariot is also a symbol of human essence: the charioteer (consciousness), using the reins (willpower and reason), controls the horses (vital forces), carrying the cart (body).

The chariot (in Hebrew - Merkaba) is also a symbol of the chain of descent from God through man into the world of phenomena and then the triumphant ascent of the spirit. The word "Merkaba" also means the human body of light.

Cauldron, bowl

Ritual Cauldron (China, 800 BC)

Carl Jung views the cup as a feminine symbol that accepts and gives. On the other hand, the cup can be a symbol of a difficult fate ("bitter cup"). The so-called poisoned cup promises hope, but brings trouble.

The cauldron is a more powerful symbol and is often associated with ritual and magic, representing transformative power. The cauldron is also a symbol of abundance, an inexhaustible source of life support, the forces of revitalization, the reproductive forces of the earth, the revival of warriors for a new battle.

Blood

Detail of the painting by Fey Pomeranes "The Sixth Palace of the Underworld": from a glass resembling the shape of an ankh, the last drops of blood flow - a symbol of life

Ritual symbol of vitality. In many cultures, blood is believed to contain some of the divine energy or, more generally, the spirit of the individual.

Blood is red solar energy. It personifies the principle of life, soul, strength, including rejuvenating. Drinking someone's blood means becoming related, but you can also absorb the strength of the enemy and thereby protect him after death. The mixing of blood is a symbol of union in popular customs (for example, brotherhood by blood) or an agreement between people, as well as between man and God.

Maze

Plan of a medieval dance-labyrinth on the marble floor of the Cathedral in Chartres (France)

The labyrinth symbolizes the world, the Universe, incomprehensibility, movement, a complex problem, an enchanted place. This is a symbol of mystery, enigma, which has many different interpretations, often contradictory, sometimes frightening.

Images of the labyrinth on houses are considered an amulet to protect against hostile forces and evil spirits.

Burials, burial caves and labyrinthine burial mounds protect the dead and prevent them from returning.

Lotus

Vishnu and Lakshmi overseeing creation: Brahma grows from a lotus flower originating from Vishnu's navel

The amazing veneration of the lotus in various cultures is explained both by the extraordinary beauty of the flower and by the analogy between it and the idealized form of the vulva as the divine source of life. Therefore, the lotus, first of all, is a symbol of fertility, birth and rebirth. Lotus is the source of cosmic life, a symbol of the gods who created the world, as well as the sun gods. The lotus symbolizes the past, present and future, as each plant has buds, flowers and seeds at the same time. This is a symbol of a noble man who has grown out of mud, but not soiled by it.

moon

Above - the waxing moon and the full moon; below - the waning moon and new moon

The moon is the mistress of the feminine principle. It symbolizes abundance, cyclical renewal, rebirth, immortality, occult power, mutability, intuition and emotion. The ancients measured time by the cycles of the moon; determined the timing of the onset of ebbs and flows; predicted what the future harvest would be.

Although the symbolism of the moon is usually positive, in some cultures it is represented as an evil eye watching what is happening, associated with death and the ominous darkness of the night.

Magic circle

Dr. Johann Faust and Mephistopheles (from Christopher Mardlowe's book The Tragic Story of Dr. Faustus, 1631)

The magic circle is the basis of ceremonial magic. It serves as a symbol of the magician's will and at the same time as a protective barrier that protects the magician from the negative influence of the invisible world. All magical operations are performed in such a circle. Different circles are used for different purposes. The drawing of a circle is a certain magical ritual that must be performed according to all the established rules. In addition, the tracing of magic circles and inscriptions is believed to contribute to the development of self-control and gait.

Mandala

The circle and square of the mandala represent the spherical shape of Heaven and the rectangular shape of the Earth. Together they symbolize the order of things in space and in the world of people.

It is a geometric composition that symbolizes a spiritual, cosmic or psychic order. In Sanskrit, mandala means circle. Even when this geometric composition is based on squares or triangles, it still has a concentric structure. The overall meaning of the composition remains unchanged and symbolizes a guiding mind, supernatural structures, clarity of enlightenment.

Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis (surrounds the entire body of the persona)

Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis

The image of an almond-shaped halo (radiance), which was used in medieval Christian art to highlight the figure of Christ ascending into heaven, and sometimes ascending saints.

In mysticism "almond" (in Italian - mandorla) is a symbol of purity and chastity. Mandorla, due to its oval shape, was in ancient times a symbol of the vulva. It is also a graphic representation of a flame, a symbol of spirituality. On the other hand, it symbolizes the dualistic unity of Heaven and Earth, depicted as two intersecting arcs.

Halo

Halo of Buddha

A kind of halo: a luminous circle that surrounds a person's head. The golden halo symbolizes the sanctity of the person or confirms the fact that a person directly communicates with a higher plane.

The image of the halo is borrowed from the magical symbolism of the Egyptians, as evidenced by images from the ancient Egyptian "Book of the Dead".

Nimbus

Halos and halos surrounding the heads of the saints symbolize the Light of God emanating from them.

Halo is a type of halo: a luminous ring around the head. It symbolizes spiritual power, as opposed to the secular power represented by the crown. Sometimes the halo is used as an attribute of the Phoenix bird as a symbol of solar power and immortality.

Halo can be blue, yellow, or iridescent. In Greek mythology, the blue halo is an attribute of Zeus as the god of Heaven. The Romans have a blue halo - an attribute of Apollo and Jupiter. A triangular halo or a rhombus-shaped halo means God the Father.

Sword

Inlaid swords found by Schliemann at Mycenae (Athens, National Museum)

The sword is one of the most complex and most common symbols. On the one hand, the sword is a formidable weapon that carries life or death, on the other, it is the most ancient and powerful force that arose simultaneously with the Cosmic Balance and was its opposite. The sword is also a powerful magical symbol, the emblem of witchcraft. In addition, the sword is a symbol of power, justice, higher justice, all-pervading reason, discernment, phallic power, light. The sword of Damocles is a symbol of fate. Broken sword - defeat.

Bird feather

Aztec Feather Headpiece (Drawing from Codex Mendoza)

The bird's feather symbolizes truth, lightness, Heaven, height, speed, space, soul, the element of wind and air, opposed to the principle of humidity, dryness, travel outside the material world. In a broader sense, the feathers worn by shamans, priests, or rulers symbolized a magical connection with the spirit world or divine authority and protection. Wearing feathers or feathered hairstyles means taking on the power of a bird. Two feathers symbolize light and air, two poles, resurrection. The white feather symbolizes clouds, sea foam and cowardice.

Horns

Image of the Persian king of the Sassanian period

The horns symbolize supernatural power, deity, soul power or life principle that arises from the head. Horns are both solar and lunar symbols. Sharp and stabbing, the horns are a phallic and masculine symbol; being hollow, they signify femininity and receptivity. The horned gods symbolize warriors, fertility for both humans and animals. The horns with a long ribbon falling from them represent the god of the storm. In later times, the horns became a symbol of shame, contempt, depravity, and a deceived husband.

Hand

"Hand of Fatima" (Muslim carved pendant)

Power (secular and spiritual), action, strength, domination, protection - these are the main symbols that reflect the important role of the hand in a person's life and the belief that it is capable of transmitting spiritual and physical energy.

The hands of kings, religious leaders, and miracle workers are believed to have healing powers; hence the laying on of hands in a religious blessing, at confirmation and ordination. They bless with their right hand, with their left they curse. In Islam, the open palm of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, symbolizes five principles: faith, prayer, pilgrimage, fasting, mercy.

The sun

Variants of the image of the solar disk

The sun is one of the twelve symbols of power, the main symbol of creative energy.

As a source of warmth, the Sun represents vitality, passion, courage and eternal youth. As a source of light, it symbolizes knowledge, intelligence. In most traditions, the Sun is a symbol of the masculine principle. The sun is also life, vitality, the embodied character of the person, the heart and his aspirations. The sun and the moon are gold and silver, king and queen, soul and body, etc.

Tetramorphs

Image of Christ with tetramorphs in the corners (from the manuscript of the XII-XIII centuries)

Tetramorphs are considered a synthesis of the forces of the four elements. In some cults, these are four-headed guards of the four cardinal points. In many traditions, they symbolize the universality of divine protection and protection from the return of the primordial chaos.

The four biblical tetramorphs have the heads of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. Subsequently, in Christianity, these images began to be identified with the apostles - Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, as well as with the incarnation of Jesus Christ, his resurrection and ascension.

Thyrsus

Thyrsus

Thyrsus is the rod of the Greek god of wine Dionysus (in Roman mythology Bacchus). It is a spear-shaped pole (originally of a hollow dill stalk), topped with a pine cone or a bunch of grapes and entwined with grapevines or ivy. Symbolizes the fertilizing, fertile power - both sexual and plant.

The cone is present on the thyrsus, probably because fermented pine resin was mixed with the wine that was drunk during the bacchanalia - it was believed that this enhances the sexual sensations.

Ax (poleaxe)

Great Mother with a double ax in her hands (the ax here is a phallic symbol)

The ax is a symbol of power, thunder, fertility, rain brought by the heavenly gods, and storm winds, correction of mistakes, sacrifice, support, help. It is also a common symbol of sovereignty associated with the ancient sun gods.

The double ax (double-sided ax) denotes the sacred union of the god of Heaven and the goddess of Earth, thunder and lightning. Sometimes the crescent-shaped blades of a double-sided ax symbolize the Moon or the unity of opposites. It is also a symbol of supreme power and strength.

Trident

Vishnu's trident as a symbol of his triune essence: creator, guardian and destroyer (from a picture from Rajasthan, 18th century)

The trident is the most famous symbol of power over the sea and an attribute of the ancient Greek god Poseidon (in Roman mythology - Neptune).

The trident symbolizes thunder and lightning, three tongues of flame, a triple weapon - the forces of heaven, air and water. It is a weapon and attribute of all heavenly, thunderous gods and storm goddesses, as well as all water gods, power and fertility of waters. Can symbolize the Heavenly Triad, as well as past, present and future.

Trigrams

The Eight Trigrams Underlying The Book of Changes

Trigrams are a triple combination of continuous (yang) and discontinuous (yin) lines. There are eight of them, and they formed the basis of the great Chinese book of predictions "The Book of Changes" ("I-Ching"). Trigrams symbolize the Taoist doctrine that the cosmos is based on constant streams of complementary forces: masculine (active, yang) and feminine (passive, yin).

Trigrams also personify the three essences of man - his body, soul and spirit; irrational emotions, rational mind and super-rational intelligence.

Trikvetra (three-pointed swastika)

Trikvetra

Trikvetra has a lot of swastika symbolism. It is also the movement of the Sun: at sunrise, at zenith and at sunset. Suggestions were made about the connection of this symbol with the lunar phases and the renewal of life. Like the swastika, it is a symbol that brings good luck. He often appears with solar symbols; it can be seen on ancient coins, on Celtic crosses, where it is believed to symbolize the triad and is the symbol of the sea god Manannan. It is also found in Teutonic symbolism, where it is associated with Thor.

Triskelion

Triskelion

Dynamic energy symbol in the form of three legs connected together. It is similar to a swastika, but with three rather than four bent beams, creating the effect of a cyclical movement. As a motif in Celtic art and on Greek coins and shields, the triskelion has less to do with the solar and lunar phases (one of the suggested meanings), but with power and physical strength. In addition, the triskelion is a symbol of victory and progress.

Shamrock

Shamrock

Heraldic shamrock

The shamrock clover symbolizes unity, balance, and destruction. The oxalis shamrock, which the Arabs call shamrah, symbolizes the Persian triads. The shamrock is generally a symbol of triads, it is the Mystical Tree, the "sun wheel". In Christianity - the symbol of the Trinity, as well as the emblem of St. Patrick and the coat of arms of Ireland.

To always be profitable, carry a dried shamrock with you.

Trimurti

Trimurti - Indian Trinity (sketch of a very ancient image on granite, India House Museum)

The sacred Hindu Trinity is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It symbolizes three cycles of being: creation, preservation and destruction. Despite similarities to the Christian Trinity, Trimurti is not a monotheistic concept of a "triune god."

Trimurti is sometimes depicted as a turtle. She also symbolizes the Great Mother - both in her terrible manifestation (with symbols of flame and skulls) and in her wholesome (like Lotus, Sophia, Tara, as wisdom and compassion).

Trinity

Trinity Symbol - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - as One God

The Trinity differs from the triad in that it is unity, the union of three in one and one in three. It is a symbol of unity in diversity.

In Christianity, these are Father, Son and Holy Spirit or Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The symbols of the Trinity are the hand (the symbol of the Father), the lamb (the symbol of the Son) and the dove (the symbol of the Holy Spirit).

The Trinity is symbolized by yellow, red and green colors; three qualities - Love, Faith and Hope.

Human

Symbolic representation of man as the Universe: a square in a circle (China)

The crown of all living things. A symbol of what is capable of improvement. Created in the image and likeness of God, it combines material and spiritual, heavenly and earthly. It is a microcosm that symbolically contains all the elements of the universe (macrocosm). The human body in the Pythagorean tradition is depicted as a pentagram, consisting of arms, legs, head. In a person, three principles are combined together, which modern scientists call body, life and will. Symbolically, this can be depicted by three points (beginnings) enclosed in a circle.

Universal symbols-concepts

Cognition of ideas reveals their timelessly eternal meaning in temporary phenomena.

Andrey Bely

Concept symbols are numbers or geometric shapes that reflect ideas, feelings or abstract qualities of something directly related to the inner world of a person.

The duality of the world

Diagram "Double Triangle of Solomon": God of Light and God of Reflection

The duality of the world - the interaction of two polarities behind the created universe (light and darkness, good and evil, etc.) - is reflected in many symbols. The most famous of them is the yin-yang symbol. Also interesting are the symbols presented by the famous occultist Eliphas Levi, for example, the diagram "Double Triangle of Solomon".

The main symbol used by people far from occultism to depict duality is the most common number two, although, nevertheless, it also has a magical nature.

Yin-yang (principle)

Yin-yang sign

The Chinese call the symbol "yin-yang" Tai Shi - the circle of existence. The circle is divided into two equal parts by an S-shaped curve: dark, female (yin), and light, male (yang). The circle seems to revolve, darkness is replaced by light, and then light is replaced by darkness. The Chinese claim that even in the purest light there is an element of darkness, and vice versa. Therefore, in the center of each part, a small circle of the opposite color is depicted: black on a white background and white on black. This image symbolizes the balanced dynamism of opposing forces and principles in space.

Beams

Sun with zigzag rays (golden mask of the Incas)

It is a symbol of fertilizing power, holiness, spiritual enlightenment and creative energy, creative power. The rays can represent the hair of the sun god, the manifestation of the divine essence, or the radiance (halo) emanating from the saints. In solar symbolism, the seventh ray is the main path to heaven.

Wisdom

Ancient Greek goddess of wisdom Athena (in Roman mythology Minerva) with a coiled snake at her feet

The main symbols of wisdom are the snake (daytime, solar, but femininely flexible masculine sign) and the owl (nocturnal, lunar, acting imperceptibly, silently, but masculinely decisively and quickly feminine sign). It is the combination in each of them of the most important properties of the masculine and feminine principles that very accurately corresponds to wisdom. Other symbols of wisdom: dragon, griffin, peacock, sphinx, unicorn, bird, bee, rat, lotus, heart, number seven, scepter, scroll, ring, etc.

“From many roses - a drop of oil, from many torments - a drop of wisdom” (Persian saying).

Axis of the world

Tet Osiris

In the esoteric tradition, the symbols of the axis of the world, the World Tree, are the spear, sword, key and scepter.

The Egyptians use Tat (or Tet) as a symbol of the world axis and the North Pole - the spine of Osiris, which, in addition, personifies stability, strength, immutability, preservation.

Light

Light emanating from Buddha

Light is the first creation. It is associated with the beginning and the end. Light and darkness are two aspects of the Great Mother: life and love, death and burial, creation and destruction.

The light of the Sun personifies spiritual knowledge, and the reflected light of the Moon represents rational, analytical knowledge.

Light is usually depicted as straight or wavy rays, the disk of the sun or a halo. Typically, a straight line represents light, and a wavy line represents heat. Light and heat symbolically complement each other and are the two poles of the Fire element.

Death and rebirth

Death and rebirth of human beings. Detail of the symbolism on the gravestone in Dieste (Belgium)

This image in Christianity is expressed by ancient complex symbols. The given composition unites two pairs "circle-cross", each pair personifies death and rebirth. The lower pair is represented by crossed bones and a rounded skull (symbol of death). From the lower circle (skull) a cross grows, similar to the one on which Christ died - the cross of resurrection, rebirth. This whole allegory is inscribed in a larger circle - a sign that the death and rebirth of human beings are within the great spiritual sphere of the cosmos.

Consciousness (three aspects)

Symbols representing the three aspects of consciousness

Usually three aspects of consciousness are depicted in the form of three animals: one of them lives underground, the other on the ground, and the third flies above the ground. The underground animal is a microcosm; that which flies in the air is the macrocosm; and the animal that walks on the Earth represents the middle step between the first two - like us, for example. The most common symbols: in Egypt - cobra, Horus's right eye, hawk; in Peru, the rattlesnake, puma and condor; the American Indians have the rattlesnake, mountain lion and eagle; in Tibet - a snake, a pig and a rooster.

Dance

The dance of the dervishes (the grace of God descends to the dancer through the raised hand, penetrates through his body and spirit and, leaving him, connects to the earth through the lowered hand)

The main symbolism of the dance: cosmic creative energy, transformation of space in time, the rhythm of the universe, imitation of the divine "game" of creation, maintaining strength, emotions, activity.

Circular dances are an imitation of the movement of the Sun in the sky. Dancing in a chain is a symbol of the connection between man and woman, Heaven and Earth. When a dance is performed around an object, it is thereby closed, enclosed in a magic circle, protecting and giving strength.

Shadow

Priestly esotericism: the sign of Anathema (from Eliphas Levi's book "Transcendental Magic", 1896)

The symbol of the negative beginning, as opposed to the positive solar. In some primitive tribes, the shadow symbolizes the human soul, the same in witchcraft and conspiracies. Falling into the shadow of another person is a bad omen.

The above engraving shows a human hand performing an act of blessing. A strong beam of light casts a shadow from the blessing hand on the wall, and this shadow is the image of the horned head of the Devil. The main idea of ​​the allegory is this: evil and good are intertwined, and darkness and light confront each other in a kind of moral duel.

