2008 Collection
Epona - Celtic Horse Goddess
approx. 1 1/4 "h x 1"w
412-096
$20.00
Throughout ancient times, the horse was the most Sacred and Honored of creatures.
Thought to be a bridge between the material and spiritual world,
the horse represents an intuitive bond between the two realms.
The trust between the rider and horse was considered a divine marriage,
and it was common to let the horse wander freely,
leading the rider to adventure of Destiny.
The threefold images of the horse symbolize different aspects of belief
revered throughout the Celtic tribes.
First is that of the horse, intelligent and independent. The horse has a mind of its own,
and proves this time and time again to those who try to impose their will upon it.
The second horse denotes the human aspect. How one treats and
interacts with the horse shows the nature of the individual. This deep bonding often
reveals the true character of those in relation with the horse.
The third image symbolizes the horse as Divine Consciousness-a link to
"Epona, the Celtic Goddess of all Equines." Epona translates as 'Divine Horse'
and it is said that she and her horses 'lead the soul' to your
preordained Destiny and brings Divine Help in hours of need.
A Chris Bennett design Copry 01/2008
Dracula's Cross
approx. 1 1/2 "h x 1 1/2 "w
412-095
$20.00
Count Vlad [the Impaler] Tepes Dracolya was an actual historical figure born 1431 AD in Transylvania.
Dracula was a member of The Order of the Dragon, a group of Slavic rulers and warlords who
were sworn to uphold the Christian faith by fighting off the advancing
Turks of the Muslim Ottoman Empire. The Muslims were fierce enemy bent on destroying
Christianity in Medieval Europe after the fall of the Constantinople in 1453.
The Order's emblem was a Dragon, wings extended, hanging on a cross.
From 1453 onward Count Vlad II wore the emblem of the order and his coinage
bore the dragon symbol. Dracula tried to protect Europe from the
advancing hordes of the Ottoman Empire with deeds that were
vicious and dastardly even for his day.
Our Cross design shows two dragons guarding each others back while
forming the symbol of the Cross. A stance designed to be Protective and
Guarding of one's back. Wear this unusual pendant to
enhance God's Protective guidance in one's life.
A Chris Bennett design Copry 01/2008
Aegishjalmur - Invincibility In Battle Rune
approx. 1 1/4 "h x 1 "w
412-094
$20.00
Binding Rune Helm of Awe: Aegishjalmur: Invincibility in Battle-
Aegishjalmur is an Icelandic 'stave' bringing Incredible Protection and Invincibility in Battle.
A "stave" is a rune that is repeated eightfold, radiating power in all directions.
In this case it is a stave of the Algiz rune from the Younger Futhark, symbolic of the elk's main weapon
its' protective horns. On the top left of the outer rim, we see the rune known as Wolfsangel.
This mostly unknown rune derives from a device used for trapping and killing
wolves. With the danger averted, this rune became symbolic of
Order over Chaos or Freedom from Oppression.
Engraved in the outer rim are many bind runes (runes of two or more in combination).
All designed with protection in mind. For example, the first bind rune at the top right
is that of THURISAZ and TEIWAZ, the runes sacred to the gods Thor and Tyr (Jupiter and Mars).
Thurisaz' magical meaning is that of passive defense, symbolized by the thorn plant.
Several of the bind runes are 'words of power,' such as RIK and FANG.
Fang is a combination of the FEHU, ANSUZ, and ING runes,
and the magicians of old called on this word of power to break bonds, physical or mental.
Rik is a word of power made of RAIDO, ISA, and KEN runes.
The scaled portions on the rim of the pendant are stylized reptilian armor,
one of the most evolved forms of nature's protection on this world.
This pendant is designed to protect the wearer from all conceivable forms of attack,
bringing Invincibility in Battle.
A Kano Diebitsch design Copry 01/2008
The Helm of Awe - Victory In Battle Rune
approx. 1 1/4 "h x 1 "w
412-093
$20.00
Victory in Battle is achieved when this Magical Runic design re-directs
your enemy's attack back to its source.
