Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
38. What does the Pentacle Symbol Mean to Pagans?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Angela Puca [+]
Leeds Trinity University
Angela Puca, PhD (2021), is an independent religious studies scholar and university lecturer. She is bridging the gap between academia and the general public with her social media project Angela’s Symposium, where she disseminates peer-reviewed research to a wide audience engagingly. She’s the author of the forthcoming Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism, to be published by Brill, and coeditor of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes for Equinox Publishing Ltd.
Description
The pentacle is a significant symbol in Paganism, representing the five elements and interconnectedness. Historically adopted by diverse cultures and religious movements, it represents the five elements - earth, air, fire, water, and spirit - central to Pagan belief systems. It's used in rituals for invoking elements, consecrating space, and as a talisman for protection. Despite occasional misconceptions, Paganism views it as a symbol of harmony, balance, and spiritual growth.