A pentagram is a five-pointed star inside a circle. traditionally the five pointed star is drawn, etched, engraved, inscribed, or carved in a single continuous line. It did not matter whether the star pointed up or down until the last few hundred years when Satanists started using the downward pointing version as their symbol. While both directions (pointing up or down) are perfectly acceptable for Witchcraft, many modern Witches avoid the downward pointing version so that they are bombarded with false claims that they are Satanists.
A pentacle is a pentagram as a piece of jewelry, usually worn from a chain or cord around the neck. A free-standing pentacle may be placed in the center of an altar to help focus magickal energies. Some of the common materials for pentacles include: brass, bronze, clay, copper, gold, pewter, silver, or wood.
Since Medieval times the five points of the star represent Earth (lower left point), Air (upper left point), Fire (lower right point), Water (upper right point), and Spirit (top point). The Circle represents divine space and the Goddess.
An invoking pentagram can be drawn in the air with an athame, sword, wand, or forefinger of your dominant hand. Draw starting at earth, then water, air, fire, spirit.
A banishing pentagram can be drawn in the air with an athame, sword, wand, or forefinger of your dominant hand. It is drawn in reverse order: spirit, fire, air, water, earth.
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examples of pentacles
The following examples of pentacles are from Earth Spirit Emporium. Many of these examples are still available for purchase, but as time passes some will no longer be offered.
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2004 Pentacle Silver Pendant
“2004 Pentacle Silver Pendant: This is our 2004 Pentacle Silver Pendant. It is over an 1/8" thick, solid and a bit over 1" diameter. 12 grams. It has a heavy back bail for hanging. Made in the USA,” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
3/4" Lapis Pentacle Silver Pendant
“3/4" Lapis Pentacle Silver Pendant: This is a 3/4" diameter LAPIS Pentacle Silver Pendant. In the center a 5mm deep blue premium LAPIS.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
3/4" Rainbow Moonstone Pentacle Silver Pendant
“3/4" Rainbow Moonstone Pentacle Silver Pendant: This is a 3/4" diameter Rainbow Moonstone Pentacle Silver Pendant. In the center a 5mm premium moonstone.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Five Precious Ruby Silver Pentacle Pendant
“5 Precious Ruby Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is an AWESOME, 5 Precious Ruby Silver Pentacle Pendant 1.5" diameter. Thick and solid with 5-2.5mm REAL Burma rubies, one in each point. Rubies are pigeon red in color (photo shows true blood red color) A remarkable large pentacle pendant. Comes with a extra large jump hoop as shown! When quality and appeal count.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Five Precious Sapphire Silver Pentacle Pendant
“5 Precious Sapphire Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is a AWESOME, 5 Precious Sapphire Silver Pentacle Pendant 1.5" diameter. Thick and solid with 5-2.5mm REAL African Sapphires, one in each point. Sapphires are a wonderful blue (photo shows true color) A remarkable large pentacle pendant. Comes with a extra large jump hoop as shown! When quality and appeal count.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Pentacle Man Amulet
“Pentacle Man Amulet: The pentacle is the map of the cosmos. The attached man reminds us that we too are made of the same things as the rest of the universe. Thus we are cousins to stars and interrelated with all things. Does not come with a chain. Approximately 1" dia.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Braided Edge Silver Pentacle Pendant
“Braided Edge Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is a 5/8" diameter, back bail, Braided Edge Silver Pentacle Pendant.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Braided Jeweled Ami Pentacle
“Braided Jeweled Ami Pentacle: This is a Bronze Jeweled Ami Pentacle 1" diameter. Choose stone (from left to right) Blue Sapphire, Clear Crystal, Iridescent Crystal, or Siam Red. A brilliant and unique pentacle we make and offer to you. Wiccan Jewelry at its best!!!” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Celtic Pentacle
“Celtic Pentacle: For Achievement of Goals. Crafted in lead-free pewter and supplied with a black cord necklace. 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Celtic Weave Pentacle Pendant
