Occult Symbolism

All symbols by their nature are both secret and sacred. They all have elements that make them magical, mystical, and sacred since they are an attempt to quantify our reality. Another main theme with Symbols is they can be interpreted in different ways by different people, or a group of people for that matter. Some symbols stand the test of time, others take on new meanings over time, and some are labeled downright evil whether it is a misinterpretation or not.  Every symbol passed down through time are the voices of men and women of their era.  They are a way to bend, shape and mold societies. “A picture is worth a 1,000 words,” is  worth more now than it has ever been.

When it comes to Occult Symbolism, it IS the Occult. It is all Occultists work with… Interpretation or learning them is a part of everyday life. They have multiple meanings or a different meaning depending on the school of thought, or the practitioner’s background. The thing about Occult symbolism is you have your stable or universal symbols, but new symbols, especially in the Sigil workings, yield new and unique symbols still left for interpretation. Symbols can be very personal, only decoded by the practitioner.

All symbols have a “hidden” meaning, with multiple layers to them. Symbols may appear at first as easily understood, but within the Symbol, there is a greater mystery.

This very subject is why the Occult is steeped in mystery, as we are all grasping for acceptance and to be fully understood. Throughout history, there have been occasions when it was essential to keep certain  information hidden. Knowledge can be a dangerous thing, yet it would be imperative to be able to recognize the information to connect with people who were part of a secret society. For Example, in the early days of Christianity, if you had allegiance for this new faith which could result in death, followers had a secret code of recognition, a simple fish.