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Each symbol means something and is intended for something. We see them every day and without even thinking, in most cases we know what they mean. Of course, they make our lives easier.

However, few of us know their origin and original meaning. Below we will look at 10 well-known characters and tell their story.

What does the heart sign mean?

10. Heart symbol

The heart-shaped symbol is known all over the world and usually signifies love and romance. But why do we instinctively perceive it as a heart, because it does not at all resemble a real human heart?

There are several theories about where this symbol came from and how it became what we know it today. Some theories claim that the symbol is associated with a well-known part of the human body. To understand which part of the body we are talking about, simply turn the symbol over. However, there is little evidence for this theory.

Others believe, based on ancient drawings of this symbol, that the "heart" is nothing more than an image of ivy leaves, a plant associated with fidelity.

An even more plausible explanation comes from the now extinct silphium plant. It once grew in abundance along a small stretch of the North African coast. It was revered by both the Greeks and Romans for its healing properties and was also a means of birth control.

The Greek colony of Cyrene, located in the region that today belongs to Libya, became rich thanks to this plant and even stamped it on their coins. On them we see the well-known symbol.

However, due to the plant's small habitat and high demand for it, it became extinct by the first century BC.

Another theory of the origin of this symbol comes from the Middle Ages. Based on the writings of Aristotle, where he describes the heart as having three chambers and a cavity, the 14th century Italian physician Guido da Vigevano made a series of anatomical drawings in which he depicted the heart in exactly this form.

This image of the heart gained popularity during the Renaissance, and it increasingly began to appear in religious art. From there it came to us as a symbol of love and affection.

Yin-Yang symbol

9. Yin-Yang

The Yin-Yang symbol is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and is also a key element in the Taoist religion in China. Today it can be found everywhere. Its meaning is as simple as it is complex.

The concept of yin and yang was first discussed in the 3rd century BC, when interest in philosophy appeared. Both yin and yang are both good and bad, they are two sides of the same coin. Yin can turn into yang and vice versa. The point from which each sign begins represents potential, the opposite seed.

Yin is the feminine side, which manifests such things as darkness, water, cold, softness, passivity, north, transformation, introspection, it gives spirit to everything. On the other hand, yang is light, mountains, fire, heat, sun, action, movement, yang gives form to all things.

Taoism believes in the idea of ​​embracing both aspects to find balance in everything. To understand how strong this concept is in China, just look at the names of some settlements.

Villages on the sunny side of valleys and rivers have names like Liuyang and Shiyang, while those on the opposite side have names like Jianging.

Interestingly, China was not the birthplace of yin-yang. The earliest information relates to the use of the symbol in a prehistoric culture that occupied parts of modern Moldova, southern Ukraine and central Romania.

Known as the Trypillian culture, this society existed from 5400 to 2700 BC. Several pieces of pottery from this era have been discovered with yin-yang symbols. But since they did not have a written language, we cannot know whether they viewed the symbol the same way as the Chinese, or whether it was just a coincidence.

Meaning of the Bluetooth symbol

8. Bluetooth symbol

At first glance, there is no connection between this wireless technology and blue tooth (this is how the word bluetooth is literally translated from English). But believe it or not, there is actually a connection.

This technology was invented back in 1994 by the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson. In keeping with Sweden's Viking past, the symbol is two runes joined together. Rune N and rune B, together they form a well-known symbol.

But what do they have in common with a blue tooth? This is the surname of the first Viking king of Denmark, Harald Blåtand. And the Swedish word “blatand” means “blue tooth”. Harald lived from 910 to 987. AD and during his life managed to unite all the Danish tribes, and later captured Norway, ruling it until his death.

He is also credited with the adoption of Christianity by the Danes. He did this more for political and economic reasons than anything else, to avoid the Holy Roman Empire moving south and also to preserve his trading partners.

The origin of his last name, Blue Tooth, is a mystery. Some believe he may have enjoyed blackberries, which gave his teeth a blue tint. However, a more plausible-sounding explanation is that Blue Tooth is actually a misinterpretation of the records of medieval historians, and in fact his name was more like "dark leader".

The meaning of the flag of planet Earth

7. International flag of planet Earth

Each space mission today uses different national flags depending on which country is funding it. All this is good, but astronauts, regardless of their country of origin, “stand up” for the planet as a whole, and not for the state that provided funds for the flight.

For this reason, the flag of planet Earth was designed. It consists of seven white intertwined rings on a blue background. The rings symbolize all life on our planet.

However, the symbol itself is much older than the flag and is better known as the "Seed of Life". It is considered part of "Sacred Geometry". This term is used to refer to universal geometric patterns often found in nature. The Seed of Life bears a striking resemblance to the cellular structure during embryonic development.

Moreover, the Seed of Life, as well as the Great Flower of Life, has been found in many places around the world. The oldest find was found in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, Egypt, approximately 5000-6000 years old.

Similar "designs" were also used in Buddhist temples in China and Japan, in modern Turkey, in India, throughout Europe, in Iraq and many other places. The Seed of Life also plays an important role in various religions. For example, in the old Slavic religions the symbol of the Seed of Life meant the sun.

What does hammer and sickle mean?

6. Hammer and sickle

The Soviet "hammer and sickle" is perhaps one of the most recognizable political symbols, ranking on par in recognition with the Nazi swastika and American stars and stripes.

And although their meaning is most likely straightforward, it can carry hidden messages. The hammer can mean the proletariat (blue collar workers) and the sickle can mean the peasants. Together they represented the unity and strength of the Soviet state. However, coming up with an emblem was not as easy as it seems.

The situation with the hammer was simpler, since it was traditionally associated with workers throughout Europe. The second part of the symbol was more complicated; there were several options: the hammer had an anvil, a plow, a sword, a scythe and a wrench.

The designer himself, Evgeny Kamzolkin, is also intriguing. He was not a communist even at heart, but was a deeply religious person. He was a member of the Leonardo da Vinci Society, and as an artist, he understood symbolism very well.

Perhaps Kamzolkin used the hammer and sickle to convey a completely different message, even if no one understood it. For example, in Hindu and Chinese culture, the hammer was often associated with the triumph of evil over good. The sickle has been associated with death in various religions.

Before the scythe appeared, in medieval Europe Death was depicted with a sickle, Hindu religions also depicted the god of death with a sickle in his left hand. Nobody knows what exactly Kamzolkin had in mind when developing the design.

All this is speculation, and no one asked the designer, who died back in 1957, the correct answer. The key here is the interpretation of the symbol, because depending on the context, similar emblems can mean two completely different things.

What does the sign of the pentagram mean?

5. Pentagram

Today this symbol is associated with Wicca (modern witchcraft), Satanism and Freemasonry. But few people know that the pentagram is much older than any of these practices and has been used since ancient times.

The five-pointed star was found on a cave wall in Babylonia, and the ancient Greeks believed that it had magical properties. The pentagram is supposed to be the path that Venus takes in the night sky in relation to Earth in an 8-year cycle.

The pentagram was even the seal of Jerusalem for some time, and in the Middle Ages it symbolized the five wounds that Jesus received during his crucifixion. It also denoted the proportions of the human body and its five basic senses.

It was only in the 20th century that the pentagram began to be associated with Satanism, probably due to its use by Wiccans. Previously, the five points of the star represented the four elements (earth, water, air, fire) and the human spirit.

However, among Wiccans the pentagram symbolizes the victory of the spirit over the four elements, while in Satanism the five-pointed star is oriented downwards. This means that every person is first and foremost material.

The meaning of anarchy

4. Symbol of anarchy

To properly understand the symbol of anarchy, you must first know what anarchy is and what it really means. Anarchy is the same political ideology as democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, communism or liberalism.

It developed in Ancient Greece along with democracy, and from ancient Greek this word is translated as “without a ruler.” This means that anarchy is not lawlessness and chaos, but rather a society with enforceable rules and regulations in place, but without an authoritarian ruler.

Anarchy developed even more actively and became more perfect during the period of the French Revolution at the end of the 18th century. During the same period, anarchy received its negative connotations, because the ruling elite, for obvious reasons, was against such a regime.

