(Star of David / Seal of Solomon)
Two interlocking triangles. Sacred to Jews, claimed by esotericists, used by Masons, appearing in churches.
| Tradition | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish | Magen David (Shield of David) | National symbol of Israel and the Jewish people since the 17th century. On the Israeli flag. Became widespread as a Jewish identifier in the Middle Ages |
| Kabbalistic | Seal of Solomon | Represents the unity of opposites: male/female, fire/water, heaven/earth. Solomon used it to command spirits (legend). Contains 6 points, 6 triangles, 6 sides of the inner hexagon (6-6-6 in geometry) |
| Masonic | Interlaced Triangles | Appears in Royal Arch Masonry. Represents the union of the active and passive principles in nature. The Masonic “Star of David” often contains a Yod (Hebrew letter) at center |
| Christian | Creator’s Star | 6 points = 6 days of creation. Sometimes called the Star of Creation. Appears in some church architecture |
| Esoteric | Hermetic Seal | ”As above, so below.” The macrocosm-microcosm relationship. Used in alchemy, Theosophy, and ceremonial magic |
| Hindu | Shatkona | Union of Shiva (upward) and Shakti (downward); the cosmic dance of masculine and feminine |
The Rainbow 
The Compass 
Water / Baptism 
Bread & Wine 
Pillars: Jachin 
The Crown