achievement. Carl Jung believed this symbol signified
the unachieved state of inner unity. The square
represents definition, stability, and firmness.
STAFF Support, authority.
STAR To many cultures, the star signified the dead; in
Judaism it is believed that each star has a guardian
angel. The Aztecs said that stars were the regenerated
spirits of fallen or sacrificed warriors. The star
symbolizes spirit shining in the darkness of the labyrinth
and a beacon to guide the pilgrim on the journey
through the subconscious.
SWASTIKA Although not likely to appeal to most people
today, this symbol had a long history of deep, spiritual
meaning before it was perverted by the Nazis. The name
actually comes from the Sanskrit words su, "good," and
asti, "being." Connected with both the sun and the
moon, it signifies movement and regenerative power.
SWORD Strength, defense.
THUNDERBOLTS Celestial fire, illumination, chance, destiny,
associated with Zeus, Jupiter, Shiva, Pyerun, and Thor.
TOWER Rising above the physical, ascent of the spirit.
TRIANGLE This was an early symbol of the feminine
principle. In Paleolithic times, skulls were often buried
under triangular rocks, representing the Goddess's
power of rebirth. For the Pythagoreans, the Greek letter
delta (a triangle) symbolized cosmic birth. The triangle
was associated with the Hindu goddess Durga, the Celtic
Triple Goddess, the Greek Moerae, the Nordic Norns,