Emblems of modern religions

It is difficult to find the Creator and Father of this universe, but even having found Him, it is impossible to express about Him in a language that is understandable for everyone.

In our time, there are three world religions on the globe - Christianity, Islam (Islam) and Buddhism. Each of them is accepted in many countries. They arose a long time ago: Christianity is 2,000 years old, Islam is almost 1,400, and Buddhism is about 2,500 years old.

There are other religions, which, although not world-wide, are also widespread.

Christianity

Bowl and cross

One of the symbols of Christ's love is the combination of a cup and a cross. The cup, or goblet, in this case indicates the great sufferings that Jesus endured, calling them "the cup."

The image of the cup indicates the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane: “Father! oh, if you were pleased to carry this cup past me! however, not my will, but yours be done. "

The cross is depicted as pointed; its sharp ends, like swords of sorrow and pain, pierce the suffering soul.

Islam

Star and Crescent of Islam

The main emblem of the youngest world religion, Islam, founded by the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (570-632), is a crescent moon with a star inside. The emblem denotes divine protection, growth, rebirth and, together with the star, paradise. The star is a traditional symbol of independence and divinity. The crescent moon is one of the faithful forces capable of resisting evil, a powerful talisman.

The crescent moon in Islamic countries replaces the cross in the Red Cross organizations.

Buddhism

Maitreya

In Buddhism, Maitreya is the name of the Buddha of the coming world order. This is the only Bodhisattva ("whose essence became the mind"), who is recognized by all major branches of Buddhism. The essence of a Bodhisattva is an act of sacrifice: giving up the bliss of nirvana in order to help humanity within the limits of karmic limitations.

Maitreya is depicted sitting on a throne in a "European pose" (with his legs down), which indicates a sign of the haste of his arrival; it is golden in color. Next to Maitreya, it is customary to depict the wheel of dharma, stupa and vase.

Judaism

Mogendovid, or Shield of David

Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic world religions (originated in the 1st millennium BC in Palestine 4000 years ago). The main provisions of Judaism were later laid down in Christianity and Islam.

The symbol of Judaism is Mogendovid, or the Shield of David. Most often associated with the six-pointed Star of David. A less commonly used name is the Star of the Creator; each end of the star symbolizes one of the six days of creation, and the central hexagon represents the Sabbath (sacred day of rest).

Zoroastrianism

Ahura Mazda

Zoroastrianism is the oldest spiritual tradition, founded about 2500 years ago by the prophet Zoroaster, and now, unfortunately, forgotten. The supreme god is Ahura Mazda. The sacred canon is the Avesta ("law").

Zoroastrianism proceeds from the doctrine of the justice of the world order and the triumph of justice in the world struggle between good and evil, in which a person's free choice and his active participation play a decisive role. Zoroastrian morality contains an ethical triad: a good thought, a good word, a good deed.

Hinduism

One of the symbols of Trimurti

Hinduism combines elements of different faiths, rooted in the depths of the centuries. Sacred books - Vedas (Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda). The three main gods make up the Trimurti (triad): Brahma is the creator of the world, Vishnu is the keeper of the world and Shiva is the destroyer. Their images symbolize the fundamental processes of change in nature (prakriti).

The basis of Hinduism is the doctrine of the reincarnation of souls (samsara), which occurs in accordance with the law of retribution (karma) for virtuous or bad behavior.

Confucianism

The symbol of Confucianism is the figure of the "Highest Saint"

Confucianism and Taoism are the most famous of the philosophical movements that existed in China even before its unification (221 BC). Gradually intertwining with the traditions of Buddhists and Taoists, the teachings of Confucius acquired a religious connotation. According to Confucius, one must live in such a way that human behavior reflects the laws of the Universe, which exists according to a certain order. “The Master teaches the students four disciplines: culture, behavior, loyalty and faith” (Lunyu book, 7.25).

Taoism

Tai Shi (yin-yang circle)

Taoism is literally "Tao School". (Tao is "the way"). It is an integral part of the philosophical and religious triad (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism). The Chinese apply in practice all three teachings, depending on the life situation. Within the framework of his personal life, a Chinese person professes Taoism, but when it comes to social norms of behavior, he becomes a Confucian, and when faced with troubles and hardships of life, he turns to Mahayana Buddhism.

The concept of Taoism is graphically expressed by Tai Chi (in some sources - Tai Shi) - a symbol of a single limit.

Shinto (Shinto)

Horin-rimbo - wheel of law (Japan)

Shinto is the Japanese national religion, its name comes from the Chinese word "sheng-dao" ("sacred path" or "path of the gods"). At the heart of Shinto is the cult of the deities of nature and ancestors. The highest deities are Amaterasu (the sun goddess) and her descendant Jimmu. Jimmu is the first emperor of Japan, the mythical ancestor of the Japanese emperors. Day 11 February, when, according to myths, in 660 BC. NS. Jimmu ascended the throne, is considered the founding day of the empire and is celebrated as a holiday.

Crosses: the most common forms

The cross is a cosmic symbol that should be studied and treated with the greatest respect.

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The cross is the common symbol of humanity. It can be found in the most ancient religions, among the most ancient civilizations: in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, etc. Who invented the cross? Nobody - for he exists in nature. This is an ancient universal symbol and, above all, a symbol of the connection between the micro- and macrocosm, spirit and matter in their combination. The cross symbolizes the involvement of the spirit (vertical line) during time (horizontal line).

The forms of the cross are varied. They differ in the number of crossbeams, and the number of ends of the cross, and proportions.

Greek cross

Greek cross

The cross is of the simplest form: square, with ends of equal length, the horizontal bar is located in the middle of the vertical one. Cross of St. George. This sign, also called crux quadrata, has been used since prehistoric times in a variety of ways - as a symbol of the sun god, the rain god, the elements from which the world is created: air, earth, fire and water. In early Christianity, the Greek cross symbolized Christ. It is also a symbol of secular, earthly power, but received from God. Used in medieval heraldry.

Hammer cross

Hammer cross

The hammer cross is a variation of the Greek cross. One of the main heraldic crosses is named after the French potenee - "support", because its shape is similar to the supports used in antiquity.

Latin cross

Latin cross

Another name for the Latin cross is the long cross. Its horizontal bar is located above the middle of the vertical bar. It is the most common Christian symbol in the Western world. It is believed that it was from such a cross that Christ was removed, hence its other names: the cross of the Crucifixion, the cross of the West, the cross of Life, the cross of Suffering. This form, so similar to the man with his arms outstretched, symbolized God in Greece and China long before the advent of Christianity. For the Egyptians, the cross rising from the heart symbolized kindness.

Cross of st peter

Cross of st peter

St. Peter's Cross is an inverted Latin cross. Since the 4th century, it has been one of the symbols of St. Peter, who is believed to have been crucified head down on an inverted cross in 65 AD. NS. during the reign of Emperor Nero in Rome.

An inverted Latin cross, that is, the cross of St. Peter, with pointed ends - the emblem of the Knights Templar.

St. Andrew's cross (oblique cross)

St. Andrew's cross (oblique cross)

It is also called diagonal or oblique. On such a cross the Apostle Saint Andrew accepted a martyr's death. The Romans used this symbol to denote a border beyond which passage was prohibited. The oblique cross also symbolizes perfection, number 10. In heraldry, this cross is called saltir.

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Russia, and when Peter the Great was creating the Russian navy (in the 1690s), he adopted a blue oblique cross on a white background for the flag of the fleet.

Tau cross (cross of St. Anthony)

Tau cross

Cross of St. Anthony

The tau cross is so named because of its resemblance to the Greek letter "T" (tau). It symbolizes life, the key to supreme power, the phallus. In ancient Egypt, it is a sign of fertility and life. In biblical times - a symbol of protection. The Scandinavians have Thor's hammer. In Christian churches - the cross of St. Anthony (the founder of Christian monasticism, IV century). Since the beginning of the XIII century - the emblem of Francis of Assisi. In heraldry, it is the Almighty Cross. It is also known as the "cross of the gallows" due to its resemblance to the gallows as it was done in antiquity.

Ankh (Egyptian cross)

Ankh - the key to the gates of death

The ankh is the most significant symbol among the ancient Egyptians, also known as the "cross with a handle". This cross combines two symbols: a circle (as a symbol of eternity) and a tau-cross suspended from it (as a symbol of life); together they denote immortality, eternal life. Ankh also personifies "life that will come", "time that will come", hidden wisdom, the key to the secrets of life and knowledge, as well as the key that opens the gates of death. Perhaps it symbolizes the Tree of Life, as well as the sun rising over the horizon.

Maltese cross

Maltese cross

The Maltese cross is also called the eight-pointed cross. It symbolizes the four great gods of Assyria: Ra, Anu, Belus and Hea. The emblem of the Knights of the Order of Malta. From the very beginning, the white cross of this form on a black background was the emblem of the military and religious Order of the Hospitallers (Johannites), who moved their headquarters to Malta (in 1529) - hence the name.

In philately, the Maltese cross is the first postmark used to extinguish postage from 1840 to 1844.

Patriarchal cross

Patriarchal cross

The Patriarchal Cross is used by archbishops and cardinals. It is also called the Catholic Cardinal's Cross and the Double-Barred Cross. The upper crossbar is the titulus (name board), introduced by order of Pontius Pilate. Under the name of the archbishop's cross, it is often found on the arms of archbishops.

This cross is widespread in Greece and is sometimes called the Angevin or Lorraine. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Lorran Cross.

Papal cross

Papal cross

The papal cross with three horizontal bars is also known as the triple cross. Used in processions in which the Pope participates. The three cross lines represent power and the Tree of Life.

Russian cross

Russian cross (cross of St. Lazarus)

This eight-pointed cross is the cross of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is also called the eastern cross or the cross of St. Lazarus. Symbol of the Orthodox Church in the Eastern Mediterranean, Eastern Europe and Russia.

The upper of the three crossbeams is the titulus, where the name was written, as in the patriarchal cross, the lower crossbar is beveled.

Cross of Constantine (sign "Chi-Ro")

Cross of Constantine

Magic seal with the symbol "Chi-Ro" (Agrippa, 1533)

The Cross of Constantine is a monogram known as "Chi-Ro" ("chi" and "ro" are the first two letters of the Greek name for Christ). Legend has it that Emperor Constantine saw this cross in the sky on the way to Rome, together with the cross he saw the inscription "Conquer by this". According to another legend, he saw a cross in a dream on the night before the battle and heard a voice: “With this sign you will win”). It is said that it was this prediction that converted Constantine to Christianity. And the monogram became the first generally accepted symbol of Christianity - as a sign of victory and salvation.

Rosicrucian cross

Cross with a rose (Rosicrucian)

Another name is the cross of the rose (five-petal). Emblem of the Rosicrucian Order. The symbol of harmony, center, heart. The rose and the cross also symbolize the Resurrection and Atonement of Christ. This sign is understood as the divine light of the Universe (rose) and the earthly world of suffering (cross), as the feminine principle and masculine, material and spiritual, spiritual and sensual love. The cross with a rose is a symbol of the initiate, who, thanks to work on himself, was able to develop in himself love, life-giving and transforming matter.

Masonic cross

Masonic cross (cross in a circle)

The Masonic cross is a cross inscribed in a circle. It means a holy place and a cosmic center. The four dimensions of space in the heavenly circle symbolize the totality that includes the Great Spirit. This cross personifies the Cosmic Tree, spreading horizontally over the Earth and touching Heaven through the vertical central axis. Such a cross was either executed in stone, or depicted on the walls of Roman Gothic temples, symbolizing their consecration.

Pacifist cross

Pacifist Cross (Peace Cross)

This symbol was developed by Gerald Holt in 1958 for the then emerging nuclear disarmament movement. To design the symbol, he used the semaphore alphabet: he made a cross from its symbols - for "N" (nuclear, nuclear) and "D" (disarmament, disarmament) - and placed them in a circle, which symbolized a global agreement. Soon this cross became one of the most common signs of the 60s of the twentieth century, symbolizing both peace and anarchy.

Time images

The wise turn years into months, months into weeks, weeks into days.

Everything is perishable in this world.

The image of unforgiving time is a road. The symbol of time is sand flowing through your fingers. Measured time attributes - clock, burning candle; it is a symbol of the elusiveness of the present moment.

In the pantheon of gods of almost all ancient cultures, there is necessarily the god of Time.

Abraxas

Abraxas - a symbol of time (gnostic gem)

Abraxas is the personification of the divine cycles of the solar year. This is the mystical image of the Supreme Being, the highest of the seven. It consists of five emanations (radiations): Nus (Mind), Logos (Word), Fronesis (Mind), Sophia (Wisdom), Dynamis (Power). The human body in the image represents God. The two support-snakes emerging from it are Nus and Logos (intuition and quick understanding). The head of a rooster means foresight and vigilance (intelligence). Two hands hold the symbols of Sophia and Dynamis: the armor of wisdom and the lash of power.

Kalachakra

Namchu-vanden - the emblem of the Kalachakra

Kalachakra is literally "wheel of time", "passage of time". Secret doctrine in Vajrayana Buddhism. Astrological and astronomical system that penetrated Tibet from India. Kalachakra introduces the concept of cyclical time with periods of 12 and 60 years (Tibetan calendar). According to legend, the Kalachakra teachings were given by Buddha Shakyamuni. According to other sources, this teaching was brought to Tibet by Pitop, or the Great Kalachakrapada, which, having miraculously got to Shambhala, was initiated there by the king of Kalki into the Kalachakra teachings.

Kronos

Kronos (Roman Saturn), XV century

The ancient Greek symbol of time - the titan Kronos - in Russian became the ancestor of many words (the particle "chrono" is part of complex words indicating their relationship to time): chronic, chronology, chronometer, etc.

Kronos (Roman Saturn) is the god of Time, in the form of a withering autumn or the outgoing Sun, sometimes, along with his sickle, he also has a hood, which symbolizes invisibility, death and retreat. Since the hood covers the head, it also signifies thought and spirit.

Ourobor (tail-biting serpent)

Ourobor as an emblem of death (from George Witere's Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Modern, 1635)

The most obvious meaning of the symbol is associated with the concept of time: the passage of time is accompanied by destruction, since the past seems to be irretrievably lost. This is reflected in the fact that the serpent "devours" its own tail, like time, which apparently consumes itself. We can say that time has a cyclical nature (day follows night, seasons repeat, etc.), and this is expressed in the form of a serpent, in the fact that it coiled into a circle. The symbol of the emblem can be expressed by the phrase: "In my beginning is my end" or "The end is at the beginning."

Tempus

Image of Time - Tempus (Rome)

The Romans depicted time in the form of a male winged figure with goat legs, with a scythe in his hands ("the inexorable scythe of time") - this is Tempus (from Latin tempus - time).

The figure of Tempus personifies the frailty and transience of all living things, and therefore is associated with the symbol of Death.

The "clock" of our body

The "clock" of our body (the numbers in the inner circle are the time of day)

The Chinese consider it useful to influence the organs of the body in a strictly defined period of the day (stimulate - during activity, and vice versa).

Twelve main organs, according to medical practice, have two hours of activity (see figure). Designations: GB - gallbladder: (from 23 to 1 o'clock); Liv - liver; Lu - lungs; Li - large intestine; St - stomach; Sp, spleen; H - heart; Si - small intestine; UB - bladder; K - kidneys; P - brain; TW is the spinal cord.

Symbols of the plant kingdom

The beauty of plants is a common property of the world, that is, it is always macrocosmic, not microcosmic.

The symbol of the plant kingdom is a tree. Its branches, personifying diversity, branch off from a common trunk, which is a symbol of unity. A green, flowering tree is a symbol of life; dead, withered - a symbol of death. An old, gnarled tree can mean wisdom and strength.

The flower is the emblem of the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. Flowers represent beauty (especially feminine), innocence, divine blessing, spring, youth, but also the brevity of being. Everything in a flower can carry a certain symbolism: its shape, and the number of petals, and color, and smell ...

Vine

Ornament - motif of the vine

Grapes are one of the oldest symbols of fertility, abundance and vitality. The vine is one of the symbols of Christ. The importance of wine in many religious rituals is based on the symbolic link between grapes and divine blessings. The vine was the first plant planted by Noah after the flood.

Grape juice resembles human blood. In some mysteries, grapes are a symbol of lust and debauchery, greed and drunkenness. The bunch of grapes is sometimes presented as a phallic symbol. But grapes are also seen as a symbol of the solar spirit.

Cherry

Sakura (19th century Japanese engraving, Utagawa Kunisada)

In Christian iconography, a cherry is sometimes depicted instead of an apple as a fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil; sometimes Christ is depicted with cherries in his hand. In China, the cherry tree is a symbol of good luck, spring (due to early flowering) and virginity; the vulva is called the "spring cherry". Blooming cherry (sakura) - the symbol of Japan; it is cultivated as an ornamental tree; its fruits are inedible. The Japanese identify the cherry blossoms with the rising sun. Cherry, in addition, is the emblem of the samurai.

Garnet

Expanding grenade

The opening pomegranate (fruit) symbolizes the Easter Resurrection of Christ, gives Christians confidence in forgiveness, faith in the future life and resurrection. Due to the abundance of seeds, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility. It is also the ancient eastern emblem of the sun god and the emblem of life, a divine symbol called the "forbidden secret."

The remains of a flower (thorn) on the top of the fruit serve as a crown in heraldry. The pomegranate is always depicted in gold. And there are always twelve pomegranate seeds - a number that has symbolized perfection since ancient times.

Oak and acorn

Acorn

Oak is a symbol of power, endurance, longevity and nobility, as well as glory. In ancient Rome, a wreath of oak leaves was the highest award for a victorious commander.

As an emblem of valor and courage, oak (oak leaf, oak branch, oak wreath, oak garland) is used in military insignia in many countries.

An oak with acorns is an emblem of maturity, full of strength. An oak without acorns is the emblem of youthful valor. The acorn is a symbol of fertility, prosperity, spiritual energy that grows from the seed of truth.

Kabbalistic tree

Kabbalistic Tree (drawing from the book of R. Floodd, 1574-1637)

This is an inverted Cosmic Tree. Its crown touches the ground, and its roots are strengthened in the spirit world and feed on the spiritual energy of the sky, spreading it to the outside world and down. This is a favorite image in Kabbalism and other mystical and magical teachings. It testifies to the fact that human life is the descent of the spirit into the body and back. It is also a symbol of philosophical growth, growth inward.

