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Hexagram

A hexagram is a six-pointed plane figure formed by the intersection of two congruent equilateral triangles sharing the same center, with one triangle rotated 180 degrees relative to the other.^[1]^[2] In geometry, it is classified as the star polygon with Schläfli symbol {6/2}, equivalent to a compound of two equilateral triangles.^[3] The symbol, also termed the Star of David (Magen David) in Jewish tradition and the Seal of Solomon in Islamic and esoteric contexts, appears in artifacts and architecture across ancient and medieval cultures, including Hindu, Jain, and Byzantine influences, often as a decorative or apotropaic motif denoting harmony, protection, or cosmic balance.^[4] Its adoption as a primary emblem of Judaism emerged prominently in the 17th century among European Jewish communities, later becoming central to Zionist and Israeli iconography, though earlier uses in synagogues and manuscripts were sporadic and non-exclusive.^[5] Mathematically, the hexagram exhibits symmetries of the dihedral group D6 and relates to structures like the root system of Lie algebra G2, underscoring its recurrence in crystallography and higher-dimensional projections.^[3] Despite its ubiquity, interpretations vary, with some traditions attributing mystical properties such as warding off evil, while geometric analyses emphasize its construction via extending hexagon sides or intersecting triangles.^[6]

Geometry

Definition and Properties

A hexagram is a six-pointed geometric figure formed by the compound of two equilateral triangles, one pointing upward and the other downward, rotated 180 degrees relative to each other. It is classified as a regular star polygon with Schläfli symbol {6/2} or equivalently 2{3}. The intersection of the triangles creates a regular hexagon at the center.^[3]^[7] The regular hexagram has six vertices equally spaced on a circumscribed circle and consists of twelve line segments outlining the two triangles. Its symmetry group is the dihedral group D_6, of order 12, comprising six rotational symmetries (by multiples of 60 degrees) and six reflection symmetries across axes passing through opposite vertices and midpoints of opposite sides. For a side length a of the constituent equilateral triangles, the circumradius (distance from center to vertex) is a / \sqrt{3}, and the side length of the central hexagon is a/3.^[3]^[7] The area of the hexagram, taken as the union of the two triangles, is \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3} a^2, accounting for the overlap in the central hexagon whose area is \frac{\sqrt{3}}{6} a^2. This figure has a density of 2, meaning the winding number around the center is 2, distinguishing it from simple polygons.^[3]^[7]

Constructions

A regular hexagram, formed as the compound of two equilateral triangles rotated by 60 degrees relative to each other, is constructible with compass and straightedge. The process begins by inscribing the vertices of a regular hexagon in a circle, as the hexagram's points coincide with those of the hexagon.^[8] To construct it:

Draw a circle centered at point O using the compass.^[8]
Mark an arbitrary point A on the circumference.^[9]
Adjust the compass width to the circle's radius (distance OA), place the point at A, and mark the intersection point B with the circle.^[8]
Repeat the process successively from B to C, C to D, D to E, and E to F, yielding six equally spaced points on the circle separated by 60-degree arcs.^[9]^[8]
Using the straightedge, connect A to C to E to A, forming one equilateral triangle.^[10]
Connect B to D to F to B, forming the second equilateral triangle.^[10]

The resulting figure is a regular hexagram with rotational symmetry of order 6 and reflection symmetries, inscribed in the original circle.^[11] This method leverages the constructibility of the regular hexagon, which follows from the 60-degree angles inherent in equilateral triangles and circle divisions.^[12] Alternative approaches include directly constructing two centered equilateral triangles of equal size and overlapping them, but the circular inscription ensures precise alignment.^[13]

