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> > Pentacle can repersent the 5 wounds of Christ, could repersent 5
> > elements of some pagan paths. There is no way I can determine how it is
> > being used in this case. It most likely is still Judaic/Christian based
> > occult smybol. Occult means just hidden and does not mean evil.
>
> Yes - Sir Gawain carried a shield with a Pentacle on it for just that
reason
> (in some of the versions of the Arthurian legends).
>
> "Generic" bird images carry so many meanings it'd be hard to figure it
> out. However, the juxtaposition of pentacle/star of David lend credence to
> the idea that the larger amulet is Judeo/Christian and is used to ask G*d
to
> guard over the wearer.
> My understanding of Mandelas is that they are views of the Cosmos, with
> Nirvana (in the form of the freeing Buddha or his symbol) at the center -
> which again, would bring the wearer a talisman of peace and unity under
> benign Deity.
>
> Terri
>
>
Thanks for that.
Uncle Davey
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