In the Bhagavatgita, an inverted tree means the origin of everything from a single root, in Islam it is a symbol of happiness and good luck.

Cypress

Seven cypresses and twelve branches - the personification of the universe and its eternal truths (Istanbul, Turkey)

In the West, cypress is a mystical symbol of death and mourning, the personification of sorrow and grief, since it was used in embalming the body and for making coffins. In Asia, it is a symbol of longevity and immortality. The Arabs call cypress the Tree of Life. In Greece, cypress has always had a dual reputation: it was a symbol of the dark god of the underworld of Hades, but at the same time, more cheerful gods - Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite and Hermes. Therefore, he became a symbol of rebirth and life after death. In China, the smoke of cypress branches is a symbol of light forces, a talisman against misfortune.

Clover

Four petal clover

The three-leafed clover (shamrock) is a symbol of the Christian Trinity. The rare quatrefoil is a symbol of good luck; there is a belief that Eve took one four-leafed leaf as a memory of a lost paradise. But the five-petaled clover brings bad luck.

In China, clover is the emblem of spring. The Irish use clover leaves as their national emblem, which probably dates back to the Celtic veneration of the plant for its vigorous growth in spring.

Roots

Seed and roots

A symbol of connection with the earth, with the family.

"A man with roots" - they say about a man who stands firmly on his feet.

"To look at the root" - to pay attention to the most essential, to delve into the essence.

The "root of evil" is the source, the core of evil.

"Uprooting" means taking life, cutting off access to food, radically solving the problem.

Laurel

Laurel wreath

The laurel symbolizes immortality, but also triumph, victory and success. He personifies peace, purification, protection, divinity, secret knowledge. According to ancient Greek myth, the god of the sun, dawn and poetry Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne, who, fleeing from him, turned into a laurel bush (in Greek, "laurel" - "daphne"). In the arms of Apollo there was a tree, with branches of which he adorned his head and lyre. That is why in ancient Greece, musicians, poets, dancers, whose patron was Apollo, were awarded with laurel wreaths. The Romans extended this tradition to military conquerors.

Lily

Fleur-de-lys, coat of arms of the French kings

One of the most versatile and even contradictory symbols. The triple lily is a symbol of the Trinity and the three virtues: Faith, Hope and Mercy. Lily is an attribute of many saints, including the Archangel Gabriel. White lilies can sometimes symbolize death. Lily is also associated with fertility and erotic love due to its arrow-shaped or spear-shaped (phallus-like) pistil and specific strong scent. Lily - a sign of prosperity and royal power in Byzantium, later - the emblem of the French kings.

Palm branch

Palm branch

This is the main symbol of victory and triumph (“palm tree”).

In ancient Greece, the palm branch was presented with a wreath to the winner of the Olympic Games as a personal wish of health and longevity. In ancient Rome, they were also awarded to victorious soldiers and gladiators. On Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, priests distribute consecrated palm leaves in the form of a cross. In Russia, they are replaced by pussy willows. The palm branch is a symbol of longevity and one of the emblems of peace, and unlike a dove, it is a secular emblem.

the Rose

Ten petalled rose

The rose has polar symbolism: it is heavenly perfection and earthly passion, time and eternity, life and death, fertility and virginity. It is also a symbol of the heart, the center of the universe, the cosmic wheel, divine, romantic and sensual love. Rose - completeness, the mystery of life, its focus, the unknown, beauty, grace, happiness, but also voluptuousness, passion, and in combination with wine - sensuality and seduction. A rosebud is a symbol of virginity; withered rose - the transience of life, death, sorrow; her thorns are pain, blood and martyrdom.

Heraldic roses

Heraldic roses: 1 - Lancaster; 2 - Yorks; 3 - Tudors; 4 - England (badge); 5 - German rose Rosenov; 6 - Russian stamp

The heraldic medieval rose has five or ten petals, which associates it with the Pythagorean pentad and decade. The rose with red petals and white stamens is the emblem of England, the most famous badge of the English kings. After the "War of the Scarlet and White Roses", named after the badges of the surnames that fought for the English crown, the scarlet rose of Lancaster and the white Yorkie were combined in the form of the "Rose of the Tudors". The bright crimson rose is the unofficial emblem of Bulgaria. The famous tea rose is the emblem of Beijing. Nine white roses are in the coat of arms of Finland.

Sprouts

Fern sprouts (four-part scheme)

Sprouts (heart-shaped pattern)

The sprout is a symbol of the awakening of life. The simplest type is a seed "hatching from its shell", a sprout that resembles a folded fern leaf. These images are accompanied by a rounded or cordate stripe. The heart-shaped pattern (point upwards) is a stable expression of the agrarian ornament. A four-part composition with sprouts of a fern (a sacred plant among many peoples), the leaves of which are directed in all directions, is widely used.

Pumpkin

Painted gourd-gourd, vessel and talisman (China, XIX century)

A gourd pumpkin in Chinese culture is a symbol of health, wisdom and even the entire universe.

In America, the pumpkin is the main attribute of the traditional holiday of evil spirits - Halloween. For this holiday, faces are cut out on pumpkins, and candles are inserted inside the pumpkin and with such "lamps" they go home.

In a belittled symbolism, a pumpkin is called a head.

Thistle

Thistle

Scotland emblem

Thistle means challenge, asceticism, vindictiveness, misanthropy. Donkey food. It also symbolizes sin, sorrow, the curse of God during the expulsion from paradise; according to the Book of Genesis, Adam was punished with a thistle. In Christian art, the thistle is the emblem of martyrdom.

But there is another side to the symbolism of the thistle. Like some other thorny plants, it is considered a talisman and is endowed with the ability to heal wounds. This is a plant with strong magical properties.

Apple tree, apple

The sovereign apple is one of the symbols of monarchical power

The apple tree is a symbol of fertility, one of the symbols of Mother Earth. A blossoming apple tree is eternal youth, and in China - peace and beauty. An apple is a symbol of bliss, especially sexual, a symbol of restoration of potential, integrity, health and vitality. The apple personifies love, marriage, spring, youth, longevity or immortality, in Christianity it is associated with temptation, the fall of man and his salvation. A bitten apple is a symbol of sin, anarchy, but also knowledge and hope. In art, an apple in the mouth of a monkey or a snake is a symbol of original sin.

Symbols of the animal kingdom

The animal kingdom in its different breeds embodies the different impulses of the human psyche.

N.P. Rudnikova

In the human mind, animals (animals, birds, fish, insects, etc.) act as symbols on the basis of which figurative pictures of certain aspects of life are made. The symbolism of animals extends to the higher foundations of man himself (for example, ideas about the soul find expression in the form of a bird).

The ancient Egyptians believed that certain animals could embody cosmic and divine energies. The twelve animals of the zodiac are archetypal symbols and represent a closed cycle of energies.

Stork

"He who has gained immortality flies into the sky on a stork" (stork and crane are symbols of immortality)

The stork symbolizes new life, the arrival of spring, good luck, daughter or son affection. In Christianity, the stork personifies purity, chastity, piety, vigilance. In the East, the stork is a symbol of immortality. For the Slavs, the stork is an ancient totem bird, a symbol of the homeland, family well-being, home comfort, love for one's home. The punishment for ruining a nest or killing a stork is a fire that incinerates the killer's house or himself. There is a belief that a stork brings newborn babies. A stork carrying a baby is a symbol of christening.

Butterfly

Butterfly image

Currently, the symbolism of the butterfly is dominated by the meaning of the anemone, a carefree creature, but also pure joy. In ancient times, it was represented as a symbol of transformation and immortality due to its life cycle: life (bright caterpillar) - death (dark doll) - rebirth (free flight of the soul). The butterfly is a symbol of the soul in many regions of the world. In China, it is a symbol of easy entertainment and a sign of lovers. In Japan, the butterfly is a symbol of a fickle and windy lover, as well as female fussiness and the craft of a geisha; two butterflies - conjugal happiness.

Ram (Aries)

Ram head

One of the most important symbols and one of the most widespread emblems in the world (in variants: lamb, golden fleece, head of a ram, horns of a ram). The ram symbolizes fire, solar energy, ardent passion, courage, impulsiveness, stubbornness. In many cultures, since ancient times, it means masculine strength and sexual potency. The symbol of the elements - both creative and destructive, requiring sacrifice.

In the modern everyday sense, the word "ram" is often synonymous with stupidity or stupid stubbornness.

Bull

Sacred bull Apis (Egypt)

The symbol of the fertility of the earth. The most common symbol of sexual power, as well as violence and rage. This is the embodied power, power, male fertility. A symbol of divinity, royalty, elemental forces of nature, which changed meanings in different eras and in different cultures. The bull's horns are a sign of the full moon, his huge body is the support of the world in Islamic and Vedic traditions; its abundant seed is nourished by the Moon in Iranian mythology; its hum, hoof stomping and horn shaking are commonly associated with thunder and earthquakes.

Wolf

A she-wolf feeding Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome (bronze figure, 6th-5th century BC)

The symbolism of the wolf is twofold.

Negative symbolism: ferocity, deceit, greed, cruelty, evil, gluttony and sexuality. The stories of witches turned wolves and men turned werewolves epitomize the fear of demonic possession and male violence.

Positive symbolism: courage, victory, concern for the food of the family. The wolf is a common symbol of knowledge through experience, the emblem of warriors.

V heraldry wolf is a symbol of anger, gluttony, greed.

Raven, crow

Raven on the shield - a symbol of purification

“Daughters of Jerusalem! I am black, but beautiful "(alchemical symbol)

The raven and the crow have similar symbolism. On the one hand, crows are associated with war, death, desolation, evil and misfortune. Because of their blackness, they are considered symbols of chaos and darkness that preceded the light of creation. On the other hand, the raven is a symbol of wisdom and justice. The raven has a connection with the world of the dead, he is able to get living and dead water. It is believed that the raven is a travel assistant and fortuneteller. There is a belief that when the ravens begin to leave their nests, it portends hunger or other misfortunes.

Pigeon

Dove as a symbol of peace

Peace, purity, love, serenity, hope. Traditional Christian symbol of the Holy Spirit and baptism. There is a legend that the devil and witches can transform into any creature except a dove and a sheep. Pigeon cooing has been linked to both sex and childbirth. A pair of doves is a symbol of sexual harmony; so the dove became the personification of a tender wife. A dove with a laurel branch is a symbol of peace, a dove with a cornucopia is a fluke. In the East, the dove is one of the many symbols of longevity.

Dolphin

"Boy with a Dolphin" (Andrea del Verrocchio, 1475. Sculpture for the fountain)

Dolphin symbolizes love, power of the sea, speed, salvation, transformation. This is a friend of man in the sea element and its symbol. The dolphin is also a symbol of boundless joy, playfulness, unpredictability and even spiritual enlightenment. In ancient Greece, the ruler of the waters, Poseidon, (the Roman analogue is Neptune), was often depicted in a cart pulled by dolphins. As a symbol of Christ's sacrifice, the dolphin is often depicted with a pierced trident or an anchor (the secret symbol of the cross). Intertwined with an anchor, the dolphin is a symbol of caution, speed limit: "Hurry slowly."

Toad, frog

Stylized image of a frog

The toad is one of the attributes of witchcraft. According to European superstitions, this is a witches' companion, reminiscent of the death and torment of sinners. At the same time, the toad, personifying darkness and evil, greed and lust in the Middle Ages, is associated with birth and rebirth. A symbol of ugliness behind which a beautiful soul can lurk. It also symbolizes longevity and wealth: it is believed that the toad, like a snake, carries a gem in its forehead that attracts good luck.

The frog is a widespread symbol of fertility, a harbinger of spring rains and the awakening of nature.

Crane

Dances of cranes (bracelet from Kiev)

In China and Japan, the crane symbolizes vigilance, longevity, wisdom, devotion, honor. The image of a crane flying to the Sun is a symbol of social aspirations, its snow-white body is a symbol of purity, and its red head is the fire of life. In India and in some Celtic regions, the crane is a symbol of betrayal, a harbinger of misfortune. In Russia, cranes, along with storks and nightingales, are considered "birds of God", their symbolism is associated with the Sun.

Throughout the world, the crane is a symbol of communication with the gods.

Snake: general symbolism

Python (Greece)

The snake is the universal and most complex of all the symbols embodied in animals, as well as the most common and, perhaps, the most ancient of them. The serpent means death and destruction, but also life and resurrection. This is the solar principle and the moon, light and darkness, good and evil, wisdom and blind passion, healing and poison, a keeper and destroyer. This duality of symbolism makes one balance between fear and worship, the snake appears either as a hero or as a monster.

Snake: positive symbolism

"Serpentine Power"

An example of a positive symbolism of a snake is the concept of kundalini: a symbol of inner strength, psychic energy, a snake-like tangle of vital energy dormant at the base of the spine. Kundalini energy is called "serpentine power". She is sometimes depicted as a coiled snake with heads at both ends. In India and other regions, snakes are often considered the guardians of shrines, water sources, and treasures. This tradition is associated with the symbolism of fertility inherent in the snake, and with the belief that precious stones are the frozen saliva of a snake.

Snake: negative symbolism

Illustration for the "Poem of Gilgamesh" (seal of the Sumerian-Akkadian kingdom)

If we consider the frightening part of the symbolism of the snake, then it is a clear prototype of dragons and sea snakes or snake-like hybrids, symbolizing the many dangers that await a person in life. The snake is one of the most evil omens, a symbol of darkness, evil, hatred, sin, temptation, deception. The snake is accused of having lost God's gift of eternal life because of it.

Snakes were an indispensable attribute of witches, witch's potions included some parts of snakes.

Snake: cosmogonic symbolism

Snake and egg (image of a snake that keeps the world)

The snake is primarily a magical symbol of the forces that gave birth to life. A snake biting its own tail is a symbol not only of eternity, but also of divine self-sufficiency. The image of a snake guarding the eggs laid by it is associated with a huge snake that has entwined the whole world and supports it or helps the earth's disk float in the Ocean around it. The snake is in constant contact with the forces of earth, waters, darkness and the afterlife - lonely, cold-blooded, secretive, able to rejuvenate, shedding its skin.

Snake as a symbol of wisdom

A snake coiled around a wand

Totemic symbolism, combined with the belief that snakes know the secrets of the earth and are able to see in the dark, endows the snakes with wisdom or the gift of divination. “Be wise as serpents and simple as doves,” Christ said to his disciples (Gospel of Matthew 10:16). The Greek word "dragon" (which not only refers to a monster, but which also means "a serpent with a piercing gaze") is etymologically related to sight. In art, the snake is an attribute of the goddess of wisdom Athena (Minerva) and the allegorical figure of Prudence, meaning the gift of foresight.

Snake: Alchemy and Healing

Rod of Mercury (caduceus)

Staff of Asclepius (Aesculapius)

The snake coiled around the wand is the alchemical symbol of Philosophical Mercury in its primary state.

According to mythology, Hermes (Mercury), the messenger of the gods, received a caduceus - a winged staff with the power to reconcile opponents. When he placed it between two wrestling serpents, they peacefully wrapped the staff around and calmed down. The snakes entwined with the caduceus symbolize the interaction of opposing forces. A snake coiling around a gnarled staff is the emblem of the Greek god of healing Asclepius (Aesculapius), who, it is believed, could even raise the dead.

Ibis

Ibis (Egyptian papyrus of the 19th dynasty, 1295-1186 BC)

The ibis is a sacred bird of the Egyptians. The symbol of wisdom. In ancient Egypt, the ibis was considered the embodiment of the lunar deity Thoth, the greatest god of Egypt, the patron saint of occult knowledge, who gave mankind a written language. He is portrayed as a man with the head of an Ibis. This bird is also called the guardian of the harvest. To kill an ibis, even by accident, was considered a terrible crime.

It is believed that the ibis can live only in Egypt and, transported to other countries, dies there of melancholy.

Goat

Goat

The goat is a symbol of potency, vitality, masculinity, but also cunning, lust and stupidity; he personifies destructive tendencies in a man. In Western tradition, a lustful old man is often called a goat. In China and India, the goat is a positive male symbol. In Christianity, the goat is the personification of impurity and base lust.

The goat is often used for sacrifice ("the scapegoat"). The Goat is closely related to Dionysus (Bacchus).

Cow

Holy cow

For many peoples, this animal symbolizes fertility, prosperity, as well as patience and passive endurance. The cow is an ancient symbol of mother's milk and (like the bull) the cosmic forces that created the world. In many cults, from Ancient Egypt to China, the cow personifies Mother Earth. She also symbolizes the moon and sky, as her horns resemble a crescent moon, her milk is associated with the Milky Way. The heads of the moon goddesses in various cultures are adorned with cow horns. Cows are held in high esteem in India.

a lion

Leo - the symbol of the Sun

The lion, commonly referred to as the king of beasts, has been one of the most common symbols of strength and greatness for thousands of years. General symbolism: divine, solar energy (symbol of fire and the Sun), royal power, strength, courage, wisdom, justice, protection, protection, but also cruelty, all-devouring ferocity and death. Leo is the image of all the great and terrifying forces of nature. He is considered both a destroyer and a savior, he is able to represent both evil and the struggle with evil. Leo is one of the hypostases of the Sphinx.

Heraldic lions

Heraldic lions

In heraldry - the most common and favorite image of an animal. Attributes of a heraldic lion: bow and arrows, saber, sword, ax, ax, halberds, etc. The main heraldic form is a lion on its hind legs and in profile. In this case, one eye and one ear are indicated on the head. Bloody tongue sticking out of the mouth. This lion is a symbol of strength, courage, generosity. There are other options for the image. In state emblems, a crowned lion is the emblem of power over subjects.

Bear

Heraldic bear

The bear is a symbol of good nature and rage, heroic strength and clumsiness, laziness and tender maternal feelings, gluttony and asceticism (albeit involuntary: he sleeps all winter without any food, “sucks his paw”). The bear personifies unpredictability, bad temper, evil, rudeness, greed, sinfulness, the devil, as well as cruel primitive force. The badge of the warriors in Northern Europe and Asia.

In addition, the bear is a symbol of the moon and the resurrection. K. Jung believes that the bear symbolizes the dark sides of the subconscious.

Mouse, rat

Mouse wedding

In Russia, the mouse is often called the "gray thief". The mouse is also a symbol of timidity, stealth. The mouse helps to find the loss in the house: "Mouse, mouse, play and give it back." The mouse gives a boost. In China, the mouse is one of the popular deities of wealth.

