A circle surrounding a five-pointed, upright star (known as a pentagram). Worn as a symbol of a Witch's belief and used in magical workings and ceremonies. Each point on the star has a specific meaning: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. Pentacles are never worn inverted in the Craft. Witches consider this blasphemy of their faith. However, an inverted pentagram is used in some second degree initiations, not to indicate evil, but to fulfill a function of growth.



Yet Another Definition: A flat disk or plate bearing, at the least, the symbol of a five pointed star, which most traditions say is to remain 1 point up, never being inverted. To consecrate, Place on bare Earth. Lay upon dried Parsley, Patchouli, Mistletoe, or fresh Jasmine or Honeysuckle flowers. Sit before it, facing the North for several seconds, visualize the pentacle absorbing the earth's energies, then pick it up & scatter the herbs or flowers to the 4 Quarters, Beginning and ending in the North.