Drawings consisting of figures and signs have been used since time immemorial. It is unknown who first invented the pentagram depicting an equilateral five-pointed star. This sign is found in the tombs of the pharaohs and on Sumerian clay tablets dating back to the 4th millennium BC. Tracing the path of the pentagram from those ancient years to the present day is not easy. She then went into the shadows, then loudly declared herself again. Now this sign is at the peak of popularity. The inverted pentagram of the devil is used by Satanists for their dark deeds, and the correct one is used by Christians for protection from these same Satanists. What is the essence and attractiveness of this sign?
The word "pentagram" has Greek roots. "Pente" (πέντε) in Greek means five, and "grammi" (γραμμή) means line. This sign came to Hellas from Mesopotamia. There, the five-rayed star was a powerful protective amulet. They believed in her power so much that they even painted them on the doors of houses and shops. Rulers associated the star with strength and power and depicted it on their seals. However, there is a version that the pentagram originally belonged not to the Sumerians, but to the goddess Kore. Its sacred fruit was an apple, which contained the Great Secret of the Universe, and which should not become the property of man. It was this forbidden fruit that the cunning devil slipped to Eve. Cut the apple crosswise and you will see a small five-pointed star there. Who knows, perhaps this legend about the pentagram is the most reliable? It is not without reason that as long as humanity has existed, it has been searching for this “apple of knowledge.”
Pentagram and "divine section"
The famous Pythagoras was captivated by the pentagram with the ideality of its proportions, corresponding to the golden, or divine, section, which has a lot of mathematical and magical properties. According to it, Egyptian pyramids, tombs of pharaohs, figures of gods and goddesses were built. Pythagoras saw mathematical perfection in this sign. There is an opinion that it was he who called it a pentagram. The scientist and his brotherhood of Pythagoreans associated the angles of the pentagram with the five elements. Earth, physical strength and stability (bottom left corner), fire, courage and bravery (bottom right corner), air, mind, talents (top left corner), water, emotions, foresight (top right corner), ether, spirit and its higher purpose (upper corner). In their inverted form, the star meant the universal chaos from which our world arose. Darkness was then located in five refuges (corners) and was considered the source of wisdom. This inverted image, now called the “Satanic pentagram”, is considered the most ancient.
among other peoples
The Jews associated the pentagram with the Pentateuch given to Moses by God himself. Ancient philosophers, Orpheists, Egyptians - members of the "Keepers of the Secret" group, the Templars, ancient Gnostics, who had a special idea of \u200b\u200bthe world, are also associated with the five-pointed star. Their common symbol is the pentagram. They painted it on their coats of arms, shields and seals. Since almost all of these organizations were shrouded in secrecy, their signs and symbols acquired a certain element of mysticism. For example, the pentagram “star in a circle”. The meaning of this symbol was translated as the silence of the initiates. He was credited with not only protective powers, but also the ability to give power, invincibility, and power. Alexander the Great and Constantine I depicted the pentagram on their seals, and the nephew of the glorious King Arthur depicted them on their shield. For a knight, the star meant courage, nobility, piety, chastity and politeness.
Pentagram and Christianity
For Christians in Europe, the five-pointed star has always been a source of health. They associated her with the five human senses, the five fingers on the hand, the five wounds of Christ, the five joys of St. Mary, which her divine son brought her. It was also the most important symbol of the fact that Christ is the Son of God, but has a human nature.
And only Torquemada, who laid the foundation for the most terrible Inquisition, unprecedented in scale and cruelty, saw something satanic in the five-pointed star. The Church banned this good sign. Now it was regarded as the devil's pentagram.
Seal of the legendary King Solomon
According to the Bible, a long time ago there lived the great and mystical King Solomon, who inexplicably managed to reconcile and unite into one two irreconcilable states - Israel and Judea. It is believed that God himself appointed Solomon to reign, endowing him with a mass of talents. From his father David he received a special sign - a six-pointed star composed of two regular triangles superimposed on each other. Solomon placed this star on his seals and ring, which, according to legend, gave him power over spirits. Now some depict this seal with eight rays, and some with twelve. All these signs are called the “seal of Solomon” and are used in occultism. Thus, special symbols are inscribed in the center of the twelve-rayed star, due to which the pentacle enhances talents and capabilities. Medieval magicians were also very interested in the seal of Solomon, only they depicted a star not with six, but with five rays. Perhaps the use of the pentacle in magic prompted Torquemada to call it that way: “the devil’s pentagram”, or “witch’s foot”.
and occultism
Another symbolism of the pentagram was adopted by Renaissance occultists. They connected it with the microcosm. This word also has Greek roots. μικρός among the Greeks means “small”, and κόσμος means “people” or “Universe”. They began to inscribe a human figure into the star, linking it with the Pythagorean five elements. Now the pentacle has acquired material significance as a result of the work of the spiritual principle. The occultists depicted a pentagram “star in a circle.” The meaning of the circle was defined as the unity of all five elements, and also as a sacred mystical place where the spirit controls the other four elements. The connection between the pentagram and the microcosm was started by Cornelius Agrippa, the most famous magician of the 16th century. Therefore, some call this sign the “Pentacle of Agrippa.” Often above the tops of the rays the name IHShVH, the divine savior in occultism, and in particular in Kabbalah, is written.
When did the inverted pentagram first become a symbol of Satanism?
The five-pointed equilateral star has been used by many peoples, secret societies and movements for thousands of years. It was called so - “the devil’s pentagram” - in the 18th century with the light hand of the Frenchman Eliphas Levi. At first he was a clergyman. Subsequently, he became interested in the occult, left his abbey and devoted himself entirely to mysticism. He published several books on magic and ritual. He even spent time in prison for one of them. Answering the question of what the pentagram means, Levi stated that it embodies the dominance of the spirit, helps to subjugate angels, demons and phantoms, you just need to know how to handle it. Whoever masters this knowledge will be able to see infinity. In a book of practical magic called The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic, he wrote that an inverted pentagram frames the head of the goat of Mendes. I hate to disappoint Satan worshipers, but the unfortunate exiled goat Mendes existed only in the fantasies of the Roman Church. But there was the god of Mendes. This is the well-known Egyptian god Amon Ra with the head of a ram. Clever Levi, of course, knew this and, by inventing the satanic symbol of the pentagram, most likely created a trap for the uninitiated.