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Letters for nicknames

Russian alphabet

А Ꭿ ₳ Ǻ ǻ α ά Ǡ ẫ Ắ ắ Ằ ằ ẳ Ẵ ẵ Ä ª ä Å À Á Â å ã â à á Ã ᗩ @ Ⱥ Ǟ

B Ҕ ҕ Ϭ ϭ চ ঢ় ƃ ɓ

In ℬ Ᏸ β ฿ ß ᗷ ᗽ ᗾ ᗿ Ɓ Ᏸ ᗸ ᗹ ᛔ

G ୮ ┍ ℾ

D ℊ ∂

E ℰ ℯ ໂ ६ Ē ℮ ē Ė ė Ę ě Ě ę Έ ê Ê È€ É Ế Ề Ể Ễ é è عЄ є έ ε Ҿ ҿ

Ж ᛤ ♅ Җ җ Ӝ ӝ Ӂ ӂ

Z Յ ℨჳ

And น ự Ӥ ӥ Ũ ũ Ū ū Ŭ ŭ Ù ú Ú ù Ҋ ҋ

K ᛕ ₭ Ꮶ Ќ k ќ ķ Ķ Ҝ ҝ ᶄ Ҡ ҡ

L ለ ሉ ሊ ሌ ል ሎ Ꮧ Ꮑ

MጠᛖℳʍᶆḾḿᗰᙢ爪₥

N ਮ ዘ ዙ ዚ ዛ ዜ ዝ ዞ ዟ ℍ ℋ ℎ ℌ ℏ ዙ Ꮵ Ĥ Ħ Ή Ḩ Ӈ ӈ

About ტ ó ό σ ǿ Ǿ Θ ò Ó Ò Ô ô Ö ö Õ õ ờ ớ ọ Ọ ợ Ợ ø Ø Ό Ở Ờ Ớ ​​Ổ Ợ Ō ō Ő

P Ո गກ ⋒ Ҧ ҧ

Р թ ℙ ℘ ρ Ꭾ Ꮅ 尸 Ҏ ҏ ᶈ ₱ ☧ ᖘ ק ₽ Ƿ Ҏ ҏ

With Ⴚ ☾ ℭ ℂ Ç ¢ ç Č ċ Ċ ĉ ς Ĉ ć Ć č Ḉ ḉ ⊂ Ꮸ ₡ ¢

T ⍑ ⍡ T t τ Ţ Ť Ŧ Ṫ ₮

У ע ɣ Ꭹ Ꮍ Ẏ ẏ ϒ ɤ ￥ ௶ Ⴘ

F Փ փ Ⴔ ቁ ቂ ቃ ቄ ቅ ቆ ቇ ቈ ᛄ

Х א χ × ✗ ✘ ᙭ ჯ Ẍ ẍ ᶍ

Ts Ա ų

Ch Կ կ ੫ Ⴁ Ӵ ӵ Ҹ ҹ

Ш ש ᗯ ᙡ ω

Shch պખ

Ъ Ѣ ѣ ৮

ы Ӹ ӹ

b Ѣ ѣ ৮

E ∋ ∌ ∍ ヨ Ӭ ӭ ℈

Yu ਠ

English alphabet

А Ꭿ ∀ ₳ Ǻ ǻ α ά Ǡ Ắ ắ Ằ ằ ẳ Ẵ ẵ Ä ª ä Å À Á Â å ã â à á Ã ᗩ @ Ⱥ Ǟ

B ℬ Ᏸ β ฿ ß Ђ ᗷ ᗽ ᗾ ᗿ Ɓ ƀ ხ ␢ Ᏸ ᗸ ᗹ ᛔ

C ☾ ℭ ℂ Ç ¢ ç Č ċ Ċ ĉ ς Ĉ ć Ć č Ḉ ḉ ⊂ Ꮸ ₡ ¢ Ⴚ

D ᗫ Ɗ Ď ď Đ đ ð ∂ ₫ ȡ ᚦ ᚧ

E ℰ ℯ ໂ ६ £ Ē ℮ ē Ė ė Ę ě Ě ę Έ ê ξ Ê È € É ∑ Ế Ề Ể Ễ é è عЄ є έ ε Ҿ ҿ

Fℱ₣ƒ∮Ḟḟჶᶂφᚨᚩᚪᚫ

G Ꮹ Ꮆ ℊ Ǥ ǥ Ĝ ĝ Ğ ğ Ġ ġ Ģ ģ פ ᶃ ₲

H ℍ ℋ ℎ ℌ ℏ ዙ Ꮵ Ĥ Ħ ħ Ή 廾 Ћ ђ Ḩ Һ ḩ ♄ ਮ

I ℐ ί ι Ï Ί Î ì Ì í Í î ϊ ΐ Ĩ ĩ Ī ī Ĭ ĭ İ į Į Ꭵ

J ჟ Ĵ ĵ ᶖ ɉ ℑ

K ₭ Ꮶ Ќ k ќ ķ Ķ Ҝ ҝ ᶄ Ҡ ҡ

L ℒ ℓ Ŀ ŀ Ĺ ĺ Ļ ļ λ ₤ Ł ł ľ Ľ Ḽ ḽ ȴ Ꮭ

MℳʍᶆḾḿᗰᙢ爪₥ጠᛖ

N ℕ η ñ ח Ñ ή ŋ Ŋ Ń ń Ņ ņ Ň ň ʼn ȵ ℵ ₦ ห ກ ⋒ Ӈ ӈ

O ტ ó ό σ ǿ Ǿ Θ ò Ó Ò Ô ô Ö ö Õ õ ờ ớ ọ Ọ ợ Ợ ø Ø Ό Ở Ờ Ớ ​​Ổ Ợ Ō ō Ő

P ℙ ℘ ρ Ꭾ Ꮅ 尸 Ҏ ҏ ᶈ ₱ ☧ ᖘ ק ₽ թ Ƿ Ҏ ҏ

Q ℚ q Q ᶐ Ǭ ǭ ჹ ૧

R ℝ ℜ ℛ ℟ ჩ ᖇ ř Ř ŗ Ŗ ŕ Ŕ ᶉ Ꮢ 尺 ᚱ

S Ꮥ Ṧ ṧ ȿ § Ś ś š Š ş Ş ŝ Ŝ ₰ ∫ $ ֆ Տ క

T ₸ † T t τ Ţ ţ Ť ť ŧ Ŧ 干 Ṫ ṫ ナ Ꮏ Ꮖ テ ₮ ⍡

U ∪ ᙀ Ũ Ủ Ừ Ử Ữ Ự ύ ϋ ú Ú ΰ ù Û û Ü ử ữ ự ü ừ Ũ ũ Ū ū Ŭ ŭ ų Ų ű Ű ů Ů น Ա

V ✔ ✓ ∨ √ Ꮙ Ṽ ṽ ᶌ \/ ℣

W ₩ ẃ Ẃ ẁ Ẁ ẅ ώ ω ŵ Ŵ Ꮤ Ꮃ ฬ ᗯ ᙡ Ẅ ѡ ಎ ಭ Ꮚ Ꮗ ผ ฝ พ ฟ

X χ × ✗ ✘ ᙭ ჯ Ẍ ẍ ᶍ א

Y ɣ Ꭹ Ꮍ Ẏ ẏ ϒ ɤ ￥ ע ௶ Ⴘ

Zℤ乙ẐẑɀᏃ

Symbols for nicknames

Different

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Playing card suits, chess pieces and crowns

♠ ♤ ♡ ♣ ♧ ♦ ♢ ♔ ♕ ♖ ♗ ♘ ♙ ♚ ♛ ♜ ♝ ♞ ♟

Money - Money

€ £ Ұ ₴ $ ₰¢ ₤ ¥ ₳ ₲ ₪ ₵ 元 ₣ ₱ ฿ ¤₡ ₮ ₭ ₩ 円 ₢ ₥ ₫ ₦ zł ﷼₠ ₧ ₯ ₨ Kč

Arrows, lists

← → ↓ ↔ ↕ ↖ ↗ ↘ ↙ ↚ ↛ ↜ ↝ ↞ ↟ ↠ ↡ ↢ ↣ ↤ ↥ ↦ ↧ ↨ ↩ ↪ ↫ ↬ ↭ ↮ ↯ ↰ ↱ ↲ ↳ ↴ ↵ ↶ ↷ ↸ ↹ ↺ ↻ ↼ ↽ ↾ ↿ ⇀ ⇁ ⇂ ⇃ ⇄ ⇅ ⇆ ⇇ ⇈ ⇉ ⇊ ⇋ ⇌ ⇍ ⇎ ⇏ ⇐ ⇑ ⇒ ⇓ ⇔ ⇕ ⇖ ⇗ ⇘ ⇙ ⇚ ⇛ ⇜ ⇝ ⇞ ⇟ ⇠ ⇡ ⇢ ⇣ ⇤ ⇥ ⇦ ⇧ ⇨ ⇩ ⇪

Geometric shapes (squares, circles, etc.)

■ □ ▢ ▣ ▤ ▥ ▦ ▧ ▨ ▩ ▪ ▫ ▬ ▭ ▮ ▯ ▰ ▱ ◆ ◇ ◈ ◉ ◊ ○ ◌ ◍ ◎ ● ◐ ◑ ◒ ◓ ◔ ◕ ◖ ◗ ◘ ◙ ◚ ◛ ◜ ◝ ◞ ◟ ◠ ◡ ◢ ◣ ◤ ◥ ◦ ◧ ◨ ◩ ◪ ◫ ◬ ◭ ◮ ◯ ░ ▒ ▓ █ ❏ ❐ ❑ ❒ ⊕ ⊖ ⊗ ⊘ ⊙ ⊚ ⊛ ⊜⊝ ⊞ ⊟ ⊠ ⊠ □ ▪ ▫ ▸ ▹ ◂ ◃ ∅ ⊜ ∟ ∠ ∡ ∢ ∆ ∇ ⊲ ⊳ ⊴ ⊵ ⋈ ⋉ ⋊ ⋋ ⋌ ⍢ ▲ △ ▴ ▵ ▷ ▸ ▹ ▻ ▼ ▽ ▾ ▿ ◀ ◁ ◂ ◃ ◄ ◅ ✖ ▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ █ ▉ ▊ ▋ ▌ ▍ ▎ ▏▐ ░ ▒ ▓ ▀ ▔ ▕

Lines

‖ ∣ ∤ ∥ ∦ ‗ ▔ ▕ ─ ━ │ ┃ ┄ ┅ ┆ ┇ ┈ ┉ ┊ ┋ ╌ ╍ ╎ ╏ ╱ ╲ ╳ ╴ ╵ ╶ ╷ ╸ ╹ ╺ ╻ ╼ | ‑ ‒ – - ― † ‡

Framework

┌ ┍ ┎ ┏ ┐ ┑ ┒ ┓ └ ┕ ┖ ┗ ┘ ┙ ┚ ┛ ├ ┝ ┞ ┟ ┠ ┡ ┢ ┣ ┤ ┥ ┦ ┧ ┨ ┩ ┪ ┫ ┬ ┭ ┮ ┯ ┰ ┱ ┲ ┳ ┴ ┵ ┶ ┷ ┸ ┹ ┺ ┻ ┼ ┽ ┾ ┿ ╀ ╁ ╂ ╃ ╄ ╅ ╆ ╇ ╈ ╉ ╊ ╋ ═ ║ ╒ ╓ ╔ ╕ ╖ ╗ ╘ ╙ ╚ ╛ ╜ ╝ ╞ ╟ ╠ ╡ ╢ ╣ ╤ ╥ ╦ ╧ ╨ ╩ ╪ ╫ ╬

