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Originating from the Mediterranean region, it is believed to ward off curses and harmful intentions. It is a protective symbol against negative energy.

An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbolizing life or the breath of life. It often appears in the art and hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt.

Also known as the Wheel of Law, this Buddhist symbol represents the Dharma, Buddha's teachings, and is a universal sign of the path to enlightenment.

A handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a net or web. The dreamcatcher is believed to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, while letting positive dreams through.

Sugar skulls represent a departed soul, have the name written on the forehead and are placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. They are a part of Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations.

Typically symbolizes rebirth, immortality, and renewal. The myth of the phoenix speaks of a bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn.

Is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. It has long been used as a meditation and prayer tool.

A concept of dualism in ancient Chinese philosophy, symbolizing how seemingly opposite forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent.

A symbol commonly represented in medieval art and architecture, especially in Europe, symbolizes rebirth and the cycle of growth each spring.

An art form in which patterns are created on the floor in living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals. It is typically made during Hindu festivals in India. Rangoli designs are meant to bring good luck.

In many Asian cultures, the dragon symbolizes power, strength, and good luck. They are often depicted in art, literature, and festivals.

Originally an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia, symbolizing divinity and spirituality. However, its adoption by the Nazis has significantly altered its public perception.

Totem poles are monumental carvings, a type of Northwest Coast art, that are typically made by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, serving as symbol of family lineage and heritage.

An ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. The eye is personified in the goddess Wadjet and as a symbol of sacrifice, healing, restoration, and protection.

A traditional Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty).

Found in both Buddhist and Hindu iconography, the lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth, owing to its ability to emerge untouched from murky waters.

These Russian nesting dolls symbolize fertility and motherhood. The outer doll holds a family inside, representing the tight-knit nature of families.

A sacred sound and spiritual icon in Indian religions. It signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, consciousness, or Atman.

Large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, believed to have been created by the Nazca culture around 500 BCE. Their purpose is theorized to be related to astronomy and religious practices.

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe. It's often used as a tool for meditation and signifies the search for completeness and self-unity.

A palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The Hamsa is believed to provide defense against the evil eye.

Originating from the Akan of Ghana, these visual symbols represent concepts or aphorisms. They are used extensively in fabrics and pottery among the Ashantis.

Present in various cultures, religions, and philosophies, it often denotes the connection between heaven, earth, and the underworld, symbolizing life, ancestry, mythology, and the interconnectedness of all living things.

Celtic knots are complete loops without any end or beginning, may symbolize loyalty, faith, friendship, and love. They are typical in Celtic art and reflective of the spiritual understanding of continuity and interconnectivity.