The general symbolism of the rat is destruction, aggressiveness, greed; the rat is associated with disasters (pestilence) and death, but it is also the embodiment of perseverance, dexterity, cunning and fertility, and also has the gift of foresight (the legendary ability to foresee the death of ships).

A monkey

Hanuman, the monkey god playing with the peaches of immortality (from a Chinese dish)

Monkey symbolism is controversial. Most often, the monkey personifies sin, in particular physical. She is also a symbol of cunning, deceit, striving for luxury, malice, laziness (because of her angular movements), drunkenness, sometimes a symbol of learning. The monkey (along with the white elephant and cow) is the third sacred animal in India. Even now, insulting a monkey with an action causes strong discontent among religious people. In Japan, the monkey cry is a symbol of deep longing. In the East, carvings of three monkeys are considered a talisman protecting from slander.

Deer

Deer (badge of Richard II, late 14th century)

A universal symbol associated with the East, sunrise, light, purity, renewal, creation and spirituality, but also with loneliness. The characteristic qualities of a deer are swiftness, grace and beauty. Deer are wonderful messengers and guides. They are credited with healing powers, especially the ability to seek out medicinal herbs. The deer, in addition, is a symbol of caution and keen hearing. In China, deer is associated with wealth (abundance) and good luck. The deer is a strong magical protector, one of the patron spirits of the Siberian peoples.

Eagle

The eagle as a symbol of the supreme power and solar nature of the lord of the heavens and the head of all the gods of Zeus (painting on a Greek bowl, VI century BC)

The eagle is the lord of the air, the embodiment of power, speed. Solar symbol of the sun gods, rulers, warriors. Associated with greatness, power, domination, courage, inspiration. It personifies the midday Sun, liberation from bonds, victory, pride, contemplation, regal origin, height. It is believed that the eagle is able to fly to the Sun, therefore it is called the messenger of heaven. Double-headed eagles can mean omniscience and double power. An eagle with a snake in its claws symbolizes the victory of the spirit. In this battle, the eagle is the personification of the force of good, and the snake is the force of evil.

Heraldic eagles

Double-headed eagle (Russian embroidery)

Eagle - emblem of the USA

In heraldry, the eagle is a symbol of power, domination, generosity and sagacity. On the coats of arms, the eagle is most often depicted flying chest first, with wings raised upward or soaring. It can be one- or two-headed. Ever since the days of the founders of Rome Romulus and Remus, he was portrayed on the standards as "the bird of Jupiter." After the Christian conquest of Palestine, the double-headed eagle became the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire, and later the Austrian (Austro-Hungarian) and Russian empires. The American bald eagle with outstretched wings has become the emblem of the United States.

Peacock

Peacock (medieval Persian drawing)

This is shining glory, immortality, greatness, incorruptibility. The peacock's magnificent tail is a symbol of the all-seeing Sun and eternal cosmic cycles, as well as the stellar firmament and, as a result, all-unity and interconnectedness. In ancient Rome, the peacock was considered the emblem of the empress and her daughters, while the eagle was the emperor's bird. In Islamic decorative art, the unity of opposites (the Sun at its zenith next to the full Moon) is depicted as two peacocks under the World Tree. In Christianity, a peacock, on the one hand, is a symbol of eternal life, and on the other, a symbol of pride, luxury and vanity.

Spider

The spider depicted on the amulet of the American Indian

Feminine principle. The Great Mother in the terrible guise of the weaver of fate is sometimes depicted as a spider. All moon goddesses are the spinners and weavers of fate. The web, which the spider weaves, weaves from the center in a spiral, is a symbol of the creative forces of the Universe, a symbol of the universe. The spider in the center of the web symbolizes the center of the world; The sun is surrounded by rays; The moon, personifying the cycles of life and death, spinning the web of time. The spider is often associated with luck, wealth, or rain. Killing a spider is a bad omen.

Pelican

Red stone plate depicting a pelican feeding its chicks with its blood (Staffordshire, circa 1660)

The pelican symbolizes self-sacrifice and parental love, as well as mercy. In heraldry, this bird is usually depicted like an eagle or a crane, standing in a nest and trying to feed the chicks with its blood. Early Christian writers compared a pelican feeding offspring with its flesh to Jesus Christ, who donated his blood for the salvation of mankind. The pelican is also a symbol of European occultism (primarily alchemists and Rosicrucians), expressing the feat of self-sacrifice and the eternal rebirth of life.

Rooster

Rooster - a sun bird (image-amulet, China, XX century)

The rooster is vigilance, courage, courage, foresight, reliability. Herald of the dawn, a symbol of the Sun and spiritual rebirth. These qualities prevail over pride, arrogance, lust, which are also inherent in him. The Romans mean "third watchman of time": between midnight and dawn. The rooster is a protector from all kinds of evil. It is believed that night ghosts and evil spirits disappear with the first crow of a rooster. The red rooster wards the fire away from the house, and the white rooster wards the ghosts. Before moving into a new house, the Eastern Slavs launched a rooster there. If he spent the night safely, then it was possible to move in.

Bee

Young Woman Collecting Bee Honey (15th century herbalist)

The bee personifies diligence, diligence, organizational and creative abilities, cleanliness, sociability, modesty, spirituality, courage, wisdom, selflessness, eloquence ("honey speech"). In Greek, Middle Eastern, Islamic traditions, the bee is an allegory of the soul. The Chinese associate the bee with the fickleness of "choosy brides." Among the ancient Slavs, the bee was a symbol of love, as it combined the "sweetness of honey and the bitterness of the sting." Queen bee, mother goddess, symbol of supreme power, fertility.

Scorpion

Scorpio (gnostic gem)

Scorpio is a symbol of evil, self-destruction, death, punishment, retribution, revenge, betrayal, but also a deep understanding of the world. Sometimes the scorpion serves as a talisman and amulet - Paracelsus advised people suffering from diseases of the reproductive system to wear it. In Africa, it was believed that the scorpion itself allocates funds against its poison, so it was a symbol not only of killing, but also of healing. The red star Antares on the "back" of the celestial constellation Scorpio was considered the worst fire in the sky in Europe.

Elephant

White elephant

At present, the huge mass and sluggishness of the elephant have become metaphorical. However, the elephant, first of all, is a symbol of strength: both gentle, loving, and furious, destructive. Elephants are considered vindictive because they never forget the grievances and ill-treatment inflicted on them. The thick skin of an elephant symbolizes mental invulnerability. The elephant is also a symbol of power, insight, prosperity, happiness, personifies the element of the Earth, memory, wisdom, longevity, loyalty, patience, compassion. The elephant is often depicted on good luck charms.

Dog

Noether Anubis (dog-god)

In some countries, a dog is a sacred animal, in others it is considered an unclean, greedy, even vile creature and personifies evil. According to Islamic beliefs, angels will never visit a house where a dog lives. But most often the dog is a symbol of protection and self-sacrifice. And also hunting (sometimes this symbol carries a negative connotation - persecution).

In ancient Egyptian mythology, dogs, as good guides and guards in the afterlife, were considered companions of Anubis, depicted with the head of a jackal or dog.

Owl

Wise owl - attribute of Athena (Greece)

The owl is a traditional symbol of wisdom, an allegorical figure of Night and Sleep. In some ancient cultures, especially in China, the owl has an ominous symbolism, symbolizing darkness, personifies the principle of yang with a negative, destructive connotation. Due to the noiselessness of the night flight, glowing eyes and eerie screams, the owl is associated with death and occult forces. She is also credited with the gift of prophecy. Nowadays, the owl is mainly a symbol of discernment and book erudition. "Learned owls" are called people of mental labor.

Falcon

Falcon - the image of the rising sun

The falcon, like the eagle, is a solar symbol of victory. The personification of superiority, strong spirit, light, freedom. In ancient Egypt, the falcon was a sacred symbol of the Sun, temples were dedicated to it, killing a falcon was considered a grave sin. In Western tradition, the falcon is a symbol of the hunt. A falcon with a cap worn on its head is a symbol of hope for light and freedom. Falcon as a symbol of aggression is rare. For the Slavs, this bird is a symbol of strength, courage, a good fellow. The falcon is opposed to the crow (as the embodiment of evil forces): "Where the falcons fly, the crow is not allowed there."

Ostrich

Australian coat of arms

In ancient Egypt, the ostrich feather is an attribute of the goddess of truth and justice, Maat. This feather, according to legend, was placed on the scales when weighing the souls of the dead in order to determine the severity of their sins. Since ostrich feathers are the same length, they were used as a symbol of justice. The belief that the ostrich hides its head in the sand when danger appears (a symbol of avoiding problems) probably originated from the threatening pose of the ostrich when it bends its head to the ground itself.

In the Australian coat of arms, the emu is a supporter along with a kangaroo.

Tigers

“The tiger spring contains a tiger. Having mastered the contents of the tiger cave, a perfect man who subdued yin and yang "

The tiger is a symbol of energy, strength, speed and talent. This image is both lunar and solar at the same time. He is both a creator and a destroyer. The tiger fighting the snake is a symbol of solar power. In a battle with a lion or dragon, he becomes a symbol of the moon, cruel and fierce. In Europe, the tiger is a symbol of power and bloodlust. In the Far East, it is a symbol of nobility and happiness. In the cultures of Asia and India, it can be a symbol of aggression and protection, life and death, evil and good.

Turtle

Turtle entwined with a snake

The turtle symbolizes strength, patience, endurance, constancy, slowness, fertility, longevity, old age, wisdom. In many cultures, the tortoise is the oldest, most venerated symbol of cosmic order. According to ancient ideas, a turtle entwined with a snake is a symbol of the creation of the world. In India, the symbolism of stability is expressed in the idea that the earth rests on four elephants, which stand on a huge tortoise, slowly making its way through the chaos. The turtle is also a symbol of protection from fire and water.

Lizard

Gourd with a picture of a lizard

This nimble, fast animal is a symbol of agility, elusiveness, and also rebirth (the latter) is associated with the ability of a lizard to leave its tail to the one who caught it, which then grows back. Lizards, because they hide in the shade during the heat of the day, are considered guardians of shadows as well as keepers of sleep and dreams. The lizard, in addition, can symbolize the subconscious and the shadows of our inner world.

The lizard was considered a good sign in Egypt and in the ancient world, where it was sometimes associated with wisdom. She became an attribute of allegorical images of Logic. The symbol of Mercury, the messenger of the gods.

Mythical creatures

Imaginary animals are found all over the world in myths and folklore ... They enable us to clearly characterize phenomena that would be difficult to designate in any other way.

J. Tresidder

Mythical creatures are, as a rule, a combination of several animals, which allows the human imagination to endow them with unusual capabilities, including freedom from the usual principles of our world. Monsters, combining the appearance of several different animals, are a symbol of the initial chaos or the terrifying forces of nature, they also personify the evil forces in the nature of man himself. Fairy animals are often depicted as guarding treasures or hidden, secret knowledge.

Ba (bird)

Bird of the soul Ba, bent over the mummy before flying off to another world (Egypt)

Bird Ba is an Egyptian symbol of a human soul that flies off after his death to another world. This bird has a falcon body (according to some sources, a hawk) and a human head.

Basilisk (cockatrice)

Cock-headed basilisk

Basilisk is one of the deadliest creatures of medieval symbolism. According to some sources, the basilisk looks like a simplicissimus, but with the head and legs of a rooster. In occult and magical symbolism, the basilisk is depicted as a crowned serpent. Since, as is commonly believed, the basilisk destroys with a gaze everything it looks at, it was adopted as a magical symbol of wisdom, devouring a person by it symbolizes the process of initiation. It is believed that the only way to defeat a basilisk is to put a mirror in front of him.

Harpies

Harpy (XVI century)

These are half-women, half-birds (female head and chest, and the claws of a vulture) of a disgusting look. Associated with sudden death, whirlpools and storms. The feminine principle in its destructive aspect.

Garuda

Garuda (coat of arms of Thailand)

Bird of Life, Heaven, Sun, victory. Sometimes identified with Phoenix. She is also the vehicle of the god Vishnu, the creator and destroyer of everything ("Vishnu's horse"). She emerges from the egg as an adult and nests in the Tree of Life, which fulfills all desires. The head, chest (female), torso, legs up to the knees of the garuda are human, the beak, wings, tail, hind legs (below the knees) are eagle.

Garuda is often depicted fighting nagas (snakes) who personify evil.

Hydra

Hydra (Greece, XVI century)

In Greek mythology, Hydra is a dragon-serpent with seven heads. She symbolizes difficulties in the fight against evil: as soon as one of her heads is cut off, a new one immediately grows up. Blind, animal life force.

Griffin

Griffin protector (XVI century)

A solar hybrid creature that combines the head, wings and claws of an eagle with the body of a lion - these animals personify the power over air and earth (the king of birds and the king of beasts), therefore the griffin is a symbol of strength and vigilance. In Greece, the griffin was dedicated to Apollo, whose chariot he was carrying across the sky, for Athena he personified wisdom, for Nemesis - retribution. Legends say that griffins guarded the gold of India and the Scythians. There is also a legend that griffins living in the Far North guard the gold of Zeus, located in the country of the Hyperboreans.

The Dragon

Chinese dragon Chiao, symbol of a lucky break

The dragon - a "winged serpent", but only with paws like an eagle, unites in itself a snake and a bird, spirit and matter. This is one of the most versatile and complex symbols. The dragon can be sunny and lunar, good and evil. This is the keeper of treasures and secret knowledge. Longevity symbol. In the East, the dragon, as a rule, is the Heavenly Power that brings good, in the West it is a destructive and evil force. In Russia, the dragon is a sign of Satan, the devil. Victory over the dragon means the victory of light over darkness, over our own nature.

Unicorn

Heraldic unicorn

A unicorn is a mystical creature, an animal with the body of a horse or deer, which has a long sharp horn. In general, it symbolizes the feminine, lunar principle, purity, purity, chastity. In China, it represents abundance and longevity. According to legends, only a chaste maiden sitting alone in the forest can be caught: sensing her purity, the unicorn can approach her, put his head on her lap and fall asleep. Based on these legends, he became a symbol of purity, in particular for women.

Centaur

Centaur, lore hunter

According to Greek myths, a centaur is a creature with the body of a horse and a human torso. This is a symbol of the lower nature of man (lust, violence, drunkenness), his animal nature, combined with a higher nature by human dignity and the ability to judge. It is a symbol of the conflict between the fierce and the good aspects of human nature.

There is a version about morally impeccable centaurs (among them - Chiron), descending from Kronos. They symbolize the superiority of reason over instinct.

Makara

Makara

In the western tradition, the Makara is a fantastic sea monster of enormous size (a fish with the head of a crocodile). A symbol of the power of the seas and oceans, rivers and lakes. In Hinduism, a makara has the appearance of a fish with the head and front legs of an antelope. This is one of the beings on which Vishnu travels. This is a positive symbol associated with rainbow and rain, with a lotus growing out of water, the return of the Sun after the winter solstice. In a number of legends, Makara is associated with deities acting as guardians of the world - lokapal (Varuna, Soma, Indra, Kubera ...).

Medusa Gorgon

Medusa Gorgon (Greece) - horror

Medusa the Gorgon is a female monster with snakes for hair, boar teeth, golden wings and bronze legs. This is the most outspoken personification of hostile evil, the Great Mother in her terrible aspect of the destroyer, the embodiment of horror. One glance at her turned people to stone, so her image later became a protective amulet. After Perseus cut off the head of Medusa Gorgon, the giant Chrysaor and the winged horse Pegasus were born from her blood.

Nagi

Buddha sitting on a coiled naga, symbolizing knowledge hidden in instinct (statue from the temple of Angkor)

In Hinduism, these are demigods, depicted with a snake body and one or more human heads (sometimes they are just multi-headed snakes). According to the legends, they own the underworld - patala, where they guard the untold treasures of the earth. According to legend, the nagas washed Gautam Buddha at his birth, and also protected his remains after death. Nagas are guardians of treasures and esoteric knowledge, serpent kings and queens, life forces of waters, passionate nature. These are the guardians of natural forces that can be controlled.

Pegasus

Pegasus (XVI century)

This is the winged horse of the Muses, which appeared from the neck of Medusa when Perseus cut off her head. Pegasus, on which Bellerophon defeated the Chimera, personifies a combination of lower and higher nature, striving for the higher, and symbolizes the superiority of the spiritual over the material. It is also a symbol of eloquence, poetic inspiration and contemplation. In European heraldry, Pegasus is depicted on the coats of arms of thinkers. It is often used today as an emblem for air transport.

Mermaid

Mermaid (15th century)

A fish woman capable of living in the human world and the supernatural world. Magic symbol of initiation. The Mermaid is a naval version of the Centaur. However, it also has more positive symbolism, according to the stories of the sailors. In Slavic mythology, mermaids (swimmers, watercaps, scraps, pitchforks, undines) are harmful creatures, especially dangerous during the Rusal week (following the Trinity). Mermaids are often confused with such creatures of ancient Greek mythology as nereids, naiads, water nymphs. But these eternally young maidens do not have, unlike mermaids, a fish tail.

Salamander

Salamander on fire

Salamander is a mythical creature in the form of an ordinary animal, but with supernatural powers. The salamander is usually depicted as a small lizard or wingless dragon, sometimes with a human or canine-like figure among flames. These creatures are considered the most venomous of creatures, their bite is deadly. Salamander is an element of fire and is able to live in fire as it has a very cold body. It is a symbol of the fight against sensual temptations. Since the salamander is considered a sexless creature, it also symbolizes chastity.

Simplicissimus

Harold's emblem

The simplicissimus is a fictional dragon-like beast with two eagle-like legs and a pike-shaped tail twisted in a loop. Symbolizes war, envy, stench, calamity, Satan, but also vigilance.

Simplicissimus was the personal emblem of King Harold (simplicissimus is depicted twice on French carpets from Bayeux, which tells of the Battle of Hastings and Harold's death in 1066).

Fo dog

Fo dog (China)

In translation from Chinese "Fo" means "great luck". It is a symbol of valor and energy, a talisman for the home. Fo dogs should be purchased in pairs and placed side by side. If you put them (or hang their images) in front of the front door, they meet everyone who comes in and protect every member of the family from troubles and failures. Housed in the wealth zone (southeast), the Fo dogs contribute to the well-being and prosperity of the home. Located in the central sector, they will quickly bring wealth to the house.