Mathematical Applications

The regular hexagram is a compound regular star polygon with Schläfli symbol {6/2} or 2{3}, formed by the superposition of two equilateral triangles rotated by 60 degrees relative to one another. The overlapping region at the center constitutes a regular hexagon, whose side length equals one-third of the component triangles' side length.^[3] This geometric configuration exhibits the full symmetry of the dihedral group D_6, which includes 6 rotational symmetries and 6 reflectional symmetries, corresponding to the 12 elements of the group.^[3] For a hexagram constructed from equilateral triangles of side length a, the circumradius (distance from center to vertex) is a, the inradius (distance to inner hexagon vertex) is \frac{a}{2}, and the radius to the intersection points is \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}a. The area of the central hexagonal intersection is \frac{\sqrt{3}}{6}a^2, while the total area of the hexagram (union of the two triangles) is \frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}a^2.^[3] These properties arise from the equilateral nature of the triangles and the 60-degree rotational offset, enabling precise computations in coordinate geometry using vertices at angles multiples of 60 degrees on a circumscribed circle. In Lie theory, the root system of the exceptional Lie algebra \mathfrak{g}_2 comprises 12 roots—6 short roots forming a regular hexagon and 6 long roots extending outward—arranged in a pattern that visually resembles a hexagram when projected onto the plane orthogonal to a Cartan subalgebra.^[14] This configuration encodes the structure of the Weyl group and reflections fundamental to the classification and representation theory of semisimple Lie algebras. The angles between roots include multiples of \pi/6, distinguishing \mathfrak{g}_2 among irreducible root systems. Combinatorially, the Star of David theorem, discovered by Henry W. Gould in 1972, demonstrates that in Pascal's triangle, the sums of binomial coefficients arranged in a hexagram pattern around a central entry yield equal values for opposing points, reflecting hidden arithmetic symmetries.^[15] Specifically, for a central binomial coefficient \binom{2n}{n}, the theorem equates certain alternating sums along the star's arms, providing a geometric interpretation of central binomial identities verifiable through generating functions or induction.

Historical Origins

Early Depictions

The earliest archaeological claims for the hexagram depict it as a decorative motif on a dagger handle from the Nerkin Naver (also known as Verin Naver) burial mound near Ashtarak, Armenia, dated to the 3rd millennium BCE; this site, containing over 500 graves, yielded the artifact amid Bronze Age remains, though primary excavation reports emphasize horse domestication and lack detailed peer-reviewed analysis of the symbol itself.^[16]^[17] A more widely attested early example appears on a seal unearthed in Sidon, Lebanon, from the 7th century BCE, belonging to the Jewish individual Joshua ben Asayahu (Yehoshua bar Asayahu); the hexagram here functions as a personal emblem without evident religious symbolism.^[18] By the Second Temple period (circa 516 BCE–70 CE), hexagrams featured in Jewish decorative art alongside other geometric forms like pentagrams, as seen in synagogue lintels and artifacts, indicating ornamental rather than doctrinal use shared with non-Jewish contexts in the Near East.^[18] In the Galilee's Capernaum synagogue, rebuilt around the 3rd–4th century CE, stone carvings include hexagrams juxtaposed with pentagrams and swastikas, underscoring their role as neutral motifs in late antique synagogues.^[19]

