Blood of the Pure - Chapter Fourteen - The Hexagram

The Hexagram

- Solomon's Seal, Star of David -

The Hexagram is a six pointed star composed of two overlapping triangles. It’s a symbol used by a number of faiths and cultures. Apart from the cross and the swastika, the hexagram is one of the oldest and most Universal Spiritual Symbols.

It is also known as 'Solomon's Seal' and 'Star of David'.

It has been an important and universal mystical sign over the ages, representing the union of Fire and Water, of Male and Female. It is the Star of the Macrocosm (the Universe).

In India it’s called the Sri-Yantra and symbolises the complete interpenetration of the sexes, while in Tantric belief the triangles represent the Shiva (male) and Shakti (female) energies combining with form and matter.

Basically, the hexagram is connected with the mystery surrounding the Creation.

In Ritual Magick, the hexagram is called 'Seal of Solomon', and represents 'Divine Union'.

The inverted triangle symbolises the feminine aspect – Water – while the upright triangle is representative of the male aspect – Fire. The traditional elemental triangles of Earth, Air, Water, and Fire are derived from this Seal.

Additionally, the Hexagram is the symbol of the resurrected God, representing the number six (the Sephirah Tiphareth) on the Kabbalistic 'Tree of Life