“Celtic Weave Pentacle Pendant: This is a fine silver Celtic Weave Pentacle Pendant. It is 1" diameter.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Ceremonial Pentacle Pendant
“Ceremonial 1-3/4" Pentacle Pendant: This is a pewter cast, Ceremonial 1 3/4" Pentacle Pendant. It is overall including bail top 1 3/4" in size. On top a heavy bail with a 1/8" hole for alot of use! It is over 1/8" thick and solid, made for extreme use and a hefty weigth.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Ceremonial Large Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant
“Ceremonial Large Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is an almost 2 1/2" diameter, Ceremonial Large Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant. Over 1/8" thick sterling silver with a large 10mm rainbow moonstone in the center.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Coven of the Nocturnal Wolves Silver Pendant
“Coven of the Nocturnal Wolves Silver Pendant: This is a solid, thick and heavy silver wolf pendant. Fixed top bail. This is our Coven of the Nocturnal Wolves Silver Pendant. In the top is a 6mm black onyx stone. A wonderful wicca, gothic, pagan jewelry item. It is 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". Made in the USA as many great things are!” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Cross in Pentacle
“Cross in Pentacle: This is a Cross in Pentacle. This was worn mostly by scribes and surgeons. It is a amulet of healing. Comes on nice card explaining the symbol, and is suspended from a 26" black cord that may be used for wearing.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Crystal Blue Silver Pentacle Pendant
“Crystal Blue Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is a 3/4" diameter Crystal Blue Silver Pentacle Pendant. A smaller but brilliant silver pentacle.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Dual Pentacle Pendant
“Dual Pentacle Pendant: This is a Dual Pentacle Pendant. This is a symbol of completion. It is also directly realted to the deuce and ten of discs in the tarot deck, symbolizing change and wealth. Comes on a nice card explaining the symbol, and is suspended from a 26" black cord that may be used for wearing.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Earth Dragon Pentacle
“Earth Dragon Pentacle: Pentagram’s magic and skill clasped secure within Dragon’s legendary might manifests protection from betrayal. Produced in pewter, enhanced with Swarovski crystals and/or gold and provided with a chain. 2" x 1 1/2"” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Eye of the Double Pentagram Pentacle
“Eye of the Double Pentagram Pentacle: This is a pewter cast, blue colored eye ball center, EYE of the Double Pentagram Pendant. It is 1" diameter and comes on cord.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Dragonstar Necklace
“Dragonstar Necklace: Intertwined in perfect harmony the Male and Female Dragons represent the polarity of the Lift Force around the Five Elements of the Magical Pentagram, forming a Talisman for Balance and Stability. Details for Dragonstar Necklace: Size: 1 1/2" Metal: Fine Pewter Enhanced With Gold and Silver Stone: Swarovski Crystal Option: Adjustable Chain Included.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Dracogram Star Necklace
“Dracogram Star Necklace: Clutching its divination ball, the Dragon symbolizes Life Force combined with the magical energy of the Pentagram to form a powerful talisman for Scrying into the Future. Details for Dracogram Star Necklace: Size: 1 1/2" Metal: Fine Pewter Enhanced With Gold and Silver Stone: Swarovski Crystals Option: Adjustable Chain Included.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Gatekeeper Pentacle Pendant
“Gatekeeper Pentacle Pendant: This is a apx 1 1/2" pentacle, GateKeeper Pentacle Pendant. Comes on black cord with bronze bead.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
Glorious Triple Goddess Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant
“Glorious Triple Goddess Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant: This is a 1" diameter, Glorious Triple Goddess Rainbow Moonstone Silver Pentacle Pendant. While still representing all of the aspects of the pentagram, this pentacle also connects more directly with the energy of the triple Goddess.” — Earth Spirit Emporium (note that products and availability may change over time)
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