Medieval and Early Modern Developments

In the medieval Islamic world, the hexagram emerged as a key element of the Seal of Solomon, a symbol linked to Solomon's legendary dominion over jinn and demons, with depictions solidifying as a hexagram in Arab traditions by the 9th century.^[20] This motif appeared in architectural ornamentation and numismatics, including Fatimid coins from Sicily under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah around 1060–1094 CE and Ayyubid dirhams minted in Aleppo by Al-Zahir Ghazi in 1204 CE, reflecting its integration into decorative and possibly apotropaic symbolism.^[21] In mosque and madrasa designs, such as those in Bengal and Anatolia, the six-pointed star motif drew from Quranic reverence for prophets Solomon and David, serving both aesthetic and emblematic roles in geometric patterns.^[22] Parallel developments occurred in Jewish contexts during the early Middle Ages, where the hexagram featured in magical amulets and manuscripts for protective purposes, as seen in the Leningrad Codex (dated 1008 CE), an illuminated Hebrew Bible containing hexagram illustrations.^[18] By the later Middle Ages, it appeared in Hebrew grimoires and segulot (amulets), often invoked in incantations against fire or evil, marking its shift toward practical mysticism rather than purely decorative use.^[18] The symbol's dual-triangle form symbolized harmony or divine protection, though its precise attribution to Solomon's seal in Jewish lore likely borrowed from contemporaneous Islamic esotericism.^[23] During the early modern period, the hexagram's adoption intensified in Jewish communities, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe from the 14th to 17th centuries, evolving into the Magen David (Shield of David) in synagogue flags and seals, as evidenced by its use on the Prague Jewish community banner in 1354.^[23] In Islamic architecture, it persisted in Mughal structures like Humayun's Tomb in Delhi (completed 1571 CE), where interlocking stars adorned gateways, blending Persian and Timurid geometric traditions.^[24] European heraldry incorporated the figure as a "mullet of six points," denoting charge or distinction in coats of arms, though without the mystical connotations dominant in Abrahamic contexts.^[25] These developments underscore the hexagram's versatility, transitioning from esoteric talisman to communal emblem amid cross-cultural exchanges.

Uses in Religion and Culture

Judaism

The hexagram, referred to in Jewish tradition as the Magen David (Shield of David), functions primarily as a decorative and symbolic motif rather than a scriptural or ancient emblem central to Jewish theology. Its earliest documented appearances in Jewish contexts date to sporadic decorative uses, such as on a stone from the 3rd–4th century CE synagogue arch in Khirbet Shura, Galilee, though these lacked specific association with David or protective symbolism.^[18] By the medieval period, the hexagram appeared in Jewish manuscripts and synagogue architecture as a geometric ornament, often alongside other interlaced figures, without denoting unique religious significance.^[23] The symbol's adoption as a distinctly Jewish identifier emerged in the mid-14th century, when Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV granted the Jewish community of Prague the right to bear a flag featuring the hexagram in 1354, marking its first known use as a communal emblem amid restrictions on Jewish symbols.^[26] This Prague usage proliferated in the 17th century, with the hexagram appearing on synagogues, tombstones, and ceremonial objects in Central European Jewish communities, sometimes interpreted through Kabbalistic lenses as the "Seal of Solomon" for invoking protection or harmony of elements like fire and water.^[18] Kabbalistic texts from this era, such as those referencing Solomon's ring, linked it to mystical containment of demons, though such attributions stem from later medieval Islamic and Jewish esoteric traditions rather than biblical sources.^[27] Widespread recognition as a universal Jewish symbol solidified in the 19th century, paralleling emancipation efforts in Europe, where it served as a counterpart to the Christian cross on synagogues and badges of identity; for instance, it adorned Jewish soldiers' gravestones during World War I in Italy.^[28] The First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, on August 29–31, 1897, formally selected the hexagram for the Zionist flag, featuring it in blue on a white field, which influenced its placement on the Flag of Israel adopted by the Knesset on October 28, 1948.^[29] Interpretations of its form—two equilateral triangles interlocked to form six points—include representations of God's dominion over creation (six points for the six days of Genesis) or the union of divine mercy and justice, but these derive from post-biblical midrashic and folk traditions rather than Torah mandates.^[26] Despite claims of ancient origins tied to King David's shield, no archaeological or textual evidence from the biblical era supports such a connection, underscoring its evolution as a modern identitarian marker amid historical syncretism with broader geometric symbolism.^[30]