Symbol of modern Satanists
Levy's idea was supported by the American Anton LaVey. For many years he was a priest in the Church of Satan he created and promoted Satanism in every possible way, in particular, he held satanic weddings, funerals, and even baptized his daughter Zina according to satanic rites. He created his own teaching, combining the ideas of magic and the occult, wrote the Satanic Bible and many articles. The symbol of his church was the devil's pentagram. The photo clearly shows what this sign looks like, which Satanists call the seal of Baphomet. The Satanic god Baphomet is depicted as a goat with large horns and wings on his back. The troubadour Gavaudan first wrote about it in the 12th century. The inquisitors believed that Baphomet was worshiped by the Templars, for which many of them were burned. LaVey gave the sign worldwide fame by participating in television programs and starring in films about the devil. In one of them he played the high priest, in the other - Satan himself.
Pentagram - protection from dark forces
Satanists use their symbol to subjugate the forces of evil. Pentagrams protect everyone else from these forces. For the sign to work, you need to draw it with one continuous line clockwise. It is believed that there should not be a single break in the contour of the pentagram. Demons and evil spirits that penetrate such a gap will be very difficult to neutralize. An example of this is Mephistopheles from Goethe's Faust. In addition to hard surfaces, pentagrams for protection are drawn in the air, visually imagining this image and mentally, as if enclosing oneself inside. Only those who have a powerful imagination can do this correctly. Many people wear a pentagram-amulet like a medallion, either with one ray up or with two. Such pentagrams only became satanic at the instigation of Levi. Previously, they signified the descent of Christ onto our mortal earth. This is confirmed by stained glass windows and frescoes in many cathedrals.
Currently, there are three types of pentagrams - personal, protective and with the signs of the planets. Personal ones are compiled taking into account the date of birth and the sign of the planets under which you were lucky enough to be born. Such a pentagram helps to establish a close connection with the guardian angel and patron angel.
Pentagrams with signs of planets help to achieve the fulfillment of any desire, to achieve a goal. These pentacles are also composed individually.
The pentacles of protection are the most ancient. Our ancestors made them as amulets. The protective pentagram helps in a specific situation, for example during travel or for recovery.
For any pentagram to start working, it must be activated by performing special rituals. That's what the white magicians say. Whether this is true or not, everyone can check it personally.
There is no person in the world who has not heard of the pentagram. They talk about it in programs, mention it in films. What exactly is this ancient symbol?
The pentagram goes back far into the past, back in 3500 BC, the first mention of the symbol was found. In the ancient, ruined city of Uruk, drawings of a five-pointed star were found drawn on clay. The ancient symbol is also found in references to the chronicles of ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Greece, the Roman Empire, the sign was also actively used by the Templar Order, on the seals of Alexander the Great.
What the meaning of the pentagram was in those ancient times is not known for certain. Later, in the Middle Ages, it gained importance. The pentagram was believed to be a reminder of the five wounds of Christ. However, during the Inquisition, the symbol was elevated to the category of evil ones that opposed good forces. It was believed that the pentagram helped witches; they used this sign to move into a portal leading to another world. So it was nicknamed “Witch’s Leg.”
Good or evil?
Since the times of Babylon, the pentagram has had a double meaning. It was and is considered to this day to be the strongest amulet aimed at protecting against evil. However, the confusion of doubts was introduced by French occultism at the beginning of the nineteenth century, named Alphonse Louis Constant or Eliphas Levi Zahed. It was he who created the so-called Church of Satan in nineteen hundred and six hundred and six. The pentagram became a symbol of the Satanic Church. However, Levi distorted her symbol by inverting it and adding a goat's head. This symbol is still associated with evil.
What does the inverted pentagram symbol mean?
The inverted pentagram has been associated with the symbol of evil ever since the Church of Satan described above was built. The symbol of an inverted pentagram with the image of a goat’s head, which was distorted by oculists who wanted in vain to pass into another world and release evil spirits. To this day, the symbol is interpreted by Satanists as a link with rituals, sacrifices and the transition to the portal.
Why upside down?
The pentagram is an equilateral star with five limbs. The position of the level star is a symbol of light. The inverted pentagram rests with one corner downwards, and in the middle there is an image of a goat. This symbol is considered a devilish sign.
Symbol meaning
Since ancient times, the pentagram has been considered a Slavic symbol of light. Our ancestors used it not only in the field of magic, the pentagram had the purpose of a talisman. It was mainly painted on doors and on the floor near one’s home; it was believed that in this way one could scare away evil forces.
Later, the ancient symbol began to be used in rituals of white and black magic. Using the pentagram, they contacted the souls of the dead and performed various rituals related to the protection of people. This is how amulets with the image of a pentagram appeared. The magicians cast a protective spell on the amulet, and the person wore the amulet for the rest of his life, thereby protecting himself from otherworldly evil forces.
Nowadays, the pentagram has the meaning of good origin, for the few who are interested in mysticism and occult signs. In most cases, the pentagram is associated with evil. The five-pointed star is interpreted as an evil, unclean symbol in films, books and music; few people know its true origin and meaning.
This symbol can be used for both good and evil, it all depends on your intentions. The sign is said to attract good luck. Its main meaning is protection. It protects against negativity, it has great energy
The talisman is usually made of metals. But any magician is a creator, and if he feels that another material will do, use it. For example wood, stone. All in your hands.
Remarkable facts about the pentagram.
In 2015, an inscribed pentagram was discovered on the territory of Kazakhstan, the size of which was about three hundred and sixty-six meters. The appearance of this symbol remains a mystery.
