The Esoteric Pentagram

The Esoteric Pentagram or five-pointed star, is the same TE TRA GRAM MA TON. Symbolizes the Self-Realized Man, is the star of omnipotence. It is the sign of the Word made flesh, hence the name (Pentagram). Derived from the Greek word “penta or πέντα” meaning five and “grama or ΓΡΑΜΜΑ” which means letter.

The Sacred Pentagram universally known as microcosmic star, initiatory star, flaming star; represents the protective forces of nature, the Self-Realized Man.

The Te Tra Gram Ma Ton represents the domain of the Solar Man on the four elements of nature, Fire, Air, Water and Earth. This sacred esoteric star in its upright position, as it is in the drawing, rejects the forces of evil. In the inverted position attracts dark forces.

• 1.- The numbers on the top kabbalistically added (1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 9) giving the number 9, which means the Ninth Sphere, Sex, the alchemical work with our creative energies.
• 2.- The Cup symbolizes the Sacred Vessel of Hermes in which we see the wine of redemption, product of alchemical transmutation. Also symbolizes our creative energies, the hermetic vessel that should not ever be poured out.
• 3.- The Blackstaff or Cane or symbolizes our spinal column with the seven degrees of power of Fire obtained with the awakening and ascent of Kundalini, the sexual serpentine fire. The three tassels at the top of the staff, are the three primary forces of creation, Father, Son and Holy Spirit that every initiate must incarnate.
• 4.- The Sword symbolizes WILL. The flaming star is performed in us with super-efforts stimulated by the creative will.
• 5.- The star of Solomon indicates to us the struggle between good and evil. The inverted triangle is the negative position which we find ourselves in and the vertical triangle signifies the triumph over evil.
• 6.- The caduceus of Mercury is the same alchemical transmutation to be done with love (Venus) and wisdom (Mercury). The wings are the Spirit. The Sun and Moon are lunar and solar forces that are conjugated in the transmutation in order to upwardly develop, the Sacred Fire or Kundalini.
• 7.- The power of the Initiate is represented by Jupiter. Mars, the warrior, is indicating us the terrible struggles that occur within the initiate. Saturn symbolizes the mystic death of the ego and overcoming Death.

Description of the Pentagram:

The five ends represent: the head, arms and legs, thus reflecting the active equilibrium and comprehensive ability that a man must have in order to be the center of life that radiates light of its own as the stars in the firmament.

They also represent the five elements of nature.

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