The spear of Athena
Statue of Athena in the center of Athens holding her spear and shield
The spear is a global symbol. Remember the spearhead that pierced the side of Jesus on the cross and caused blood and water to flow. Water - according to the occultists - is closely related to emotion and sensitivity. So it can signify the emotional release that comes after death. But let's look at its symbolism in ancient Greek mythology. Athena was the goddess of wisdom. But she was also a goddess of war, which is why she was nicknamed Promachos. Legend has it that sometimes violence must be used, even with weapons, to follow the path that leads to the most peaceful roads. But the goddess Athena is both a woman and a protector of the female existence, who is marked by emotion, while the male is marked by logic. The spear, then, the symbol of water and emotion, is the weapon with which the woman fights.
The horn of Innocence
Allegory of Fortune (1658) by Salvator Rosa, representing Fortuna, the Goddess of luck, with the horn of plenty
Amalthea was the goat that, according to legend, fed Zeus, and he placed her in the sky in the constellation of Capricorn as a sign of his gratitude. The Horn of Innocence symbolizes the inexhaustible amounts of food and drink and is, of course, the symbol of abundance. It reminds us that when we make an offering, God rewards us tenfold.
The trident of Poseidon
When the three great gods of the Twelve Gods, Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades (Pluto) divided the world, it was Zeus to rule the heavens, Hades the underworld, and Poseidon the sea. As the god of the sea, Poseidon could ride the waves in his golden chariot without getting wet. The god could also stir up wild waves in an instant with his trident or, on the contrary, calm them.
Thus, the trident symbolizes the weapon with which one can achieve anything one desires. Poseidon's trident could also extinguish the fires of destructive passions, as well as the fires kindled by anger.
The belt of Aphrodite
The rope, like the chain, is the symbol of union and binding. The belt is thus the personification of the feminine element, associated with the goddess of love. It is considered the most powerful symbol in all of Greek mythology, being even stronger than Zeus' lightning. The allegory is simple: love is the greatest power in the universe when used in its purest form. Often the word love suggests an emotional or carnal attraction, but when used in this way, it is a destructive force. When love is in its purest form, the one who wears the belt of Aphrodite has nothing to fear in the world.
The Lyre of Apollo
Statue of Apollo with his Lyre
The lyre symbolizes the true harmony that music can bring. As with the guitar, the strings of a lyre can range from three to twelve, but the proper number for the instrument of Apollo is seven, his sacred number. Those who have artistic inclinations love this symbol very much. Its magical effect is to stimulate the artistic and creative talents of people who, like Orpheus, walk the path of heightened consciousness and fight the monsters of the inner world and find inner harmony.
The Rainbow
It is the symbol of hope. It symbolizes meditation in the dark night of the soul or the abyss through which every mystic (teacher - occultist) passes to reach the heights. The representation of the Rainbow means that we must always remember that no bad situation lasts forever.
The net of Hephaestus
Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan - Alexandre Charles Guillemot (1786-1831)
With his net, Hephaestus caught his wife Aphrodite and her lover Ares. For magic, however, the net has many other uses. If someone is in a difficult situation, doesn't know what to do and can't get help from anywhere, they can use Hephaestus' net. Wrap it around the problem or situation and in a short time you will find the right answer.
The burning circle
Dedicated to home, the circle symbolizes eternity, the spiritual sun, and the return to oneness after countless transformations. In magic, the circle of home symbolizes the chain of beings, as well as the sacred ring that you can wear to protect it from its sacred fire.