Sphinx

Egyptian coin with the image of the Sphinx

The Sphinx is a creature with the body of a lion and a human head (male or female) or with the head of a ram. The oldest and largest is the Great Sphinx at Giza (Egypt). This is an ancient image that personifies a mysterious, solar power, a symbol of dignity, royal power of wisdom, power, a symbol of the union of physical power with the highest intellect.

The Egyptian Sphinx has nothing to do with the later Greek legend of the "mystery of the Sphinx", which made him a symbol of mystery, the keeper of ancient wisdom, but Jung considered the Sphinx to be a symbol of female greed, as well as the "Terrible Mother".

Scylla and Charybdis

Scylla (Greece) - danger

In Greek mythology, these are two monsters of the Sicilian Sea that lived on both sides of the narrow strait and destroyed the sailors sailing between them. Ruthless incarnations of the powers of the sea. Once from beautiful nymphs, they were turned into monsters with six heads, with three rows of teeth in each head, with ugly long necks. These roaring, thundering monsters swallowed the sea and spat it back out (the image of the opening of the deep sea). Being between Scylla and Charybdis means being in danger at the same time from different sides.

Triton

Triton (Greece) - soothing waves

Depicted as an old man or a youth with a fish tail instead of legs. In Greek mythology, it is considered a sea deity - the son of Poseidon and the mistress of the seas Amphitrida. Triton blows a horn from a shell and rules the powers of the waters. Marine version of the mermaid, but male.

Phoenix

Phoenix (XVI century)

Phoenix is ​​the most famous of all resurrection symbols, the ancient symbol of immortality, the Sun. An animal that has a normal appearance, but with supernatural powers. This legendary bird is reborn from the ashes in the fire every 500 years. Phoenix became the emblem of the rebirth of the human spirit in the eternal struggle with the difficulties of the material world. From Ancient Egypt, this symbol passed completely intact into Slavic mythology (Firebird, Finist-Clear Falcon).

Chimera

Chimera (Vatican)

According to Homer's description, it is a monster with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake. It feeds on fire, was killed by Bellerophon, who ruled the winged pegasus.

In heraldry, the chimera is sometimes depicted with the head and chest of a woman and the tail of a dragon.

The Chimera causes winds and storms on land and at sea. Symbolizes danger, as well as delusion (can give rise to illusions). Moreover, it is a symbol of non-existence.

A rose tattooed in a prominent place is a sign that you are happy in love. Traditionally, this rose is red or pink. A black rose means the loss of a loved one, and a rose with an abundance of thorns means unhappy love.

2. Butterfly

The most wonderful transformation in nature occurs precisely with butterflies: from a caterpillar to a beautiful fluttering creature. A butterfly tattoo indicates that a person is ready for serious work on himself and changes that will lead him to a dream.

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3. Sakura

A sakura flower tattoo in Japan is interpreted unambiguously: you are free and open to new relationships. Sakura is a symbol of sexuality and emancipation, inner strength and fortitude.

4. Ladybug

All over the world, the ladybug symbolizes good luck. Such a tattoo is suitable for those who hope for the best and ... want to get rich: in terms of symbolism, the ladybug attracts money.

5. Angel wings

This amulet tattoo: it is believed that in this way you attract the attention of a guardian angel, who will now always be with you.

6. Lotus

The sacred flower means that you are under the protection of higher powers and have direct contact with the Universe. An excellent choice for fans of Buddhism and supporters of the theory of reincarnation.

7. Hummingbird

A rare version of a tattoo, symbolizing perseverance, incredible vitality and the ability to withstand any blows of fate.

8. Hearts

Contrary to the seemingly obvious meaning, a heart-shaped tattoo means youth, naivety, spiritual purity, innocence and sincerity.

9. Sprockets

Five-pointed stars mean inner harmony, unity with nature and its elements, in particular, many connoisseurs of symbolism make a tattoo of four five-pointed stars as a sign of the four elements: water, fire, air and earth.

10. Sun and moon

The sun is a symbol of a man, the moon is a woman. A double tattoo symbolizes unity, complement, harmony, to which its owner aspires.

11. Dandelion

A dandelion with flying umbrellas is a symbol of the transience of life, such a tattoo suggests that a person appreciates every moment of his life.

12. Arrows and arrows

Only forward! An arrow or arrow tattoo speaks of dedication and ambition.

13. Anchor

Consistency, stability, reliability: the anchor symbolizes a self-confident person who knows exactly what he wants.

14. Giraffe

An exotic version that symbolizes the desire of the owner of such a tattoo to reach all conceivable heights.

15. Snowflake

As there are no two identical snowflakes in the world, the owner of such a tattoo emphasizes her individuality and uniqueness.

16. Key

Curiosity and spontaneity are the secret meaning of a key tattoo. All doors will open for such a person!

17. Dragonfly

Grace, fragility and elusiveness: a dragonfly will give out a subtle nature in you.

18. Diamond

Durability, versatility and high self-esteem: for these girls, a diamond is the perfect choice.

19. Swallow

This bird was of particular importance for sailors: you see a swallow - it’s not far from the ground. The symbolism of this tattoo is similar to the original one: a swallow means hope, affection for loved ones and a kind soul.

20. Crown

Born Leaders! However, in addition to ambition, the crown symbolizes self-control and a high degree of responsibility.

21. Frog

Frogs live both in water and on land, and in Eastern symbolism they mean high adaptability and good luck.

22. Cherry

A single berry is considered a symbol of purity and purity, and a steam room is considered a symbol of strong affection for a partner.

23. Compass

In the sea of ​​life currents, this person will choose the most correct path to the goal. Courage, passion for adventure and self-confidence - this is what a compass tattoo means.

24. Clover

The almost uncommon four-leaf clover is a symbol of belief in miracles, the supernatural and magic.

	1. Pentagram "POWER OF LIGHT", also called the white pentagram, is the main protective sign. A shield that reflects evil spells and magic, turning them towards their source. Protects during magical practices, not allowing you to exceed dangerous limits. With the help of the pentagram, you can divert evil forces to their place and close them in a trap. The pentagram allows you to master and control supernatural powers.
	2. Korean Coin HAPPINESS(second half of the Li dynasty, 17th - 19th centuries AD). It initiates the flow of happiness from the four cardinal directions and the finding of all the happy waves scattered alongside in time. The basis is: SU durability, PU wealth, KONGNJONG health and peace, JU HODOK chastity, NO DZONGMJONG natural death. The coin produces so-called successful thinking fluids that attract happiness, luck and success.
	3. Egyptian CROSS OF LIFE "ANCH"- the symbol and attribute of all eternally living deities. The combination of a circle and a cross is a symbol of initiation, a second birth. In the letter ANKh - a hieroglyph meaning life. In the symbolism and beliefs of ancient Egypt, it gives longevity, eternal health, and thus a long and happy life. It is its key to opening the gates of paradise in the other worlds and to union with God. Gives energy balance, eliminates the causes of illness and fatigue.
	4. The Magical PENTACLE OF SOLOMON WEALTH created to multiply the state, obtain material wealth. It gives an honest increase in profits and a constant improvement in material conditions. The structure of the talisman rests on a magic shield, thanks to which it protects against financial risks, protects against unsuccessful investments and unreasonable spending of money.
	5. ASTROLAGIC-NAVIGATION talisman from the vicinity of the Mediterranean Sea (XVIII century AD). It was used by travelers on long sea voyages to achieve the goal of travel and follow the appropriate course, bypassing unforeseen obstacles and protecting from disasters. The sign helps not only in achieving the desired goal, but also in the search for valuable trophies, treasures, wealth, valuable lost things and objects, helps to meet interesting people. It is good to take with you on your vacation trip to have a good time and to return home happily.
	6. YIN YANG(Chinese "Taiji") is a symbol of the Great Limit in Chinese philosophy. This is one of the oldest symbols. Continuous existence and harmony with the entire universe, existing due to the balancing of the two opposite elements, Yin and Yang. Yang is a white male sign; active; day; sky symbol; the power of creation; dominant. Yin is a black female sign; contemplative; night; the emergence of life; mystery. On the reverse side of the taiji amulet, surrounded by eight trigrams, there is a magic talisman against evil spirits.
	7. THE MAGIC PENTACLE OF SOLOMON associated with the intelligence and abilities of a person. Develops logical thinking and the ability to easily assimilate knowledge. Helps during study, gives clarity of mind, ease of memorization and consolidation of acquired knowledge. It is applied in all areas of study.
	8. CHINESE COIN OF HAPPINESS FENG SHUI... An ancient sample of a payment coin, which even before the introduction of the monetary system was a distinctive sign of noble origin, outstanding services to the country and society. Obtaining such a distinctive sign was associated with recognition and social promotion, as well as the improvement of life and the receipt of privileges. After the introduction of printed money (about the 16th century), such coins became unique and were kept for good luck. Currently, they are widely used in the practice of FEN-SHUI.
	9. Talisman of VENUS(talisman of love). An astrological sign that ensures the acquisition of love, happiness in love, and in marriage, gives harmony and mutual understanding. Patronizes women. The planet and goddess Venus protects the fair sex from intrigues and intrigues, ailments, and also gives beauty and attractiveness to conquer a lover. The talisman, immersed in the enemy's drink, changes it for a short time into a friend "to the grave." Thrown (presented) to the desired person arouses reciprocal feelings.
	10. SHOU(Chinese “Chow”) is an ancient Chinese symbol of longevity, the basis of a happy life. The amulet awakens mental strength and internal energy, promotes good performance of the body and mind, gives health and strength all life, regardless of age. Reminds of the need for constant movement and development on the physical and spiritual planes. Supports during intensive work.
	11. ABRACADABRA. Magic Gnostic formula (c. 1st century AD). It originates from the tradition of "Alikwot" chanting sounds that, with their vibrations, carry with them into the corresponding states of mind (trances) and give strong results. Abracadabra, written and pronounced in the system of disappearance from the full name to one letter, should entail the disappearance (throwing out) of disease, evil fate, poverty and all evil energies tormenting the body and soul. When wearing an amulet, this work is done by the shape of a pendulum and engraving on it.
	12. Aztec calendar SUN STONE- a great altar to the glory of life with astrological symbols and directions of space. Grants the ability to Foresight, the ability to effectively manage your time and make the most of your profit in a short time. In ancient times, it allowed the ordained governors of God to read the time of the turnover of the planets, the onset of eclipses and other astrological phenomena, which helped to correctly manage the subjects.
	13. Pentagram of AGRIPPA- the main amulet in ceremonial magic that protects a person (a universal figure located in the microcosm) from the bad effects of supernatural forces, unclean spirits and their intentions. Provides the magician with all-round protection and return at any time to the "world of the living." Wearing like a talisman protects from the effects of superstitions and bad predictions, protects from enchantments and curses.
	14. CELTIC CROSS(IX - XI centuries). The connection of the archaic circle of the mandala with the Christian cross, that is, the ancient pagan rituals with the new faith that came to the Celts. The crosses, placed as signs, identified the areas to which Christianity had already come. The cross has become a symbol of a new, higher, privileged civilization. Magical practices never stopped, but they always believed that the cross, as an axis connecting the real and the unreal world, being close, will protect, and, if necessary, save in a difficult situation.
	15. "PREDICTOR"- the ancient Greek magic circle (Pergamon, c. III century AD), which helps to exchange information with parallel worlds and foresee the future. The talisman serves the development of the subconscious and intuition, helps to release supernatural possibilities in oneself and, thanks to this, avoid many fatal events. Answers many questions and can be used to discover other people's fake thoughts.
	16. SUN AMULET- astrological amulet against diseases. Gives mental strength and vital energy coming from space, thanks to the effects of all planets, and especially the Sun itself. Focuses, like a lens, positive cosmic energy, while throwing out all the bad from the body. Protects from weakening of will, spirit and body in front of weakness, lack of desire, apathy and pessimism. As a solar talisman, it improves mood and stimulates creativity.
	17. Kabbalistic talisman MERCURY ensures safety on the road and at work, protects against sudden accidents. The harmony of the solar system under the influence of this planet protects the driving cars traveling by train or flying by plane, ensures the normal operation of mechanical components and devices on the road. Radial, symmetrical arrangement of lines ensures harmony and protection always and everywhere, excludes human errors.
	18. SIGN OF THE ATLANTS- an amulet discovered during excavations in the Valley of the Kings around 1860. by the French Egyptologist Pierre d'Agrain. The sign, thanks to a special radiation system, gives a very strong protection and immunity to aggression and evil from the outside. Protects against damage, evil eye, accidents and theft. Heals, eliminates pain and restores psychophysical balance. Enhances intuition and paranormal abilities such as telepathy and foresight.
	19. Amulet FAITH - HOPE - LOVE. The outer circle expresses a halo, an attribute of the unity of Christ and Mary, strong Faith and Truth. The circle of luminous rays symbolizes the Light of God, which gives hope, sanctifies, provides a path, leads through obstacles (a series of stars) to Paradise. The heart is a symbol of God's mercy, awakens in people's hearts love for everything that God has created. Returns and strengthens faith, connects with God, does not allow to "break" in difficult life situations.
	20. BABYLONIAN TREE OF WISDOM- a symbol common in many ancient cultures, symbolizes rebirth and deep knowledge. The tree gives balance, gives new vitality, helps to develop spiritually and promotes intellectual growth. Makes the mind clear in gaining all-round knowledge, develops logical thinking, helps in learning. The eternal attribute of the Gods, as a symbol of higher knowledge and enlightenment.
	21. "OM"- an ancient and Tibetan sign, common in different religions and faiths, originating from Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a visual form of magic sound (mantra), opening the state of illumination, purification of the mind and detachment from earthly affairs so as to be worthy of cognition and comprehension of higher truths, to achieve unity with the highest Spirituality (in Buddhism, the achievement of Liberation and Enlightenment).
	22. QI sign(read CHI) contains a hieroglyph for QI energy. In accordance with the philosophy of the Chinese, this energy originates from space and passes through the body of every living organism, giving it strength, the will to survive and great achievements. This symbol reminds the doubters and the weakened, what great energy a person can get from within himself and do what until now seemed impossible. The talisman gives energy and self-confidence to overcome all obstacles.
	23. FIVE GOOD SYMBOL: happiness - health - peace - virtue - long life. Originating from the culture of ancient China, this sign, placed on clothing, military shields, adornments, symbolically represents five bats around the sign of the "Universe of Eternity". An extremely auspicious sign, it has been known in thousands of years of Chinese culture for a long time. Traditionally, it is an ideal gift in those cases when they want to wish a long, happy life, as well as prosperity and mutual understanding to loved ones. Suitable for both wearing and indoor use.
	24. HOLY CHRISTOPHOR- the patron saint of drivers, as well as travelers, guides and sailors. Designed specifically for DRIVERS of cars and other vehicles, protecting against accidents, injuries and unforeseen situations on the road. Good to be worn on a keychain or simply placed inside the vehicle interior.
	25. WHEEL OF FORTUNE that attracts luck in winning lotteries, casinos, gambling and just life situations when everything depends on luck. It may even help to win when "everyone is against you." It does not replace good luck, but promotes it by attracting good luck. On the reverse side, the wheel is crowned with the sign of Jupiter - the planet of wealth, prosperity and optimism.
	26. The secret magic code of Alessandro Cagliostro(1743 - 1795), with the help of which the magician and alchemist, using random combinations of letters from three separate keys, created spells that fulfill the most intimate wishes. Concentration on the key evokes spiritual abilities, fulfills cherished wishes, gives the ability to foresee the future.
	27. ALPHA AND OMEGA with a personal monogram of CHRIST (approx. 1st century). The supreme wisdom and knowledge of God, contained between the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, knowledge that encompasses everything. An amulet with this image gives peace of mind, balance and wisdom in making decisions in life or logical problems. Equipped with the inscription "In hoc signo vinces" "You will win under this sign," a formula for victory over all human weaknesses arising from ignorance. Able to give strong faith and will in overcoming diseases and their own physical disabilities. Success in intellectual competition.
	28. MAGIC LOVE ANAGRAMS used as a talisman of love. They are cut on different materials and displayed on different shapes. Thrown or presented to a chosen person, awaken reciprocal feelings in him. They serve to awaken the sleeping heart, as well as the strength of the once open feelings and their constancy in later life. Wearing two hearts on oneself contributes to the search for that desired one, to which we would like to give a heart. Strong love spell mascot.
	29. Celtic amulet "WOVEN LOVERS"- an amulet for a couple who have found each other. Wovenness and a lot of "threads" - connections that have no beginning or end, show the strength of the connection, make the connection permanent and indissoluble. Such a sign is associated not only with the strengthening of joint bonds, but also with the settlement of mutual conflicts, which will be "eroded" in many directions. Favorable both for wearing and for placing in the Corner of Love "Kun" (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui) in the house.
	30. GANESHA son of Shiva and Parvati... An unyielding guard, whom even the gods trusted to protect their loved ones. His supernatural power made him the "Master of Obstacles", whom you just need to ask and he will eliminate everything that stands in your way. A talisman that ensures success and overcoming barriers, uncertainty at the time of making decisions and doing business. Provides material success and protects against property loss, thieves and others' aggression. Accommodation is possible in a conspicuous place of the house, at the entrance.
	31. The mythical EAGLE OF THE AZTECS from the Nutal code. Brings strong energy that gives rise to all favorable changes. A messenger indicating what is good and necessary at the moment, bringing good news, hope for an improvement in life and strong motivation for action. To eliminate indecision and make the right choice.
	32. Magical "PENTACLE OF THE FATHER", relies on a hexagram - a symbol of balance and strength of life. Its purpose is to overcome all the difficulties associated with daily life, to give support and strength to overcome the problems encountered on a daily basis. Protects against insomnia, nightmares, bad dreams, fears and unpleasant feelings. Gives strength and determination. Strengthens self-confidence and good luck.
	33. SERAFIM(lit. - Flame) - in Christianity, a being from the inner circle of God with three pairs of wings. The Messenger of God, the embodiment of fortitude, close by, supportive and alert. Directly connected with the thoughts and good wishes of the closest people. They are carried with them for protective purposes and to strengthen the spirit at important and difficult moments of life.
	34. SOLOMON'S KEY- a magic circle against surprises, for example, people with magic or possessed. The pentagrams in the corners guard all directions of the world, since it is not known where danger may arise. Builds self-confidence and gives strength to resist any attack. The circle, always staying alert, allows you to pay less attention to the negative influences of others.
	35. UDJAT - Holy Eye of Horus(the god of Heaven) symbolizes foresight and omniscience acquired through the sensory perception of the world. It means omnipresence, the constant presence of gods who are seen always and everywhere - the eye reminds of this. Worn as an amulet, it protects from the hostile views of higher officials in any hierarchy, from envy and jealousy, which could complicate fate or hinder a career.
	36. Ancient Chinese symbol of happiness "FU"... Magic syllables - signs of good wishes bring that kind of happiness that you wish for yourself or for the one to whom this amulet is intended. In China, this sign is often presented with a stack of flowers, or placed in the Corner of the Zhen Family (Geomancy Feng Shui) in the house in order to strengthen relationships and their auspiciousness. A gift to a loved one is proof of close friendship or love.
	37. HAPPY PALM OF DESTINATION... Activity and power, the fate of a person, written in persistent lines on the hand of each person. Indicates friendly help, forgiveness, sincerity and openness. The talisman indicating the ideal position of the line allows the lucky hand to choose the "cards" of one's own destiny, that is, to make the right decisions at the right time. Develops sensitivity to the choice of friends and connections. This is often a "lucky ticket" or a win.
	38. Yantra Shambhala(English "Shambala") - a sign found in old manuscripts in the foothills of the Himalayas. Shambhala is a mysterious place, a door to other worlds and the underworld, from where, before the destruction of the world, the next Buddha Maitreya, Jesus of Christians and the Tenth Avatar of Vishnu of the Hindus should appear. Communication with Shambhala is possible through meditation. Wearing an amulet opens the door to parallel worlds, new thresholds of knowledge.
	39. ARABIAN FLOWER- a couple in a love union, the most intimate and sensual symbol in the culture of the islands of Oceania. Worn as a talisman, it serves as good luck in finding one's "half", promotes good partnerships and overcoming stiffness. Promotes sincere confessions, especially closed people. If you want to have at home, the amulet is placed in the Kun Partnership Corner (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	40. "Mijollnir" THOR'S HAMMER... Thor's hammer develops obstacles, evil intentions of enemies and difficulties. According to Germanic and Scandinavian beliefs, the hammer of the God of Thunder riding in a chariot across the sky. Benevolent to humans, he uses a magical hammer to break down barriers, barriers, and obstacles that stand in his way. Thrown like lightning, the hammer always returns to the wearer's hand and serves to destroy large obstacles.
	41. Qabalistic Pentacle of the QUEEN- a messenger of the acquisition of a groom (bride), betrothal and marriages. Makes a happy marriage, helps to maintain happiness and harmony in the house. Imposed on the desired person, draws his attention to you, interests. It gives happiness, becomes the reason for the renewal of extinguished feelings. A glass is a vessel of pleasure, drawn from love, is "heated" by the flame of feeling. From the glass, the sign of Venus rises - the patroness and guardian of love feelings.
	42. DIVINE SWORD WITH SHIELD TETRAMORPH- a symbol of the unyielding principles of faith and character. Shield - a sign of 4 elements (fire, water, air, earth) - powerfully protects in any place and time. The divine sword guards the once accepted principles, the given word, marriages and fidelity. This sign protects, preserves the purity of thoughts and an unshakable spirit, ready to repel high evil and temptations.
	43. Celtic "TRISKEL"(read "Triskel") - an amulet of balance with nature. The ring system of the sign contains the interweaving of the Three Elements (Fire, Water and Air) and Infinity. Their balance in nature gives peace, protection and energy in life, and their symmetrical arrangement in the amulet - self-sufficiency and independence from changing circumstances.
	44. PEACH CRANE(ancient Chinese amulet), similar to the Slavic stork, bringing new life. Guardian and talisman of a new life, the only amulet for young children or a couple dreaming of a child. A giver of creativity, talent and a penchant for easy and successful study of sciences. Those who are waiting for the "replenishment" are recommended to carry them with them and, when everything is already safely resolved, they are placed in the Corner of Children or Creativity "Dui" (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	45. CHINESE MAGIC SEAL with the inscription "Time, irrevocably past." The magical seal is very powerful. Time cannot be returned, but the Seal helps to quickly forget about all the bad and oppressive things that have ever happened. Recommended for those who have experienced severe shocks, such as the loss of loved ones or friends, separation from loved ones or loss.
	46. INDIAN SPIRIT OF THE SUN GOD... The warmest amulet. Warms the soul, strengthens the spirit, promotes great strength and courage to the cause. The Indians worshiped this ancient symbol as a giver of food, the root cause of life and an amulet of good luck. The spread of the rays in four directions indicated all readiness, the ability to repel any attacks and hardships of life.
	47. SQUARE CIRCLE... Pythagorean sign of solving impossible or archetypal things, which were previously considered geometric problems that were impossible to reduce to logical examples and formulas. Circles, squares and triangles that fit into each other are a powerful help for solving difficult everyday and psychological problems, an assistant in their ending and not appearing again.
	48. Medieval Spanish Protecting CROSS OF THE MONTH(original - Museo Del Pueblo Espanol, Madrid) with an enlarged hand at the bottom. A sign, turned face down to the ground, of the watchful observer who sees at night. An amulet that protects sleeping children from illness, fear of the dark and nightmares, when located in a place invisible to the child in the bedroom. When located in the area of ​​the front door, it protects the acquired from thieves and the house from filth and intrigue.
	49. CHINESE COINS OF HAPPINESS- mirror reflections of ancient Chinese coins, one of the most important tools in the formation of the FEN-SHUI interior. Tied by three (or a multiple of three) with a red ribbon, they create a space of prosperity and wealth in the places where they are located. It is recommended to carry them in a wallet and place them in all places somehow connected with income (cash registers, accounting rooms or books, shop premises, etc.). The best placement for premises - Welfare Corner "Shun" (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	50. HSI-HSI - DOUBLE HAPPINESS... Fulfillment of dreams and harmony in marriage. Widespread throughout the Far East, "one of the strong" signs of the union since the reign of the first emperors of the Celestial Empire. The purpose of HSI-HSI is to help fulfill various aspirations and wishes, both of the owner of the amulet and those associated with his “half”. Everything done is doubled, success becomes the success of both! Giving it is an expression of deep friendship and truly sincere wishes for happiness and the fulfillment of the most cherished plans.
	51. LONGEVITY KNOT without end and beginning, originating from the ancient teachings of Tibetan Buddhism (approx. 580 BC). Infinity and subtle magic, preserving what is most valuable. The knot represents the diagram and energy balance that a person needs for a healthy and happy life. Philosophically means a person's striving for knowledge of the secrets of immortality, eternal youth and beauty.
	52. HORSESHOE OF LUCK... A subject related to well-being and a high level of well-being since the days when the possession of a thoroughbred horse was the privilege of only knights and nobles. Finding a horseshoe lost on the road enchanted happiness, and sometimes good income, if it was in good condition. In later times, the found horseshoes were hung on the doors: a horseshoe directed with its open part upwards catches and hides happiness, while upside down it misses and cannot hold. You can either wear it on yourself or place it at home, a possible place is the front door or that Corner (Chinese geomania Feng Shui) that you would like to strengthen.
	53. FEMIDA'S SWORD- the goddess of justice, allowing you to cut off human suspicions, gossip and gossip. The purpose of the sword is to open the way to its owner on the path of a career or professional growth in an honest way, suppressing ill-wishers, intrigues and unfair claims from the authorities. The secret weapon to win in a fair fight. Possible placement of the house - Career and Development Corner "Kan" (Chinese geomania Feng Shui).
	54. ANCHOR- Reliable protection of the ship (the life of one's own and those of those close to him) from the elements (difficulties), reaching the goal or stopping temporarily (a respite to gain strength before the next adventure). Currently, a sign of strong faith in yourself, finding your own path and place in life, strong principles and characters. Male sign.
	55. CADUCEUS- originally an attribute of the Healer, the god of Ancient Mesopotamia (2600 BC), curing all diseases. Then, in ancient symbolism, it becomes the rod of the god of trade - Mercury. Depicted at first entwined with vines, then began to be depicted with two snakes, because trade was revered as a wise business and requiring vigilant protection. Ascending serpentine energies generate a vortex of energy that transforms the whole person. The wings over the club are a symbol of air and the liberation of the soul from vices and bad habits.
	56. CROSS TOUAREG known since the wanderings of African tribes in search of new living territories. The cross is a guard protecting from everything unknown, incomprehensible and life-threatening. An important role is played by its magical power, which is a form of a protective shield against all sorts of fears, damage and spells, as well as from the unknown influences of new places where you need to be. Carried with you, the cross provides security and does not allow surprises.
	57. INDIAN IDOL... The center of the strength of the spirit from which the warriors drew their strength, and the same strength guarded their homes during the campaigns. The upper part of the figure is an eagle, vigilantly watching from above and seeing all the dangers. For risky ventures, magical journeys or transitions to other worlds and states of consciousness. Walking on the razor's edge ...
	58. Magic RUNE CIRCLE "FUTHARK"(cheat. FUTARK) a set of signs of the North European writing used by the legendary Vikings for magical fortune-telling and making important decisions. They guessed by runes, laying them out in the appropriate way, or "pulling" blindly. Amulet mentor that allows you to more open your inner intuition and not "miss" in difficult situations.
	59. Eye of Divine Wisdom, inscribed in a triangle, symbolizing victory over evil and striving for good. Contains an inscription glorifying Allah (decorative Arabic letters on the reverse). Gives strength and confidence, helps to overcome their own weakness, indifference and laziness. The eye expresses the divine look into the soul and vice versa - the "gate" to the knowledge of wisdom and truth. The middle of the eye is the soul of a given person, kept from mistakes and evil.
	60. EGYPTIAN ROYAL KORSHUN carrying a solar disk - the coat of arms of Upper Egypt and the sign of the goddess NechBet (read Nachbet). The guardian of all privileges, a place in the social hierarchy and the souls entrusted to him for protection, which he guards with outstretched wings. Recognized as a noble sacred bird that keeps the human soul, which only fleetingly "stays" in the body of every living person. Worn on the body as an amulet, it prevents the "disease" of the soul, guides it through life and after death so that in the end it ends up in Paradise. It turns everything that happens into a "step" on the path of its own development. The program of the Transition to a new reality provides for numerous changes in all parameters of your being. When there is a change in the vibration frequency of quanta ...