The "Helm of Awe" is an "Icelandic stave design," a rune that is empowered eightfold around
a central point. The Rune is the MANNAZ rune .
the rune of Expansion and Growth, of New Beginnings and Re-birth, a rune of Humanity.
It represents both male and female energy that links with man at his most fundamental level.
It is the rune of assistance and team work.
This Powerful, Magical symbol was worn in ancient Europe quite extensively,
most often as an amulet suspended over the Third Eye, or
engraved into a headpiece over the third eye, but also on saddles, weapons and pendants.
It was thought to dazzle assailants with its natural motion,
giving the wearer protection and time to react.
In the center circle of this pendant is also an Icelandic binding rune
that is said to Repel any Harmful Energy back to its source bringing Victory in any kind of Battle.
A Kano Diebitsch design Copry 01/2008
2007
Collection
The
Ringed Pentacle
approx. 1"h x 1"w
412-089
$20.00
The Pentacle, or five-pointed star, has been a symbol of power throughout
human history.
It generates both awe and fear within us, because of it's continuous presence
in nature,
and the complex beliefs surrounding its use in ritual Magick. Powerful symbols
touch
something deep within our psyche. They address our archetypal nature and create
an emotional
response that we often don't understand. This is part of what makes the Pentacle,
and other symbols, so powerful.
The Ringed Pentacle is one of many manifestations of this powerful symbol.
Its beauty lies not only in it's symmetry, but in it's mysticism.
The ringed pentacle combines the sharp lines of the masculine nature,
with the soft, circular form of the divine feminine. This unity creates a
symbol of endless possibilities
for magic and creativity. The weaving of the circles throughout the pentacle,
provides a mandala for meditation on the infinite cycles of life.
Early Astronomers believed that the planet Venus traveled in the path of a
pentagram.
The Pentacle became a secret symbol of the Goddess Ishtar,
as well as the Goddess Venus. The Greek Goddess Hygeia, goddess of healing,
was
also represented by the pentacle.
The Ringed Pentacle will guide your awareness to the Great Goddess
within and all around us.
"The feeling of awe and sense of wonder arises from the recognition of
the deep mystery
that surrounds us everywhere, and this feeling deepens as our knowledge grows."
__Anagarika Govinda
© Joseph Masselli 2007
Morningstar
1 1/2"h
x 1"w
412-087
$20.00
An original
design by Chris Bennett for Puzzle Rings By Pepi copyright 2007
The Pentacle, or five-pointed star, has been a symbol of power throughout
human history.
It generates both awe and fear within us, because of it's continuous presence
in nature, and the complex
beliefs surrounding its use in ritual Magick. Powerful symbols touch something
deep within our psyche.
They address our archetypal nature and create an emotional
response that we often don't understand. This is part of what makes the Pentacle,
and other symbols,
so powerful. The Morningstar beautifully illustrates the pentacle at the core
of nature.
With the pentagram at its center, the beautifully orchestrated Arabesque design
is formed.
The lines gracefully extend and expand outward, creating an
intricate wreath around the powerful center. Early Astronomers believed that
the planet
Venus traveled in the path of a pentagram. The Pentacle became a secret symbol
of the Goddess Ishtar,
as well as the Goddess Venus. The Greek Goddess Hygeia,
goddess of healing, was also represented by the pentacle.
The Morningstar truly represents the Goddess within.
Throughout history, philosophers and Scientists have studied the pentagram
and
discovered its relationship to man and nature.
The Pentacle is represented in many civilizations and cultures. As early as
3500 B.C. it symbolized
imperial power in Ancient Mesopotamia. The Greek Philosopher, Pythagoras,
(586B.C. - 506B.C.)
believed the pentacle was the
"number" of man, representing the five-fold division of the body.
The image of man, within the pentacle,
represents this study;
the head being the upper triangle; arms within the side-pointing triangles;
and feet in the lower triangles.
The five points were marked with the symbols of the five visible planets.
