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Ichthys
Associated religion: Christianity. Meaning: Represents Jesus Christ and his role as the 'fisher of men'.
Ankh
Associated religion: Ancient Egyptian religion. Meaning: Represents eternal life and the union of male and female.
Yin Yang
Associated religion: Taoism. Meaning: Symbolizes the interdependence of opposites and the balance of forces in the universe.
Pentagram
Associated religion: Wicca, Neopaganism. Meaning: Represents the elements (earth, water, air, fire) and spirit, and is used as a symbol of protection and magic.
Swastika
Associated religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. Meaning: Represents good fortune, well-being, and the sun's journey in the sky.
Lotus
Associated religion: Multiple religions including Hinduism and Buddhism. Meaning: Symbolizes purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth.
Aumkar
Associated religion: Sikhism. Meaning: Symbolizes the one supreme reality and is a central tenet in Sikhism.
Torii Gate
Associated religion: Shinto. Meaning: Marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred in Shinto shrines.
Triskelion
Associated religion: Celtic paganism and Christian. Meaning: Represents movement, progress, and the concept of ever-revolving cycles.
Hamsa
Associated religion: Islam, Judaism, and others. Meaning: Protects against the 'evil eye' and brings happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.
Wheel of Dharma
Associated religion: Buddhism. Meaning: Also known as the Dharmachakra, it represents dharma (cosmic law and order) and the Buddha's path to enlightenment.
Khanda
Associated religion: Sikhism. Meaning: Represents divine knowledge, the oneness of God, and the balance of temporal and spiritual life.
Star of David
Associated religion: Judaism. Meaning: Represents the shield of King David and symbolizes divine protection.
Om
Associated religion: Hinduism. Meaning: Represents the sacred sound of the universe and encompasses all cosmic vibrations.
Dharma Wheel
Associated religion: Buddhism. Meaning: Represents the teachings of Buddha and the path to enlightenment.
Cross
Associated religion: Christianity. Meaning: Symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and represents salvation and redemption.
Menorah
Associated religion: Judaism. Meaning: Represents the eternal light and the burning bush as seen by Moses.
Crescent and Star
Associated religion: Islam. Meaning: The crescent represents progress, and the star signifies light and knowledge.
Sri Yantra
Associated religion: Hinduism. Meaning: Represents the goddess Tripura Sundari and symbolizes the manifestation of the cosmos.
Triple Moon
Associated religion: Wicca, Paganism. Meaning: Represents the Goddess as the maiden, mother, and crone and the three phases of the moon.
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