The cross represents the power of Jesus, who is said to have died to cleanse the sins of mankind. It is chosen as it represents the crucifixion of Christ, the well known narrative from the Bible. The sign of the cross, both in symbology and also the gesture of ‘crossing oneself’ has it’s roots in Christianity and is recognised worldwide. These are accompanied by a whole host of other forms of ethical behaviours which are thought to result in social harmony when adhered to. The five ‘constants’ of the system are humaneness, righteousness, proper rite, knowledge and integrity. Confucius was thought to be the author of the Five Classics which were the basic texts which underpin the system. Confucianism ConfucianismĬonfucianism, represents by this symbol, while often described as a religion is more accurately a system of socio-political and philosophical teachings. As the snakes rise and intertwine as person is filled wth life energy and opens the wings of new life. The snakes, represent Kundalini energy (one masculine and one feminine). The Caduceus represents the planet Mercury and is used to represent an individual’s own primal life force energy. This ancient symbol is often confused with the Rod of Asclepius, which is used as a symbol of medicine. It depicts two snakes winding around a winged staff. The Caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes, who was said to carry it in both Greek and Egyptian mythology. It is, however, enough to make the Bahá’ís use it when an arbitrary number is to be chosen.” Caduceus Caduceus “Besides these two significances the number nine has no other meaning. The second consideration, which is the more important one, is that it is the numerical value of the word “Bahá’”… “Concerning the number nine: the Bahá’ís reverence this for two reasons, first because it is considered by those interested in numbers as the sign of perfection. The number 9 is associated with perfection, unity and Bahá’, as shown in the following quote by Shoghi Effendi, who was head of the religion in 1944. The word Bahá’ has a numerical equivalence of 9, according to the to the Abjad system, and therefore this 9 pointed star is frequently used to represent the faith. The ideal goal is to achieve balance as represented by the Bagua. In this instance, each trigram correlates to a specific area – of either a single room, the entire home or business premises, or the health of the individual. The Bagua is used analyse balance in astronomy, astrology, geography, geomancy, anatomy, the family, and is also used in Feng Shui as a map of health and home. The three lines can be either broken (denoting yin energy) or unbroken (representing yang). It consists of eight trigrams, each made up of three lines, which represent the principles of reality. It is used in Daoist cosmology, taiji philosophy, taijiquan and the wu xing. The Bagua (八卦 in Chinese) translates to “eight symbols”. It is also suggested that the Ankh was used during sexual practice to harness the regenerating powers of orgasm. Egyptian Gods and Pharaohs were often depicted carrying an Ankh. The Ankh is found in many Egyptian tombs and sarcophagi, as it was a prevalent part of funerals and preparation for the afterlife. The design of the symbol itself can be seen with slight variation in many other ancient cultures. The loop at the top represents circulating holy water. It is also known as breath of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata (“cross with a handle”). Ankh AnkhĪnkh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character, often which is thought to represent eternal life, and the regeneration of life through water. The Flower of Life in particular is seen in many cultures through the ages. Interestingly some of these cross over more than one tradition. We have gathered some of the most prolific symbols here with their common meanings. The thought is that these sacred symbols can speak beyond language, and communicate with our subconscious directly. The history of these symbols is fascinating, and some say that they can even impart deep understanding and wisdom into our psyche simply by us looking at them. They are very much a part of our everyday life, although we have largely forgotten what they represent.
Symbols can be found everywhere, many established by ancient cultures.
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