“Sometimes the meaning beyond the talisman is greater than the talisman itself. A star has a hint of galaxies.”
― Talismanist Giebra, Talismanist: Fragments of the Ancient Fire. Philosophy of Fragmentism Series.
Hi lovelies and welcome to Wicca Now. Recently I’ve been talking alot about crystals, like how to cleanse your crystals, how crystal healing works and about the benefits of amethyst, peridot, sodalite and emerald. Today I thought we’d cover a little bit of a different topic, namely protection symbols. Working with symbols is a powerful way to bring a clear intention into your magickal work and personally I’ve found that incorporating symbolic elements into my spell work has brought me many powerful benefits.
― Jason G. Miller, Financial Sorcery: Magical Strategies to Create Real and Lasting Wealth
9 Powerful Protection Symbols
Below are the 9 most powerful protection symbols in witchcraft (in our opinion anyway). We’ve included a video of how to draw each symbol and a discussion at the end about how to best work with these symbols in your magical practice!
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Protection Symbol #1 Pentacle
The pentacle represents the elements earth, water, wind, fire and the spirit surrounding them. Carry a pentacle or wear pentacle talisman to shield you from negative energy. You can also use the pentacle to give your protection magick an extra boost.
Protection Symbol #2 Solar Cross
The sun cross is a very old symbol that dates back to before the Bronze Age. It is comprised of a circle with a cross in the interior. It is a symbol of power that was taken on by ancient kings as the sun was considered the symbol of the highest power.
Please note that the sun/solar cross has been adopted by white supremacists, neo-nazis and white nationalists as a symbol of their beliefs. It’s actually been banned in Germany when used in a political context or when promoting racist ideas. Because of this association, I would urge anyone thinking about using this symbol to reconsider if the context is appropriate. While it is an ancient symbol, most people don’t know this and it could easily be misconstrued as signalling alignment with hateful ideas and principles.
Protection Symbol #3 Mars Sign
The mars sign represents courage and energy. Work with this symbol to provide you with courage and protection during stressful periods in your life.
Protection Symbol #4 Hamsa
Hamsa is a hand-shaped symbol, popular both in the Middle East and Africa. With its all-seeing eye, the Hamsa is thought to ward off the Evil Eye. The open hand represents an openness to blessings and power. Modern Wiccans sometimes believe that the five fingers represent the five blessings of Love, Money, Health, Wisdom and Power. Wiccans often personalise the Hamsa with additional words or symbols of protection and power.
Protection Symbol #5 Triquetra
The triquetra is an ancient symbol, often found in Celtic jewellery and art. The three-cornered knot represents eternity or to some, the division of the world into the realms of land, sea and sky. Wiccans also believe that the Triquetra represents the triple Goddess or holy trinity. The nature of the knot implies that it cannot be broken and as such, it is believed to be a protective symbol which strengthens the wearer’s connection to the unified divine.
Protection Symbol #6 Bindrune
The bindrune is an ancient symbol created by combining two separate runes into one. Because this symbol fuses the power of two separate runes into one, it can be a powerful magickal aid. Historically a bindrune’s exact meaning was kept secret and known only to its maker.
Protection Symbol #7 Hexagram
The hexagram of Solomon was originally believed to be the signet ring of King Solomon and was thought to give Solomon magickal powers. Coins from 1290 AD are imprinted with the symbol. It came to be seen as a protective amulet and talisman during the middle ages and the hexagram is said to represent the authority of God. It is often inscribed with divine names and other symbols and is believed to offer its wearer protection.
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