This article was originally posted by The Moonlight Shop here: Wearing your pentacle necklace right
Your pentacle necklace is your foremost amulet when you wish to dispel negative energies and secure maximum protection. It has rightfully gained recognition as a principal symbol of Wicca due to its ability to absorb negativity and weave a protective shield around its wearer.
It’s crucial to understand the significance of your pentacle necklace, as it embodies many meanings!
Your pentacle stands for only positive and pure white magick. It is not intended to harm anyone. It’s wise to refrain from using it for ill intent, as that will likely backfire!
Furthermore, your pentacle symbolizes the four corners: the North, South, East, and West, along with the Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Spirit. The circular design of your pentacle represents the unity of all corners and elements, and reflects your holistic love for Nature.
As a pendant, your pentacle serves as your talisman. Grasp it tightly when feelings of weakness, fear, or doubt arise.
When uncertain about completing your tasks, hold onto your pentacle.
When anxious about potential outcomes, hold onto your pentacle.
When in need of direction, hold onto your pentacle and let it steer you.
When overwhelmed by negativity, pause and clutch your pentacle.
Now let’s delve into our primary topic: how should you wear your pentacle necklace? Naturally, there are incorrect methods that may create misunderstandings in others, giving the impression that you are not committed to the Wiccan path. Your pentacle necklace is a sacred emblem of your spiritual beliefs, so handle it with care!
Pentacle of the Black Onyx from the Moonlight Shop
How To Wear Your Pentacle Necklace
For wearing your pentacle, ensure the top point of the star is facing up. An upright pentacle offers the best protection against evil and shields you from psychic attacks!
The ideal pentacle is a silver or lead-free pewter pentacle. Why is this important? Because it connects you directly to the Moon. This is particularly beneficial for psychic work and divination. Additionally, silver and lead-free pewter are less prone to cause allergic reactions for those with sensitive skin.
A pentacle necklace is optimally worn with a leather cord at a length that feels comfortable. Leather is sturdy, gentle on the skin, allows it to breathe, and is lighter than metal alternatives. Furthermore, if you have sensitive skin, metal chains may cause irritation. Leather cords are the way to go. Ensure the leather chain you select features lobster clasps instead of fold-over ones, as lobster clasps simplify putting on and removing your necklace.
Your pentacle necklace should ideally rest over your heart. Since your pentacle represents your beliefs and spirituality, it is fitting for it to be near your heart.
Owning a pentacle necklace brings with it a sense of responsibility—to yourself, your beliefs, and the Divine. This reflects part of the magic of the pentacle; gradually, you come to perceive your place in the world and understand your connection to everything and your role within a larger existence.
“there are the wrong ways that can cause confusion in other people and can make it seem like you are not serious about the Wiccan path”. Any Pagan/Wiccan who knows who they are and what they stand for won’t give 2 shits if other people don’t think they’re serious enough. People, stop worrying what others think about you and be you. If they won’t accept you because you pentacle necklace is made out of gold or out of polymer clay or is on a cheap chain recycled from another necklace you don’t wear anymore, screw them and find people who will, because those other ones aren’t worth your time and energy.
another ridiculous article from people who obviously don’t know a thing about the subject. My lord do you actually get paid to write this drivel? amazing. Damn, someone offer me a job, and I’ll disseminate some real information. mind boggling the stupidity here
May I ask you to elaborate what you mean by this
Jen, you’re a hack
When wore upright we are usually talking about the 5 elements: Air, Earth, Water, Fire, and Spirit. Each has a point in the pentacle. When worn inverted it can still carry this meaning but also represents The Horned God. He is the consort to our Mother Moon and Earth, He is the Masculine energy. The two top points can be horns, side points ears, furthest point downwards, the nose or face. This is where Christian Faith and the media pull Satan from. How he is associated with goats and inverted pentagrams/pentacles. Remember, if it’s Satan it’s not Wicca, we don’t believe in an entity that carries all of the evils of the Universe. We believe in balance, everything has the possibility to do good and bad.
Practice your religion how you want to, there are some basic guidelines but usually In Wicca there isn’t a wrong way to do things. It’s about your own personal journey, what feels right to you, and if it harms non, do what ye will.