The five points also represented the five elements of
earth, fire, water, air, and spirit. The Pentacle, or Pentad, is also the
numerical symbol of Regeneration.
This is illustrated artfully, beautifully, and continuously in Nature.
One only needs to slice an apple in half to be reminded of the power
and awe of this symbol. It is no wonder why The Pentacle has been adopted
as a symbol of power,
for so many, throughout history.
The quest for power and its misuse, have created fear and
misunderstanding of this ancient symbol of Truth.
We must remember that the pentacle is a symbol of the power and truth in Nature;
that which already is.
An it harm none, do what thou will.
© Joseph Masselli 2007
Pentacle
of the Goddess
approx.
1"h x 1"w
412-674
$20.00
An original
design by Chris Bennett for Puzzle Rings By Pepi
The Pentacle, or five-pointed star, is a powerful symbol used by many cultures
throughout history. Anthropologists believe the earliest known use was in
Ancient Mesopotamia,
around 3500 BC. It was used as a symbol of truth by early Hebrew peoples,
and studied extensively
by the ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagoras. He was interested in its
metaphysical qualities. "Pythagoreans" called it the symbol of Perfection.
Celtic Druids called it the symbol of The Godhead. Early Pagans related it
to the "fiveness" in nature.
Early Christians related the five points of the pentacle to the five wounds
of Christ.
The depth and power of this symbol continues to be universally recognized
today.
Our Pentacle of the Goddess is reflective of the pentacle in Nature.
The five-pointed star is a gateless design, which ensures protection against
malevolent forces.
It is also surrounded by vines and flowers, in a continuous design, adding
to the protective,
nurturing presence of the Goddess. In ritual Magick, the five points relate
to
the five elements in nature; earth, water, air, fire, and spirit! In Wicca
practice,
the pentacle points up symbolizing the triumph of spirit over matter.
Wear "The Pentacle of the Goddess" in honor of the Earth Mother.
Give a self-blessing by touching the left breast, forehead, right breast,
left shoulder. and left breast to complete.
© Joseph Masselli 2007
The
Peace Goddess
1 1/2"h x 1/2"w
412-090
$20.00
An original design by Linda Masselli for Puzzle
Rings By Pepi copyright 2007
The Peace Goddess
Our world is in desperate need of peace, and no one has expressed this more
poignantly than the immortal John Lennon.
"
Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you try
No hell below us Above us only sky
Imagine all the people Living for today
Imagine
there's no countries It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too
Imagine all the people Living life in peace
You
may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one
Imagine
no possessions I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people Sharing all the world
You
may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one "
John Lennon
This
piece is dedicated in loving memory to John Lennon.
peace, shanti, hoa binh, ukuthula, pache, pace, paz, pasch, pava, aligu,
kapayapan, muka-muka, nagaya, santi, hasiti, frior, salaamata, lape, pau,
paix, fred, fridu, maluhia, chkenon......................
© Joseph Masselli 2007
Three
Dragons
approx. 1"w x 1 1/4"h
412-088
$20.00
Throughout
history, The Dragon has been a symbol of great importance.
The Dragon has been revered in Eastern cultures as a symbol of enlightenment
and spiritual
perfection and was thought to be a symbol of Happiness.
The Dragon was thought to be the only creature able to create
The Potion of Immortality. In Chinese philosophy, the Dragon represented procreation
and fertility;
the yang essence of life itself. The Emperor was often symbolized by the Dragon.
In Western cultures, the Dragon was more often seen as the untamed
and unbridled force of nature; the physical force of nature,
as well as human nature. Man had to conquer the Dragon to ensure peace and
civility.
The Dragon was seen by Early Christians as Lucifer,
or The Devil. The Dragon was the evil serpent that must be slain in a battle
of good vs.. evil.
Although the Dragon was viewed with disparity among many cultures, it was
always
seen as a powerful symbol of great significance. The Three Dragons incorporates
the
symbol into an intricate, interwoven threefold pattern. The Three Dragons
twist themselves
into a trefoil knot creating a powerful symbol of unity and protection.
