Friday, April 9, 2010

23 Protective Symbols and Amulets

These symbols from different cultures and time-periods have all been used to keep evil away.

Ankh:
Ancient Egyptian symbol of eternal life.















Aum ("Om"):
Hindu symbol – sacred syllable – of manifest existence.
















Bast:

Egyptian Cat God protecting family and home.

















Celtic Knot:

Rings of circles created from interwoven bands that protect against evil spirits and demons.














Cross:

Ancient human symbol used by Christians, among other cultures.










Devil's Trap:
Circular gold or silver coin or talisman featuring spiral of tiny Hebrew text.













Dreamcatcher:

Native American object made of a hoop & web that protects against nightmares.

















Hamsa:
Palm-shaped protective amulet popular in North Africa & Middle East.















Horseshoe:
Some say that when the horseshoe is pointed up, it protects against misfortune and the evil eye.













Ingwaz:

Rune resembling a diamond shape and representing an egg that protects against the evil eye.











Labrys:

Double-headed axe originating in ancient Minoan, Thracian, and Greek culture; modern use includes empowering symbol for lesbianism & feminism.












Omamori:

Japanese protective charm dedicated to various Buddhist and Shinto deities.













Onion Braid
:
Wiccan protective charm.






















Pentagram:

Five-pointed star used for protection and personal power throughout history, from Ancient Greece to contemporary Wicca.














Raven:

Celtic/North American Indian symbol which protects against black magic.














Saint Benedict Medal:

Catholic medal that protects against evil spirits, used in exorcisms.












Scarab:

Ancient Egyptian symbol of eternal life.

















Seal of Solomon:

A magical signet ring from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic legend, said to be possessed by King Solomon.












Shamrock:

Three-leafed/triune Celtic symbol of luck and health












Skull:

Universal shamanic symbol that protects one from death












Turkish Evil Eye:

Also known as a nazar, protects from evil eye by reflecting bad energy back to source.












Unicorn:
Ancient symbol of chastity and protection.














Witch Ball:
a hollow sphere of glass hung in windows to deflect evil spirits

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