Are you fascinated by witchcraft and want to discover your witch type? Look no further! Take this witchcraft quiz to unlock the secrets of your inner witch and find out which type of witch you align with. Embrace your unique gifts and powers as you dive into the enchanting world of witchcraft. 1. **Question 1:** What element do you feel most connected to? - A) Fire - B) Water - C) Air - D) Earth 2. **Question 2:** Where do you feel most at peace? - A) In nature - B) Surrounded by books - C) In a bustling city - D) Engaged in creative activities 3. **Question 3:** What type of magic appeals to you the most? - A) Spells and rituals - B) Divination and tarot - C) Healing and herbs - D) Astrology and cosmic energy 4.

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pentagram, a five-pointed star, usually drawn by using one continuous line of five straight segments. It has been used throughout history as a symbol, often in magic or the occult. Its meaning has varied wildly over time, and it has functioned as a symbol of protection, of perfection, of the Devil, and of humanity, among others. Mathematically, the segments of the pentagram exhibit the golden ratio, which perhaps makes the figure especially aesthetically pleasing.

The pentagram has been in use for thousands of years. In ancient times it was featured in tombs and seals of Egypt and Mesopotamia and coins of Greece. The pentagram was a symbol of the Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and his disciples, probably in part as a way for followers to recognize each other. Some sources say the Pythagoreans regarded it as a symbol of health and knowledge, and in some depictions the Greek letters for the word “health” are placed at its points. It may also have been used by the Greeks and others generally as a symbol to ward off evil, and it has been seen in pottery of the ancient kingdom of Judaea, maybe as a mark of tax collectors.

In the Middle Ages in Europe, pentagrams were used as a symbol of the five knightly virtues. In the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the titular Sir Gawain wears a golden pentagram on both his shawl and his shield as a mark of his virtue, loyalty, and kindness. Pentagrams were also used to defend against witches, evil spirits, and demons.

Tetragrammaton pentagram, image from the 1910 American edition of Transcendental Magic, Its Doctrine and Ritual, written by French occultist Éliphas Lévi. (more)

In the 16th century, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim published a version of the pentagram that symbolized man as a perfected work of God, with head, hands, and feet representing the five points and symbols of the five (known) planets around them. The French occultist Éliphas Lévi in the 19th century expanded on this concept with the “ tetragrammaton pentagram,” which includes a variety of symbols that represent human existence. In addition to planetary and astrological symbols, this pentagram includes symbols of the four elements and Hebrew letters. The pentagram was also used by the Freemasons, who sometimes placed a G in the centre for gnosis, generation, and the Grand Architect. A history of the Freemasons from the late 19th century notes the variety of uses—as a symbol of man, a demon, protection, magic, and others.

Pentagrams have also been used in a variety of religious contexts. Among Muslims the pentagram is known as Solomon’s seal, and its five points are regarded in at least one tradition as representing love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice, respectively. It is also the official symbol of the Bahāʾī Faith, though not its most prevalent. For the Bahāʾī it is sometimes called the haykal, which means “temple” or “body” in Arabic. Among Christians it has symbolized the five wounds of Christ—his hands and feet punctured by the Crucifixion and his side pierced by a soldier’s spear—as well as the Star of Bethlehem and Christ himself.

In modern times the pentagram is most often associated with Neo-Pagan religions, especially Wicca. It is often depicted enclosed in a circle, a symbol known as a pentacle. In these traditions the five points often represent the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. For Wiccans the pentagram may also symbolize masculine and feminine, or the Triple Goddess (three points) and the Horned God (two points). Many Neo-Pagans consider the pentagram a symbol of protection and may use it to invoke or banish spirits. The pentacle is the approved symbol of the Wiccan faith to be used on headstones in U.S. government cemeteries.

Sometimes the inverted figure of the pentagram, with two points facing upward and one facing down, is associated with negative or “black” magic and devil worship. Indeed, the inverted pentagram figures in the sigil of Baphomet, one of the main symbols of the Church of Satan, an atheistic organization that evokes in its imagery the Devil as viewed in Christianity but does not worship any god or being or require that its members perform any rituals, magical or otherwise. The sigil of Baphomet depicts a goat with its horns in the upturned points of the star. This likely stems from the 19th-century European revival of occult studies, during which time it was held that a pentagram with one point facing upward symbolized ascendance, God, and supremacy of the spirit and a pentagram with one point facing downward symbolized Satan, infernalism (everlasting torment), and descent of the spirit. This is perhaps why in Wicca the pentagram is most often depicted with one point facing upward.