The spiritual Eastern Dragon and the wild and lustful Western Dragon
combine with the Neutral third Dragon to bring an enduring wholeness to this
archetypal symbol.
The knots and spirals of wings and tails create
an exquisite labyrinth of meditative lines. This world is a vast unbroken
totality,
A deep solidarity joins its contrary powers.
___Sri Aurobindo Ghose
© Joseph Masselli 2007
Brigid's
Knot
approx. 1"h x 1"w
412-091
$20.00
An original design by Chris Bennett for Puzzle
Rings By Pepi 2007
Brigid's
Knot is named after the Celtic Triple Goddess Brigid.
Her name is spelled in many ways; Brighid, Brigit, Bridget, Brigid, and Brid.
The Irish pronunciation is (Breet). Brigid was the most beloved
Celtic Goddess of her Pagan followers. She was the daughter of "The Dagda"
the
great father-god of Ireland. In Greek Mythology, the triple-goddess
symbolizes maiden, mother and crone, or the three stages of a woman's life.
Brigid is called a "Triple-Goddess" because of her three distinct
groups of attributes.
Celtic myth tells us there were three sisters, all named Brigid,
who later became known collectively as "The Goddess Brigid".
As a sun Goddess, she is a powerful, strong, and active force.
She is the "Fire of the Forge" goddess of metal-smithing and craftsmanship;
"Fire of the Hearth"goddess of Healing, Fertility, Family, and Childbirth;
and "Fire of Inspiration" goddess of poetry, wisdom, and culture.
Brigid came into being at daybreak, rising into the sky with the Sun,
beams of fire flowing from her head. She brings gifts of light through, inspiration,
knowledge, and healing. In Druid Mythology, it's said that the infant goddess
was fed
with milk from sacred cows and whereupon she walked, flowers and shamrocks
appeared.
We celebrate this Goddess on the feast day known as, Imbolc. At the beginning
of February,
we welcome the lengthening days and the coming of Spring.
We honor the Goddess and her sacred fire; as Healer,
to spark and balance our energies; as muse, to spark our creative processes;
as metal smith,
to spark the glowing forge which enables our crafts to come to light.
Brigid's Knot was created in honor of this Goddess and Saint.
It is made up of three trefoil knots, symbolizing three-as-one.
The three knots form into a triquetra, or triangle, representing the triple-goddess.
The downward-pointing triangle is a symbol of the female yoni,
where all of creation begins.
Wear Brigid's Knot to Honor the Goddess and bring
Positive Energy, Harmony, and Creativity into your Hearth and Home!
© Joseph Masselli 2007
2006
Collection
The
Healer's Ring
Designed by Chris Bennet
exclusively for Pepi and Company
Our “Healer’s Ring” consists of several powerful ancient symbols.
The
outer circle is the “Ouroboros.” The Ouroboros is usually depicted
in the form
of a snake swallowing its tail. The Ouroboros originated in Egypt as a symbol
of the Sun,
and represented the daily travels of the Sun. In Gnosticism, it was related
to the solar God, Abraxas,
and signified ‘Eternity’ and the ‘Soul of the World.
In Alchemy it represents the spirit of Mercury and symbolizes Continuous Renewal:
the cycle of life and death and Harmony of Opposites.
A snake is often a symbol of Resurrection, as it appears to be continually
reborn as it sheds its skin.
The inner circle has the Pentacle, which has been used and worn as a
Powerful Magical symbol for thousands of years. The five points of the Pentacle
can represent the
four elements of, Fire, Water, Earth, and Air with the fifth point representing
the “fifth element”, Spirit.
Many believe the Pentacle to be a symbol of Protection and a symbol of safety.
The Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, thought the symbol represented the
Harmony of Mind and Body and considered it a symbol of Good Health.
The letters surrounding the Pentagram are Greek letters, which read from right
to left,
and spell out “Salus” a Roman Goddess that corresponds
to the Greek Goddess of Healing, “Hygeia.”
