what doees this symbol mean?

Question

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Answer 1

While analysis of the knots seem to point to eight basic types, there is no evidence to indicate that a knot had any specific philosophical or religious significance beyond perhaps the most obvious, that being the intricacy capable in the work of humans, itself reflective of the intricacy of natural forms. Some Wiccans have taken up the creation of celtic knots, attributing to them ideas and magical properties that may not have been there originally.

While the ancient Celts felt no need to attribute meaning to their designs, there is nothing to prevent the modern viewer from assigning significance. It might even be argued that from a Jungian of the collective unconscious, that the meaning was always there but hidden during the act of creation and revealed in their contemplation.

As to their magical properties, it might be argued that creating knots is a type of yoga, where the conscious mind is actively engaged with precise, repetitive tasks to the extent that it no longer censors images from the unconscious. A similar set of conditions can be found in the recitation of a mantra, the creation of a Buddhist sand mandala or praying the rosary, with the same kind of results.

Many items decorated with knotwork have been found in archaelogical sites. Items such as torcs, bowls and cups are adorned with intricate patterns by ancient smiths.

Answer 2

It's a Celtic knot. It symbolizes the 'thread of life', the process of spiritual evolution in humanity. Different knots meant different things to the Celts. This particular knot, though simple compared to others, is complete. It signifies the journey of the soul to be purified through reencarnation. The soul, to the Celts, being a spark of the divine, would in its end return to its origin.

Answer 3

It is a variation on Celtic knotwork, what is interesting is that if you follow it you can see that this is actually two pieces entwined together. It kind of reminds me of ying-yang because of that. Nowadays you are seeing more mixing of cultures in jewelry.

Answer 4

It's just celtic knot-work. I don't think it's a specific symbol or anything.

Answer 5

Its celtic knot work - it doesn't mean anything, its purely decorative.

Answer 6

it's celtic something something but what i don;t know

Answer 7

dont know