Pagan Symbols of the Picts

Stuart McHardy examines the Pictish symbols which have been discovered on various items across Scotland. The book sets out a cohesive interpretation of the Pictish past, using a variety of both temporal and geographical sources. This interpretation serves as a backdrop for his analysis of the symbols themselves, providing a context for his suggestion that there was an underlying series of ideas and beliefs behind the creation of the symbols.

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CHAPTER TWO Pictish Symbolism

CHAPTER THREE Dating

CHAPTER SIX The Symbol Stones

Geometric Shapes

CHAPTER SEVEN PreChristian Religion in Scotland

Pictish Photo Art by Nick Simpson

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The Pagan Symbols of the Picts
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Stuart McHardy is a writer, musician, folklorist, storyteller and poet, and has lectured on many aspects of Scottish history and culture both in Scotland and abroad. Combining the roles of scholar and performer gives McHardy an unusually clear insight into tradition. As happy singing old ballads as analysing ancient legends, he has held such posts as Director of the Scots Language Resource Centre and President of the Pictish Arts Society. McHardy is a prolific author, and has had several books published. McHardy lives in Edinburgh with his wife Sandra.

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Origin and History of the Cross,
a Pagan Symbol

Many people regard the cross as a symbol of Christianity, but it is originally a pagan idol. Long before Christianity was formed, the cross had been used as a symbol of pagan religions. The New Testament written in the Apostolic Age has no record of the cross as a symbol of church; rather, the apostles rejected the worship of idols and taught that the wicked idolaters will not inherit the Kingdom of God (1 Co 6:9–10). Nevertheless, how did the cross come to be firmly established in the church?

**Question 3:** What type of magic appeals to you the most? - A) Spells and rituals - B) Divination and tarot - C) Healing and herbs - D) Astrology and cosmic energy 4. **Question 4:** How do you prefer to commune with the spiritual realm? - A) Through meditation and visualization - B) Through tarot and divination tools - C) Through the use of herbs and crystals - D) Through studying and understanding celestial bodies 5. **Question 5:** What are your intentions when practicing witchcraft? - A) To manifest desires and create change - B) To gain insight and guidance - C) To promote healing and well-being - D) To harness cosmic energies and understand the universe Once you have answered all the questions, tally up your answers: for each A answer, assign 1 point to Fire; for each B, assign 1 point to Water; for each C, assign 1 point to Air; and for each D, assign 1 point to Earth.

Origin of the Cross

The cross is not a symbol of faith which first appeared after the crucifixion of Jesus, but originated from ancient Babylon.

“The shape of the latter [cross] had its origin in ancient Chaldea, and was used as the symbol of the god Tammuz (being in the shape of the mystic Tau, the initial of his name) in that country and in adjacent lands, including Egypt.” W. E. Vine, “Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words”, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1996, 138p

Chaldea was the central territory of Babylon. In Babylon, “T,” the initial of the name Tammuz, was used as a religious symbol to worship him. This was propagated to neighboring countries, and the cross is found in the relics of ancient countries such as Egypt and Assyria. The custom of worshiping the cross continued even after the Roman Empire was established.

The element with the highest score will reveal your witch type! - **Fire (highest score):** You are a passionate and driven witch who harnesses the power of transformation and manifestation. Your magic is fueled by your intensity and desire for change. - **Water (highest score):** You are an intuitive and empathetic witch who is deeply connected to emotions and the unseen realm. Your magic flows like water, allowing you to navigate through the depths of the spiritual world. - **Air (highest score):** You are an intellectual and communicative witch who thrives on knowledge and the power of words. Your magic is carried by the wind, allowing you to connect and communicate with different realms. - **Earth (highest score):** You are a grounded and nurturing witch who feels most at home in nature and with the natural world. Your magic is rooted in the earth, allowing you to embody strength and stability. Remember, this quiz is just the beginning of your journey into witchcraft. Embrace your witch type and explore the vast world of magic and spirituality. Each witch type has its own unique strengths and abilities, so trust your instincts and let your inner witch guide you. Enjoy discovering the wonders and mysteries of witchcraft!.

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