This Diagram comes from the Biedermann Dictionary of Symbols. Notice that within each Pentacle is another in the center Pentagonal part of it... Interesting don't you think... Ever wondered if there was a link in between the shape of The Pentagon (The US Department of Defense)...
I got this definition from my dictionary of Symbolism (great source of knowledge by the way) This one is the "Peguin Dictionary of Symbols" By Jean Chevalier and Alain Cherbrant, translated by Buchanan-Brown.
"Pentagrams take either pentagonal or star shape. Their symbolism is many fold, but is always based upon the number five, which expresses the conjunction of inequalities. The five points of the pentagram come together in fruitful marriage of three (the male principle) and with two (the female principle). In this context, the pentagram symbolizes hermaphrodism. Pentagrams were used as recognition signs between members of the same group or society, as for example the followers of Pythagoras in classical antiquity. The Pentagram united them: it was one of the keys of higher Knowledge and opened the door to what was secret. The pentagram also bears the meaning of marriage, good fortune and fulfilment. The ancients regarded it as a symbol of the idea of perfection. Paracelsus judged the pentagram to be one of the most powerful signs. In Europe the Pentagram of Pythagoras became that of Hermes Trismegistus and was regarded, not simply as a symbol of Knowledge, but as a means of casting spells and of obtaining power. Sorcerers used representations of the Pentagram to exercise their powers and there were Pentagrams specific to love, ill luck and so on.
In it's stellar, rather than pentagonal shape, masonic tradition calls the pentagram the blazing star. With some reservations Boucher quotes Ragon's interpretation of the blazing star as being the image of Ancient Egypt, of the son of Isis and the sun, begetter of the seasons and emblem of motion of that of Horus, symbol of primeval matter, inexhaustible well-spring of life spark of holy fire and universal seed of all beings. To Masons it is the emblem of the genius which raises the soul of great deeds.
Boucher reminds us that "the pentagram was the favorite symbol of the followers of Pythagoras... they inscribed it upon missives as a form of greeting like the Latin "vale",meaning "good health". the pentagram was also called "Ugeia"/"Hygeia" being the goddess of health, and the five letters making up her name in Greek were set at each of its points. The pentagram gives expression to a force which is the synthesis of complementary powers"
Otherwise I personnally noticed that there are ten Pythagoras triangles (ratio of sides: 3, 4, 5) the center part of the Pentagram... Hummmm... Could Pythagoras learned much from the Egyptians, including his famous triangle...?!? It is also a symbol for Magic. Pointed up it is stands for White Magic, pointed down it stands for Black Magic. White Magic is to cause Pleasure, Black Magic is to cause Pain. NB: Magic is basically the same as Voodoo.
Personally, I have recently come to the conclusion that I believe the True Pentacle is truly always pointing downwards, at least the primary one. But this would have nothing to do with whether you are Evil or Good, but rather that it is just that there is simply more black magic spells/tricks than there are white ones... Otherwise, If you were to use it as a symbol to what allegiance you are, the I guess chose the pointed up or down down one, according to whether you are into black or white magic... But personally, given that I like both, depending on the circumstances... I would chose the Biedermann one...
Otherwise, I've had the idea that it could be a new shape/cut for precious and semi-precious stones...
NB: Pain and Pleasure can be very Relative... Especially when it comes to Mental Pleasure and Pain...
Here is some additional extracts about the Pentacle these are from the Biedermann Dictionary of Symbols:
"... drawn with five strokes without lifting one's pencil... Pythagoras and his disciples considered the pentacle as a sacred symbol of mind-body harmony... In Gnostic and Manichean groups, for whom 5 was a sacred number (a reference to the 5 elements they recognised: Light, Air, Wind, Fire, Water), the Pentacle was a fundamental symbol; later sects (ex: the Bogumiles of the Balkan Pininsula) then took it over, frequently placing it on their tombstones, or only sugesting it with a 5 fingered hand. The 5 pointed star was frequent on the "Abraxas" amulets of antiquity as in teh alter magical literature of the Occident. It is possible that in the Christian era the Pentacle was a manifestation of a secret "undercurrent" of Gnosticism* which sought to conceal itself from the ecclesiastical authorities, as was presumably the ideology of Alchemy... The pentacle of white magic was drawn beginning with a horizontal stroke from left to right, then, with a diagonal stroke to the lower left and so forth. The Pentacle of Black magic often had a Goat's head inscribed in it, the upright or white pentacle, an outline of the human form. The Pentacle also appears in Cristian iconography, where it is associated with the 5 Stigmata of Christ, or, because of its closed form, with the coming together of beginning and end, ALPHA & OMEGA, in Christ (compare Circle). Its use in the Occident goes back before Christ, however: to Etruscan ceramics, or to Egyptian grave drawings (where 5 pointed stars with no internal drawings, stand for all the stars in the Heavens). We might seek models in nature for the pentacle, ex: the Starfish or other echinodermata, but the drawings of Pentacles can also be understood simply as playful striving for graphic dexterity. In Rock drawings found in Alpine regions, mostly dating from the late Middle Ages and the early modern era, the Pentacle clearly appears to have apotropaic (i.e., seeking to ward off Evil) significance, to judge from its use along side Christian and Genetical symbols, which were employed similarly... (To Freemasonry)... The symbol "reminds us of the sun, which illuminates the earth with its rays and makes us mindful of our blessings, as it gives light and Life to all who are on earth". In Freemasonry, the blazing star has been documented as early as 1735; the G has been variously interpreted as standing for "Gnosis," "Geometry," "God," "Glory" and a variety of other concepts. The Alchemists, like the Gnostics, had associated the number five the Gnostics, had associated the number 5 with the elements, but specifically with the spiritual QUINTESSENCE (quinta essentia) of the usual four. As a sign to ward of demons, the Pentacle often is found carved in the wood of old door frames, thresholds, and gates. Stars with more points are found less frequently; the most significant include the Hexagram and the eight pointed star (See eight Immortals), a symbolic doubling of the four (of the Cross, for example) and standing for law." Side Note: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Logo is an eight pointed star looking symbol... Coincidence ? Who designed it ? Themselves or their Stylist ?
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*: I believe that this Gnostic secret "Undercurrent" was what became of the Templars after their "Destruction" on Friday the 13th of October in 1307. Their Knowledge and Scientific Evolution continued on an underground level, although they were persecuted by the Holy Inquisition... Nostradamus (whom believe was one of my previous incarnations) was Guided by Scaliger, a leading Renaissance scholar, whom I believe was a one of these Gnostics. I believe that the Gnostics were also the great Builders of many Cathedrals... I also believe that around 1717, they became what we call today Masonry. Composed probably mostly of Bourgeoisie Families (some of which were probably descendants of Templars...) I believe that they set off on a mission to overthrow the the ruling Monarchies across the World. They originally were the ones behind the independance of the US, as well as The French Revolution, which occurred almost within the same decade. In August 1789, the French created "La Declaration des Droits de L'homme". So at least originally they were Good Natured People... These days... Things are a little bit... To say the least: Distorted... Personally I HATE most of if not all of Freemasonry... So many of them are basically involved and/or responsible for the near total destruction of me and my Family...
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