WHAT IS SYMBOLISM?

Symbolism is the language understood by the unconscious mind.

It is a picture language in which one image, a single symbol, can conjure up

archetypical impressions, complex or complete concepts and/or meanings,

rather than being a structured language in which many words and /or several

sentences are needed to p ut together an equivalent concept or meaning.

The symbol serves as a metal language which has multiple levels of meaning to

each person.

Each symbol or set of symbols can have one meaning to the initiated, and

another meaning to the uninitiated. That symbol or set of symbols could also

have different meanings to the initiated, depending upon how the symbols are

communicated, and how they are mixed with other symbols.

Both Occultists & Wicca use symbols to trigger transformation & initiation

Tarot cards & other powerful symbols like mandalas are used for meditation

for the same reason.

Many Wiccans use symbols & signs in their Book of Shadows & for any

correspondence between Coven members for secretacy.

Although Runes form a language,each letter is in effect a symbol that

triggers the unconsciousness, & so can be used in the same way. The Hebrew

alphabet is used by Kabbalists as a meditation focus & aid for Tree of Life

meditations

Symbols are also used for divination, for they trigger inspiration & the

intuitive ability of the seeker.

Using symbolism is a way of contacting & activating your Higher Self.

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