Commercial

™ © ® ¢ $ € ¥ £ ₴

Mathematical signs

‰ ‱ ∀ ∁ ∂ ∃ ∄ ∅ ∆ ∇ ∈ ∉ ∊ ∋ ∌ ∍ ∎ % ∏ ∐ ∑ − ∓ ∔ ∕ ∖ ∗ ∘ ∙ √ ∛ ∜ ∝ ∞ ∟ ∠ ∡ ∢ ∣ ∤ ∥ ∦ ∧ ∨ ∩ ∪ ƒ ∫ ∬ ∭ ∮ ∯ ∰ ∱ ∲ ∳ ∴ ∵ ∶ ∷ ∸ ∹ ∺ ∻ ∼ ∽ ∾ ∿ ≀ ≁ ≂ ≃ ≄ ≅ ≆ ≇ ≈ ≉ ≊ ≋ ≌ ≍ ≎ ≏ ≐ ≑ ≒ ≓ ≔ ≕ ≖ ≗ ≘ ≙ ≚ ≛ ≜ ≝ ≞ ≟ ≠ ≡ ≢ ≣ ≤ ≥ ≦ ≧ ≨ ≩ ≪ ≫ ≬ ≭ ≮ ≯ ≰ ≱ ≲ ≳ ≴ ≵ ≶ ≷ ≸ ≹ ≺ ≻ ≼ ≽ ≾ ≿ ⊀ ⊁ ⊂ ⊃ ⊄ ⊅ ⊆ ⊇ ⊈ ⊉ ⊊ ⊋ ⊌ ⊍ ⊎ ⊏ ⊐ ⊑ ⊒ ⊓ ⊔ ⊕ ⊖ ⊗ ⊘ ⊙ ⊚ ⊛ ⊜ ⊝ ⊞ ⊟ ⊠ ⊡ ⊢ ⊣ ⊤ ⊥ ⊦ ⊧ ⊨ ⊩ ⊪ ⊫ ⊬ ⊭ ⊮ ⊯ ⊰ ⊱ ⊲ ⊳ ⊴ ⊵ ⊶ ⊷ ⊸ ⊹ ⊺ ⊼ ⊽ ⊾ ⊿ ⋀ ⋁ ⋂ ⋃ ⋄ ⋅ ⋆ ⋇ ⋈ ⋉ ⋊ ⋋ ⋌ ⋍ ⋎ ⋏ ⋐ ⋑ ⋒ ⋓ ⋔ ⋖ ⋗ ⋘ ⋙ ⋚ ⋛ ⋜ ⋝ ⋞ ⋟ ⋠ ⋡ ⋢ ⋣ ⋤ ⋥ ⋦ ⋧ ⋨ ⋩ ⋪ ⋫ ⋬ ⋭ ⋮ ⋯ ⋰ ⋱

Spelling signs

‹ ˆ › ʹ ʺ ʻ ʼ ʽ ʾ ʿ ˀ ˁ ˂ ˃ ˄ ˅ ˆ ˇ ˈ ˉ ˊ ˋ ˌ ˍ ˎ ˏ ː ˑ ˒ ˓ ˔ ˕ ˖ ˗ ˘ ˙ ˚ ˛ ˜ ˝ ˞ ˟ ˠ ˡ ˢ ˣ ˤ ˥ ˦ ˧ ˨ ˩ ־ֿ ׀ׂ ׃ ‚ „ … ‘ ’ " ” § ¨ « » ¬ ¶ · ¸ – - ˜ ! " & " () * , - . / ‐ ‑ ‒ – - ― ‖ ‗ ‘ ’ ‚ ‛ " ” „ ‟ † ‡ ‣ ․ ‥ … ‧   ′ ″ ‴ ‵ ‶ ‷ ‸ ‹ › ※ ‼ ‽ ‾ ⁀ ⁁ ⁂ ⁃ ⁄ ˫ ˬ ˭ ˮ ˯ ˰ ˱ ˲ ˳ ˴ ˵ ˶ ˷ ˸ ˹ ˺ ˻ ˼ ˽ ˾ ˿ ︰ ︱ ︲ ︳ ︴ ︵ ︶ ︷ ︸ ︹ ︺ ︻ ︼ ︽ ︾ ︿ ﹀ ﹁ ﹂ ﹃ ﹄ ﹉ ﹊ ﹋ ﹌ ﹍ ﹎ ﹏

Numbers - Numerals

①②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨⑩
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ ❿ ⓫ ⓬ ⓭ ⓮ ⓯ ⓰ ⓱ ⓲ ⓳ ⓴
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳
½ ¼ ⅕ ¾ ⅛ ⅜ ⅝ ⅞ ⅓ ⅔ ⅖ ⅗ ⅘ ⅙ ⅚
Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ Ⅳ Ⅴ Ⅵ Ⅶ Ⅷ Ⅸ Ⅹ Ⅺ Ⅻ Ⅼ Ⅽ Ⅾ Ⅿ ↀ ↁ ↂ

Emoticons for nicknames

Emoticons with emotions

😊 😉 😋 😀 😄 😅 😂 😃 😆 😝 😜 😛 😇 😒 😐 😕 😏 😑 😍 😘 😚 😗 😙 😳 😁 😬 😓 😔 😌 😞 😥 😩 😫 😣 😖 😢 😭 😪 😴 😷 😎 😰 😨 😱 😠 😡 😤 😵 😲 😟 😦 😧 😮 😯 😶 😈 👿 😺 😸 😹 😻 😽 😼 🙀 😿 😾 🙁 🙂 🙃 🙄 ッ ツ ヅ ツ ゾ シ ジ㋛ ☹

Japanese text emoticons Kaomoji

(͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)	(ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง	(͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)	つ ◕_◕ ༽つ	(ง ͠° ͟ل͜ ͡°)ง	(͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ)	ʕ ᴥ ʔ	(ᵔᴥᵔ)	(ಥ﹏ಥ)	(ง°ل͜°)ง
(ಠ_ಠ)	(ಥ_ಥ)	◘_◘	ب_ب	ಠoಠ	(⊙ヮ⊙)	(✿｡✿)	⊙﹏⊙	◉◡◉	◉_◉
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Faces, people and silhouettes

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Gestures and body parts

👂 👃 👀 👅 👄 👍 👎 👌 👊 ✊ ✌ 👐 👋 ✋ 👆 👇 👉 👈 🙌 🙏 ☝ 👏 💪 💋

Hearts and holiday emoticons

💛 💙 💜 💚 ❤ 💔 💗 💓 💕 💖 💞 💘 💌 💟 💝 🎁 🎀 🎈 🎉 🎊 🎭

Numbers in squares

0⃣ 1⃣ 2⃣ 3⃣ 4⃣ 5⃣ 6⃣ 7⃣ 8⃣ 9⃣ 🔟

Cloth

👑 🎩 🎓 👒 🎽 👔 👕 👗 👚 👖 👙 👘 👟 👞 👠 👡 👢 👣 👛 👜 👝 💼 👓 🕶

Stationery

✂ 📌 📍 📎 ✏ ✒ 📏 📐 📕 📘 📗 📙 📖 📚 📔 📓 📒 📝 🎒 📁 📂 📆 📅 📋

Sports symbols/emoticons

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Musical symbols/emoticons

📯 🎹 🎸 🎻 🎺 🎷 🎼 🎵 🎶

Nature

⛲ 🌅 🌄 🌃 🌆 🌇 🌁 🌉 🌊 🌈 🌋 🌌 🌠 🎇 🎆 🎢 🎡 🎠 🗻 🗽 🗾 🗼 🎑 🎏 🎐

Weather, Earth and moon

☀ ☁ ⛅ ☔ ❄ ⛄ 🌎 🌍 🌏 🌐 🌞 🌝 🌚 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕 🌖 🌗 🌘 🌙 🌛 🌜

Emoticons with animals, fish, birds and insects

🐋 🐙 🐚 🐟 🎣 🐠 🐡 🐢 🐬 🐳 🐸 🐊 🐲 🐉 🐔 🐓 🐤 🐥 🐣 🐦 🐧 🐂 🐄 🐃 🐮 🐆 🐇 🐰 🐈 🐎 🐏 🐐 🐑 🐕 🐖 🐱 🐷 🐽 🐶 🐴 🐀 🐭 🐁 🐅 🐍 🐒 🐗 🐘 🐨 🐪 🐫 🐯 🐵 🙈 🙊 🙉 🐹 🐻 🐼 🐺 🐾 🐩 🐝 🐜 🐞 🐛 🐌

Plants

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Symbols for nicknames

The very first idea that comes to any player’s mind is to add beautiful symbols to their nickname. They can be all sorts of hieroglyphs, icons and even small pictures. The same cs go provides for the use of tens of thousands of additional characters, which are contained in special tables. A complete list of them can be found in the Unicode content, which is constantly updated with more and more new characters.

They resort to decorating a nickname with the help of symbols in cases where they specifically want to attract attention to themselves, or simply make a cool nickname. The most important thing in this matter is not to overdo it. One or two symbols will be enough, it’s just that some particularly strange individuals like to fill their nicknames to capacity with icons, so that they become difficult to perceive.

Now let's look at the specific symbols and the appropriate cases for their use. In general, the symbols in a nickname should emphasize it, and not hang like a dead weight. Now, if your name is “Thunderbolt”, then take it and add the lightning symbol to your nickname. It will immediately look more alive and beautiful. For unusual nicknames associated with death, corpses and the like, you can use the symbols of a cross, even a wing, if angels (or birds) appear somewhere in the name.

If you still found the old version of VKontakte from the end of the 2000s, you can remember how everyone who was not too lazy filled their names and information on the page with a ton of characters. In rare cases it looked cool, but for the most part, at that time there were so many people with badges that it quickly became mainstream and an attribute of a person not too close to the Internet. This moment still takes place in Odnoklassniki.

Some symbols may be displayed in colors other than those specified by the game, but the ability to create a colored nickname is not present everywhere. For example, in Unicode you can find an orange fire icon.

Letters for nicknames

There are also a great variety of letters for nicknames; letters from alphabets other than English and Russian are especially popular. Some Arabic/Chinese text in the nickname would look nice. Even if your nickname consists entirely of Arabic letters, this will already make you stand out on the Russian server.

There is still a fashion for using nicknames with all sorts of signs around the letters in Steam and Counter-Strike. You've probably seen people with a common nickname like Emperor, but each letter of the word was framed with squiggles, circles, and other elements. Those who want to seem cool and different from everyone else like to use this nickname.

By the way, with the help of these squiggles you can “break” the game, since the system allows you to set an unlimited number of strokes on one letter, this gesture is ugly, but you can have fun. Yes, each individual letter can be modernized with a dash or a small line, and this can be done in at least three floors. But you should not get too carried away so that your nickname is at least visible to others.

Emoticons for nicknames

A separate category of symbols for nicknames is emoticons. With the popularization of emoji, their symbolic counterparts began to be introduced into Unicode. They can be seen in some messengers, when someone inserted a regular emoticon into the title of a conversation, and in the messenger on the phone it was reflected as a symbol. It is these emoticon symbols that you can use for your nickname.

They are rarely used in games due to their cumbersomeness and inappropriateness, but in the same Skype you can mark your mood with an emoticon every day in your name. You won’t have to answer questions about your mood every day; all you have to do is write a smile in your nickname and you’re good to go.

Using symbols and emoticons, you can create entire stories in your name. Let's say you draw a couple of trees, stars and two smiley faces there. And the New Year's story is already ready with you and someone else. Again, you shouldn’t overdo it with this, since the abundance of emoticons in your nickname already looks ugly.