Ancient Slavic symbols

The original ancient Slavic symbols carry encrypted messages in their image. Our ancestors realized the simplicity and complexity of the perception of the World. Each group, to which the Slavic signs and symbols belong, has a direct impact on our true desires. Thanks to this, the mind is tuned to a healthy tone of work.

Slavic protective symbols are divided according to the elements, they are conductors of masculine or feminine energy. Symbols adjust consciousness, perform protective functions, serve as guides between the worlds created by the Rod. This article is the key to understanding the swastika, runic symbolism. Here you will find everything you need to interpret the Slavic symbols used in the embroidery of folk clothes, in everyday life, in military affairs, magic.

Perception of a graphic image by the brain

It is not a secret for a contemporary that our brain is a complex and mysterious phenomenon. It is conventionally divided into two halves: conscious and unconscious perception of reality. Its structure contains the evolution of humanity itself.

Called "oblong," the oldest department is responsible for our primary instincts, which are not intentionally controlled by us. He is also responsible for our reaction to any phenomenon and the subsequent work of the whole organism.

The most amazing thing is that Slavic signs and symbols are able to directly convey information to this department. In this case, the images of Scandinavian runes or Celtic ligature do not have such an effect. This is due to the fact that our deepest departments store codes for decoding genetic memory.

Thus, Slavic symbols are in contact with our brain. They conduct a dialogue not only with us, but also with a whole generation of ancestors. The graphic structure of each character is read, conveying the information at the root level.

Static lines and dynamics

Considering ancient Slavic symbols as geometric patterns, one can notice their amazing property. Simple lines are woven into a pattern that is perceived as movement. This is not an optical effect. We fix the direction, and the brain completes the dynamics according to its ideas.

The ingenious decision was the fruit of the observation of our ancestors. A thrifty attitude and sensitivity have created these images in their perception of the world. Every stroke honors logic, the absence of superfluous or bulky.

Slavic signs and symbols - what did our Ancestors see in them?

All symbols can be divided into groups:

• magical and protective;
• tied to the elements;
• personifying Gods;
• reflecting natural phenomena;
• for different groups of generations;
• patrons of crafts.

The most incomprehensible thing is that the Slavic symbols, with all their diversity, have common features. They are aimed at uniting the soul and spirit of a person.

Our Ancestors believed in the complexity and multifaceted structure of the World. Such was, in their opinion, man. The individual was divided into a spirit that filled the essence with content. At the same time, the soul was another phenomenon, bestowed by the Gods.

With all the division, the ancient Slavic symbols were not isolated from each other. They had specialization, but also common features. Thus, each sign was part of the general and complemented the whole picture.

Mysterious Messages from the Past: Slavic Signs in the Structure of the Universe

The ancient Slavic symbols known to us store not only specific information. They carry the codes of the structure of the Universe. It is already known that the Slavs knew about the diversity of cosmic luminaries. They had access to information about those celestial bodies that cannot be seen without special equipment.

Space explorer Jacob Nikolaevich Borzhevsky once noticed that the structure of the solar sign of the Solstice resembles a rotating galaxy. Examining his assumption in more detail, he became convinced of the affinity of other Slavic symbols with the appearance of cosmic bodies.

It remains to be assumed how much knowledge we have not yet inherited from our ancestors. And what secrets are the true meanings of ancient drawings. Maybe the combination of symbols reveals amazing details of the creation of our universe or the possibility of interstellar travel.

How information about symbols was collected

For a long time, scientists attributed the available information about the images found to applied art. The currently collected Slavic protective symbols are the product of long and painstaking work.

Only a part of the preserved monuments of antiquity became a clue to the true meaning of the inscriptions. With each new city found or excavated temple, the number of images multiplied. At the same time, there was no longer any doubt that graphic images carry sacred and cult information.

Mosiaca Etruscans

Ethnographers and adherents of the primordial faith conducted their own research, replenishing the treasury with decryptions. The source of reliable information was the folk epic, with which you can still get in touch. Epics, sayings and other information revealed the true meaning of the Slavic signs.

Analogies with symbols of other countries

Considering the Slavic symbols, one can note their affinity with other cultures. One of the foundational designs - the Cross - can be found in the culture of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Scandinavia, Celtic and Germanic cultures, Anglo-Saxon, in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Crossed lines denoting the field in all cultures have a similar meaning. The swastika, or Solstice, in all cultures has the same pattern and meaning.

Statue of buddha

Swastika Slavic symbols can be traced on the map of the entire globe. This fact is confirmed by:

• folklore;
• excavations;
• religious movements of many peoples, where swastika symbols serve as the basis of the cult movement;
• architecture of ancient buildings, which are many thousands of years old.

One of the examples of such monuments of ancient architecture are the temple buildings of the city of Baalbek, located in Lebanon. Baalbek is considered one of the oldest cities in the world. Unique shots are provided by the staff of the Veles online store.

Temple buildings of the city of Baalbek

However, the Slavic safety symbols, despite all the similarities with the cultures of other countries, have their own unique effect on our consciousness.

Protective properties

Slavic protective symbols for the culture of a modern person are of great attention. The need to become aware of oneself and to feel connected to the roots leads people to explore meanings. Each typeface carries its own unique information, which is aimed at eliminating blocks and negative programs in the mind.

Due to their positive nature, Slavic safety symbols have an impact on:

• on a holistic perception of one's personality;
• setting up internal life systems;
• harmonization of energy metabolism;
• restoration of mental balance;
• creation of strong logical connections between parts of the brain;
• balance of perception of reality.

Putting on the chosen symbol, a person interacts with him at all levels of his essence. This allows him to build his own shield from negative external influences. Complex or simple interlacing of lines works as a cipher against the penetration of hostile entities. Thus, the owner receives not only protection, but also help from the ancestors themselves.

The meaning and interpretation of Slavic symbols

Our ancestors passed on the description of Slavic symbols orally. The process of Christianization has largely violated the continuity of generations. That is why among modern admirers of the original culture, disputes and disagreements are raging in the true interpretation of Slavic symbols. However, it is necessary to understand that our modern perception was in many respects different from the everyday life of the ancestors. Accumulated knowledge, sacred meaning and unique perception of the world were invested in each cult image.

How did our ancestors perceive the world?

The intricate ligature of patterns left by our ancestors carries a whole ocean of knowledge. In attempts to decipher their meaning, we do not think much about how different a person's worldview is then and now.

Modern man is surrounded by various encrypted and open information. Artificial conglomeration blocks the true perception of things. Our ancestors put into the Slavic symbols and their meaning only the information that has real meaning for the body and spirit.

Our ancestors saw the drawing of intricate patterns in every bend of a branch or plexus of a web. The openness and liberation of consciousness allowed them to read information without distortion. That is why the study of the foundations of the signs and symbols of the Slavs is a kind of healing of the mind from the layers of unnecessary intellectual burden.

Subtleties of energy connection with the universe

The description of Slavic symbols contains many provisions on energy exchange. Direction, number of turns and smoothness of lines are important. For our forefathers, all this served as a kind of map of ley lines along which they led their energy.

In the center of each image there is always a place for the most important element - a living beating heart. The symbol itself is part of a single flow of power. Reuniting with a person, this chaotic energy of life is transformed into creation.

After all, only a person is able to transform the world around him to fit his inner state. That is why it is necessary to select symbols carefully, with knowledge of the subtleties.

Slavic signs: interpretation of the symbol

Even in the culture of our ancestors, interpreting Slavic symbols was a real art. Knowledge of the rules for drawing and the time of making an amulet or amulet was highly valued. It was possessed by the most experienced members of the community and some masters.

The geometry of life

An amazing fact, but Slavic symbols and their meaning are directly related to geometry. Even before this science acquired its own name, its foundations were actively used by our ancestors.

Basic geometric shapes in symbolism:

• cross - the definition of the four cardinal points, the distribution of energy;
• circle - the sphere of each level of life;
• square, rhombus, rectangle - position stability;
• point - basis, creation, outcome;
• bend is a complex figure that personifies movement.

Our ancestors more deeply and widely understood the structure of any geometric phenomenon. Stable, crisp corners are combined with soft flowing transitions. It is the center of perfect balance in which any act of creation is possible.