The image of a pentagram existed on the coat of arms of the Knights Templar. Its meaning was interpreted as a symbol of good, aimed at protecting and demonstrating wisdom
The flags of imperial countries always had stars. It is believed that this is a hidden sign, like the all-seeing eye on all the money in the world.
In ancient paintings of Christ, a pentagram can be seen.
The science of occultism, which actively uses the symbol, claims that each ray of the pentagram has its own designation.
The lower rays of the pentagram represent the four elements: water, earth, air and fire.
The upper fifth ray symbolizes the human spirit, superiority over the physical world.
In conclusion, I would like to note that the pentagram symbol has a completely incorrect meaning in the modern world. Delving into the life history of this symbol, we can conclude that it was created exclusively for bright thoughts. The inverted pentagram, a symbol of evil, is just propaganda, imposing absolutely erroneous information on people for the purpose of income.
Often, when depicting and using any symbols, many do not think about where they came from or what meaning they carry. Below is a decoding of some symbols and signs related to the sphere of Satanism. We advise you to familiarize yourself with this, since wearing and depicting such things can be very dangerous...
An inverted pictogram forming a goat's head. This emblem can be found on the cover of The Satanic Bible. Present in the symbols of such metal bands as Slayer, Venom, etc. This is a very serious sign, which almost always indicates involvement in Satanism.
The word "Pentagram" comes from two Greek words - "five" and "line". And in fact, it is a regular pentagon, on each side of which isosceles triangles are built, equal in height. The pentagram is one of the oldest religious symbols known to mankind. The first images were found on objects belonging to the Sumerian civilization. It was used by the ancient Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Babylonians, Chinese and Celts. For all nations, the image of the pentagram was associated with magic. According to basic theories, the pentagram is a graphic image or a formula for the correct interaction of the magician and the elements.
The pentagram as a graphic figure has a rather large set of properties - it has five-ray symmetry and is constructed according to the rules of the golden section. And, of course, the fact that the pentagram is the simplest form of a star, which can be depicted without ever lifting the pen from the paper and without ever drawing a line twice. There are 10 different ways to depict a pentagram. In the practice of magic, the way the pentagram is drawn is very important and affects the type of magical effect. If the lines began to be drawn clockwise, then this is creative magic, if against it, then this is destructive.
Along with the direction of the lines, the direction of the ray, symbolizing the “spirit,” is also important. If the beam is directed upward, then this implies the subordination of the spirit to the elements and participation in the life of the surrounding world. Directing the beam down is an attempt to direct all the elements towards the “spirit”, as if to gather them into a fist in order to change the current world.
Initially, the inverted pentagram was not a symbol of evil. In the ancient works of Kabbalah, the inverted pentagram is the so-called “Small Face” of the Lord. And the Roman Emperor Constantine has an inverted pentagram on his seal.
But over time, this powerful occult symbol began to acquire a negative connotation and was more often used in the practice of black magic. From the Pythagorean tradition came the image of the head of a goat or ram inscribed in a pentagram. This was a reference to the Goat of Mendes, the symbol of the Egyptian god Neter Amun (Set). Set was described as a hidden force that permeates all nature and the essence of its phenomena.
The famous occultist Eliphas Levi assigned the meaning of the symbol of Satan to the inverted pentagram. In his book The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic he wrote: “The pentagram with two ascending ends represents Satan as a goat at the Sabbath.”
And it was possible to finally formulate the image of the symbol of Satanism relatively recently. In 1966, Anton LaVey registered the Church of Satan. And the Sigil of Baphomet was chosen as the main symbol. Currently, this symbol is already a registered trademark denoting Satanism. It is used in black magic rituals in order to enhance the ritual and/or obtain benefits from higher demons. Strong black magic is impossible without the use of the inverted pentagram symbol in its original form,
INVERTED CROSS
It denotes mockery and hatred of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many Satanists wear this symbol. Featured on the covers of Danzid Ozzy and Osborne albums. It is also a serious symbol denoting belief in Satan.
The Cross of Saint Peter (also known as the inverted cross) is a regular Latin cross (depicted in accordance with Roman Catholic tradition) inverted 180 degrees. Since the 4th century, the cross of St. Peter has been one of the symbols of St. Peter, who, according to church tradition, was crucified head down in 67 AD. during the reign of Emperor Nero in Rome. The origin of this symbol is associated with the church tradition that the Apostle Peter was crucified on the cross upside down at his own request, because he considered himself unworthy to die the same death as Jesus Christ died. Due to the fact that Peter is considered the founder of the Catholic Church, this symbol is depicted on the throne of the Pope. For example, during his visit to Israel, Pope John Paul II sat on a throne with a cross carved into the back
An upside-down Christian cross can be understood as an anti-Christian symbol. Because of this, the inverted cross has become widespread in modern popular culture as a symbol of Satanism. In popular culture, including films such as The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Omen, and Supernatural, the inverted cross is often shown as a symbol of Satan. Along with the inverted pentagram, the inverted cross is sometimes used by black metal musicians.
In any case, in Roman Catholicism, the cross of St. Peter is not considered a satanic symbol. However, an inverted crucifix conveys a sense of extreme disrespect for the Christian religion and can be used to represent the forces of Satan. The differences between St. Peter's cross and an inverted crucifix are sometimes obscured, leading to confusion about the acceptability of each symbol. Similar confusion arose after the aforementioned papal visit to Israel. A photo of the pope sitting on a throne with the cross of St. Peter has been circulating on the Internet and has been used in attempts to "prove" that the Catholic Church is associated with Satanism
The number of the beast is a special number mentioned in the Bible, under which the name of the apocalyptic beast is hidden; the numerological embodiment of Satan's protege. The number of the beast is 666. The number 666 is a very often used element of satanic paraphernalia, along with an inverted cross and an inverted pentagram.
It was often believed that the Antichrist was depicted in the Bible under the guise of an apocalyptic beast. Since the Revelation of St. John says: “He who has understanding, let him count the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man,” therefore, in the name or appearance of every person in whom the Antichrist was seen, they tried to find the number 666. This search actively continues to this day.