In general, the use of emoticons is only suitable for a certain atmosphere. They will only get in the way in the game, so write them only when necessary.

Symbols are the most international and timeless language. We see them every day and roughly know what they mean. However, during the course of their thousand-year history, symbols could change their meaning to the opposite.

Yin Yang

Appearance time: According to the famous Russian orientalist, Doctor of Historical Sciences Alexei Maslov, yin-yang symbolism was possibly borrowed by Taoists from Buddhists in the 1st-3rd centuries: “they were attracted by Buddhist drawn symbolism - and Taoism developed its own “mandala”: the famous black and white “fish” "yin and yang".

Where was it used?: The concept of Yin-Yang is key to Taoism and Confucianism, the doctrine of Yin-Yang is one of the foundations of traditional Chinese medicine.

Values: In the Book of Changes, yang and yin served to express light and dark, hard and soft. As Chinese philosophy developed, yang and yin increasingly symbolized the interaction of extreme opposites: light and dark, day and night, sun and moon, sky and earth, heat and cold, positive and negative, even and odd, and so on.

Initially, “yin” meant “northern, shadowy”, and “yang” meant “southern, sunny slope of the mountain.” Later, “yin” was perceived as negative, cold, dark and feminine, and “yang” as positive, light, warm and masculine.

Being the basic (fundamental) model of all things, the concept of yin-yang reveals two provisions that explain the nature of Tao. First of all, everything is constantly changing. Secondly, opposites complement each other (there cannot be black without white, and vice versa). The purpose of human existence is thus the balance and harmony of opposites. There can be no “final victory”, because nothing is final, there is no end as such

Magen David

Appearance time: It is reliably known that the hexagram was widely used back in the Bronze Age (late 4th - early 3rd millennium BC) over a vast territory: from India to the Middle East.

Where was it used?: In Ancient India, the hexagram was called Anahata or Anahata chakra. The six-pointed star was known in the ancient Near and Middle East. In the Islamic tradition, in Mecca, the main Muslim shrine - the Kaaba - is traditionally covered with a silk blanket on which hexagonal stars are depicted.
The six-pointed star began to be associated with Jewry only in the Middle Ages, and in medieval Arabic books the hexagram is found much more often than in Jewish mystical works, and for the first time images of the hexagram appear in Jewish holy books precisely in Muslim countries, only reaching Germany in the 13th century. The six-pointed star is found on the flags of the Muslim states of Karaman and Kandara.

There is an assumption that the hexagram was the family symbol of the family of David al-Roi, who lived in Iran, one of the contenders for the role of Moshiach. This is sometimes used to explain the origin of the accepted name for the hexagram: Magen David, or “shield of David.”

The Rothschild family, having received the title of nobility, included Magen David in their family coat of arms. Heinrich Heine put a hexagram instead of a signature under his newspaper articles. It was subsequently adopted as a symbol of the Zionist movement.

Values: In India, the Anahata hexagram symbolized the attic chakra, the intersection of the masculine (Shiva) and feminine (Shakti) principles. In the Middle and Near East, the hexagram was a symbol of the goddess Astarte. The six-pointed star is included in the symbolism of Kabbalah: two triangles superimposed on each other are considered as a visual symbol of the sefirot.

In the twenties of the twentieth century, Franz Rosenzweig interpreted the Magen David as a symbolic expression of his philosophical ideas about the meaning of Judaism and the relationship between G-d, man and the universe.

The connection of the six-pointed star with the Jews was finally established as a result of Nazi policies in Germany. The yellow Magen David became a symbol of the Holocaust.

Caduceus

Appearance time: The exact time of appearance of the caduceus is unknown. Obviously this is a very ancient symbol. It is also found on the monuments of Ancient India and Ancient Egypt, Phenicia and Sumer, Ancient Greece, Iran, Rome and even Mesoamerica.

Where was it used?: The caduceus is still one of the most common symbols in heraldry. In the form of a caduceus there was a staff of heralds among the Greeks and Romans (the rod of Hermes). When they were sent to an enemy camp, the caduceus was a guarantee of their immunity.

In occultism, the caduceus is considered a symbol of the key that opens the limit between darkness and light, good and evil, life and death.

Since the 19th century, the image of the caduceus has often been used in a number of countries (for example, in the USA) as a symbol of medicine, which is the result of a common mistake due to its resemblance to the staff of Asclepius.

The image of the caduceus as an attribute of the god of trade is traditionally used in the symbolism of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of a number of countries around the world, including Russia.
Before the revolution and for several periods after it, crossed caduceus were used as a customs emblem.

Today, a caduceus crossed with a torch is part of the emblem of the Federal Customs Service and is one of the heraldic symbols of arbitration courts, the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation and the State Tax Service of Ukraine. Since September 2007, the caduceus has been used in the emblem of the Russian Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund.
In heraldry, the caduceus was used in the historical coats of arms of the following cities of the Russian Empire: Balta, Verkhneudinsk, Yeniseisk, Irbit, Nezhin, Taganrog, Telshev, Tiflis, Ulan-Ude, Feodosia, Kharkov, Berdichev, Talny.

Meaning: The core of the caduceus is symbolically associated with the tree of life, the axis of the world, and the snake - with the cyclical rebirth of Nature, with the restoration of the universal Order when it is disturbed.

Snakes on the caduceus indicate the hidden dynamics in what is outwardly stable, symbolize two multidirectional flows (up and down), the connection of heaven and earth, God and man (the wings on the caduceus also indicate the connection of heaven and earth, spiritual and material) - everything that is born on earth comes from heaven and, after going through the path of trials and suffering, gaining life experience, must rise to heaven.

It is said about Mercury that with his staff - which has since been considered a symbol of peace and harmony - he separated two fighting snakes. Fighting snakes are disorder, chaos, they need to be separated, that is, distinguished, see opposites and unite, overcome them. Then, having united, they will balance the Axis of the World, and around it, Cosmos and harmony will be created from Chaos. The truth is one, and to come to it, you need to follow a straight path, which is symbolized by the axis of the caduceus.

The Caduceus in the Vedic tradition is also interpreted as a symbol of the Serpent Fire, or Kundalini. Wrapping around the central axis, the snakes connect at seven points and are connected to the chakras. Kundalini, the Snake Fire, sleeps in the base chakra, and when it wakes up as a result of evolution, it ascends along the spine along three paths: the central one, Shusumna, and two lateral ones, which form two intersecting spirals - Pingala (this is the right, male and active spiral) and Ide (left, feminine and passive).

Chrism

Appearance time: It is not known for certain, but researchers suggest that even during the life of the apostles, that is, in the 1st century. This symbol has been found in Christian tombs since the 3rd century AD.

Where was it used?: The most famous use of the symbol is on the labarum, the state banner of imperial Rome. The symbol was first introduced by Emperor Constantine the Great after he saw the sign of the cross in the sky on the eve of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312).

The labarum of Constantine had a chrism at the end of the shaft, and on the panel itself there was an inscription: lat. “Hoc vince” (slav. “With this win”, lit. “With this win”). The first mention of labarum is found in Lactantius (d. c. 320).

Values: Chrisma is a monogram of the name of Christ, which consists of two initial Greek letters of the name (Greek ΧΡΙΣΤΌΣ) - Χ (chi) and Ρ (rho), crossed with each other. The Greek letters α and ω are often placed along the edges of the monogram. They go back to the text of the Apocalypse: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

A number of later researchers discerned in the letters P and X, enclosed in a circle, an ancient pagan symbol of the Sun. For this reason, Protestants generally do not recognize the labarum as an original Christian symbol.

Appearance time: The symbol itself appeared during the formation of the Devanagari syllabic alphabet (“divine city letter”), that is, in the 8th-12th centuries.

Where was it used?: “Om” as a symbol denoting the sacred sound “Om” is used in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and yogic practices. Currently, “Om” has already become a part of pop culture; it is applied as a print on clothes and tattooed. "Om" is featured on George Harrison's albums, the "Om" mantra is heard in the chorus of The Beatles' "Across the Universe" and in the Juno Reactor song "Navras" on the Matrix soundtrack.

Values: In the Hindu and Vedic traditions, “Om” is a sacred sound, the primordial mantra, “word of power.” Often interpreted as a symbol of the divine triad of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
In Hinduism, “Om” symbolizes the three sacred texts of the Vedas: Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Samaveda, and is itself an originally sacred mantra, symbolizing Brahman. Its three components (A, U, M) traditionally symbolize Creation, Maintenance and Destruction - categories of the cosmogony of the Vedas and Hinduism.

In Buddhism, the three sounds of the word "Om" can represent the Body, Speech and Mind of the Buddha, the Three Bodies of the Buddha (Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya) and the three jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). However, Buddhologist Evgeny Torchinov noted that the syllable “Om” and similar syllables (“hum”, “ah”, “hri”, “e-ma-ho”) “do not have any dictionary meaning” and pointed out that these syllables, unlike from other syllables of mantras represent “sacred untranslatability” in the Mahayana tradition.

Ichthys

Time and place of origin: Images of the acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ (from the Greek Jesus Christ the Son of God the Savior) or the fish symbolizing it first appear in the Roman catacombs in the 2nd century. The widespread use of this symbol is evidenced by the mention of it by Tertullian at the beginning of the 3rd century: “We are small fish, led by our ikhthus, we are born in water and can only be saved by being in water.”

Where was it used?: The acronym Ichthys was used by the first Christians because images of Christ were unacceptable due to persecution.

Values: The symbolism of fish was associated in the New Testament with the preaching of the apostles, some of whom were fishermen. Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew called his disciples “fishers of men,” and likened the Kingdom of Heaven to “a net thrown into the sea and capturing fish of all kinds.” Ichthys was also associated with Alpha from the words of Jesus Christ: “I Am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”

At the end of the 20th century, ichthys became a popular symbol among Protestants in different countries, and opponents of creationism began to parody this sign by sticking a fish sign with the word “Darwin” and small legs on their cars.

Cup of Hygeia

Time and place of origin: Ancient Greece. III-I millennium BC

Where was it used?: Hygeia in Greek mythology was the goddess of health, daughter or wife of the god of healing, Asclepius. The word “hygiene” comes from her name. She was often depicted as a young woman feeding a snake from a vial. The snake was also a symbol of the goddess Athena in Greek mythology, who was often depicted as Hygeia and vice versa.

Values: In Ancient Greece, Hygeia personified the principle of a just war for health as light and harmony on all planes. And if Asclepius began to act when order was disrupted, then Hygieia maintained the order-law that reigned initially.