Other Abrahamic Religions

In Islam, the hexagram, referred to as the khātam Sulaymān (Seal of Solomon), appears frequently as a decorative motif in architecture, art, and artifacts from the medieval period onward, symbolizing protection or geometric harmony rather than core theological doctrine.^[23] It features in Islamic geometric patterns, which emphasize repetition and infinity to evoke divine order, as seen in mosque minarets, tomb gateways, and tilework.^[31] Historical examples include its depiction on an 11th-century coin minted in the Fatimid Emirate of Sicily under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, where it served as an ornamental element alongside Arabic inscriptions.^[21] Similarly, a hexagram adorns the minaret of the Arasta Mosque in Prizren, Kosovo, dating to Ottoman-era construction in the 15th–16th centuries, integrated into stone carvings without explicit Quranic association.^[21] This usage derives from pre-Islamic traditions, adapted in Arab mysticism by the medieval era, but Islamic scholarship attributes no prophetic power to the form itself, distinguishing it from amuletic practices sometimes critiqued in hadith literature.^[20] In Christianity, the hexagram holds no scriptural basis and appears only sporadically in historical contexts, often as a neutral geometric decoration in medieval churches or heraldry rather than a confessional emblem.^[32] Early Christian art occasionally incorporated it alongside other star motifs for aesthetic purposes, but by the Renaissance, associations with alchemy and Solomonic lore led many theologians to view it as extraneous or pagan-derived.^[33] Certain Protestant groups, such as the United Methodist Church, adopted a six-pointed star in the 20th century to symbolize the Trinity's involvement in creation—two overlapping triangles representing divine unity—though this remains denominational and not ecumenical.^[34] In Latter-day Saint architecture, like the Salt Lake Assembly Hall completed in 1880, hexagrams appear in stained glass and ironwork, possibly echoing biblical typology or Masonic influences prevalent in 19th-century American Christianity, yet without dogmatic centrality.^[32] Overall, orthodox Christian traditions prioritize the cross, rendering the hexagram marginal and occasionally suspect due to its occult connotations in esoteric texts.^[35]

Indian and Eastern Traditions

![Anahata Mandala][float-right] In Hinduism, the hexagram, termed Shatkona, consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles symbolizing the union of Shiva, the upward-pointing triangle representing masculine energy and fire, with Shakti, the downward-pointing triangle denoting feminine energy and water.^[36] This yantra facilitates the invocation of harmonious cosmic forces in Tantric rituals and meditation practices aimed at spiritual enlightenment.^[37] The Shatkona appears in various yantras, including those dedicated to deities like Ganesha, underscoring its role in balancing dual principles of creation.^[38] The hexagram holds particular significance in the Anahata chakra, the fourth energy center associated with the heart, where it embodies the air element (vayu) and the integration of spirit and matter within a twelve-petaled lotus framework.^[39] This configuration promotes emotional equilibrium and unconditional love, as described in yogic texts on chakra symbolism.^[40] In Jain cosmology, six-pointed stars feature in diagrams illustrating the universe's structure, symbolizing spatial orientations such as the six cardinal directions including zenith and nadir.^[2] Within Tibetan Buddhism, the hexagram forms the core of the Vajrayogini mandala, representing the deity's celestial palace and the element of wind; it also appears in certain editions of the Bardo Thodol (Tibetan Book of the Dead) enclosing a swastika to denote transitional states.^[41] This usage aligns with Vajrayana practices for transcending death and attaining higher realizations.^[42]

Occultism and Esotericism

In Western occult traditions, the hexagram, known as the Seal of Solomon, functions as a talisman and sigil for commanding spiritual forces and providing protection against malevolent entities. Medieval and Renaissance grimoires describe its use in binding demons and invoking angelic aid, drawing from apocryphal accounts of King Solomon's ring engraved with the figure to control jinn and construct the Temple of Jerusalem without iron tools.^[43]^[44] This symbolism persisted in alchemy and ceremonial magic, where the interlocking triangles represent the union of fire and water or spirit and matter, embodying principles of balance and transmutation.^[45] The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn adapted the hexagram into ritual practices during the late 19th century, developing the Hexagram Ritual to invoke planetary intelligences and harmonize macrocosmic forces with the practitioner. In this system, the figure contrasts with the pentagram's elemental focus, emphasizing celestial hierarchies and the formula "as above, so below." Aleister Crowley, influenced by Golden Dawn teachings, incorporated a unicursal variant—a single continuous line forming the star—into Thelemic magic around 1913, symbolizing the dynamic union of opposites, such as solar and lunar energies presiding over the four elements, and facilitating energy circulation in invocations.^[46]^[47] Éliphas Lévi, in his 19th-century works on occult philosophy, referenced the hexagram alongside other geometric symbols to illustrate kabbalistic and alchemical correspondences, though he emphasized its role less than the pentagram in evoking human will over chaos. These esoteric applications, while varying by tradition, consistently attribute to the hexagram powers of equilibrium and dominion, often inscribed on amulets or traced in air during operations to align personal microcosm with universal macrocosm.^[48]

