Talismans part 2 of 2
Sexuality - To the Celts, the tree was the symbol of sexual potency, the fertility innate in all nature.
Unity of Life - The Celtic cross represents the world axis, spiritual bridge between Heaven & Earth. The circle at the crossbar represents the unity of all life.
Unity of Male & Female - The Celtic cross represents the world axis, spiritual bridge between Heaven & Earth. The cross within the circle unties the principle of male & female.
Virtue - The point surrounding the center symbolizes the five virtues of the pentagram- generosity, courtesy, chastity, chivalry, and piety. Sir Gawain was said to have these inscribed on his gold shield.
Vision - The Celtic cross of St. Brynach, whose time was spent as a solitary hermit and was granted angelic visions.
Well Being - The simple single line weaving over and through itself, with no beginning and no end to form a cross, represents simplicity throughout life, free of complications of body and mind.
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