The snake in ancient traditions symbolized death and immortality, good and evil. They were personified by her forked tongue, the poisonousness of her bites, along with the healing effect of the poison, and the ability to hypnotize small animals and birds.

The snake was depicted on the first aid kit of a Roman military doctor. In the Middle Ages, the combination of images of a snake and a bowl on the emblem was used by pharmacists in the Italian city of Padua, and only later this private pharmaceutical symbol turned into a generally accepted medical sign.

The bowl with the snake is still considered a symbol of medicine and pharmacy in our time. However, in the history of medicine in different countries, a snake entwined around a staff was more often considered the emblem of healing. This image was adopted by the WHO at the UN at the First World Assembly in Geneva in 1948. Then the international health emblem was approved, in the center of which a staff entwined with a snake is placed.

Rose of Wind

Date of origin: The first mention was in 1300 AD, but scientists are sure that the symbol is older.
Where was it used?: Initially, the compass rose was used by sailors of the Northern Hemisphere.
Meaning: The wind rose is a vector symbol invented in the Middle Ages to help sailors. The compass rose or compass rose also symbolizes the four cardinal directions along with the intermediate directions. Thus, it shares the symbolic meaning of the circle, center, cross and rays of the solar wheel. In the 18th – 20th centuries, sailors got tattoos depicting a wind rose as a talisman. They believed that such a talisman would help them return home. Nowadays, the wind rose is perceived as a symbol of a guiding star.

8 spoke wheel

Date of origin: around 2000 BC
Where was it used?: Egypt, Middle East, Asia.
Meaning: The wheel is a symbol of the sun, a symbol of cosmic energy. In almost all pagan cults, the wheel was an attribute of the solar gods; it symbolized the life cycle, constant rebirth and renewal.
In modern Hinduism, the wheel signifies infinite perfect completion. In Buddhism, the wheel symbolizes the eightfold path of salvation, space, the wheel of samsara, the symmetry and perfection of dharma, the dynamics of peaceful change, time and fate.
There is also the concept of “wheel of fortune,” which means a series of ups and downs and the unpredictability of fate. In Germany in the Middle Ages, a wheel with 8 spokes was associated with Achtwen, a magical rune spell. In the time of Dante, the Wheel of Fortune was depicted with 8 spokes of the opposite sides of human life, periodically repeating: poverty-wealth, war-peace, obscurity-glory, patience-passion. The Wheel of Fortune is included in the Major Arcana of the Tarot, often along with the ascending and falling figures, like the wheel described by Boethius. The Wheel of Fortune Tarot card continues to depict these figures.

Ouroboros

Date of origin: The first images of the ouroboros date back to 4200 BC, but historians believe that the symbol itself arose much earlier.
Where was it used?: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Mesoamerica, Scandinavia, India, China.
Meaning: Ouroboros is a snake devouring its own tail, a symbol of eternity and infinity, as well as the cyclical nature of life, the alternation of life and death. This is exactly how ouroboros was perceived in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece.

In Christianity, the symbol changed its meaning, since in the Old Testament the snake symbolized evil. Thus, the ancient Jews established an equal sign between the ouroboros and the serpent from the Bible. In Gnosticism, the ouroboros represents both good and evil.

Hammer and sickle

Date of origin: in state heraldry - 1918.
Where was it used?: USSR and various communist parties of the world
Meaning: The hammer has been a craft emblem since the Middle Ages. In the second half of the 19th century, the hammer became a symbol of the European proletariat. In Russian heraldry, the sickle meant harvest and harvest, and was often used in the coats of arms of various cities. But since 1918, these two signs have been combined into one, acquiring a new meaning. The hammer and sickle became a symbol of the ruling working class, the union of workers and peasants.

The moment of creation of the symbol was described as follows by Sergei Gerasimov, the author of the famous painting “Mother of the Partisan”: “Evgeny Kamzolkin, standing next to me, thought about it, said: “What if we try such symbolism?” - At the same time, he began to walk on the canvas. - Draw a sickle like this - it will be the peasantry, and inside the hammer - it will be the working class.

The hammer and sickle was sent from Zamoskvorechye to the Mossovet on the same day, and there they rejected all other sketches: a hammer with an anvil, a plow with a sword, a scythe with a wrench. Then this symbol was transferred to the state emblem of the Soviet Union, and the artist’s name was forgotten for many years. They remembered him only in the post-war period. Evgeny Kamzolkin lived a quiet life in Pushkino and did not claim royalties for such a highly-rated symbol.

Lily

Date of origin: The lily has been used in heraldry since 496 AD.
Where was it used?: European countries, especially France.
Meaning: According to legend, the king of the Franks, Clovis, was given a golden lily by an angel after he converted to Christianity. But lilies became an object of veneration much earlier. The Egyptians considered them a symbol of purity and innocence. In Germany they believed that the lily symbolized the afterlife and atonement for sins. In Europe, before the Renaissance, the lily was a sign of mercy, justice and compassion. It was considered a royal flower. Today the lily is an established sign in heraldry.
Recent research has shown that the fleur-de-lis, in its classic form, is actually a stylized image of the iris.

Crescent

Date of origin: approximately 3500 BC
Where was it used?: The crescent moon was an attribute of almost all lunar deities. It was widespread in Egypt, Greece, Sumer, India, and Byzantium. After the conquest of Constantinople by the Muslims, the crescent became strongly associated with Islam.
Meaning: In many religions, the crescent moon symbolizes constant rebirth and immortality. Christians revered the crescent moon as a sign of the Virgin Mary, and in Western Asia they believed that the crescent moon was a sign of cosmic forces. In Hinduism, the crescent moon was considered a symbol of control over the mind, and in Islam - divine protection, growth and rebirth. A crescent moon with a star meant heaven.

Double headed eagle

Date of origin: 4000-3000 BC
Where was it used?: Sumer, Hittite kingdom, Eurasia.
Meaning: In Sumer, the double-headed eagle had religious significance. He was a solar symbol - one of the images of the sun. From about the 13th century BC. e. the double-headed eagle was used as a coat of arms by various countries and principalities. The double-headed eagle was minted on coins of the Golden Horde; in Byzantium it was a symbol of the Palaiologan dynasty, which ruled from 1261 to 1453. The double-headed eagle was depicted on the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire. To this day, this symbol is the central image of the coats of arms of many countries, including Russia.

Pentacle

Date of origin: The first images date back to 3500 BC.
Where was it used?: Since the ancient Sumerians, almost every civilization has used this sign
Meaning: The five-pointed star is considered a sign of protection. The Babylonians used it as a talisman against thieves, the Jews associated the five-pointed star with the five wounds on the body of Christ, and the magicians of medieval Europe knew the pentacle as the “seal of King Solomon.” The star is still actively used both in religion and in the symbolism of different countries.

Swastika

Date of origin: The first images date back to 8000 BC.
Where was it used?: In Eastern Europe, Western Siberia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and pre-Columbian America. Extremely rare among Egyptians. Among the ancient monuments of Phenicia, Arabia, Syria, Assyria, Babylon, Sumer, Australia, and Oceania, the swastika was not found.
Meaning: The word “swastika” can be translated from Sanskrit as a greeting and a wish for good luck. The swastika, as a symbol, has a great many meanings, but the most ancient of them are movement, life, Sun, light, prosperity.
Due to the fact that the swastika was used in Nazi Germany, this symbol began to be strongly associated with Nazism, despite the original symbol of the sign.

All-seeing eye

Date of origin: 1510-1515 AD, but in pagan religions a symbol similar to the all-seeing eye appeared much earlier.

Where was it used?: Europe, Asia, Oceania, Ancient Egypt.
Meaning: The all-seeing eye is the sign of an all-seeing and all-knowing god who watches over humanity. In Ancient Egypt, the analogue of the All-Seeing Eye was Wadjet (the eye of Horus or the eye of Ra), which symbolized various aspects of the divine structure of the world. The all-seeing eye, inscribed in a triangle, was a symbol of Freemasonry. Freemasons revered the number three as a symbol of the trinity, and the eye located in the center of the triangle symbolized the hidden truth.

Cross

Date of origin: approximately 4000 BC

Where was it used?: Egypt, Babylon, India, Syria, Persia, Egypt, North and South America. After the birth of Christianity, the cross spread throughout the world.

Meaning: In Ancient Egypt, the cross was considered a divine sign and symbolized life. In Assyria, a cross enclosed in a ring was a symbol of the Sun God. Residents of South America believed that the cross drove away evil spirits.

Since the 4th century, Christians adopted the cross, and its meaning has changed somewhat. In the modern world, the cross is associated with death and resurrection, as well as with salvation and eternal life.

Anarchy

The combination “A in a circle” was used back in the 16th century by European alchemists under the influence of Kabbalistic magic as the first letters of the words: “Alpha and Omega,” the beginning and the end.

In the modern tradition, it was first used in the Spanish section of the 1st International as a designation for the famous anarchist J. Proudhon’s catchphrase “Anarchy is the mother of order” in capital letters “l’anarchie” and “l’ordre”.

Pacific

The famous symbol was developed in 1958 in Britain at the height of the movement against nuclear war as a combination of the semaphore symbols "N" and "D" (the first letters of the phrase "nuclear disarmament" - nuclear disarmament). Later it began to be used as a symbol of universal reconciliation and unity of mankind.

Card suits

In the classical (and most modern) French deck, the suit symbols were four signs - hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs, in the form in which they were widely used.

The oldest European deck, the Italian-Spanish one, passed down directly from the Arabs, depicted coins instead of diamonds, a sword instead of a pike, a cup instead of a red heart, and a club instead of a clover.

Suit signs came to their modern form through gradual euphemization. Thus, tambourines designated money as metal rattles (tambourines used to be diamond-shaped), clover was previously an acorn, the shape of a spade resembled leaves, which was reflected in the German deck, and the cup underwent a complex evolution from the image of a rose to a heart. Each suit symbolized the feudal classes: merchants, peasants, knights and clergy, respectively.

16.Anchor

Appearance time: first centuries AD.

Where was it used?: Everyone knows the anchor symbol as a maritime emblem. However, in the first centuries of the new era, the anchor was closely associated with Christianity. For the early Christians, who saw in it the hidden form of a cross, the anchor personified the hope of salvation and caution, safety and strength.

