Medicine Bag Design Information

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.

Triquetra:  Like the triskele, this Celtic symbol embodies the sacred number 3, as seen in the 3 phases of the Goddess (maiden, mother, crone) and the 3 elements of nature (land, sky, sea).  During the period of early Christianity, the triquetra took on further meaning as the Holy Trinity.

Triskele:  There are many variation on the basic triskele (or triple spiral) symbol.  The one here is very simple and basic.  The triskele is Celtic and symbolizes the power of life and rebirth. It combines the spiral (often used to illustrate the cycle of life) and the number 3  a sacred number, as seen in the phases of the triple Goddess.  This is also referred to as a triskelion.

Pentagram:  Pythagorean symbol representing the 5 points as the number of man, and also the 5 elements that make up man: fire, water, air, earth and psyche (energy, fluid, breath, matter, and mind...liquid, gas, solid, plasma and aethyr). Sumerian texts claim to mark the directions, also the 5 visable planets, and also an ancient sign of the planet Venus. Sacred to the  Greek Goddess Hygeia, the goddess of healing.  Christians believe it is the representation of the wounds of Christ. It is used widely in Alchemy, Ceremonial Magick, and Kabbalism (five upper sephiroth on the tree of life: justice, mercy, wisdom, understanding, and transcendent splendor). Also used widely in Wiccan, Neopagan, and Satanic (reversed) groups.  Solomon's Key and Freemasonry it is the blazing star. It is NOT evil.

Spiral:  Represents Spirituality, and in the opposite direction it represents Rebirth.  It also represents the movement of Portal or Vortex Energy. 

Triangle:  Represents the Pyramid Energy, and also the symbol of Fire.  The symbol also represents the trinity, union of god, man, and spirit.

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