Direction in sign

The most common descriptions of the right-hand and left-hand directions in signs. However, the description of Slavic symbols includes much more complex provisions. If you compare the movement of a symbol with the direction of blood flow through the human body, you can get a clear picture of the distribution of energy along the sign.

In the female body, the left half of the hemisphere is most active, in men - the right. This affects the activity of the vascular system. That is why female and male symbols act differently on representatives of different genders.

Inscription on clothes

The interpretation of Slavic symbols contains sacred information about human capabilities. The combination of a cross and an oval gives a stable composition of the flow distribution and suppression of outside interference. Broken and smooth lines give direction to the active zones of our body.

If a person is dominated by creativity, he is able to give more than receive. This creates an unstable position in the exchange of energies. In the old days of such a person, relatives would have embroidered a shirt with diamonds and squares. Thus, his energy through the prism of the sign would be in balance.

Masculine and feminine principles

Slavic symbolism is divided according to the principle of strengthening energy centers. In this series, male Slavic symbols combine a list of signs associated with the elements of air and heavenly fire. Whereas Slavic symbols for women are directed to the moon, the water element, the earthly principle. All of them make up a single cycle of balanced protective symbols.

Male Slavic symbols

The traditional Slavic symbol for a man personifies:

• strength;
• protection;
• freedom;
• traffic;
• power.

All these signs refer to the elements of fire, air and heavenly light. The semantic load that the Slavic symbol carries for a man is aimed at awakening his true beginning.

Sword in the symbolism of the Slavs

Symbols deserve special attention - swords. They have different shapes, but each sign has characteristic features:

• direction;
• magnitude;
• sustainability.

The sword is an attribute of power, protection and patronage. These concepts were perceived in the broadest aspect. Divine protection, absolute power. However, this implied a wise perception of their power, aimed at the benefit of the community. Swords served as a protective and attacking symbol at the same time.

Kolovrat

Kolovrat is the personification of rebirth, the ascending energy of life. Has absorbed the cosmogonic picture of the structure of the World, created by our ancestors. It is a direct reference to the ancient knowledge of the Universe.

Ratiborets

The paborist is a bright solar symbol, the true embodiment of the universal fire. It's not just sunlight, but rather a flash in which life begins. One of the strongest signs of the male line.

Yarovrat

Yarovrat sign - refers to the art of war and agriculture. Our ancestors praised the plowman on a par with the protector. There are two outlines of Yarovrat - six- and four-pointed. At the same time, the root "yar" refers to a blazing fire that protects from darkness.

Falcon

The image of the Falcon is interpreted as freedom, victory, superiority, protection. In mythopoetics, the Slavic symbol for a man means the ascent of the spirit, the fulfillment of a karmic duty to the family.

Slavic symbols for women

A special place was occupied by female Slavic symbols, personifying creativity and creation.

Each female sign contains messages:

• fertility;
• reverence for ancestors;
• hidden sacred knowledge;
• women Health.

According to the surviving information, Slavic symbols for women were compiled based on their status, occupation and significance for the community.

Lunnitsa

Almost all female Slavic symbols are divided into three age periods. Lunnitsa depicts a young moon, it is a symbol of high tide and fertility. It could be worn by young unmarried women who have recently married.

Woman in labor

One of the most ancient symbols of Rozhanitsa personifies the connection with the clan, ancestors. This is the power of matriarchy, the protection of the most valuable gift - procreation. He is the creation, creation and giving of life in one image. The symbol was worn by women who entered maturity, married and given birth to children.

Ladinets

The pair sign Ladinets echoes the male symbol Kolyadnik. This is a symbol of the harmony of two principles. It contains the patronage of the feminine chaotic principle, ready to move into the serene state of creation. It contains two figures representing fire and the full moon.

The amulet is intended for women practicing mysticism. It is a strong protection and guide in the Implicit World. It protects from false knowledge, reveals consciousness. Through him, the owner reveals the deep ancient female magic.

Symbols of the Slavic Gods and their meaning

Universal love is the power that the symbols of the Slavic gods carry. Each sign contains unique codes that reveal the secrets of the Universe. Through the symbols of the Slavic gods and their meaning, we receive the blessing of our ancestors.

Strength and harmony in every sign

In the minds of our ancestors, love was the main driving force. Everything generated by the Gods was permeated by her and consisted of indestructible harmony. If we consider the symbols of the Slavic Gods separately, it is easy to notice a unique fact.

All images of the Gods can be combined, creating groups of new signs. In this case, the power of each element subordinate to God will be summed up. The clear geometry of the symbolism makes it possible to compose the ornamental rows.

The sacred semantic load possessed by the symbols of the Slavic Gods and their meaning in the life of their ancestors has only partially survived to our days. It is clear from the known data that the signs served as a kind of communication center with the patron saint. Turning to a deity through a symbol, a person tuned in to creation.

Common symbolism of the Slavs

The symbols of the Slavic Gods are divided into personal and elemental. Some are addressed specifically to God, others - to the elements that he commands.

The collected symbols of the Slavic Gods and their meaning differed slightly among different nationalities. The decryptions given below describe the most characteristic features of the signs, which coincide in meaning among all Slavic peoples.

Lelnik

Lelnik was considered a symbol worn by children and young girls. Deciphering the name has the meaning "cherished", that is, raised in love. The patronage of the deity protected the growing children; girls were especially favorably disposed.

It was believed that Lelnik absorbs the power of sincere deep love and drives away evil spirits and evil thoughts.

Rod symbol

The symbol of the Family was especially loved for our ancestors. He personified powerful forces:

• interrelation of generations;
• help from ancestors;
• The Creator of everything that exists;
• the creative power of creativity.

Was worn by representatives of different generations and genders. Possesses incredible power, reinforced by a reverent attitude towards the family tree. Influences the fate of the owner, giving him clarity of thinking.

Ax of Perun

The traditional male symbol of the ax of Perun refers to personal amulets. Connecting with the energy of the owner, he influences his character and worldview.

Impact on character:

• firmness of will;
• sobriety of thinking;
• courage;
• self-discipline;
• strength of mind.

The ax was one of the types of weapons that Perun fought against the dark forces.

Veles symbol

The personal symbol of Veles has a schematic outline of the head of the tour. According to one version, the deity turned into this animal. Through the amulet, a person established a connection directly with the deity.

The power of the sign stands guard over justice, it is a protection against lies in any form. It is believed that contracts were concluded on the sign. The owner of the amulet gets the opportunity to feel the hidden meaning.

Veles' seal

Veles' seals are depicted in the form of two signs - the paws of a wolf and a bear. Both animals were considered sacred, through them they carried out their will in the Explicit World.

According to its semantic meaning, the bear's paw belongs to the symbolic amulets. It grants the owner good luck in solving legal matters, trade. The symbol feeds the inner strength of a person, giving him breadth of thinking.

The wolf's paw amulet is suitable for mystical personalities. His strength embodies the power of Veles over the world of a subtle plan. It is in his power to protect a person engaged in spiritual practices from mental attacks.

Star of Lada

The traditional female protective symbol was the star of Lada, the patroness of love and family. Personalization of the Goddess through the sign protects the owner's life and home.

The value of the amulet has a wide range:

• honor;
• faith;
• Justice;
• love of freedom.

It is a guide to the source of the wisdom of generations, communicating with the ancestors. He is credited with protecting motherhood, since it contains the power of omnipotent love.

Reza Dazhdboga

The solar sign Dazhdbog carries the unshakable power of the deity. It contains the energies of fertility, rebirth and sunlight.

Under his auspices:

• weddings;
• wealth;
• military courage;
• spiritual guidance.

He is a powerful protection and guide for those who find themselves in a difficult life situation.

Reza Chura

The strong sacred sign Chur refers to personal amulets. It is in his power to establish a powerful defense against otherworldly forces. The spirits of nature living next to man obeyed God Churu. Under the auspices of the deity, the owner need not fear the intrigues of opposing forces.

Mokosh's sign

Amulet Makosh is intended for women who are wise in life. It is a powerful conductor of fertility energy. Through symbolism, the Goddess guides her children, helping them to find inner peace and wisdom.

The image of the symbol carries two main geometric shapes - a cross and a rhombus. The first is a conductor of solar energy, the second is the personification of the earthly principle. Uniting, they form a sown field - fertility and prosperity.

Reza Beloboga

Consisting of broken lines, the harmonious symbol of Belobog develops into a whimsical labyrinth. Its features include the knowledge of the complex structure of the Universe. Refers to personal symbols; conductor of pure energy of love and light.

It contains encrypted wishes:

• well-being;
• clarity of thought;
• of good;
• purity of thoughts.

Reuniting with the owner, the sign brings the inner world into harmony with the thoughts and aspirations of a person. Thanks to the amulet, the carrier acquires the ability to soberly weigh the facts and find the right decisions.

Kolyadnik or cut Kolyada

The amazing Kolyadnik is the personification of the power of rebirth. This is the eternal desire of the universe to renew and recreate life. The solstice depicted on the sign is in perpetual motion, the so-called "salting" direction.

Symbols of the ancient Slavs memory from the depths of time

The first discovered finds bearing Slavic signs date back to the 1st millennium BC. NS. The Penkov, Prague-Korchak and Kolochin cultures are recognized as the ancestors of the Slavic people. The discovered household and cult objects are covered with the symbolism of the ancient Slavs, the meaning of which has practically not changed to this day.

Slavic signs - early archaeological finds

In the works of Soviet and Russian archaeologists, the first Slavic signs are attributed to the period from the 1st millennium BC. NS. until the 6th century.

These include graphic images:

• carved on stone statues;
• covering clay and wood utensils;
• extruded on the skin or jewelry.

Earthen vessel. Pozdnyakovskaya culture

Basically, these are primitive drawings depicting wavy lines, dots and semicircles. Gradually, these images are transformed, becoming more complex. At the turn of the 6th century, the first examples of clear solar symbolism appear. A found earthenware vessel of the Pozdnyakovsk culture (mid-2nd millennium BC) is covered with images of a fern flower and wavy lines.

Pre-Slavic and Pre-Slavic cultures

The early ancestral cultures include Penkovo, Prague-Korchak and Kolochin. They existed in the period of the 5th-6th centuries and left a large number of relics of those civilizations. Historian-archaeologist V.V. Sedov assumed that during this period the list of running symbols was finally formed.

Found in the southern basin of the Pripyat and the upper reaches of the Dniester, Slavic signs and their meaning repeat elements of ornaments and fragments of images from other regions.

Among the discovered finds of the 5th-10th centuries, there are graphic symbols:

• solar;
• elements of the cult of the earth;
• stylistic images of animals;
• cult symbols of deities.

There is reason to believe that this historical period reflects the origins of the formation of a single Slavic symbolism.

Pagan symbolism of the Slavs - Kiev culture

Cultural monuments of the Kiev type date back to the end of the 2nd-4th centuries. Most of the finds were found in the Middle Dnieper, Seim, Desna and Dnieper. Kiev culture has something in common with the layers of the Baltic and northern tribes.

Among the objects of utensils, jewelry and megalithic finds, the symbolism of the Slavs was found repeated in other regions. The main feature of this period was the manufacture of amulets as a separate line of business. Precious metals were used that were not found in earlier finds.

V.V.Sedov assumed that during this period active trade relations were established with neighboring tribes. What influenced the development of pottery and blacksmithing. Judging by the numerous finds, Slavic signs and their meaning were influenced from outside. Elements borrowed from the Romano-Germanic peoples appeared. The Black Sun and Valkyrie came into use.

Interpretation of symbols

Archaeologist G.S. Lebedev assumed that Slavic signs reflected a unique understanding of the laws of the surrounding world of our ancestors. Each symbol carries several meanings with one semantic root.

Alatyr

The image named as Alatyr is widespread in folk art. This symbolism of the Slavs occupied a cult place, since it belonged to the sacred signs.

This is evidenced by the list of her interpretations:

• the center of the universe;
• unity of the four elements;
• the unity of the world;
• primordial fire.

The first finds of this sign date back to the 10th century, found at the Troitsky excavation site in Novgorod.

Triglav

Triglav, the symbol of the trinity of the divine principle, is found on stone and clay products of the 2nd century BC. NS. It was repeatedly recorded as part of the decoration of religious buildings and stone statues from different cultural periods.

Kres

Kres is the symbolism of the ancient Slavs of the 6th-10th centuries BC found in the Caucasus. NS. included complex images. Among them, on bronze items, there were prints of an image recognized as Kres - symbols of purification and fire. The drawing included a number of elements, which were decoded only in 1982 and were able to identify the name.

Creen

The pagan symbolism of the Slavs had a lot of unique images that belong to pre-Slavic cultures. One of these is Krin, a symbol of new life, a sprout that has hatched.

Tree of life

Symbol widespread in different eras. Complements the cosmogonic ancient Slavic signs, rooted in the Aryan culture. It was brought by nomadic tribes, as evidenced by the finds of the Smolensk-Polotsk long mounds.

Flower of Life

The plant symbolism of the Slavs and their meaning is inextricably linked with rebirth and the eternal cycle of life. Images of the Flower of Life have been found on numerous finds of household items from various eras. Archaeologist P.K.Semenov suggested that the image came from the Aryan culture along with settlers.

Deer images

The pagan symbolism of the Slavs is closely related to the craft. Images of animals and people in the process of hunting were found on petroglyphs throughout Russia, Belarus, and some regions of the Caucasus. The Deer symbol refers to the early civilizations of the Slavs, apparently, depicting the remains of glacial fauna. The Scythian culture is especially rich in deer images - apparently this animal was the main totem of the people of that time.

Tour

The animalistic symbolism of the Slavs and their meaning belongs to the sacred cults that preceded the single pantheon. The symbol of Tour is found on iconic stones and rock images. T.N. Grekov put forward the theory that our ancestors tried to borrow the strength and power of the animal.

Indrik the beast

The ancient Slavic signs were supplemented not only with real-life animals, but also with mythical fauna. The symbol of Indrik, the beast, adorned the walls of Radagost according to the testimony of Titmar of Merseburg. The images of the indrik carved on the wooden facings were found by P.A.Vavilov at an excavation site near the village. Kanevo, Vologda region.

Swastika symbols of the Slavs and their meaning

Slavic solar symbols are built according to the laws of universal harmony and sacred geometry. Every bend or curl obeys the law of balance and balance. Through these schematic images, our Ancestors turned not only to the power of the luminary itself, but also to the energy of creation.

Heavenly fire

In the minds of the ancients, the Explicit World was created by a powerful life force. By directing this energy with the power of creative thought, the mighty Rod recreated everything that exists. In this act, incredible amounts of energy were involved, which had the visible forms of heavenly fire.

That is why, for the Slavs, swastika symbols played a leading role in culture. Their images were an integral part of the cultural and everyday life. The most important meaning of the solar sign is the living embodiment of divine love for all that exists.

Swastika symbols and sacred geometry

From the point of view of geometry, the swastika symbols of the Slavs unite similar features:

• cross;
• starting point;
• sphere or hemisphere.

The direction of movement of the sign determines the flow of energy through the lines. Continuous rotation draws the particles of life force into the center of the symbol. Thus, any solar image is a powerful battery.

Experts recommend taking into account the activity of blood movement in the human body when choosing a sign. In women, this is a left-sided direction, in men, it is a right-sided direction. However, it is worth paying attention to personal characteristics, as well as the meaning of the symbol that has come down to us.

Unique swastika symbolism

The Slavic solar symbols we know form an arcade of many signs. And this multitude is no coincidence. It is a unique combination of resilience and contradiction. The main interpretation of multidirectionality is the departure of the obsolete, the recreation of the new. The symbol of rebirth formed the basis for the description of each solar image. Taking on one of the amulets, a person agrees to be included in the process of good changes and renewal.

Svarozhich

Svarozhich heads the Slavic solar symbols, one of the strongest protective signs. He is the embodiment of the heavenly power of Svarog. The visual labyrinth system builds an insurmountable protection against spiritual degradation, protection of the soul.

Rodimich

Not inferior in importance to Svarozhich. Rodimich also crowns swastika symbols and embodies the power of the Family. He patronizes ancestral memory, carries a powerful charge of the creative energy of creation. A symbol of the continuity of generations.

Fern flower

The embodiment of spiritual purity, vitality and regeneration. Suitable for people engaged in spiritual practices, because it builds reliable protection against otherworldly interference. The Fern Flower has the power to bring out the hidden.

Overcome Grass

Overcome-grass is incredibly powerful symbol of protection from ailments. The process of purification takes place at the bodily and all levels of spiritual existence. Cleans the thoughts of a person, attuning him to goodness and harmony.

Molvinets

Complements the swastika symbols of the Slavs, addressed to the Family. Molvinets embodies the ideas of spiritual growth, internal "burning" of the spirit. Protects from slander, negative thoughts. Protects family ties from curses.

Radinets

Active security sign. It is based on images of meridians - heavenly arrows. Protects babies from evil, often depicted on cradles. Radinets is filled with the power of joy and peace.

Wedding

An ornate sign promises protection for all newlyweds. Wedding bridesmaid attracts good luck and happy occasions. Aimed at the successful embodiment of the desire to create a family hearth.

Dukhobor

Dukhobor is an important symbol for leaders and spiritual practitioners. Strengthens the spirit and restores the relationship with the soul. Protects the inner harmony and agreement of the true "I" with the world.

Light

A unique sign with a dual direction. The light simulates the movement of energies in the universe. Its essence is the reunification of the earthly and the spiritual. Divine embodiment of love.

Svitovit

Svitovit is a transforming symbol that carries the energy of renewal to the owner. Comes into resonance with the essence of the owner, revealing his inner potential. The symbol of the defenders of truth and justice.

Znich

Incarnation of a heavenly fire deity. Keeper of the universal fire. The vortex of life force is encrypted in it. Znich bears protection from destruction and internal disagreement.

Newborn

The embodiment of balance and movement. The newborn gives inner peace, acceptance of the true "I" of a person. Directs the owner's aspirations to the knowledge of the true laws.

Goddess

The Goddess is the quintessence of the patronage of all light Gods. An energetically rich depiction of the relationship and opposition of the four basic elements of life.

Rodovik

Rodovik redirects the brought together heritage of previous generations into one powerful stream. Connects the owner to this current. The result of this process is a clear awareness of their purpose, the choice of the right path.

Thunderstorm

Image of celestial electricity. Has a saline direction, protects against lightning. Carries the meaning of the will of the gods. Depicted on the doors of dwellings, temple complexes.

