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How to Use the Pentagram

The Meanings of the Symbols on the Pentagram
Pentagram
Numbers
Tetragrammaton
The Hebrew Words
Astrological and Alchemical Symbols
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The pentagram is an ancient symbol used for spiritual defense. We can use it
to protect ourselves from negative forces, whether they are within us or
outside us.

The pentagram is a sacred symbol, and should be treated respectfully.

Like all symbols, it can be used in positive or negative ways. That is why it is
important to understand what it means, and how to use it properly.
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"The pentagram expresses the dominion of the

Spirit over the elements of Nature. We can
command the elemental creatures that inhabit
the regions of fire, air, water, and earth with
this magical sign.

"Demons [whether within us or outside of us]

tremble and run away terrified in the presence
of this terrific symbol.

"The pentagram with its superior ray aiming up

forces the tenebrous ones to scatter.

"The pentagram with its superior ray aiming

down serves in order to call upon the
tenebrous ones.

"When the pentagram is placed on the floor of

the threshold (entrance) of the room, with its
superior ray aiming towards the interior and its
two inferior rays aiming towards the outside of
the room, it does not permit the entrance of
black magicians.

"The pentagram is the flaming star. The

pentagram is the sign of the Word made flesh
and according to the direction of its rays, it can
represent God or the Devil, the Immolated
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Lamb or the male goat of Mendes.

"When the superior ray of the pentagram is

aiming up towards the sky, it represents Christ.

"When the two inferior points of the

pentagram are aiming up towards the sky, it
represents Satan.

"The pentagram represents the human being

in its entirety.

"The pentagram with its superior ray aiming

upwards is the master.

"The pentagram with its superior ray aiming

down and its two inferior angles aiming up, is
the fallen angel. Thus, every fallen bodhisattva
is the inverted flaming star. As a matter of fact,
every initiate who allows himself to fall
becomes an inverted flaming star." - Samael
Aun Weor, The Perfect Matrimony

"The five Impressions of the Great Light and

the five Helpers are contained within the
flaming star. The five Helpers are the five genii:
Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Michael, and Samael.
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within the pentagram, and allegorizes the
human being." - Samael Aun Weor

How to Use the Pentagram

Pentagrams should be placed wherever we need to reject negative influences.
The most important places are:

Our altar. Have an altar in your bedroom; there should be a pentagram on

it, ideally in an attractive frame.
Above our bed. Place a framed pentagram above the head of the bed. It is
very important that the superior point is aiming towards the ceiling and
that the inferior points (the two "feet") are aiming toward the floor.
Our bedroom. The pentagram may also be drawn on a very white lambskin
to be kept inside the bedroom. This is how we can prevent the tenebrous
ones from entering our bedroom.
On glass or mirrors. To drive away ghosts, spirits or demons, place the
pentagram on glass or mirrors; this terrorizes them. You can draw it or use
stickers.
Doors, windows, or other entrances. When the pentagram is drawn on the
floor of the threshold (entrance) of the room, with its two inferior rays
pointing towards the outside of the room (ideally fully spanning the
entryway with the feet touching either side of the threshold), it stops the
entrance of the tenebrous ones.
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Pentagram

"The entire science of Gnosis is found

summarized within the flaming star." —Samael
Aun Weor, Alchemy and Kabbalah in the Tarot

This is just a basic outline of the meanings of these symbols. We have linked
some articles below where you can learn more.
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Pentagram

The word pentagram is from Greek:

Penta, "five"
Gramma, "graphic or letter"

The pentagram is also called pentalpha because its shape is formed by five
alphas, five letters “A.”
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That is why you also find the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet on the
Pentagram:

The letter A “Alpha” is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is located
beneath the eyes and form its mouth; it symbolizes the Verb or Word, the
principle of creation. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God and the Word was God”.
The letter Ω “Omega” is situated between the legs and opens inward and
upward. It is the last letter of the Greek alphabet, and symbolizes the
Cosmic Christ or Universal Verb, the Prana, that when transformed by the
metabolism of the body, finally remains deposited in potency, within the
Ens Seminis, as Christ in substance.

The Pentagram represents the Universal Cosmic Christ, the Alpha A and the
Omega Ω, the beginning and the ending, that is, was and shall be.

Numbers

These numbers are alchemical and kabbalistic, with levels of meanings. Most
significantly:

12 = The number 1 is the male, the fire; the number 2 is the female, the
water; when adding them, we get the 3, the christified soul by means of
sacrifice “12”.
123 =The Father, the Mother, their Child, the Trinity, when adding them, we
get 6, the soul that unites to God by means of love. The numbers 1, 2 and 3
are united by means of love.

Adding all the numbers: 1+2 = 3 and 1+2+3 = 6. 3+6 = 9, the Ninth Sphere, which
is Yesod, sex. The Pentalpha as a whole, the Adam Christ, the Alchemist and
Kabbalist, is the outcome of the nine: sex.
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Around the Pentalpha we find the word Tetragrammaton.

