The Pentagram is a
symbol of a star encased in a circle. Always with 5 points (one pointing
upward), each has its own meaning. The upward point of the star is
representative of the spirit. The other four points all represent an element;
earth, air, fire, and water. All these things contribute to life and are a part
of each of us.
To wear a pentagram necklace or other form of
jewellery, is to say you feel the connection with the elements and respect the
earth.
The pentagram has long been believed to be a
potent protection against evil, a symbol of conflict that shields the wearer
and the home. The pentagram has five spiked wards and a womb shaped defensive,
protective pentagon at the centre.
The Tree of Life in its various forms is
recognized in all cultures as a symbol of immortality and eternal life. From
ancient Chinese and Egyptian culture to Germanic paganism and Mesoamerica, it
has been sought after throughout the ages. And, while depicted in many
different contexts, the imagery across all cultures is essentially the same.
Not to be confused with the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, the tree of
Life is the tree whose fruit gives eternal life to all who might obtain it. In
addition to its religious references, it is a reminder of our past (roots -
ancestry), present (tree body - knots included) and future (fruit – labour and
posterity).
In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the World
Tree, a great ash tree located at the centre of the universe and joining the
Nine Worlds of Norse cosmology. The trunk of the tree may be thought of as
forming a vertical axis around which these worlds are situated, with Ásgard,
realm of the gods, at the top and the Hel, located in Niflheim, at the bottom.
Midgard, or Middle-Earth (the world of mortals), is located in the middle and
surrounded by Jötunheim, land of giants, both of which are separated by the
ocean. Yggdrasil is also sometimes known as Mimameid or Laerad.