In Christian iconography, the anchor, as an emblem of security, is the main attribute of St. Nicholas of Myra - patron saint of sailors. A different meaning should be attributed to the anchor of the semi-legendary Pope Clement (88?-97?). According to church tradition, during the period of persecution of Christians, the pagans hung an anchor around the pope's neck and drowned him in the sea. However, the sea waves soon parted, revealing the temple of God at the bottom. The body of the holy champion of the faith was allegedly discovered in this mythical underwater temple.
Values: There are several meanings for an anchor. The anchor is a sacred object to which sacrifices were made, because it was often the only salvation of sailors. On the coins of Greece, Syria, Carthage, Phenicia and Rome, the anchor was most often depicted as a symbol of hope.

In the art of Ancient Rome, the anchor symbolized the joy of returning home after a long journey. On the graves of the 1st century, the image of an anchor was associated with the image of the church as a ship that carries souls across the stormy sea of ​​life.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Hebrews, compared hope to a safe and strong anchor. The Greek word "ankura" (anchor) was associated with the Latin expression "en kurio", that is, "in the Lord."
In Renaissance art, the anchor also signifies an attribute of hope. Particularly popular in Renaissance painting was the allegorical emblem, which depicts a dolphin with an anchor. The dolphin symbolized speed, and the anchor symbolized restraint. At the bottom of the emblem there was an inscription: “hurry slowly”

Olympic rings

Appearance time: The Olympic emblem was first introduced in 1920 at the Eighth Summer Olympics in Antwerp.
Where is it used?: One of the most recognizable symbols in the whole world consists of five rings; the uniqueness of the emblem lies in the simplicity of its execution. The rings are arranged in a W-shape and the colors are arranged in strict order: blue, black, red, yellow and green.
What were the meanings: There are several theories about the origin and interpretation of the Olympic Games emblem. The first and main version says that the Olympic rings symbolically depict the unity of the five continents, which was invented by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.

Before 1951, it was believed that each color corresponded to a different continent. Europe was designated in blue, Africa in black, America in red, Asia in yellow, and Australia in green, but in 1951 they decided to move away from this distribution of colors in order to move away from racial discrimination.

Another version says that the idea of ​​five different colored rings was taken from Carl Jung. During his fascination with Chinese philosophy, he combined the circle (a symbol of greatness and vital energy) with five colors reflecting the types of energies (water, wood, fire, earth and metal).

In 1912, the psychologist introduced a new image of Olympic competitions, because in his opinion, each participant in the Olympic Games had to master each of the five sports - swimming (water - blue), fencing (fire - red), cross-country running (land - yellow), equestrian (wood - green) and shooting (metal - black)
The five rings emblem hides a deep meaning that reveals the essence of the sport. It contains the idea of ​​popularizing the Olympic movement, equality of rights for each participating country, fair treatment of athletes, and healthy competition.

Compass and Square

Appearance time: Henry Wilson Coyle in the Masonic Encyclopedia states that the Compass and Square in an interlaced form appeared on the seal of the Aberdeen Lodge in 1762.
Where is it used?: Using a compass and square, you can draw a circle inscribed in a square, and this is a reference to Euclid's seventh problem, squaring the circle. But you should not assume that the Compass and Square necessarily refer you to a mathematical problem; rather, they symbolize a person’s desire to achieve harmony between spiritual and physical nature.
Values: In this emblem, the Compass represents the firmament and the Square represents the Earth. The sky is symbolically associated with the place where the Great Builder of the Universe draws his plan, and the Earth is the place where man carries out his work. The Compass combined with the Square is one of the most common symbols of Freemasonry.

Values: The name “dollar” has more than just a meaning. Its name contains the word... “Joachimsthaler,” a 17th-century coin that was minted in the Czech city of Joachimsthal. For convenience, the name of the currency was shortened to “thaler”. In Denmark, due to the peculiarities of the language, the name of the coin was pronounced as “daler”, and in Great Britain it was transformed from the more familiar “dollar”.

If everything is clear with the name, then the origin of the $ icon still remains a mystery. The following version is considered to be the most similar to the truth: the Spanish abbreviation “P"s”, which once denoted the currency of Spain, the peso. The letter P supposedly retained a vertical line, this made it possible to increase the recording speed, and the letter S remained unchanged. There is also a conspiracy theory, according to which two features are the Pillars of Hercules.

Mars and Venus

Appearance time: The famous sign of Mars ♂ and Venus ♀, borrowed from astrology, was introduced into use by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1751 to indicate the sex of plants. From now on, these two symbols are called gender symbols.
Where is it used?: The Venus symbol ♀ denotes the feminine principle and is used to denote a woman, the female gender. Accordingly, the symbol of Mars ♂ represents the masculine principle.
What are the meanings: The first symbols of Mars and Venus appeared in antiquity. The female sign of Venus is depicted as a circle with a cross pointing downwards. Called the “Mirror of Venus,” this sign symbolizes femininity, beauty and love. The male sign of Mars is depicted as a circle with an arrow pointing upward and to the right. Mars means the power of the god of war, this symbol is also called the “shield and spear of Mars.” The combined symbols of Venus and Mars mean heterosexuality, love between representatives of different sexes.