Secular and Symbolic Uses

Heraldry and Flags

In heraldry, the hexagram serves as a charge blazoned as a six-pointed mullet formed by two voided and braced equilateral triangles, often symbolizing the interplay of elemental forces such as fire and water or providing protective significance.^[49]^[25] This form appears in diverse European armorial achievements, including family crests and civic emblems, where it functions as a geometric motif denoting lineage or authority rather than exclusively religious identity; for example, six-pointed stars feature prominently in Swiss heraldry across numerous municipal and familial bearings.^[50] Secular applications extend to flags, particularly in military and naval contexts. The 16th-century sanjak of Ottoman admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa (c. 1478–1546) displayed a hexagram, interpreted as the Seal of Solomon emblematic of command over natural elements and warding off adversity, reflecting its talismanic role in imperial service.^[20]^[51] In contemporary usage, the hexagram forms the core of Israel's national flag, officially adopted on October 28, 1948, comprising a blue hexagram centered on a white background with two horizontal blue stripes evoking a tallit, yet functioning as a state emblem of sovereignty and unity.^[52]^[53]^[54]

Freemasonry and Theosophy

In Freemasonry, the hexagram—composed of two interlaced equilateral triangles—serves as a symbol of the union of opposing principles, including fire and water, or the active and passive forces pervading nature.^[55] This configuration, often termed the Seal of Solomon, draws from Pythagorean philosophy and alchemical traditions, where it denotes the reconciliation of contraries and is attributed mystical properties.^[55] ^[56] Though not a core element of the first three degrees of Craft Masonry, it appears in certain higher degrees and interpretive contexts, such as emblematic representations of divine-human covenants or the Hermetic axiom "as above, so below," with the upward triangle signifying spirit descending to matter and the downward one matter ascending to spirit.^[57] ^[55] The hexagram's presence in Masonic symbolism predates its strong association with Judaism, originating as a non-sectarian magical emblem in medieval alchemy and grimoires for protection against malevolent forces.^[56] In lodge architecture and regalia, particularly in buildings evoking King Solomon's Temple, it occasionally adorns facades or interiors without dogmatic prescription, allowing individual Masons to derive personal meanings aligned with operative geometry or speculative morality.^[56] Its use underscores Freemasonry's syncretic incorporation of ancient symbols, emphasizing balance over exclusivity, as evidenced in 19th-century Masonic encyclopedias that link it to universal harmony rather than ethnic or religious specificity.^[55] In Theosophy, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky interpreted the hexagram as an ancient esoteric emblem of Indian provenance, associating it with Vishnu and the macrocosmic-microcosmic interplay, where the interlaced triangles embody dualistic forces—spiritual versus material, or divine influx harmonizing earthly elements.^[58] Blavatsky, in works like The Secret Doctrine (1888), framed it within a broader synthesis of Eastern and Western occult traditions, viewing the upward-pointing triangle as emblematic of fire or aspiration toward unity and the downward as water or manifestation, their union symbolizing the septenary principles of cosmic evolution.^[59] This aligns with Theosophy's emphasis on hidden correspondences, distinguishing the hexagram from purely Jewish iconography by tracing its roots to pre-Vedic symbolism and alchemical hexalphas (six-pointed stars).^[58] Theosophical adoption reflects Blavatsky's eclectic methodology, integrating the hexagram into diagrams of human principles and planetary correspondences, as seen in her esoteric instructions correlating it to the reconciliation of monadic essences with phenomenal forms.^[60] Unlike Freemasonry's practical-moral focus, Theosophy employs it metaphysically to illustrate cyclic manifestation and the "heart doctrine" of universal brotherhood, though Blavatsky cautioned against literalism, prioritizing intuitive gnosis over superstitious talismanic use.^[61] This interpretation influenced later Theosophists, who viewed the symbol as a key to unlocking correspondences between the I Ching's trigrammatic structures and septenary cosmology, albeit without direct ritualistic application in the Theosophical Society.^[62]