In studies related to the “number of the beast,” a mistake is often made: the number is decomposed into decimal places and presented as three digits 6, with which it is identified. However, at the time the Apocalypse was written, there was no decimal positional number system, which arose in India only in the 6th century AD. e. The original Greek notation consists of three words "six hundred", "sixty" and "six" and does not allow for the decomposition described. Another common consequence of mistakenly identifying a number with its decimal positional notation is the association of the digits “666” with the infinite decimal fraction 0.6666..., equal to two thirds. The number “666” is used four times in the Bible. Of these, one is mentioned once in the New Testament as a number under which the name of the apocalyptic beast is hidden:
Here is wisdom. He who has intelligence, count the number of the beast, for it is a human number; its number is six hundred and sixty-six.
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John the Evangelist, Rev. 13:18, 15:2
In addition to the fact that the numbers: 666 and 13 - fall into the 13th chapter of the Revelation of the Bible (John the Theologian), where the number 666 (= 18) is described in verse 18, which will surprise the uninitiated, these numbers have a letter relationship. We always pronounce numbers in sounds, symbolized by the letters that form the Word.
So in Numerology the number of Words is: THIRTEEN = 144 and SIX HUNDRED (156) + SIXTY (184) + SIX (101) = 441.
These are the numbers: 18 and 45, i.e. 9.
Words: LADDER 108 TRUTH 45. TRUTHFUL 45 PERSON 81.
We have a special relationship with these numbers that we have heard from many people who are tuned in to expect something bad from these numbers.
Can numbers 1 to 9 be good or bad? Can the letters from “A” to “Z” be better than each other? We may just like a certain number or letter, or we may not like it... But this does not mean at all that what we don’t like is bad, and what we like is good. Each symbol simply has its own personal meaning.
Someone didn’t like the number made up of two digits - 13, someone from three - 666. Let’s try to understand these numbers in order to have at least some certainty and our attitude towards them.
The number 13 = 4, and the number 666 (18) = 9. Two “root” numbers are obtained: 4 and 9, which in total is still the number 13, because the number 9 = 0 and does not change any number. Nine can hide in any number. The number 6 (similar to the number 9) taken three times also gives the sum - 9.
The resulting two numbers stand out from all numbers in that when one digit is increased to two, all numbers from 1 to 9, substituting Zero (0), only these two numbers do not remain the same when pronounced: 4, as “Forty” and 9, as “ Ninety".
After pronouncing single-digit numbers, we pronounce: “Ten”, keeping this number at the end of the pronunciation of numbers in sound, like “Ten” (10) and “Twenty” - “Twenty-Twenty” (20), “Three-Twenty” (30 ), "..." (40), "Five-Ten" (50), "Six-Ten" (60), "Seven-Ten" (70), "Eight-Ten" (80) and "..." (90 ).
“...” - the sounds of numbers in the words: “Forty” and “Ninety” fall under the omission. Where did “Twenty” or “Ten” go?
The numerology of the word Ninety in the name itself hides this number - NINETY (DE I ST) - TEN, and the remaining letters (in but o) - “new”, indicate something new.
This means that the Old One is over, to which the End has come, the END - DEADLINE, FORTY.
These numbers mean the end of a period, which means changes are coming. People are afraid of these numbers because... Changes are not always welcome - it’s better to let it be as it is, it’s calmer. What if these people are esotericists...? How do they feel about these numbers if, according to the laws of the Cosmos, they are ready to leave the Cycle of births and deaths, which is why this change is needed. They will be happy with these numbers, they will attract them, and not shun and fear them, like ordinary people.
Number 666 = 9. The nines in the number 666 repeat the number 74 nine times, and this is the word TIME. This means that the FUTURE 88 = 16 = 7 has already taken place and must go into the PAST 112, which is the number 13 = 4. Therefore, very SOON (Forty, Term) we must wait for what will be the END 73 after the lived LIFE 72, when everything has already been measured out – TIME 74. The end is not necessarily of human life, but also of events: either bad or good. And if we want to free ourselves from a boring disease, then the number 666 will be beneficial for us. It leads, after TIME 74, to CROSS 75 (the next number after 74), so that one can “disown” some event. Then EXIT 76 appears so that you can find the SOURCE 77 of another, new event (for example, recovery if there was a disease).
So, it turns out: 70 or 79 – BASIS or ROOT.
71 – BEGINNING (of life).
72 – LIFE.
73 – END (of life).
74 – TIME (that’s it, the deadline has been measured).
75 – CROSS.
76 – EXIT.
77 – SOURCE.
78 – DESTINY.
= 666.
7 (sevens) – quantity 9, sum (7 x 9) = 63 = 9.
Numbers from 1 to 8 (9 = 0) total = 36 = 9.
Numbers 63 and 36 –––> 6336 = 666.
Three 3 sixes 6 –––> 666. Words with the number 36: MIND 63, MOVEMENT 63, FACE 63, INSIDE 63, EVOLUTION 162 (LIFE 72) = 36, HISTORY 126, CELEBRATION 126 = 36.
With the numbers: 77 and 78 – the SOURCE of a new FATE begins.
You can read something about the number 666 on the website in article No. 13 “NAME” (catalog of articles).
One story.
Two people got married without their parents (or one of the parties) knowing about it. They carefully hid their passports so that the stamp would not be visible, and lived separately, meeting at one or the other in the apartment (apparently, the parents were against this union). In the summer we spent weekends at his dacha. She was not against revealing everything, but He insisted on this, whose wish She did not violate. So some time passed, and in the third year of their secret marriage, and seven years of communication, the secret was revealed.
Suddenly, He, being with her at the dacha, remembers that he left his passport at home...
Getting ready to go home, they hit the road. Along the way, they were constantly overtaken by cars with different license plates, but three times they came across license plates with three sixes - 666. Having heard about this number, they understood that something was about to happen, especially since they had forgotten their passport. Maybe they would not have encountered this number or not paid attention if they had not been afraid of exposing the secret?!
And, indeed, His mother found a marriage stamp in his passport...
