Sigillum Salomonis Painting

hexagram Solomon's seal, Solomon seal, lat. Sigillum Salomonis Star of Zion, the shield (star) of David (of David); Magen David; magendavid — lat. Scutum Davidis; sectioning Strictly speaking, the designation "decagramme" refers to any graphical symbol, constituted by six traits or other basic elements. Traditionally the term was used to two kinds of such symbols: the grapheme in the form of a hexagram, which is seen here, and the characters of the Chinese system of 64 gua, which are described separately. The hexagram is formed by overlaying each other two equilateral triangles, one of which has a normal position, and the other overturned. Often (usually) portrayed as a cross-cutting interlocking triangles. Sometimes the hexagrams (not as such) should be submitted six-rayed star, or a combination of triangles with the bottom overlapping the top of them. Hexagram widespread in many ancient cultures and traditions, meeting already in the rock paintings of the Alpine region. The traditional interpretation sees in it the universal symbol of the harmonious fusion of dualistic opposites. This fact can be supported by different colored triangles and white "fire", male triangle, with its apex directed upward; black "water (wet) of the triangle, representing the female principle. "In mythology and religious teachings in General this symbol is always associated with the birth of a God or demigod as the Supreme expression of the dynamic consciousness[1]". Gradually the dualistic symbolism hexagram in the cosmogonic speculation is replaced by the symbolism of the four elements. Thus the hexagram is "decomposed" into four components, including "air" (triangle pointing up) and "earth" (horizontally intersected triangle apex down). The hexagram is most commonly used as authority magic symbol in witchcraft (and heretical) books. As a symbol of Judaism begins to be used (stable, wide) from the XVIII century At the present time is one of the religious emblems of Judaism and the official symbol of the state of Israel (depicted on its flag). Main values: connection (Union, perfect balance) complementary opposites (forces): — male and female, positive and negative, fire and water, — the evolution and involution and so on; dual power of creation, synthesis of the elements, the macrocosm; the principles of "as above, so below", "every true analogy should be used back, all is the image of the other"; symmetry (mirror) as a reflection, a duality (not antagonistic); interpenetration; the hermaphrodite, the androgynous manifestation of the Godhead; of man as the Union (intersection) of the earthly and heavenly worlds, the soul sometimes; Judaism. Star made of two intertwined triangles Contents 1 Core values 2 Antiquity 3 Hindu 4 Jewish 5 6 Astrology Alchemy Magic 7 8 9 Freemasonry the Occult 10 Psychology 11 Illustration 12 notes and comments See. also: Graphic symbols of Hexagrams I-Ching Triangle Star Number 6 Star of Solomon Antiquity In Ancient Greece, the hexagon is the sign of a hermaphrodite. Hinduism is a Symbol of primary energy (Shakti ?), the source of all creation. Represents the sacred marriage, the penetration of lingam in the Yoni, the Union of male and female... Inscribed in the center eight-petalled Lotus — graphic symbol of the Anahata chakra. The hexagram and its similarity — a common element mandalas. Often, the Sri Yantra mandala considered as the development and complexity of "basic" in relation to it hexagramme. Judaism one of the later interpretations, symbolizes the Union of Jews and Israelis by David (the Union of the two Semitic peoples — the state of Israel and the Jews). Astrology Virgo is the sixth sign of the Zodiac, managed (androgynous) mercury is sometimes denoted "by the symbol of the soul, or Seal of Solomon[2]". Alchemy Initially the male-female duality of fire and water. Later the Union of the four elements, the quintessence is "the fifth element"; primateria, which includes natural components. Both triangle subject intangible to the beginning, known as Nitrogen. His presence is expected in the Central (invisible) point of the hexagram, like the "bindu" of the Indian and Tibetan mandalas. Magic According to legend, king Solomon with the help of special "print", which, among other things, provide and the hexagram, cast out demons and attracting angels[3]. In the magic of the hexagram is widely used, especially in rituals associated with the invocation and expulsion of spirits (the devil). Freemasonry As a symbol of the synthesis of the elements and the integrity is used as the basis for seals of various lodges, but pretty uspet on the prevalence of the pentagram — "flaming star". The occult Wirth calls the hexagram "star of the microcosm", or a sign of the spiritual potential of personality, capable of infinite self-conquest. Psychology Representatives of depth psychology in see inscribed in a circle the hexagram mandala type of auxiliary graphical tool of meditation. The symbol of the human soul as "connections" between consciousness and unconsciousness[4]. Reflection of man looking into his own nature.