Modern and Natural Occurrences

In the mid-20th century, the runway layout at London Heathrow Airport formed a hexagram pattern. Designed in the 1950s with six runways arranged in three pairs at different angles around a central terminal area, this configuration enabled operations into prevailing winds from multiple directions, accommodating early jet aircraft requirements.^[63] By the 1960s, the hexagram shape was still evident, though subsequent expansions and closures of shorter runways in the 1970s reduced it to the current two parallel east-west runways.^[64] The hexagram appears in modern mathematics as the star polygon denoted {6/2} or as the compound 2{3} of two equilateral triangles, with an interior regular hexagon.^[3] In projective geometry, it underlies Pascal's theorem (hexagrammum mysticum), which posits that for any six points on a conic section, the three pairs of opposite sides of the inscribed hexagon intersect at collinear points; this result, proven by Blaise Pascal in 1640 but analyzed with modern tools, connects to configurations in algebraic geometry and enumerative problems.^[65] Such structures inform contemporary studies in symmetry groups and polytopes, including projections like the hexagram-cube relation in higher-dimensional geometry. Natural formations precisely replicating a hexagram are rare, as hexagonal symmetry dominates in crystals, snowflakes, and biological tilings (e.g., beehive combs) due to minimal-energy packing, but the intersecting triangular compound lacks direct empirical analogs without artificial intervention.^[66] Speculative links to I Ching hexagrams and genetic codes exist in fringe interdisciplinary works, but these represent symbolic mappings rather than observable patterns in DNA or cellular structures.^[67]

Other Hexagram Forms

The unicursal hexagram is a six-pointed star figure that can be traced in one continuous line without lifting the drawing implement or retracing paths, unlike the standard hexagram formed by overlaying two separate equilateral triangles.^[68] Its vertices are equidistant from the center, but the connecting line segments vary in length, resulting in a non-regular star polygon suitable for sigil-like applications in ceremonial magic.^[68] This form gained prominence in early 20th-century occultism through Aleister Crowley's Thelemic tradition, where it symbolizes the reconciliation of macrocosmic and microcosmic forces.^[69] In three dimensions, the stella octangula—also known as the stellated octahedron—serves as a polyhedral analog to the planar hexagram, constructed as the compound of two dual regular tetrahedra interpenetrating each other.^[70] Each tetrahedron corresponds to one of the triangles in the two-dimensional hexagram, with the overall figure exhibiting octahedral symmetry and eight triangular faces visible in orthogonal projection.^[70] Johannes Kepler documented this compound in his 1619 work Harmonices Mundi, noting its self-dual properties and geometric harmony.^[70] The stella octangula's envelope forms a rhombic dodecahedron, highlighting its role in enumerative geometry and space-filling arrangements.^[70]