Further developments of events are no longer so important, the main thing is that they received a Sign of the events already taking place. There was an END to the concealment of the secret and a new BEGINNING was “born” - reality.
Anything can end, because... different people live with different concerns and fears. And someone, on the contrary, wants to start something...
It can be assumed that the mother, before discovering the passport, could have had a sign in the number 13, because this is a sign of CHANGE (DEATH is the 13th Major Arcana in Tarot cards). She might not have noticed him due to her lack of observation. The Secret was revealed to her, becoming Reality.
CHURCH OF SATAN
This is a symbol of the Satanic Church in San Francisco. It is also found in The Satanic Bible in The Ninth Satanic Commandment. This sign has been found on several rock and metal albums, such as Duran Duran's "Seven and the Ragged Tigen". This emblem always speaks of being considered one of Satan.
The Church of Satan is a countercultural group founded in the USA by Anton LaVey and which “proclaims itself a conscious bearer of evil and the antipode of Christianity.” The first officially registered organization to declare Satanism as its ideology. The Great Terra Encyclopedia notes that the Church of Satan is “chronologically the first of the satanic sects.” At the same time, the current leader of the organization, Peter Gilmore, says that “atheism is primary, and Satanism is secondary”
The official symbol of the Church of Satan is the seal of Baphomet.
The Church of Satan was founded on Walpurgis Night (April 30), 1966, in San Francisco by Anton Sandor LaVey, later author of The Satanic Bible (1969). He called 1966 the first year of the Satanic era. LaVey was the high priest of the Church of Satan until his death (1966-1997).
Anton Sandor LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.
From the background: in the 1950s, Anton LaVey organized the Order of Trapezoid community, which later became the governing body of the Church of Satan. Among those who participated in LaVey's activities were "Baroness" Karin de Plessen, who grew up in a royal palace in Denmark, Dr. Cecil Nixon, an eccentric magician and inventor, Kenneth Anger, an underground film maker, Russell Walden, the city's legal adviser, Donald Werby, one of San Francisco's most influential private property owners, anthropologist Michael Harner, writer Shana Alexander and others. LaVey's fellow sci-fi and horror writers during this period included Anthony Butcher, August Derleth, Robert Barbour Johnson, Reginald Bretnor, Emile Petaia, Stuart Palmer, Clark Ashton Smith, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Fritz Leiber.
On February 1, 1967, Anton LaVey performed an open Satanic wedding ceremony between radical journalist John Raymond and Judith Case, bringing significant media attention to the Church of Satan. The photographer for the ceremony was San Francisco Chronicle's Joe Rosenthal, who took the iconic photograph of the flag-raising of American troops on Mount Suribachi during World War II. Photos of the satanic wedding were published in several reputable publications.
In May of the same year, a “satanic baptism” ceremony took place for LaVey’s three-year-old daughter Zina Galatea. Journalists who arrived long before the ceremony began were fascinated by the angelic smile of the girl who was to be dedicated to the devil. Satan's Baptism was designed to please a child.
Another important event (December 1967) was the holding of an open Satanic funeral for a member of the Church of Satan, naval officer Edward Olson, at the request of his wife, and Satanism was soon included in the register of officially recognized religions in the United States.
In June 1967, Jayne Mansfield, who, according to LaVey, had a close relationship with LaVey and was a priestess of the Church of Satan, died in a car accident. Although these claims were false, the tabloid press declared the actress's death a collateral consequence of a curse that LaVey allegedly cast on Mansfield's partner Sam Brody.
The Church of Satan was mentioned in many books, magazines and newspapers in the 1960s and 1970s. Also in 1970, the full-length documentary film “Satanis” was released. Anton LaVey starred in Kenneth Anger's Invocation of my Demon Brother and was a technical consultant on The Devil's Rain, which starred Ernest Borgnine, William Shatner and (for the first time) John Travolta. It was also claimed that LaVey unofficially played the role of the Devil in the film Rosemary's Baby, but this claim was later refuted. The Church of Satan was also featured in Luigi Scatini's film Angeli Blanca, Angeli Negra (known in American release as Witchcraft '70).
In 1975, LaVey began to modify the Church of Satan's grotto system, getting rid of people who he believed were seeking to succeed in the organization only to compensate for their failures in the outside world. Subsequently, real success in life became one of the criteria for advancement within the Church of Satan. During the same period, Anton LaVey became more selective when giving interviews. This transition to “closed” activities gave rise to rumors about the collapse of the organization and even the death of LaVey.
The 1980s saw a new wave of mass hysteria, conspiracy theories, and fear of Satanism, sparked by Protestant fundamentalists, some medical professionals, and the media. During this period, members of the Church of Satan such as Peter Gilmore, Peggy Nadramia, Boyd Rice, Adam Parfrey, Diabolos Rex and rock musician King Diamond actively appeared in the media to rebut false accusations of criminal activity by the Church of Satan made by Christian evangelists. The FBI subsequently published an official report refuting all conspiracy theories from that period. This social phenomenon is called the “Satanic Panic”.
During the 1980s and 1990s, the Church of Satan and its members were very active in producing films, music and magazines dedicated to Satanism. The most significant ones include the publishing house of Adam Parfrey “Feral House”, the music of Boyd Rice, the films of Nick Bugas (including the documentary “Speak of the Devil: The Canon of Anton LaVey”). The Church of Satan and Anton LaVey were featured in many magazines and news articles of the time.
In 1997, after the death of Anton Sandor LaVey, Blanche Barton, his common-law wife, became the head of the Church of Satan. Although Barton is still involved in the Church of Satan to this day, in 2001 she lost her position to Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia, who today serve as the organization's high priest and priestess and publish The Black Flame, the official magazine of the Church of Satan. The Church of Satan's headquarters also moved from San Francisco to New York City, where they reside.
In the fall of 2004, the British Armed Forces officially registered the first Satanist - Technical Sergeant Chris Cranmer, serving on the frigate Cumberland. Admiral John "Sandy" Woodward said on this occasion that
My first words when I heard about this incident were: “God, what the hell is going on here? When I served in the navy, some of my colleagues were Anglicans, others were Catholics, and I had never heard of any Satanists. I think this is extremely strange."
