![]() Still, let’s try to be bold and brave and explore as many spiritual and symbolic aspects of the circle as possible. Tackling such a large body of meanings is surely challenging to compress into one article. Reaching beyond the domain of physical nature, the circle has engraved itself deep into the symbolic realm, the world beyond the physical one. Or, to put it differently, as the circle has no beginning or an end, the circle could have an equally endless number of meanings in the human mind. Another circle – the iris of the human eye – is said to be a window into one’s soul.īut these examples are only the beginning. The Sun circles around the Sun and around its own axis, bringing about the cyclical changes in nature – day and night, the change of the seasons, and tides. These all-encompassing properties of a circle have roots in the depth of human consciousness.Īll of us are deeply aware of the cyclicity of life on Earth. That is especially true for our culture’s spiritual and symbolic realm. From Dharma wheel to Peace Sign from Stonehenge to Colosseum to Marina City from Pythagoras’ circle appreciation to Pi number – the circle has always had a special place in human culture. ![]() ![]() Most notably as Celtic pendants, earrings, Irish charms or Celtic brooches.The circle has been an omnipresent symbol throughout human history. This Celtic symbol is far more complex than others and has much prominence in modern day Celtic jewelry. The meaning of the triskele is diverse, varied and has many possibilities. Like the ancient Trinity knot, the number 3 holds a special symbolism within the triskele. However, this is thought not to be the only meaning, as it is also believed to represent three Celtic worlds the spiritual world, the present world and the celestial world. It is believed to represent a tale of forward motion to reach understanding. It’s thought that through the combination of these two areas we gain one meaning of the Celtic triskele. Some of these connotations include: life-death-rebirth, spirit-mind-body, mother-father-child, past-present-future, power-intellect-love and creation-preservation-destruction to name but a few. This can differ dependent on the era, culture, mythology and history, which is why there are so many variations as to what these three extensions in the triple spiral symbol mean. Secondly, and the more challenging area for symbolists, is the exact symbolic significance of the three arms of the triskele. Movement, or motion, is believed to signify energies, in particular within this Celtic Symbol the motion of action, cycles, progress, revolution and competition. This archaic symbol is one of the most convoluted to decipher as symbolists believe it is reflective of many areas of culture from the time.įirstly, the triskele can be thought to represent motion as all three arms are positioned to make it appear as if it is moving outwards from its center. The Triskele gained popularity in its use within the Celtic culture from 500BC onwards. Often referred to by many as a Triskelion, its earliest creation dates back to the Neolithic era, as it can be seen at the entrance of Newgrange, Ireland. ![]() Meaning of the Triskele / Triple Spiral / Triskelion What Does the Triskelion Symbol Mean?ĭerived from the Greek word "Triskeles" meaning "three legs", the Triskele or Triple Spiral is a complex ancient Celtic symbol.
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