Distinctions from Similar Symbols

The hexagram, denoted geometrically by the Schläfli symbol {6/2} or equivalently as the compound 2{3}, comprises two equilateral triangles superimposed in opposing orientations, resulting in a six-pointed star formed by their intersections rather than a single continuous polygonal path.^[71] This compound structure distinguishes it from true star polygons like the pentagram {5/2}, a five-pointed figure generated by connecting every second vertex of a regular pentagon in a single, intersecting line without decomposition into separate components.^[72] Similarly, the heptagram {7/2} or {7/3} features seven points from a regular heptagon's vertices connected in a star pattern, yielding a more complex density and rotational symmetry incompatible with the hexagram's triangular basis.^[73] In contrast to the unicursal hexagram, which permits drawing via a single continuous stroke—albeit with unequal line lengths between equidistant points—the standard hexagram necessitates multiple disjoint segments corresponding to its two independent triangles, emphasizing its composite nature over fluid connectivity.^[68] The hexagram also differs from the Seal of Solomon's occasional medieval depictions as a pentagram, where the latter's fivefold symmetry evokes elemental or protective invocations absent in the hexagram's dual-triangular equilibrium.^[74] These geometric variances underpin symbolic divergences, such as the pentagram's frequent association with dynamic human microcosm representations versus the hexagram's static macrocosmic harmony.^[75]