Thanks to modern popular culture, this sign is known to everyone, even to people far from magic and the occult. A five-pointed star or a pentagram - the significance of the symbol in magic cannot be underestimated. Pentagram signs are found everywhere: in films on occult themes, in comics, in books, etc. After reading the article, you will find out what the pentagram means and what is the history of this symbol.
The five-pointed star or pentagram is an ancient protective symbol whose meaning has nothing to do with the Devil or Satan.
In ancient times, the image of a five-pointed star was considered a talisman against evil. The pentagram is a symbol of protection that does not allow evil forces and evil spirits into the home, protects household members from the evil eye, from bad energy. The pentagram of protection can work vice versa, not letting everything bad out of the home onto the street. In ancient times, this symbol was applied to doorways, windows, and doors near the house. A drawn pentagram (a star in a circle) gave strength and longevity to those living in the house.
How to draw a pentagram also has its own specifics. It was applied from left to right; the line of application should not be interrupted and should not be shaky. If there was a break in the line, then all the protective power of the pentagram disappeared, and it was into this loophole that evil penetrated, beginning its work with redoubled force. It is a well-known fact that this is exactly what happened to Faust from Goethe’s work.
The work of Agrippa of Nettesgey “Occult Philosophy” or otherwise called “Secret Philosophy” describes the meaning of the pentagram as the embodiment of the whole and integrity of the human personality. This medieval scientist believed that the four rays of a star are the four elements that correspond to the four limbs of a person. The fifth ray is the head, the control of man and what these rays represent. It was this interpretation that brought Agrippa notoriety; he was called a warlock and sorcerer.
When did the devil's pentagram appear?
The so-called pentagram of Satan or the pentagram of the devil did not immediately acquire meaning in a negative context. This is the name of an inverted pentagram, in which one of the rays is directed downward. This happened at the beginning of the 20th century. Eliphas Levi, a well-known man in mystical circles who revered the “occult science” of Agrippa, made incredible efforts to ensure that this symbol became associated only with black magic.
Types of pentagrams: If a star is drawn with its apex up, it means purity of spirit and thoughts, and an inverted pentagram has the opposite meaning, it symbolizes the perversity of human nature, the power of dark passions over a person.
In the minds of an ordinary person, the pentagram will remain a sign, a symbol of rockers and Satan. But the pentagram is much more than a symbol of the devil or Satan. A star in a circle can be a symbol of both pure thoughts and black actions. Still, it was not for nothing that Agrippa compared the pentagram with the human body.
Historical facts about pentagrams
In the modern world, this symbol is associated with Satanism, summoning demonic forces, black magic and the occult. The Holy Fathers have long considered the pentagram a symbol with which one can summon a demon. It was believed that such a sign is worn by people who serve darkness. When the sexual revolution happened, approximately 60 of the 20th century, the culture of rock music was born, and the pentagram became not only a devilish symbol, but also a rock attribute. But still, in the mass subconscious, the pentagram is a symbol of renegades and informals. However, this was not always the case.
Ancient world and antiquity
- The very first images of the pentagram were found in 3500 BC. Archaeologists found the inscriptions under excavations near the city of Uruk; the signs were pressed onto clay fragments. There is a belief that the pentagram is a sign of Venus, which meant the trajectory of the star’s movement across the sky.
- This sign has a connection with the stars Eosphorus and Phosphorus, these are the stars of Evening and Morning. , its other name is Dennitsa, at first had the name of the Morning Star, therefore for this connection the sign of the pentagram was called by the church the seal of the devil. The fact that the pentagram originally denoted light forces no longer mattered.
- The symbol in Ancient Egypt was associated with Anubis, the god of dead people, who had the head of a dog. For Egypt, pentagrams are stars that do not shine in the kingdom of the dead. They were applied to tombs and statues of pharaohs.
- In Babylon, the pentagram was considered a talisman, with its help they protected themselves from evil. The sign was painted on homes, as well as on shops, to protect goods from sabotage and theft. The pentagram was used as a sign of royal power, which has its influence throughout the world. And for this reason, the pentagram was often used for seals. There was also an interpretation that the pentagram is associated with Ishtar, the goddess denoting fertility. And the Duat (Sumerian underworld) was also tied to this sign.
- The Pythagoreans - those who followed the teachings of Pythagoras, thought that the 5 constituent rays are the elements from which the world is made - water, air, fire and the earth element, all of which are connected by the ether. As Agrippa said, this theory served as an ideal reflection of the existing world. This served as a sign of a closed society that grew up on the Pythagorean teachings.
- The pentagram of the Jewish people is the words of scripture, which were called the Pentateuch. Moses received it from God as a gift.
- Alexander the Great used the pentagram in his seals.
A star in a circle is a protective sign that can be an amulet.
Middle Ages
In the Templar Order, this sign was in use and did not contradict Christianity. Even the Knights of the Round Table, according to one of the myths, used this sign. Sir Gawain had a pentagram of gold on his shield, bright red. The five-pointed star indicated honor, courage, courage, and the crown of all - piety.
The pentagram in early Christianity was considered a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Since Jesus was crucified on the cross, his feet and hands were nailed, and he had a crown of thorns on his head. Some considered the pentagram to be a symbol of omnipotent intellect and reason. There was also a theory on how to connect with God using a pentagram.
Arab magicians called the pentagram the “seal of Solomon.” In the Middle Ages, European occult practitioners learned of the existence of Arabic grimoires, which were brought by travelers from the East. But also the Seal of Solomon means not only a pentagram, but also.
From the Renaissance to the present day
- Only during the Renaissance did the meaning of the symbol acquire modern features. All this happened thanks to the works and research of various mystics. For example, the book Calendarium Naturale Magicum Perpetuum, written by Tycho Brahe, shows a five-pointed star, on the tops of which are depicted the letters of the teachings of the Kaballah. This is how two occult sciences called the “Pentagrammaton” were connected.
