Wicca Symbols
The Symbols used in Wicca are diverse, and eclectic. Judeo-Christian, Egyptian, Greek, 
Chinese, the art of Symbolism is ever-eclectic in Wicca. I’ve picked several commonly used symbols, and I give a brief description of their usage. Personal symbols, such as a specific Mage’s name rune, are sigils, whereas symbols of a God or other non-human are Symbols or (incorrectly) Runes.
Celtic Cross (occasionally the Bottom spike is extended to reflect a crucifix): The Wheel of The Year, Four Elements, Celestial Family, Four elements as a single fifth element. Also represents the solar wheel, medicine wheel, and numerous other non-Celtic things, very versatile.
Circle: Represents cycles, the moon, unity.
Crescent Moon: Represents (Waxing) the Goddess Diana, maidenhood. (Waning) Hecate,
Cronehood: A blue crescent moon was the underground mark of Wiccan Friendly businesses in some cities several years ago. These days, I know of two businesses with a crescent moon on their doors, both for other reasons.
Eye of Horus/Eye of Time/Third Eye/Spirit Eye (Egyptian and Greek): Represents the Eye of the Egyptian God Horus, (who is also Greek Horae,) God of Time and Divination. Represents the Third Eye and the psyche.
Horned Moon: Represents the hunter God and maleness, also the Goddess Diana.
Infinity symbol/ Moebius Strip Represents: Cycles, infinity, Totality. Magic, Birth, rebirth.
Ahnk: Sex, Birth and rebirth, divine Power, especially divine female power.
Pentagram: A Pentagram is the two-dimensional five pointed star, as opposed to a Pentacle, which is a three-dimensional representation of a Pentagram. Two points up, the pentacle represents The horned god, but also has been used to represent “Satan” a Judeo-Christian God of Evil. Because of this negative use, many Wiccans only use the feminine, one point up pentacle. Symbols seem to carry energy from user to user, and the negative energy on the “upside down” pentacle is almost as strong as that of the Swastika, another once-positive symbol taken and perverted to near impossible positive use. Most Wiccans only use the feminine pentacle.
Trident Represents: Neptune, Amphitrite, Aegir, other ocean Gods and Goddesses, also The Triple Divinity, especially the Male Triple divinities.
Triple Moon: Represents: The female triple divinity, esp. Hecate, Selene, Diana.
Wicca Sigils
Sigils are created by combining the letters of your name into a single design. Much leeway is allowed with sigils, where the individual letters may be bent, reversed or otherwise altered to achieve a distinct pattern. This is most commonly done with runes by Wiccans, but is really much the same as a custom monogram. (meaning Single symbol, “not initials”.)
Creating a Sigil is a great way to mark your tools and other personal items. The power it has relies on the power you give it. Experiment with Runes and other writings until you find a Sigil that fits. Have fun!
18 responses so far ↓
Airowen // Dec 10, 2007 at 3:30 pm
I want to meet some Wiccas in Québec city (Canada) who speak english or french for to teach me the true way of «wiccaning»
Airowen
Matt // Dec 11, 2007 at 6:45 am
I am very interested in the pentagram and the circle of protection. But I am also very confused. Please define the circle of protection and send me a picture.
Ja matane
Samantha // Feb 3, 2008 at 10:14 am
seeking a symbol for friendship for a spell to bring good people into my life, any suggestions…
thank you
Corina // Mar 9, 2008 at 10:21 pm
How do I reconnect with myself in wicca? The power is no longer there.
Abby // Apr 6, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I would like to know what are some good symbols for sewing onto dreampillows. My friend and I are trying to figure it out, but so far, no such luck…
Rebecca Ward // Apr 19, 2008 at 3:59 am
I would like to know more about Wicca please?
C.J. // Apr 21, 2008 at 11:37 am
I want to study and learn as much as possable about wicca. I need recomendations on some books i can read or some advice on the best ways to learn. Its something im really interested in.
ekeleme cosmas nwogu // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:01 pm
i practise wiccan and i want to be a full member am from nigeria
ekeleme cosmas nwogu // Jun 4, 2008 at 12:03 pm
i will like to be amember
adrienna // Jun 29, 2008 at 2:04 am
what does the third eye symbol mean if it upside down?
anyone that is reading this and knows please email, adrienna_xx@hotmail.com
thanks!
brett // Jul 1, 2008 at 1:45 pm
how do u pernounce sigil
anna // Jul 15, 2008 at 11:59 am
hello.
i’m from brazil and my life chenged very much before the Wicca…
nowadays, i’m can say : I’m a wiccana true.
i only want that you accept me in my adress the web site :
http://www.orkut.com.br/Profile.aspx?uid=14814049085335449153
and in my msn:
zinha-ninha@hotmail.com
thank you so much.
nynha
Sarah // Aug 2, 2008 at 9:55 am
Hi,
I’m wanting to know which is the correct Wiccan alphabet. I’ve been searching for a few days now, and although i have found some alphabets, its hard to establish which is the correct one.
Also does anyone a really good website for new Wiccan practicers??
Any info would be good. Email me at Sarah_lou.ise@hotmail.com
Thanks
Sarah x
Autumn // Sep 10, 2008 at 6:09 pm
So, my best friend is a wiccan from birth, so i guess i know a lot about it from her. But i have a question, so my older brother is seeing ‘things’, he has a wraith that protects him, and he can tell whats going to happen up to a week into the future, but does that have to do anything with wicca? my friend is in the netherlands for a month, and can’t reach her.
Maple // Oct 2, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I have had many natural encounters with wiccan beliefs when I was younger. To many to over look. So I then desided to embrace the way the world was naturaly taking me. I am here now just really getting into what I have been destine to believe. I have just gotten married to a man that has his own set of faith he calls Guardianism. If you have any insite for him to find out more and for me also because i have a lot of knowledge and natural talents in ways I just have no guidence perhaps please tell me the best way about this I live in Colorado if that gives any insite.
The Maples
mikela // Dec 31, 2008 at 12:01 pm
is it possible for a person who is NOT a blood witch to become a FULL Wiccan ?
p.s i’m doing whatever research on Wicca that i can.
kenotia // Feb 14, 2009 at 9:24 pm
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hirose // Mar 23, 2009 at 5:56 am
how do u put energy in 2 use sigils and how do u use that energy and 4 what?
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