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Significance of Ohm, Swastika and Shatkona Symbols in Hindu culture
The Shatkona is “six-pointed star”, a symbol used in Hindu “Yantra” (is a mystical diagram) that represents the union of both the male and feminine form. More ...
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Satkona - Star of David or Star of Goloka?
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Heart Chakra Meaning, Symbol, Location and Properties
The heart chakra symbol, known as "Anahata" in Sanskrit, is represented by a twelve-petal lotus and two intersecting triangles forming a six-pointed star.
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Anahata and the Hexagram. What is the connection?
Feb 11, 2011 · These two triangles represent the balance of spirit and matter, merging together and creating the Sacred Space we hold at our Spiritual Centre – ...
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Vajrayogini - Tibet Hidden Falls
This hexagram represents the heart of the Vajrayogini's celestial mandala abode - her celestial palace. This unified structure is often referred to as ...
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God's Hexagram | Our Heritage
Jul 3, 2014 · Hexagram, or the six pointed star is a common symbol and popular by the name of Megan David or the Star of David. It is a considered to be a Jewish symbol.
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Seal of Solomon - OCCULT WORLD
Jul 28, 2018 · The most important use of the Seal of Solomon is in Magic, as a ... © 2003 -2025 - Occult World. Report. There was a problem reporting ...
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Seal of Solomon Controlling the Demonic Armies - Ancient Origins
Mar 22, 2019 · Described as a pentagram or hexagram the ring was said to give Solomon the power over demons and jinn (genies) and enabled him to speak with animals.
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Unicursal Hexagram: Origins & Meanings
Jun 17, 2024 · Made famous by Aleister Crowley's Thelema, the Unicursal Hexagram is a symbol of unity, the continuous flow of energy and life, ...Origins of the Unicursal... · Drawing the Unicursal... · Symbolic Meanings of the...
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Unicursal - FERAL CREATURE
Aug 26, 2013 · The unicursal hexagram is also a powerful symbol of the phrase, "as above, so below," which means that what happens in the physical world is ...
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Mullet - Traceable Heraldic Art
A star of six points, formed from two equilateral triangles voided and braced. Default orientation: one point to chief.
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The Wampfler Coat-of-Arms by John E. Wampler
The second common symbol from Swiss Heraldry found in the Wampfler arms is the six pointed star. Indeed, it is the prominent symbol in the arms of many cities, ...
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Decoding the Flag of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha - Motley Turkey
The flag of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha consist of six corners, and it holds much symbolism and meaning. At the top, there is section boasting the thirteenth verse ...
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This week in history: The flag of Israel | The Jerusalem Post
... 2010 13:11 On October 28th 1948, the flag of Israel was adopted by the government, five months after the country's establishment.Missing: date | Show results with:date
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Flags, Symbols, & Currencies of Israel - World Atlas
The flag of Israel was officially adopted on October 28, 1948, just about five months after Israel was established. It displays one of the most recognized ...<|separator|>
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Israel Flag - The Official Symbol of Israel - Israel Travel Secrets
The Flag of Israel was officially adopted on October 28, 1948; just five ... The hexagram or six pointed star in the center of the Israeli Flag:.
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HEXAGRAM - Encyclopedia Masonica - Universal Co-Masonry
A geometrical figure made up of two interlaced equilateral triangles, supposed to possess mysterious powers and frequently used as a symbol of the Pythagorean ...
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The hexagram as a non-Jewish symbol
May 25, 2004 · While the pentagram is a clear example of this, a related symbol, the hexagram, or Star of David, is also noteworthy.
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The Triangle - The Square Magazine
This is the actual, practical “journey to the End.” The interlocking Triangles or Deltas represent the union of the active and passive, male and female ...
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Esoteric Symbolism - T H E O S O P H Y
Its real origin is Indian and to many Hindus it is the sign of Vishnu. It is also known as the hexagram, the Star of David, and the six pointed star. It forms ...
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[PDF] THE SECRET DOCTRINE:
THE SECRET DOCTRINE, first published in 1888, was written by Madame H. P. Blavatsky to establish an authentic record of the teachings of the Theosophical ...
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The Human Principles in Early Theosophical Literature
In Blavatsky's Esoteric Instructions, each of the seven human principles is correlated to one of the sacred planets, although the “moon” and the “sun” are ...Missing: hexagram | Show results with:hexagram
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[PDF] Symbols of the Eternal Doctrine - Theosophy Trust
Jul 4, 2007 · Blavatsky asserts, the progression of Races, sub- races, family-races and various sidereal and sub- sidereal cycles was recorded by the ...
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What Is the I Ching? - Theosophical Society in America
Each trigram is given a Chinese name, as is the combination of the two trigrams in a hexagram. ... H. P. Blavatsky makes several references to Confucius in ...
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Heathrow: BA's Home and Hub - Key Aero
Jul 10, 2019 · Today, anyone looking at Heathrow from a bird's eye view is still be able to see the shape of a hexagram. This dates back to the 1950s, when the ...
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Heathrow's runways and why they swap for take-off and landing
Aug 12, 2022 · This is actually low when compared to Heathrow's history as in the 1960s there were six runways in the shape of a hexagram around a single ...
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Pascal's Mystic Hexagram - MathPages
Pascal's Mystic Hexagram. One of the first applications of modern mathematics to emerge during the Renaissance was the study of perspective for the purposes ...
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The hexagon shape and why it shows up so much in nature
Sep 18, 2021 · Hexagons are common in nature due to their efficiency in covering surfaces, minimizing wall use, and for conservation of mass or energy.
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Defragged Binary I Ching Genetic Code Chromosomes Compared ...
Our working tool is the ancient binary I Ching's resulting genetic code chromosomes defragged by vertical and by horizontal pairing.
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The Hexagram Symbol: Star of David and Other Examples
Jan 29, 2019 · In the Middle Ages, the hexagram was often referred to as the Seal of Solomon, referencing a Biblical king of Israel and son of King David. The ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Unicursal Hexagram Meaning - Chris-Anne's Curio : Tarot & Sacred ...
The meanings of the universal hexagram: macrocosmic forces, union of two opposites, intertwining and unity of two halves, used to evoke or banish.
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Stella Octangula -- from Wolfram MathWorld
The stella octangula is a polyhedron compound composed of a tetrahedron and its dual (a second tetrahedron rotated 180 degrees with respect to the first).<|separator|>
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Fun with Mathematics - Stellations in 2D & 3D - Xplore & Xpress
Dec 17, 2011 · A regular star polygon is represented by Schlafli symbol {n/m} ... The hexagram is also called the Star of David ( in Christianity ...
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The Pentagram, Hexagram, and Their Religious Significance Across ...
Aug 18, 2024 · This paper explores the historical, mathematical, and symbolic significance of these geometric forms, highlighting their enduring influence in both ancient and ...<|separator|>
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Religious symbolism and mathematics | Research Starters - EBSCO
A seven-pointed star (called a “heptagram”) is sometimes used by Jews and Christians to denote a seven-day creation.
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Understanding the Differences between the Star of David and the ...
Oct 23, 2012 · The hexagram, as the Seal of Solomon, is generally…believed to have protective powers and magical properties…[It] has a long history of ...
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