Thunderman

The direction of the sign is left-handed. Grants the owner the protection of Indra. The meaning is heavenly wisdom, longevity and the weapon of a true warrior of the spirit. They were applied to the entrance portals of the vaults. It was believed that the Gromovnik strikes those who entered with bad thoughts.

Valkyrie

Symbols of defenders of the fatherland. Valkyrie recreates a single chain with relatives who defended their homeland. Increases the spiritual potential of the wearer. Has the meaning of "peaceful warrior".

Swati

Recreates the picture of Perunov's path. Provides a graphic representation of the structure of the solar system. Focused on people of creativity, leading spiritual searches.

Veiga

Supplements the swastika symbols of the Slavs with a contradictory (bipolar) meaning. Bears the seal of the goddess Tara, who guarded the four spiritual paths of man. Helps to look for the true purpose, your generic program. At the same time, sharply curved lines embody the four great winds, opposed to the spiritual search.

Velesovik

Recreates a harmonious relationship with nature. It gives strength to join the surrounding world, to find a reflection of oneself in it.

Vseslavets

A powerful symbol for the protection of balance, reunification. It unites all genera, allows you to connect to a common karmic network. An appeal to the spiritual flame passed down from generation to generation.

Ognevitsa

Female solar symbol. Represents the protection of heavenly mothers. Through him, appeal to any of the Goddesses receives the power of an increasing impulse. Protects motherhood, the bonds of parents and children.

Slavets

The symbol combines two geometric shapes - a cross and a lightning bolt. Considered a feminine sign of reproductive protection. It was of particular importance for young girls, protecting their fate from damage and the evil eye.

Garuda

Personification of God Vyshenya in the sign. Embodies protection against decline, lack of money. Attracts the blissful energies of creation, wealth and balance.

Dunia

The symbol's task is to preserve the paths of the true search for the meaning of life. The reunification of the fire of heaven and earth.

Celestial Boar

Included in the swastika symbols of the Slavs. The personification of the meeting of the future and the past. Protects the owner's spiritual self-improvement, endows him with perseverance in achieving goals.

Spiritual swastika

The symbol of the immaterial fire that embodied the thoughts of the Family. This is the pure energy of universal love, captured by lines.

Soul swastika

Connects to the energy of the spirit. Regulates the conscious life of earthly incarnation. Possesses power over the lines of fate of a person, responding to his intentions.

Spiritual strength

Spiritual strength helps to feel the relationship of the mind with the subtle plane. Adjusts the instinct for a subconscious choice of the right path.

Dhata

The image of a person in both hypostases - material and spiritual. Helps to manifest the opportunities given by Gods and pacifies negative character traits.

Colard

A feminine symbol that can be worn by men. Its main meaning is the fertility bestowed by the Mother on the Damp Earth. A gift from the origins of life, bringing prosperity to the owner.

Solard

A symbol of return retribution. Enhances any action, allowing you to see results quickly. This is an energetic boomerang that allows you to get the fruits of your honestly earned money on time.

Source

The embodiment of the original nature of the soul. It personifies the palaces of Alive, from which the creative energy of creation emanates.

Kolohort

Equilibrium symbol of the way of the Universe. Light and dark beginnings in the eternal dance of true harmony. A person on the path of spiritual search manifests all visible and hidden paths of development. The choice of path determines what kind of energy the sign will use.

Navnik

The embodiment of the connection between two parallel worlds - Navi and Yavi. Gives access to the unique capabilities of a person in the spiritual realm. Protects from otherworldly interference.

Narayana

It unites the spiritual and physical energy of a person. A symbol of the connection between pure light and the material world. Strengthens the impulse of striving, allowing you to see your goals more clearly.

Sun cross

The embodiment of the powers of Yaril - the summer sun. Strengthens human health and strength. Strengthens the connection between spirit and soul. Patronizes the soldiers. Male symbol.

Heavenly cross

A universal symbol suitable for both sexes. Depicts the eternal power of rebirth. Protection given to spiritual search, family ties.

Fireman

Another symbolism of the Family. Often depicted on his idols. An insurmountable barrier from evil influence on family ties, support of the ancients.

Yarovik

Male symbolism of fertility. Fullness of life, fire of the eternal flame. It was considered a protective sign against diseases for livestock, maintaining profits in the house. Drawn on stables and cowsheds, applied to the messengers pillars.

Rubezhnik

A sign of fortitude, a male symbol. It is aimed at protecting against unclean creatures, it allows you to develop both sides of the essence. It gives stability to the psyche, connecting the internal reserves of a person.

Rysich

The symbolism of the unity of the entire race of Slavs. Conductor of the powerful creative energy of creation. Grants protection to the entire nation. Revives the desire to learn the roots and heritage.

Solon

Household symbols that protect domestic life and wealth from external interference. Endowed with the power to multiply material heritage. Universal sign.

Yarovrat

Incarnation of Yaro-God. Male symbol of fertility, rebirth and life after death. Symbols were painted on barns as protection of the seed from damage. Gives fertility and abundant harvest.

Sadhana

Symbols of Slavic palaces

Svarog circle is united by 16 signs, each of which is under the auspices of a certain deity. The semantic load carries the concept of the structure of all layers of the world. Each image has unique features that affect the fate and character of the owner.

The meaning of the symbolism of the palace for a person

At birth, a person is given the opportunity to enlist the support of the gods. You can turn to your intercessor through the symbols of the palaces. The sign is the conductor of the will of the supplicant and the channel of energy transmission. Since each symbol has its own characteristics, unique changes will occur in a person's life and character. Amulets allow you to acquire protection and direct the energy and efforts of the owner to achieve harmony with his life task.

Under the auspices of the gods

The symbols of the Slavic palaces are endowed with unique features. Their meaning makes adjustments to the characteristics of the bearer, depending on the patron deity.

Virgo

He is under the tutelage of the goddess Jiva. Conductor of renewal energy.

The owner endows the qualities:

• independence;
• stubbornness;
• purposefulness.

All these qualities are manifested thanks to the transmitted energy of youth, love for life.

Boar

The sign is under the patronage of Rakhmat, the deity of Heavenly judgment, Universal justice and law and order.

Gives character traits:

• striving for purity of thoughts;
• clarity of consciousness;
• balance.

The owners of the mark are decisive, but not reckless.

Pike

Those born in this sign were fortunate enough to become the beloved children of Rozhana, who is responsible for family comfort and prosperity.

People of this symbol are inherent in:

• calmness;
• equilibrium;
• desire for peace.

It is difficult for the owners of the mark to leave their comfort zone. However, they are great at adapting to change.

Swan

The Great Heavenly Mother of God Mokosh leads the fate of people born in the sign of the Swan.

The carriers of the symbol are characterized by:

• caring for your neighbor;
• joyfulness;
• abundance;
• well-being.

He bestows the gift of clairvoyance to women who have reached their prime.

Snake

The sign is subject to the keeper of the Heavenly Fire Semargl. The symbols of the Slavic palaces associated with the fire element have the strongest influence on the owner.

Those related to the amulet have:

• clear sober mind;
• perfect inner balance;
• irascibility;
• ambition.

The sign provides support during a difficult period.

Crow

The sign is under the jurisdiction of Kolyada. The patron saint of change and the paths of human destinies endows the owner of the symbol:

• good nature;
• a sense of humor;
• deep wisdom.

The bearers of the amulet have an amorous and open character.

Bear

One of the main symbols belongs to Svarog.

Those born in the palace possess:

• strength of mind;
• justice;
• boundless kindness.

The owners of the amulet strive to achieve a lasting position by creative labor. Their quality is to destroy life barriers on the way to the chosen goal.

Busl

Ancient symbols of the palaces always refer to the power of ancestral ties. The Stork Hall is under the auspices of the Family. He is especially strong in securing bonds with past generations.

The owner is given the following features:

• flair;
• the ability to navigate in life situations;
• a developed sense of duty;
• the desire to create a family.

The bearers of the amulet receive a blessing for the birth of healthy and full-fledged offspring.

Wolf

The symbolism belongs to Veles, the keeper of the Gates of the Interworld. Supports the defenders of the family and fatherland.

The characteristic qualities of the carrier are:

• success in commercial affairs;
• a thirst for knowledge;
• prosperity and prosperity.

The owners of the symbol know how to build strong communications.

Fox

The wise earthly goddess Marena sends a blessing to the bearers of the sign.

The owner of the amulet grants:

• flexibility of mind;
• cunning;
• curiosity.

Enlisting the support of the goddess, a person achieves good luck in business, shows ingenuity.

Tour

The sign is supervised by the god Roof. God has two hypostases - a warrior and a reaper.

In his ward, he enhances the qualities:

• hard work;
• the ability to listen to yourself;
• a sense of the true purpose of life.

God helps his child to gain confidence and stability in personal interests.

Elk

Mother Lada patronizes the lives of those born in the sign.

Thanks to her supervision, a person gains:

• honesty;
• strong desire for justice;
• love;
• mutual understanding with others and yourself.

People of this sign are devoted to their work, find joy in serving society.

Finist

God of the light worlds Navi Vyshen takes care of the bearers of the symbol.

The sign helps the owner to find:

• perseverance in the fight against dark forces;
• sincerity;
• clear vision.

It protects the wearer from slander, evil eyes.

Horse

The amulet of Kupala supplements the symbols of the palaces, providing the wearer with protection from illness.

The qualities of the owner of the mark are:

• purity of the soul;
• body strength;
• a heart free from false feelings.

Being under the auspices of Kupala, a person receives a deep inner impulse for renewal.

Eagle

Perun patronizes the soldiers and defenders of the peace of the fatherland.

The owner of the symbol is endowed with the following properties:

• steadfastness;
• internal balance;
• decisiveness.

The owners of the mark act without hesitation, they always find the right solution.

Ras

The keeper of the great universal Wisdom Dazhdbog blesses those born in his sign.

They are gifted with the following qualities:

• prudence;
• foresight;
• the ability to make plans.

The owners of the symbol radiate inner light and confidence. They know how to unite people around them, leading them to true goals.

Slavic symbols and runes

Slavic symbols and runes cause heated debate among the scientific community. Since the facts that have come down to us are fragmentary, the very existence of writing is called into question. However, there is evidence that the symbols of the runes performed a ritual role and were of a communication nature. The signs of the Slavic runes allowed the tribes to conduct business, transmit information. The found symbols of ancient runes are known for their sacred meaning.

Runic symbolism of the Slavs

The Slavic peoples had developed communication, which for foreigners created the impression of a single nationality. Despite the originality of each tribal union, the runic symbols of the Slavs made it possible to transmit information in an accessible form.

There is evidence that the symbols of the ancient runes had two purposes:

• writing;
• divination.

The German chronicler Titmar of Merseburg, who studied the monuments of Slavic religious culture, described that in Radogost, each idol was inscribed with the name of a god or goddess. Despite the fact that those who came to give praise were from different tribes, they read and understood these inscriptions in the same way.

This suggests that the symbols of the runes come from a single source that gave rise to all cultural branches of the Slavs. The remaining decoding for Slavic symbols and runes refers to their religious meaning. The fact that this information reached contemporaries in a relatively holistic form indicates a special place that the signs of the Slavic runes occupied in the cultural life of our ancestors.

Symbols of Ancient Runes

The known symbols of the runes include 18 characters. Some of them are named after gods. The meaning and interpretation depends on who the mark is dedicated to.

The runic symbolism of the Slavs used as divination has a unique set of meanings. Each decoding embodies the originality of the worldview of our ancestors.

Peace- he is also called Belobog. The embodiment of the World Tree, a sign of prosperity, order and prosperity.

Chernobog- chaos, a destructive force that brings change.

Alatyr- the embodiment of balance and harmony, the starting point of the World.

Rainbow- the sign symbolizes movement, path. Runa means a spiritual or physical journey, followed by inner development.

Need- impersonation of Viy, means the predetermined outcome of the current action or event. Everything that happens is in the power of higher powers, does not depend on the will of the fortuneteller.

Krada- stability of the financial situation, revival after a long stagnation or complete ruin. A symbol of ascending forces that bring prosperity to any area of ​​life.

Force- spiritual cleansing energy, Warrior Spirit. Combining purpose and aspiration.

Treba- a symbol of the edge of the sword, masculinity and victory. The power of perseverance and faith in victory, backed by the spiritual protection of the gods.

Wind- personification of spirits and the elements of air, path indicator. Indicates the direction of willpower towards goals that will lead to the integrity and successful outcome of the enterprise.

Bereginya- a symbol of protection against negative influences. Powerful spiritual protection, support of ancestors. Delivered insurmountable protection from the evil eye.

Oud- the second interpretation of the name Yarilo. The embodiment of the power of love, the energy of passion. It personifies a powerful creative principle.

Lelya- the potential of creativity, the rune of imagination, the power of intuition. Indicates a smooth running direction change.

Rock- closed opportunities, the inevitability of what is happening. A pre-planned scenario that cannot be changed.

Support- the rune of luck, the help of higher powers. The key meaning of the message from the ancestors, their support.

Dazhdbog- the symbol has a double meaning. A test that brings purification. Support from a divine patron.

Perun- the intervention of powerful forces, a person endowed with power.

There is- material abundance obtained by following one's destiny. A reward for long and persistent efforts.

Source- stop, calm before a favorable period. Latent deep growth, stagnation phase.

Slavic symbols in embroidery, their meaning and schemes

Slavic symbols in embroidery were used as a talisman for the body and spirit of the owner. Techniques for applying iconic images include smoothing and cross-stitching techniques. Geometric symbols formed into ornaments, the meaning of Slavic symbols in embroidery formed a message to higher powers.

Iconic signs in everyday life

Even before the formation of writing, signs and symbols served for our ancestors as a means of transmitting and storing information. Cult signs were applied to household items and clothing. The set of images and the nature of their application determined the nationality of a person and his social status.

The signaling system was most vividly expressed by Slavic symbols in embroidery. She covered both outerwear and lower layers. Each type of decoration had its own set of drawings and signs. There were unwritten rules according to which images were subject to a clear structure for inclusion in the composition.

Ornament formation rules

The marks used in the embroidery were not carried out separately. Each element was part of a complex ornament. By the nature of the arrangement of the picture, it was possible to read the encrypted meaning. The meaning of Slavic symbols in embroidery determined the group of symbols that could be included in a single drawing.

Feminine and masculine signs have never been combined. They were diluted with a pattern with a neutral meaning.

For example, the symbolism of abundance, the bird of paradise is always adjacent to the earthly signs of fertility.

Slavic ornaments have geometrically correct pattern shapes, balance of every detail. The protruding details do not break the composition, they are complemented by balancing elements.

Female and male symbols

The difference in female and male symbolism lies not only in the set of symbols. Solar signs and elements of nature are introduced depending on the nature of the meaning.

So the right-sided Kolovrat was depicted only in mature men, the left-sided one could be present in the female ornament. The signs were distributed according to age criteria, for example:

• Bereginya with her hands down is a symbol of a young virgin;
• folded on the sides - a married mature woman;
• hands raised - an elderly person.

The plant theme was also differentiated according to gender and age criteria:

• rose, lily, viburnum - female drawing;
• oak, cornflower, chernobrovtsy - male signs;
• hop - youthful ornament;
• poppy is a girlish sign.

Male ornaments were more symmetrical and clear. The feminine patterns were dominated by fluid flowing lines.

Reading the embroidery scheme of Slavic symbols

Embroidery schemes of Slavic symbols reconstructed by folk craftsmen practically did not undergo any changes. To read the encrypted message, it is enough to know both individual meanings and their group meaning. By the type of images used, it was possible to find out where a person lived and what position he occupied in the tribal union.

The inhabitants of the mountainous areas in the embroidery were dominated by broken angular lines. Wavy, in combination with ovals, were found among the inhabitants of the water area of ​​reservoirs. The higher the status of a person in the community, the denser the outfit is covered with patterns.

Edges of shirts and underwear were embroidered for boys and girls. Married women had several brims on their shirts from shoulder to wrist.

The solar symbol of the swastika was found in the southern and central regions of the Slavic peoples. Among the northern tribes, animalistic patterns often prevailed.

Embroidery rules for Slavic patterns

In order to maintain a clear sequence of alternating fragments, the corner part is selected to start work. From this place, the space is divided into squares. Embroidery patterns for Slavic symbols are formed based on who will be the bearer of the product.

The fields of the edges were filled in first. Then large details of the pattern were located above it. Various additions were made last. The course of the pattern has always been directed towards the female or male side.

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The earliest mentions of the symbol date back to 4200 BC. Ouroboros was popular in religion, magic, alchemy, mythology, and psychology.

He personifies creation and destruction, the cyclical nature of life and death. The symbol was borrowed from the Egyptians by the ancient Greeks to denote things that have no beginning or end. The monad of yin and yang is associated with the uroboros in Chinese philosophy. In Gnosticism, he is both good and evil.

It is believed that the yin-yang symbol originally came from Buddhists in the 1st-3rd centuries. In China and Japan, yin-yang is considered the model of everything.

The original concept of "yin" is "shadow", and "yang" is "sunny side of the mountain". Yin and yang are interpreted as a continuous interaction of contrasts. Polar forces complement each other, and each carries a piece of its opposite. Yin and yang is a peaceful struggle in which ultimate victory is impossible because there is no end.

The earliest images are from 2000 BC. The symbol is found in Asia, the Middle East and Egypt. The wheel was an attribute of the sun gods and personified the cyclical nature of life, rebirth and renewal. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the wheel symbolizes the cycle of Samsara, the course of change, fate and time.

Later, the concept of "wheel of Fortune" appeared - a symbol of the mutability of fate. The spokes of the wheel of Fortune bore success and failure, endlessly replacing each other.

The first mention of the symbol dates back to 1300 AD.
The wind rose was a symbol of a guiding star and a talisman for sailors.

In the XVIII-XX centuries, tattoos with this talisman were popular: it was believed that it would help the sailor on the way and on his return home. Also, the wind rose was depicted on maps, symbolizing the cardinal points.

The earliest five-pointed stars date back to 3500 BC.

The pentagram was considered a talisman against evil and dark forces. Ancient Merchants
Babylon was depicted as a star on the door to protect goods from theft and damage. Pythagoras considered it to be mathematical perfection, since the pentagram is fraught with the golden ratio. The stars were a symbol of intellectual omnipotence.

In early Christianity, the symbol of Jesus Christ was an inverted pentagram. But at the suggestion of Eliphas Levi, the inverted five-pointed star became the symbol of Satan.