of the labyrinth in drawings goes back much further
than Crete. Such designs are found on the walls of
Paleolithic caves, where the ritual participants had to
crawl through narrow openings and traverse narrow
passageways to reach the sacred center of the cave itself.
This symbol represents the spiritual path leading back to
the Divine Center, regeneration through the Goddess by
the process of initiative rebirth. Focus on a drawing of a
labyrinth while tracing the path with your finger. This
will draw you toward the spiritual center of your being.
LABRYS, DOUBLE AX A Goddess and moon symbol widely used
in Minoan Crete, the labrys was sacred as a ritual tool. It
was also a sacred image of the Amazons, who used it
both in battle and as a ritual tool. It symbolizes the
renewing of the life cycle and the soul through sacrifice,
or death and regeneration.
LAMP This emblem symbolizes spiritual intelligence and
enlightenment. The Hermit of the tarot cards is shown
holding a lamp or lantern, denoting his offering of
guidance and higher instruction. Deities associated with
the lamp were Juno Lucina and Diana Lucifera.
LEAF TO the Chinese, the leaf means happiness.
MASK In ancient times, the mask was worn during
Mystery rituals to signify the spiritual metamorphosis
conferred by the rite itself. This emblem represents
secrecy, hidden meanings, and shapeshifting.
MIRROR A Goddess and moon symbol whose meanings
include revealing the truth, intuition, and the psychic
realm, and the imagination. Mirrors were also known as