Tetra, "four"
Gramma, "graphic or letter"
Ton; in the Greek language, the use of "ton" at the end of any word denotes
the union of two, three, four, five or more unities or letters in one single
name or unity.

The word Tetragrammaton refers to the four-lettered name of God from

Hebrew: ‫ ( יהוה‬Iod Hei Vav Hei).

The word Tetragrammaton is a magic word or Greek “mantra” of immense

priestly power.

The Hebrew Words

There are four Hebrew words written on the pentagram.

1. ‫ יהוה‬This is the Holy Name of God, pronounced Jehovah or Iod Havah.

2. ‫ אדם‬This is Adam, the Celestial Man made in the image and likeness of
God.
3. ‫ פחד‬Pehad means "awe, ardor" and is a synonym of the Hebrew
word ‫" יראה‬reverence and profound respect" towards “Shaddai El Chai” the
essence of God (the ens seminis).
4. ‫ כפר‬Kaphar means "expiation"; to eliminate our psychological defects and
make supreme sacrifices in order to pay our karmic debts.

In the superior angle of the pentagram we find the eyes of the Spirit, the eyes
of the Father are always open. Internally they symbolize the infinite, the Holy
Eight, the equilibrium between brain, heart and sex. The Omniscient and
permanent sight of God is always present in all creation. The Divinity, the
Internal Christ, is always awake and vigilant.
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The sign of Jupiter on the superior angle (forehead) of the pentagram:

symbolizes IO-PITAR, the Internal Christ, sacred father of all gods. Archangel:
Zachariel.

The sign of Mars on its arms: is the symbol of strength. It is the strength of
willpower that transforms the human being. Archangel: Samael.

The sign of Mercury on its chest: is the symbol of Occult Philosophy, the
Intelligence, the prudent activity of the wise. Archangel: Raphael.

The sign of Saturn on its feet: is the symbol of Magic, Death and Resurrection;
the Elder of Days. Archangel: Oriphiel.

The sign of Venus on its chest: is the symbol of Love, Chastity and Beauty.
Archangel: Uriel.

The sign of the Moon on its left side: is the symbol of Fertility, fecundity,
dominion over the waters of life (the Ens Seminis). Archangel: Gabriel.
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of Christ, powerful life whereby everything
advances. Archangel: Michael.

The Seal of Solomon symbolizes the dominion over the element earth.

The six points of the star are masculine. The six outer obtuse angles that exist
between point and point, are feminine. In total the star of Solomon has twelve
rays, six masculine and six feminine. The star of Solomon is the perfect symbol
of the Central Sun. All the zodiacal measurements are resumed within the Seal
of Solomon. The whole sexual Genesis of the Zodiac is hidden within the Seal
of Solomon. The intimate relationship that exists between the Zodiac and the
invisible Central Sun is found within the Seal of Solomon. The Twelve Rays of
this brilliant star are crystalized by means of the Alchemy of the twelve
zodiacal constellations.

The superior triangle of the Seal of Solomon symbolizes: The Father, the Son,
the Holy Spirit.

The inferior triangle of the seal of Solomon symbolizes: The Power that Governs
(The Innermost), the Power that Deliberates (The Mind), and the Executive
Power (The Personality).
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The Caduceus of Mercury: symbolizes the dorsal spine and its two “nadis” or
channels: Ida and Pingala, through which the soul of the mercury rises. The
latter ascends, after it’s fecundated by the fire of the Holy Spirit (by means of
scientific chastity, represented in the sign of Venus - in the center of the
pentagram - made by the Caduceus together with the circle which is below
the sign of Mercury) and goes through the medullar canal (Shushumna),
opening in its path the seven churches (seven chakras) which are mentioned
in the Apocalypse of Saint John, and unfolding the igneous wings that allow us
entrance to all the departments of the kingdom.

The chalice, the Holy Grail symbolizes the element water, the “yoni” or feminine
sexual organ, and also represents the christified mind which contains the wine
of light that inseminates the brain.

The staff of seven knots or the key of science, symbolizes the air. It is the
vertebral column with the seven chakras. It is the spinal medulla through
which the seminal vapors rise. It is the wand of Moses, the rod of Aaron, the
staff of the patriarchs, the reed of Brahma, the scepter of the kings or
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The sword: Is the phallus- “lingam” or masculine sexual organ, symbolizing

willpower, the dominion over the fire.

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To go deep into the symbolism, study:

Arcanum 5 The Hierarch, Tarot and Kabbalah by Samael Aun Weor

The Pentagram: The Microcosmic Star
The Meanings of the Pentalpha, the Pentagram, the Five-pointed Star, a
lecture by Samael Aun Weor

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