	1. Pentagram “POWER OF LIGHT”, also called the white pentagram, is the main protective sign. A shield that reflects evil spells and magic, turning them to the source. Protects during magical practices, not allowing dangerous limits to be exceeded. With the help of a pentagram, you can divert evil forces to their place and close them in a trap. The Pentagram allows you to master and control supernatural forces.
	2. Korean coin of HAPPINESS(second half of the Li dynasty, XVII - XIX centuries AD). Initiates the flow of happiness from the four corners of the world and finding all the happy waves scattered nearby in time. The basis is: SU longevity, PU wealth, KONGNJONG health and peace, JU HODOK chastity, NO DZONGMJONG natural death. The coin produces so-called successful thinking fluids that attract happiness, luck and success.
	3. Egyptian CROSS OF LIFE "ANCH"- a symbol and attribute of all eternally living deities. The combination of a circle and a cross is a symbol of initiation, second birth. In the letter, ANKH is a hieroglyph meaning life. In the symbolism and beliefs of ancient Egypt, it gives longevity, eternal health, and thereby a long and happy life. It is the key to opening the gates of heaven in the other worlds and to unity with God. Gives energy balance, eliminates the causes of illness and fatigue.
	4. Magic PENTACLE OF SOLOMON WEALTH created to increase wealth and obtain material benefits. Gives an honest increase in profits and constant improvement of material conditions. The structure of the talisman is based on a magical shield, thanks to which it protects against financial risks, protects against unsuccessful investments and unwise spending of money.
	5. ASTROLAGICAL NAVIGATION Talisman from the vicinity of the Mediterranean Sea (XVIII century AD). It was used by travelers on long sea voyages to achieve the goal of the journey and follow the appropriate course, bypassing unforeseen obstacles and protecting against disasters. The sign helps not only in achieving the desired goal, but also in finding valuable trophies, treasures, wealth, valuable lost things and objects, and facilitates meeting interesting people. It's a good idea to take it with you on vacation to have a good time and return home happily.
	6. YIN YANG(Chinese "Taiji") a symbol of the Great Limit in Chinese philosophy. This is one of the oldest symbols. Continuous existence and harmony with the entire universe, existing through the balancing of the two opposing elements Yin and Yang. Yang is a white male sign; active; day; sky symbol; the power of creation; dominant. Yin is a black feminine sign; contemplative; night; the emergence of life; mystery. On the reverse side of the taiji amulet, surrounded by eight trigrams, is a magical amulet against evil spirits.
	7. MAGICAL PENTACLE OF SOLOMON, associated with a person's intelligence and abilities. Develops logical thinking and the ability to easily assimilate knowledge. Helps while studying, gives clarity of mind, ease of memorization and consolidation of acquired knowledge. Applicable in all areas of education.
	8. Chinese FENG SHUI LUCKY COIN. An ancient example of a payment coin, which, even before the introduction of the monetary system, was a distinctive sign of noble origin and outstanding services to the country and society. Receiving such a distinctive sign was associated with recognition and social advancement, as well as improvement of life and the receipt of privileges. After the introduction of printed money (c. 16th century), such coins became unique and were kept for good luck. Currently, they are widely used in the practice of FEN SHUI.
	9. VENUS Talisman(talisman of love). An astrological sign that ensures the acquisition of love, happiness in love, and in marriage it gives harmony and mutual understanding. Patronizes women. The planet and goddess Venus protects the fair sex from intrigues and intrigues, illnesses, and also gives beauty and attractiveness to conquer a lover. The talisman, immersed in the enemy’s drink, changes it in a short time into a friend “to the grave.” Thrown (given) to the desired person arouses reciprocal feelings.
	10. SHOU(Chinese “Chow”) is an ancient Chinese symbol of longevity, the basis of a happy life. The amulet awakens mental strength and internal energy, promotes good performance of the body and mind, gives health and strength throughout life, regardless of age. Reminds us of the need for constant movement and development on the physical and spiritual planes. Supports during intense work.
	11. ABRACADABRA. Magical Gnostic formula (c. 1st century AD). Originating from the “Alikwot” tradition, the chanting of sounds, which with their vibrations carry you into appropriate states of spirit (trances) and give strong results. Abracadabra, written and pronounced in the system of disappearance from the full name to one letter, should entail the disappearance (throwing away) of illness, evil fate, poverty and all evil energies tormenting the body and soul. When wearing an amulet, this work is performed by the shape of the pendulum and the engraving on it.
	12. Aztec Calendar STONE OF THE SUN- a great altar in honor of life with astrological symbols and directions of space. Grants the ability to foresight, the ability to effectively manage your time and extract maximum profit in a short period of time. In ancient times, it allowed dedicated deputies of God to read the times of planetary revolutions, the onset of eclipses and other astrological phenomena, which helped to correctly manage their subjects.
	13. Pentagram of AGRIPPA- the main amulet in ceremonial magic, protecting a person (a universal figure located in microcosm) from the bad influence of supernatural forces, unclean spirits and their intentions. Provides the magician with comprehensive protection and return to the “world of the living” at any time. Worn as a talisman, it protects against the effects of superstitions and bad predictions, protects against spells and curses.
	14. CELTIC CROSS(9th - 11th centuries). The combination of the archaic circle of the mandala with the Christian cross, that is, ancient pagan rituals with the new faith that came to the Celts. Crosses placed as markers identified areas to which Christianity had already arrived. The cross became a symbol of a new higher, privileged civilization. Magical practices never stopped, but they always believed that the cross, like an axis connecting the real and unreal worlds, being close, would protect, and if necessary, save in a difficult situation.
	15. "PREDICTOR"- An ancient Greek magic circle (Pergamon, c. 3rd century AD), helping to exchange information with parallel worlds and foresee the future. The talisman serves to develop the subconscious and intuition, helps to release supernatural capabilities within oneself and thereby avoid many fatal events. Answers many questions and can be used in discovering the false thoughts of other people.
	16. AMULET OF THE SUN- an astrological amulet against diseases. Gives mental strength and vital energy coming from space, thanks to the influence of all planets, and especially the Sun itself. Focuses, like a lens, positive cosmic energy, while throwing out all the bad things from the body. Protects against weakening of the will, spirit and body in the face of weakness, lack of desires, apathy and pessimism. As a solar talisman, it improves mood and stimulates creative activity.
	17. Kabbalistic talisman of MERCURY ensures safety on the road and at work, protects against sudden incidents. The harmony of the solar system under the influence of this planet protects driving cars traveling by train or flying by plane, and ensures the normal operation of mechanical components and devices on the road. The radial, symmetrical arrangement of lines ensures harmony and protection always and everywhere, eliminating human errors.
	18. SIGN OF THE ATLANTS- an amulet discovered during excavations in the Valley of the Kings around 1860. French Egyptologist Pierre d'Agrain. The sign, thanks to a special radiation system, provides very strong protection and immunity from aggression and evil from the outside. Protects against damage, the evil eye, accidents and theft. Heals, eliminates pain and restores psychophysical balance. Enhances intuition and paranormal abilities such as telepathy and precognition.
	19. Amulet FAITH - HOPE - LOVE. The outer circle expresses the halo, an attribute of the unity of Christ and Mary, strong Faith and Truth. The circle of luminous rays symbolizes the Light of God, which gives hope, sanctifies, provides a path, leads through obstacles (a series of stars) to Paradise. The heart is a symbol of God's mercy, awakening in human hearts love for everything that God has created. Returns and strengthens faith, connects with God, and prevents “breaking” in difficult life situations.
	20. BABYLON TREE OF WISDOM- a symbol common in many ancient cultures, symbolizing rebirth and deep knowledge. The tree gives balance, gives new vitality, helps to develop spiritually and promotes intellectual growth. Makes the mind clear in acquiring comprehensive knowledge, develops logical thinking, and helps in learning. An eternal attribute of the Gods, as a symbol of higher knowledge and enlightenment.
	21. "OM"- an ancient and Tibetan sign, common in different religions and faiths originating from Buddhism and Hinduism. It is a visual form of magical sound (mantra), which opens a state of insight, purification of the mind and detachment from earthly affairs so as to be worthy of knowledge and comprehension of the highest truths, to achieve unity with the highest Spirituality (in Buddhism, the achievement of Liberation and Enlightenment).
	22. "QI" sign(read: CHI) contains a hieroglyph indicating QI energy. According to Chinese philosophy, this energy originates from space and passes through the body of every living organism, giving it strength, the will to survive and great achievements. This symbol reminds those who doubt and are weakened how much energy a person can extract from within himself and do what until now seemed impossible. The talisman gives energy and self-confidence to overcome all obstacles.
	23. Symbol of the FIVE GOOD: happiness - health - peace - virtue - long life. Originating from the culture of ancient China, this sign, placed on clothing, military shields, and jewelry, symbolically represents five bats around the sign “Universum of Eternity.” An extremely auspicious sign, it has been known in the thousand-year-old Chinese culture since ancient times. According to tradition, it is an ideal gift in cases where they want to wish a long, happy life, as well as prosperity and mutual understanding to loved ones. Suitable for both wearing and indoors.
	24. SAINT CHRISTOPHER- patron of drivers, as well as travelers, guides and sailors. Designed specifically for DRIVERS of cars and other vehicles, protecting against accidents, injuries and unforeseen situations on the roads. Good to wear on a keychain or simply place inside the vehicle.
	25. WHEEL OF FORTUNE, attracting good luck in winning lotteries, casinos, gambling and simply life situations when everything depends on luck. It can even help you win when “everyone is against you.” It does not replace luck, but contributes to it, attracting happy occasions. On the reverse side, the wheel is crowned with the sign of Jupiter - the planet of wealth, prosperity and optimism.
	26. The Secret Magic Code of Alessandro Cagliostro(1743 - 1795), with the help of which a magician and alchemist, using random combinations of letters from three separate keys, created spells that fulfilled the most secret wishes. Concentration over the key evokes spiritual abilities, fulfills cherished wishes, and gives the ability to foresee the future.
	27. ALPHA AND OMEGA with the personal monogram of CHRIST (approx. 1st century). God's highest wisdom and knowledge, contained between the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, knowledge that embraces everything. An amulet with this image gives peace of mind, balance and wisdom in making decisions in life or logical tasks. Equipped with the inscription “In hoc signo vinces” “Under this sign you will conquer”, the formula for victory over all human weaknesses arising from ignorance. Capable of giving strong faith and will in overcoming illnesses and one’s own physical disabilities. Success in intellectual competition.
	28. MAGICAL LOVE ANAGRAMS used as a talisman of love. They are cut into different materials and displayed on different forms. Planted or given to a chosen person, they awaken reciprocal feelings in him. They serve to awaken the sleeping heart, as well as the strength of once open feelings and their constancy in later life. Wearing two hearts on ourselves contributes to the search for the desired one to whom we would like to give a heart. A powerful love spell talisman.
	29. Celtic amulet "WINNING LOVERS"- an amulet for a couple who has found each other. Interwovenness and many “threads” - connections that have neither beginning nor end, show the strength of the connection, make the connection permanent and inextricable. Such a sign is associated not only with the strengthening of joint ties, but also with the repayment of mutual conflicts, which will be “eroded” in many directions. Favorable both for wearing and for placement in the Kun Love Corner (Chinese Feng Shui geomancy) in the house.
	30. GANESHA son of Shiva and Parvati. An unbending guard, whom even the gods trusted to protect their loved ones. His supernatural power has made him the “Mr. Obstacles”, whom you just need to ask and he will eliminate everything that stands in your way. A talisman that ensures success and overcoming barriers and uncertainty when making decisions and doing business. Provides material success and protects against loss of property, thieves and aggression of others. It can be placed in a prominent place at the house, at the entrance.
	31. Mythical AZTEC EAGLE from the Nutal Codex. Brings strong energy that gives rise to all favorable changes. A messenger indicating what is good and necessary at the moment, bringing good news, hope for an improvement in life and strong motivation for action. To eliminate indecision and make the right choice.
	32. Magical "Pentacle of the Father", rests on the hexagram - a symbol of balance and the strength of life. Its purpose is to overcome all the difficulties associated with daily life, to provide support and strength to overcome the problems encountered every day. Protects against insomnia, nightmares, bad dreams, fears and unpleasant premonitions. Gives strength and determination. Strengthens self-confidence and luck.
	33. SERAPHIM(lit. - Flame) - in Christianity, a creature from the inner circle of God with three pairs of wings. The Messenger of God, the embodiment of fortitude, nearby, supportive and vigilant. Directly connected with the thoughts and good wishes of the people closest to you. They carry it with them for protective purposes and to strengthen the spirit in important and difficult moments of life.
	34. KEY OF SOLOMON- magic circle against surprises, for example, people who have magic or are possessed. Pentagrams in the corners guard all directions of the world, since it is unknown where danger may arise. Strengthens self-confidence and gives strength to withstand any attack. The circle, by always remaining alert, allows you to pay less attention to the negative influences of others.
	35. UDJAT - Holy Eye of Horus(God of Heaven) symbolizes foresight and omniscience acquired through sensory perception of the world. It means omnipresence, the constant presence of gods who see always and everywhere - the eye reminds of this. Worn as an amulet, it protects from the unkind views of superiors in any hierarchy, from envy and jealousy, which could complicate fate or hinder one’s career.
	36. Ancient Chinese symbol of happiness "FU". Magic syllables - signs of good wishes bring the type of happiness that you wish for yourself or the person for whom this amulet is intended. In China, this sign is often given in an arrangement of flowers, or placed in the Zhen Family Corner (Feng Shui Geomancy) in the house in order to strengthen relationships and their auspiciousness. Gifted to a loved one, it is proof of close friendship or love.
	37. HAPPY PALM OF DESTINATION. Activity and power, the fate of a person, written out with persistent lines on the hand of every person. Means friendly help, forgiveness, sincerity and openness. A talisman indicating the ideal location of the line allows you to choose the “cards” of your own destiny with a happy hand, that is, make the right decisions at the right time. Develops sensitivity to the choice of friends and connections. This is often a “lucky ticket” or a win.
	38. Yantra Shambhala(English: "Shambala") - a sign found in old manuscripts in the foothills of the Himalayas. Shambhala is a mysterious place, a door to other worlds and the underground kingdom, from where the next Buddha Maitreya, Jesus of Christians and the Tenth Avatar of Vishnu of Hindus should appear before the destruction of the world. Communication with Shambhala is possible through meditation. Wearing an amulet opens the door to parallel worlds, new thresholds of knowledge.
	39. FLOWER OF ARABIA- a couple in a love union, the most intimate and sensual symbol in the culture of the Oceanian islands. Worn as a talisman, it serves as good luck in finding your “half”, promotes good partnerships and overcoming stiffness. Promotes sincere confessions, especially for reserved people. If you want to have an amulet at home, place it in the Partnership Corner “Kun” (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	40. "Mijollnir" THOR'S HAMMER. Thor's Hammer develops obstacles, evil intentions of enemies and difficulties. According to German and Scandinavian beliefs, the hammer of the Thunder God, who rides in a chariot across the sky. Friendly towards people, he uses a magic hammer to break obstacles, barriers and obstacles that stand in the way. Thrown like lightning, the hammer always returns to the wielder's hand and is used to destroy large obstacles.
	41. Kabbalistic Pentacle of the QUEEN- a messenger of finding a groom (bride), betrothals and marriages. Makes marriage happy, helps maintain happiness and harmony in the home. When placed on the desired person, it draws his attention to you and interests him. Gives happiness, becomes the reason for the renewal of extinguished feelings. The glass, a vessel of pleasure drawn from love, is “warmed up” by the flame of feeling. From the glass rises the sign of Venus - the patroness and guardian of love feelings.
	42. DIVINE SWORD with shield TETRAMORPH- a symbol of unbending principles of faith and character. The shield is a sign of 4 elements (fire, water, air, earth) - powerfully protects in any place and time. The divine sword stands guard over once accepted principles, given words, marriages and fidelity. This sign protects, preserves purity of thoughts and an unshakable spirit, ready to repel high evil and temptations.
	43. Celtic "TRISKEL"(read: “Triskel”) - an amulet of balance with nature. The ring system of the sign contains the interweaving of the Three Elements (Fire, Water and Air) and Infinity. Their balance in nature gives peace, protection and energy in life, and their symmetrical arrangement in the amulet gives self-sufficiency and independence from changing circumstances.
	44. CRANE WITH PEACH FRUIT(ancient Chinese amulet), similar to the Slavic stork, bringing new life. A guardian and talisman of a new life, the only amulet for small children or a couple dreaming of a child. Giver of creative abilities, talents and a penchant for easy and successful study of science. Those waiting for “replenishment” are recommended to carry with them and, when everything has already been safely resolved, they are placed in the Corner of Children or Creativity “Dui” (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	45. Chinese MAGIC SEAL with the inscription “Time passed irrevocably.” The magic seal has great power. Time cannot be returned, but the Seal helps you quickly forget about everything bad and depressing that has ever happened. Recommended for those who have experienced severe shocks, such as the loss of loved ones or friends, separation from loved ones or bereavement.
	46. Indian SPIRIT OF THE SUN GOD. The warmest amulet. Warms the soul, strengthens the spirit, motivates to a cause of great strength and courage. The Indians worshiped this ancient symbol as the giver of food, the root cause of life and an amulet of good luck. The spread of rays in four directions indicated readiness, the ability to repel any attacks and life’s adversities.
	47. SQUARES OF THE CIRCLE. The Pythagorean sign of solving impossible or extremely difficult things, which were previously considered geometric problems that were impossible to reduce to logical examples and formulas. Circles, squares and triangles that fit into each other are a powerful help for solving difficult everyday and psychological problems, an assistant in ending them and not reappearing.
	48. Medieval Spanish protective CROSS OF THE MONTH(original - Museo Del Pueblo Espanol, Madrid) with an enlarged hand at the bottom. A sign facing down to the ground, a watchful observer who sees at night. An amulet that protects sleeping children from illness, fear of the dark and nightmares, when placed in a place in the bedroom that is not visible to the child. When located near the front door, it protects property from thieves and the house from filth and intrigue.
	49. Chinese COINS OF HAPPINESS- mirror reflections of ancient Chinese coins, one of the most important tools in the formation of the interior of FEN SHUI. Tied in threes (or a multiple of three) with a red ribbon, they create a space of prosperity and wealth in the places where they are placed. It is recommended to carry them in your wallet and place them in all places in one way or another connected with generating income (cash registers, accounting rooms or books, store premises, etc.). The best placement for the premises is the Welfare Corner “Shun” (Chinese geomancy Feng Shui).
	50. HSI-HSI - DOUBLE HAPPINESS. Fulfillment of dreams and harmony in marriage. Widespread throughout the Far East, “one of the strongest” signs of the union since the reign of the first emperors of the Celestial Empire. The purpose of HSI-HSI is to help fulfill various aspirations and wishes, both of the owner of the amulet and those associated with his “half”. Everything done is doubled, success becomes the success of both! Giving it is an expression of deep friendship and truly sincere wishes for happiness and the fulfillment of your most cherished plans.
	51. LONGEVITY KNOT without end or beginning, originating from the ancient teachings of Tibetan Buddhism (ca. 580 BC). Infinity and subtle magic, preserving what is most valuable. The node represents the diagram and energy balance that a person needs for a healthy and happy life. Philosophically means a person’s desire to understand the secrets of immortality, eternal youth and beauty.
	52. HORSESHOE OF LUCK. An item associated with well-being and a high level of well-being since the times when owning a thoroughbred horse was the privilege of only knights and nobles. Finding a horseshoe lost on the road brought happiness, and sometimes good wealth if it was in good condition. In later times, found horseshoes were hung on doors: a horseshoe directed upward with the open part catches and hides happiness, while one turned downward misses and cannot hold. You can either wear it on yourself or place it at home, a possible place is the front door or the Angle (Chinese Geomania Feng Shui) that you would like to strengthen.
	53. SWORD OF THEMIS- goddess of justice, allowing to cut off human suspicions, gossip and gossip. The purpose of the sword is to open the way for its owner on the path to a career or professional growth in an honest way, stopping ill-wishers, intrigues and unfair claims from superiors. A secret weapon for winning a fair fight. Possible placement of the house - Career and Development Corner “Kan” (Chinese geomania Feng Shui).
	54. ANCHOR- reliable protection of the ship (the life of one’s own and loved ones) from the elements (difficulties), achieving a goal or a temporary stop (a break to gain strength before the next adventure). Currently, a sign of strong self-confidence, finding your own path and place in life, strong principles and characters. Male sign.
	55. CADUCEUS- originally an attribute of the Healer, the god of Ancient Mesopotamia (2600 BC), who cures all diseases. Then in ancient symbolism it becomes the rod of the god of trade - Mercury. Depicted at first entwined with vines, then began to be depicted with two snakes, because... trade was considered a wise matter and requiring vigilant protection. The rising serpentine energies generate a whirlwind of energy that transforms the entire person. Wings over the club are a symbol of air and the liberation of the soul from vices and bad habits.
	56. CROSS OF TUAREG known since the times of the wanderings of African tribes in search of new living territories. The cross is a guard that protects from everything unknown, incomprehensible and life-threatening. A significant role is played by its magical power, which is a form of protective shield from various kinds of fears, damage and spells, as well as from the unknown influences of new places where you need to be. When carried with you, the cross gives security and prevents surprises.
	57. INDIAN IDOL. The center of spiritual strength from which the warriors drew strength, and the same force guarded their homes during campaigns. The upper part of the figure is an eagle, vigilantly watching from above and seeing all the dangers. For risky ventures, magical journeys or transitions to other worlds and states of consciousness. Walking on the razor's edge...
	58. Magic RUNIC CIRCLE “FUTHARK”(read: FUTHARK) a set of signs in Northern European writing, used by the legendary Vikings for magical fortune-telling and making important decisions. They used runes to tell fortunes, arranging them in the appropriate way, or “pulling” them blindly. A mentor amulet that allows your inner intuition to reveal itself more strongly and not “miss” in difficult situations.
	59. Eye of Divine Wisdom, inscribed in a triangle, symbolizing victory over evil and the desire for good. Contains an inscription glorifying Allah (decorative Arabic writing on the reverse). Gives strength and confidence, helps to overcome one’s own weakness, indifference and laziness. The eye expresses the divine gaze into the soul and vice versa - the “gate” to the knowledge of wisdom and truth. The middle of the eye is the soul of a given person, protected from mistakes and evil.
	60. EGYPTIAN ROYAL KITE, bearing the solar disk - the coat of arms of Upper Egypt and the sign of the goddess NechBet (read: Nachbet). The guardian of all privileges, a place in the social hierarchy and the souls entrusted to him for protection, which he guards with outstretched wings. Recognized as a noble sacred bird that guards the human soul, which only fleetingly “stays” in the body of every living person. Worn on the body as an amulet, it prevents “diseases” of the soul, guides it through life and after death so that in the end it goes to Paradise. Turns everything that happens into a “step” on the path of one’s own development.

