Symbols of the Occult: A Directory of over 500 Signs, Symbols and Icons

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Stone, A.T. (2014). The LCSH Century: One Hundred Years with the Library of Congress Subject Headings System. Taylor & Francis. p.60. ISBN 978-1-317-95688-4 . Retrieved 2023-02-28. Although the symbol instantly brings to mind the hippie movement of the 1960s, it returned to its roots in the 1980s with its adoption as the symbol of the anti-nuclear movement.

Considered to be the unspeakable name of God, written as YHWH. The four letter name has many pronunciations and can be seen over 7,000 times throughout the Hebrew Bible. As symbol, it was incorporated into the Greek Tetractys by Jewish Kabbalistic occult tradition as an evolving arrangement of ten letters. In gematria, YHWH has a numerical value of 72 (center image). The right image contains the Tetragrammaton in tetractys formation, accompanied by the late-Renaissance Pentagrammaton, below. The occult (from the Latin word occultus; lit. 'clandestine', 'hidden', 'secret') is "knowledge of the hidden". [4] In common usage, occult refers to "knowledge of the paranormal", as opposed to "knowledge of the measurable", [5] usually referred to as science. The terms esoteric and arcane can also be used to describe the occult, [6] in addition to their meanings unrelated to the supernatural. The term occult sciences was used in the 16th century to refer to astrology, alchemy, and natural magic. Also known as the pagan cross, the sun cross is a very old symbol used by people from all corners of the world including Persians, Native Americans, Egyptians and Indians. A Sun Cross Also Known As Wheel Cross and Solar CrossThe Tree of Life does not represent a single, cleanly definable system. It can be applied to the formation and existence of both the physical world and metaphysical worlds, as well as to one's own soul, state of being, or understanding. In addition, different schools of thought such as Kabbalistic Judaism and modern Western occultism, also offer different interpretations.

Forshaw, Peter (2014). "The Occult Middle Ages". In Partridge, Christopher (ed.). The Occult World. London: Routledge . Retrieved 2022-12-13– via Academia.edu. Also known as the eye of providence, the eye of Satan/Lucifer and the eye of God, the all-seeing eye is an occult symbol that has been used by many cultures across the world throughout history. The All-seeing Eye, An Occult Symbol by Intueri The horned god is one of two primary deities worshipped in many Wicca traditions and symbolizes masculine energy. It is represented by a circle topped with a horn. In practice, this symbol is used when practitioners want to connote masculine energy. It is a magic symbol used in European witchcraft. It is a sphere or circle of space marked by those who practice ritual magic. And It contain form and energy from.Rain can also symbolize purification as it washes away dirt and destruction. It can even symbolize the cleansing of the human soul. Just imagine a character walking through a rainstorm as he or she undergoes a mental transformation. A pentagram (or pentacle) is a circled five-pointed star that most people associate with witchcraft or satanism. Far from being an evil symbol the pentagram represents protection, the self, or the spirit. The five points of the pentagram represent five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit. Baphomet is a goat-headed pagan deity (or demon according to some people) that was closely associated with Satan. Baphomet by Eliphas Levi Underhill, Evelyn (2017) [1911]. Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness. Devoted Publishing. ISBN 978-1773560045.