occult symbolism
Hidden mystical signs
Occult symbolism refers to images, signs, and visual motifs associated with hidden or esoteric knowledge—pentagrams, the all-seeing eye, alchemical sigils, astrological glyphs.
The term appears in discussions of secret societies, mystical traditions, and conspiracy theories: The album cover was full of occult symbolism.
What counts as occult symbolism depends heavily on the observer's framework.
- pentagramFive-pointed mystical star
- inverted crossCrucifix rotated 180 degrees
- black magicEvil supernatural practice
- dark artsMalevolent supernatural practices
- HermeticismEsoteric Greco-Egyptian spiritual tradition
ouroboros · tarot cards · chanting · ankh · alchemy · zodiac signs · moon phases · ceremonial magic · grimoire · kabbalah · tree of life · caduceus · sigil · sacred geometry · sacred symbols · theosophy · Eye of Horus · third eye
- occultwitchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, black magic, tarot
- symbolism types
occult symbolismChristian iconography
Religious artistic visual language
occult symbolismscientific illustration
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