In 1958, British artist and activist Gerald Holt introduced an emblem for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. They say that the prototype of this symbol was the peasant with raised hands from Goya’s painting “The Third of May 1808”. One way or another, this symbol has become a real meme. However, today, in addition to the peace symbol invented by Holt, there are a number of other symbols that are associated with peace in many countries.

1. Olive branch

The use of the olive branch as a symbol of peace and the end of conflict dates back to Ancient Greece, where crowns made from olive branches were worn by brides and were also given to Olympic winners. In Greek mythology, the god of the sea, Poseidon, once argued with the goddess of wisdom, Athena, for power over Attica. Poseidon threw his trident into the ground and a well with ocean water appeared in that place.

Athena threw her spear into the ground, where an olive tree grew from it. People valued the tree more than an unlimited amount of undrinkable water, after which they began to worship Athena (hence the name of the city).

2. Dove

The Bible said that when the flood waters began to subside, Noah released a dove into the sky, which soon returned to the Ark with an olive leaf in its beak (this supposedly signaled that life had returned to the earth). Thanks to biblical history, the dove has become a symbol of peace and holiness. This bird appears repeatedly in Judeo-Christian iconography, often depicted with a twig in its beak. The dove with an olive branch as a symbol of peace was probably borrowed from the Middle East and Mediterranean. And thanks to Picasso, the dove became a symbol of peace during the Cold War.

3. White poppy

After the end of the First World War, poppies in bloom on battlefields and mass graves could be found throughout Europe. This flower is one of the vivid images of John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields". After the war, the Royal British Legion (a non-profit organization similar to the American Legion) essentially created the tradition of wearing red poppies in the lapel, as well as placing wreaths of poppies on graves. In 1933, the Women's Anti-War Coalition began using white poppies for events related to remembrance and pacifism. Whiteness symbolizes the absence of bloodshed.

4. “V” is a symbol of victory

The "V" gesture with your middle and index fingers is quite universal. Douglas Ritchie (also known as "Colonel Britton"), a resistance fighter in German-occupied territories, used the badge as a symbol of camaraderie and unity during World War II. It is the first letter of the French, Flemish and English words for victory (victoire, vrijheid and victory, respectively). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrated the British victory with this gesture.

5. Paper crane

Little Japanese girl Sadako Sasaki was only 2 years old when the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. Due to radiation, the girl developed leukemia. The girl spent the last few days folding paper cranes. Shortly before this, Sadako was told a legend that a person who folds 1000 cranes can make any wish that will certainly come true. But the girl didn’t have time. After folding 644 paper cranes, she died in 1955 at the age of 12. Her story inspired the paper bird to become a symbol of peace in Japan.

6. Rainbow Peace Flag

During the peace march in 1961, philosopher and social activist Aldo Capitini sewed a flag from several colored stripes. This rainbow flag, which is usually written with the word PACE (Italian: Bandiera della Pace) to distinguish it from the flag of the LGBT community, was soon used throughout the country. In 2002, the peace flag experienced a revival during the second Gulf War.

7. Broken rifle

The London-based group War Resisters International uses as its symbol a rifle broken in two by hands. Today WRI, which was founded in 1921, organizes peaceful demonstrations in more than 40 countries.

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