The pentagram is the signature symbol of the Craft, the five-pointed star of the elements and protection, and this wall hanging renders it simply and strikingly in solid wood stained a deep black. Clean-lined and substantial, it carries one of magic's oldest protective signs in a form that suits an altar, a wall, or a doorway. At 9 inches with a slotted bracket for hanging, it is a straightforward, honest piece of Craft decor, real wood rather than resin, ready to ward and bless a space. Key Features The pentagram in solid wood. A clean five-pointed star, the symbol of protection and the elements. Solid wood, stained black. About 9 inches, with genuine wood weight and grain. Ready to hang. A 3/8-inch slotted bracket for wall or stand display. Product Details Size: about 9 inches Material: solid wood, stained black Design: five-pointed pentagram star Mounting: 3/8-inch slotted hanging bracket Use: protective wall hanging, altar focal point SKU: SP562 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance The pentagram is among the oldest and most important symbols in Western magic. Its five points represent the four classical elements, earth, air, fire, and water, crowned by the fifth point of spirit, the upright star showing spirit presiding over the material world. It is above all a symbol of protection, used to ward spaces and people and to mark the tools and spaces of the Craft. Enclosed in a circle it becomes the pentacle; on its own, as here, it is the pentagram, the star itself. On a wall, an altar, or a door, this pentagram serves as a protective emblem and a sign of the Craft. Practitioners hang it to ward a space, to mark a room as sacred, and as a focus for the elemental balance the star represents. Being solid wood, it carries the grounding, living quality of its material. How To Use Hang it by its slotted bracket on a wall or door, or stand it on an altar, where you want protection and the sign of the Craft. Cleanse it with smoke or moonlight and set an intention for protection and elemental balance. Use it as a focal point for elemental work, meditating on the four elements and spirit at the star's five points. Place it at a threshold to ward an entrance, or over an altar to mark sacred space. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth; as solid wood, keep it from damp and avoid soaking it. Pairs Well With Broom Pentagram Wall Hanging, 6.75 Inches a pentagram of brooms for cleansing and protection. Forest Pentagram Dragon Wall Plaque, 13 Inches the pentacle with a forest dragon guardian. Triple Moon Iron Plaque, 14 Inches the triple moon and pentagram in iron. Plain Cast Iron Cauldron with Lid a working cauldron for the warded space. White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the space and the hanging. History & Occult Background The pentagram has been used as a symbol since antiquity, carrying many meanings across cultures, and in modern Wicca and witchcraft it became the central emblem of protection and the elements. The upright star, point uppermost, is read as spirit ruling over the four material elements. The pentacle, the star within a circle, is also one of the working tools of Wicca, an altar disc used to consecrate and to represent earth. This simple wooden pentagram carries that protective and elemental meaning in an honest, grounding material. Frequently Asked Questions What does the pentagram mean? It represents the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, crowned by spirit at the top point. It is above all a symbol of protection and a central emblem of modern witchcraft. Is a pentagram the same as a pentacle? A pentagram is the five-pointed star on its own, as here. Enclosed in a circle it is called a pentacle. The two terms are related but not identical. Is it really wood? Yes. This piece is solid wood stained black, giving it genuine weight, grain, and a grounding, natural quality. Where should I hang it? On a wall or door to ward an entrance, or over an altar to mark sacred space. It can also stand on an altar as a focal point. How do I care for it? Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it from damp, as it is solid wood. Avoid soaking it or leaving it in prolonged direct sunlight.
