European/Wiccan

Re: European/Wiccan

• AshleyFaithSteele member

  

  November 2010 edited December 2011

  The trinity would be a good symbol to have, a large portion of christains have no actual clue its a wiccan symbol, here are also some symbols that would be good to use that some of the more "traditional" members of your family probably wont catch onto,
  
  Septagram
  
  
     The seven pointed star has a few names: septagram, septacle, Elven star or fairy star. The number seven corresponds to the spirit realm, which is why this symbol is associated with elves or fairies. There are no set representations for each of the points, but they are sometimes labeled: earth, air, fire, water, above, below and within. The septagram is also associated with astrology because the classical view of the sky contained seven planets.
  
  
  Triple Moon
  
     The triple moon is a Goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother and Crone as the waxing, full and waning moon. It is also associated with feminine energy, mystery and psychic abilities. You often see this symbol on crowns or other head-pieces, particularly worn by High Priestesses.
  
  
  Hexagram
  
     The unicursal hexagram is a variation of the 6-pointed star. The more traditional way of drawing a 6-pointed star is in the double triangles of the Star of David. But Aleister Crowley created his own design, to create a symbol that could be drawn in one continuous line. The number 6 represents unity and balance, specifically balance between man and the Divine
  
  
  
  Hecate's Wheel
  
    
  This maze-like symbol is associated with the triple aspect of the Greek goddess Hecate. She is considered a 'dark' goddess by some and rules over cross-roads and the Underworld. Hecate is also known as the Goddess of the Witches. This isn't a particularly common symbol among Wiccans, but you do see it occasionally.
  
  
  
  Triskele
  
    
   There are many variations on the basic triskele (or triple spiral) symbol. The one illustrated here is very simple to illustrate the basiclook of the symbol. The triskele is a Celtic symbol and symbolizes the power of life and rebirth. It combines the spiral (often used to illustrate the cycle of life) and the number 3 is a sacred number, as seen in the phases of the triple Goddess. This symbol is also referred to as a triskelion.
  
  
  
  Thoughs are just a few, and if anyone asks, just say you think its a cute patern!
  
  Good luck and blessed be

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• amber2123 member

  

  November 2010 edited December 2011

  I wold sudgest having something subtle from all four elements. 

  The last flower to bloom is often the most beautiful

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• Duskkodesh

  

  November 2010 edited December 2011

  I'm so glad I decided to cruise the boards and found your topic! I don't know anything about Flemish weddings but I do know that handfasting ceremonies are very beautiful and can be nonreligious if need be. Just remember that they are the guests and you guys are in charge not them, so while you wouldn't want to put them off you need to go with what you both feel is best. Your families love you and can deal with whatever you decide.

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• Enami member

  

  December 2010 edited December 2011

  Well, Wicca is very Brit inspired, so keep that in mind. But since he's Flemish, why not use hex symbols (like you see in Pennsylvania Dutch and some Amish communities)? Its folk symbolism derived from his country of origin, and has been adopted into the ecclectic wiccan community. I would definitely research more in depth where the Wiccan symbols are coming from, mostly because many are from all over Europe.

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• Enami member

  

  December 2010 edited December 2011

  
  
  
  
  
  

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