The pentagram and pentacle are ancient symbols used by many cultures and religions. The early Christian Church used the symbols the represent the five wounds of Christ.

To Practitioners of Wicca, the points of the pentacle represent the elements of earth, air, water, fire and spirit, the circle represents the universe which connects them all.

The Masonic organization known as the Order of the Eastern Star uses a stylized pentagram as their main emblem. It represents the star of Bethlehem, a beacon of hope and guidance that once led the Magi to the infant Jesus. The star points downward, as it is literally directing the wise men to the manger.

In the nineteenth century, the pentagram was adopted by occultists as a symbol of their beliefs, and in the 20th century Anton LaVey’s Church of Satan corrupted the symbol as one of its primary emblems.

Despite widespread belief to the contrary, traditional Freemasonry does not count the pentagram as one of its symbols, though a symbol known as the Blazing Star is used by Masons to represent Divine Providence.

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