The Meaning of the Pentagram
The Pentagram has had many names through the ages: Pentalpha, the Endless Knot, the Pentacle of the Virgin, The Star of Knowledge, the Pentacle of the Templars, and according to some, the Seal of Solomon. Medieval churchman, however, called it Witch's Font, or Wizards Star, Goblin's Cross, Druid's foot and Devil's Sign. It has been used by Sumerians, Kabbalists, Celts, Egyptians, Christians, & Gypsies.
It stands for Spirit ruling the world of matter... also life, hearth, protection ( especially against hostile spirits )...
also a human being as microcosm of the universe. The points can represent the five senses, stages of life, or states of consciousness. Small ones of silver are amulets favored by Witches. On a disc of wood or metal, it is the Witch's Pentacle, the ritual tool of Earth. If inverted, it can stand for the Horned God... or for Spirit hidden in Matter or subject to it.
