A pentacle is a circle surrounding a five-pointed, upright star (known as a pentagram). Worn as a symbol of a Witch's belief and used in magickal workings and ceremonies. Each point on the star has a specific meaning: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. Pentacles are never worn inverted in the Craft. Witches consider this blasphemy of their faith. However, an inverted pentagram is used in some second degree initiations, not to indicate evil, but to fulfill a function of growth.
A flat disk or plate which may be made of wood, brass, clay, wax, or other products, bearing, at the least, the symbol of a five pointed star, which most traditions say is to remain 1 point up, never being inverted.
To consecrate, Place on bare Earth. Lay upon dried Parsley, Patchouli, Mistletoe, or fresh Jasmine or Honeysuckle flowers. Scatter the herbs or flowers to the 4 Quarters, Beginning and ending in the North. The pentacle is symbolic of the element earth, and is used during rituals to hold charms, amulets, gemstones, herbs, poppets, or other consecrated objects.
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