- Eliphas Levi took part not only in dividing the symbol into light and dark sides. In his interpretation, the inverted pentagram became the sign of Baphomet and Satan, who came in his visions as a black goat. Levi also used an ordinary star with its point up in rituals; he contradicted even himself, but for him it was not at all important.
- Late 19th century, the author of The Key and Black Magic provided the treatise with an illustration of an inverted pentagram in a circle. And in Hebrew he wrote the name of the monster Leviathan between the two rays “Samael Lilith”. American entrepreneur and Satanist La Vay made this image (without the inscription about Samael) his trademark and protected his rights by copyright.
Varieties of magical pentagrams
The most popular grimoires containing types of pentagrams are the “Great Key” and the “Small Key” from Solomon. The personality of Solomon is very important to mythological, magical and religious history. It is believed that Solomon received a six-pointed star as a gift from his father David. It was made in the form of 2 triangles, which were of the correct shape and overlapped each other.
He placed his father's gift in a ring and seals. This gave him power, power over spirits. It is believed that it was on the basis of the six-pointed star of Solomon that European magicians of the Middle Ages drew their pentagrams with five rays, slightly changing the original appearance of the symbol. The white pentagram is called the “Leg of the Druid”, it has a five-pointed shape, its apex is at the top. It symbolizes white magic and is used in rituals to limit the influence of external destructive forces.
Pentagram in a circle as an amulet
You can buy a pentagram pendant and use it as a protective amulet and a symbol of white magic. But remember, any amulet must be purchased with caution. The interpretation of any pentagram can be completely different and carry not a positive, but a negative meaning. Before you buy, find out exactly what it symbolizes.
There are pentagrams that are composed individually. When compiling them, many factors are taken into account: a person’s date of birth, guardian angel, planets, elements, etc. An individual sign is considered the strongest pentagram; it establishes a very close relationship between a person and his guardian angel. The pentagrams on which the symbols are written are aimed at bringing any desire to life. It is these pentagrams that are the tools of white magic.
The most ancient pentagrams are pentagrams for protection. Their history is deeply rooted in the creation of amulets. They were made in ancient times, by our ancestors. They were made from bones, iron, wood. This pentagram is an excellent helper. It is needed when traveling, in business to attract good luck, and for recovery after a difficult and protracted illness. To awaken protective forces, magicians claim that certain rituals are needed.
The destructive pentagram is an inverted five-pointed star. She doesn't need a boost of energy. The negativity in life fills her with strength. Those who own it, such people do not even need certain skills and knowledge to use negative energy for their own benefit. But the use of black magic will sooner or later lead to a bad outcome, which can be very difficult or almost impossible to correct.
Conclusion
The pentagram is a symbol with a thousand-year history. It arose at the dawn of civilization in Mesopotamia, but to this day remains an extremely popular amulet, talisman, and brand in trade. It is almost impossible to unravel the semantic load that has passed through centuries. However, many people know that the pentagram is a symbol and a talisman to this day. It contains considerable power, but where and how to turn this power is a different story.
Many signs that are found in modern times had completely different meanings among ancient peoples. And the most common and ancient symbol that has survived to this day is the pentagram. Naturally, now it has acquired a completely different meaning than before, thanks to modern literature and cinema. Mysticism is attributed to her, she is even demonized, considered a symbol of the devil.
What does the sign look like?
What does a pentagram represent? Its meaning is ambiguous. This is a regular pentagon with isosceles triangles of equal height on each side. From Greek the meaning is literally translated as “five lines”. In other words, it is a correctly constructed geometric figure that has five ray symmetries.
If you depict this sign without lifting your hand, you will get the oldest symbol discovered by historians. Over the long centuries of the existence of the pentagram, a large number of meanings have been attributed to it. Even the Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations designated stars with this sign. Their outlines are sometimes found on archaeological sites that date back to the seventh millennium BC. But there is an opinion that such a symbol arose long before that.
Pentagram among the ancient peoples of the world
Later, this symbol no longer denoted stars, but human feelings. In addition, masculine and feminine principles were attributed to him, as well as three points symbolizing harmony, health and mystical powers. The pentagram, whose meaning is multifaceted, also expresses the victory of spirituality over materialism, symbolizes safety, protection, and assistance to travelers on the road.
The Egyptians called the pentagram the “Star of Isis” and associated it with the underground womb of Mother Earth. When studying ancient Egyptian writing, you may come across a hieroglyph that is depicted in the form of this symbol. The literal translation of the hieroglyph is “to enlighten”, “to teach”. For the Celtic nation, this symbol was the designation of the goddess of death and war - Morgana, and it was called the “Trace of the Druid.” From excavations of ancient Greek culture they learned that the pentagram was called “pentalpha”, denoting the combination of five letters, namely alpha.
What else interesting things will the pentagram tell us? The meaning of this symbol was important to the Jews, who associated it with the sacred five books that Moses received as a gift from God. Throughout history, the pentagram existed among many peoples and had completely incompatible meanings.
The duality of the symbol
The pentagram began to be interpreted in two ways back in ancient times. There was an opinion that this symbol was the strongest protective amulet, capable of protecting against any evil. For example, in Ancient Babylon a pentagram was depicted at the entrance to shops and warehouses. Merchants believed that its properties would protect their goods from theft and damage. There, in Babylon, some initiates believed that it symbolized power and authority over the world. Therefore, it could be found on the rings and thrones of rulers. Modern scientists believe that for them this sign represents human power, which extends to the four cardinal directions.
Study of the pentagram by Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
Pythagoras was the first to study this symbol as a geometric figure. According to the ancient scientist, this is a perfect sign. Therefore, Pythagoras made it a secret symbol of his school, which had a philosophical and mathematical direction. Thanks to this sign, the Pythagoreans could recognize each other. They appreciated its unique property, which is expressed in the fact that the symbol can be easily depicted with one stroke of the pen, without ever lifting your hand from the paper and without hooking the already drawn lines.
It is believed that the Pythagoreans began to accept the pentagram as a symbol of the entire earthly world. In their teaching, it was believed that the whole world consists of five elements, namely: Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Spirit. To reflect this doctrine symbolically, they began to write five letters around the pentagram:
- ύ - water;
- Γ - earth;
- t - idea;
- έ - fire;
- ά - air.
This symbolism became part of the worship of nature, assigning divine properties to it. This is how the modern pentagram appeared. The meaning of the sign lies in the personification of life and its manifestation in nature. Thus, this symbol smoothly turned from a sign that protects against evil spirits and into a symbol of dominion and patronage. One of the ancient legends says that it was the students of the Pythagorean school who attributed the properties of power over the world to the pentagram. They believed that each element was very important. And the corners of the symbol are the embodiment of these elements, namely:
- The lower left corner of the star signifies Earth, physical endurance and stability.
- The lower right corner symbolizes Fire, courage and bravery.
- The upper right corner means Water, this is a manifestation of intuition and emotions.
- The upper left is considered the element of Air and is responsible for art and intelligence.
- And the highest point is a symbol of the Spirit, our spiritual Self.
What else was the pentagram (star) associated with among the ancient Pythagoreans? The meaning of this symbol implied the presence of five refuges of primeval chaos, placed in Tartarus at the time of the creation of the world. It was believed that darkness was hidden in these shelters, carrying within itself the source of wisdom and the soul of the world. To depict this truth, the figure was turned over. It is believed that it was this inverted pentagram that became the progenitor of the first devilish sign.
The meaning of the pentagram in Christian Europe
For Christians in Europe, the five-pointed star also became an important symbol. The meaning of health, copied from the ancient world, remained, but the symbolic designation of the five senses, human fingers, was added to it. The pentagram was also given the meaning of the five wounds of Christ. Well, the positive meaning is the five joys of His Mother Mary, which she experienced for the perfection of her own son.
One of the main meanings of the pentagram for Christians was the human nature of Jesus. With the advent of the Renaissance, the five-pointed star took on a more important meaning. Looking at this symbol, you will notice that it resembles a man with arms and legs spread to the side, which Leonardo da Vinci depicted in his drawings. When atheism and humanism began to develop, the pentagram became a symbol of the human personality as the new highest value of the new era.
The meaning of the pentagram in numerology and magic
If we consider numerology and magic, then there are two meanings for the pentagram. The first, for an ordinary figure, is a man, the second, for an inverted figure, is the Goat of Mendes. The latter carries an occult, devilish meaning. This sign is the main symbol of Satanism; it is commonly called the sign of Baphomet. This inverted pentagram had a negative meaning, since the head of a goat was inscribed in it.
Since 1983, this symbol has been a registered trademark. The sign of Baphomet, or the pentagram of the devil, whose meaning is negative, belongs to the world's largest satanic organization, which is officially registered and is called the Church of Satan. This pentagram is a symbol of Tartarus, Hell - the place where fallen angels are imprisoned. The sign looks like a distorted man who has no head, since there is no vertex on the figure. Here the physical universe is considered the lower world, it is indicated by the lower dot.
Pentagram in Chinese symbolism
In the main category of Chinese philosophy, Wu-hsing also lies the pentagram. The meaning of the symbol indicates the basic parameters of the universe. If we carefully study this philosophical movement, we learn that the figure represents two cycles that interact with each other:
- Mutual generation. From wood comes Fire, from Fire - Earth, from Earth - Metal, from Metal - Water, from Water - Wood.
- Mutual overcoming. Wood is capable of defeating Earth, Earth - Water, Water - Fire, Fire - Metal, Metal - Wood.
Pentagram as a magical symbol
In magic there is a positive and negative image of this sign. The five-pointed star with the main point at the top is called the “Druid's Foot” and is considered a symbol of white magic. The inverted sign is called the “Goat’s Hoof”, or “Devil’s Horns”. This article presents this pentagram (photo), its meaning for black magic is also revealed.
White magicians associate this sign with the dominance of discipline over world processes. Black magicians, in turn, consider such a symbol destructive and contrary to the fulfillment of spiritual tasks. It is because of this that the sign is attributed to evil.
Pentagram as a symbol of a perfect person
The five-pointed star is also symbolized as a perfect person, since it reflects both his physical and spiritual essence. Thus, the ends of the star are attributed to the meaning of love, wisdom, truth, kindness and justice. All of them are directly related to the soul, intellect, spirit, heart and will respectively. It is worth noting that the pentagram was also used at the court of King Arthur. The knights who wore this symbol gave the star its own meaning, namely: each facet of the symbol meant nobility, chastity, politeness, courage and piety. It was because of these properties that the sign was used by the secret order of the Templars.
Double pentagram
There is also a double pentagram, where a person is inscribed in it in accordance with his harmony with the elements and ether, namely: will is combined with earth, heart with water, intellect with air, soul with fire, and spirit with ether.
This symbol indicates that a person lives in the Universe, fitting harmoniously into it and fulfilling his destiny. The double pentagram symbol is still used in charms and amulets around the world. It helps the owner to find harmony with himself and those around him, to know his path and follow it without getting lost.
Use of the pentagram in the modern world
Despite the fact that this symbol has been around for many centuries, it is still used by modern people to this day. The most common use of the pentagram in modern times has been the creation of protective amulets and amulets. Moreover, the duality of this symbol has remained to this day. Thus, on the market you can buy a symbol of evil and destruction - an inverted star.
The pentagram in a circle has a positive meaning - a light protective amulet. It is believed that he is able to create a shield on the mental and astral level and protect a person from the influence of lower beings living beyond the material world. If you are looking for protection, then the pentagram “star in a circle” is suitable for you. Its meaning is the protection of the owner. This is exactly what a modern person needs. In addition, such a sign protects against negative influences from other people and is able to repel any energy attack.
So, we have looked at almost all types of pentagrams and their meaning. From this we can conclude that such a symbol is the most ancient and combines a lot of knowledge and beliefs.