The Magic of this ring enables the bearer to bring the Healing
Powers of the symbols and the powers of the Gods/ Goddesses
on any health problems.
Good for patients as well as Doctors, Nurses and all other Healers.
A Chris Bennett Design © Joseph Masselli 2005
$35
The
Heart Triskele Ring
Designed by Chris Bennet
exclusively for Pepi and Company
“The Heart Triskele” combines three very significant universal symbols;
the heart, the triskele, and the circle.
It can help you find your center of compassion, love, and understanding so
you can experience
the wisdom of feeling. The Triskele is a symbol which represents the unity
of three.
To the Celts, the number three was the most magical number.
The triskele was a symbol of the Goddess in her three forms of maiden,
mother, and crone; sometimes called the ‘Three Brigits.’
Throughout the world, the Heart represents the center of being,
both physical and spiritual. The heart is the home of compassion.
It is the container of the life’s blood.
The Circle is the symbol of totality, wholeness, and perfection.
It is timeless, with no beginning and no end. It is spaceless having no above
or below.
It is the symbol of endless motion and cycles, which define the feminine principle.
“The Heart Triskele” was uniquely designed to incorporate these
three important symbols. At the center of the triskele,
the endless knot work (so favored in Celtic artwork) also forms into hearts.
Wear it and send your compassionate energies out to the universe.
A Chris Bennett Design © Joseph Masselli 2005
$35
The
Dragonfly
412-080
$20.00
Designed by Chris Bennet
exclusively for Pepi and Company
The Dragonfly encourages us to live by the motto, "Let
there be light."
Learning to use the light force and the life force will inspire your
imagination and creativity. The beautiful jewel-like colors of the Dragonfly
are a reminder that we too are beings of light and need to allow our own
true colors to shine through. Dragonflies inhabit two worlds; as nymphs they
begin their
life in the water, then go through metamorphosis and adapt to life in the
air.
If the dragonfly is your totem, you experience the depth of your emotions,
through your relationship with water, and achieve the highest mental clarity
as you shift to the realm of air. We are delighted by the dragonfly only during
the day,
when it can absorb the light of the sun. Those who are akin with the Dragonfly
will need plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and warmth to experience optimal
health
and well-being. The power to reflect and refract light and color has attracted
us to
the dragonfly as a source of magic and mysticism. Through the ages, people
have sought wisdom
and healing energy from these colorful beings of light.
Invite the Dragonfly into your heart and watch your creativity soar as the
beauty of
light creates magic in your life.
A
Chris Bennett Design © Joseph Masselli 2005
The
Unity
Amulet
actual size 1 1/4" x 1"
412-083
$20.00
Designed by Linda Masselli
exclusively for Pepi and Company
The Unity symbol represents the sacred doorway which
opens
when two souls embrace. Entering this doorway is always a challenge.
We encounter different ideas, different values, and different likes and dislikes.
It often feels as if we've entered a different world.
The experience can be overwhelming. It can cause us to run back to the safe
place of oneness,
where we understand the world and feel safe.
But often oneness is a lonely place where nothing grows and life may be predictable,
but stagnant.
The Unity symbol reminds us that one plus one always yields something greater,
while one multiplied by it self will always remain the same.
Entering the sacred doorway yields an opportunity for growth, acceptance,
and honoring
one another in peace and in love.
In your personal relationships, work relationships, and your relationship
to the world,
the key is to practice Unity. The two overlapping circles form the almond-shaped,
vesica piscis, at the center.
The vesica piscis is often called "the womb of the Goddess", where
creation takes place.
Within the center is the triad, the three linked circles.
The triad represents resolution to conflict; two opposites and a neutral for
binding,
balancing, and a transforming presence.
Wear the Unity amulet to encourage peaceful and harmonious relationships to
enter your life.
A Linda Masselli Design © Joseph Masselli 2005
Armanen Rune Set
800-030
$20.00
designed by Kano Diebitsch
The Armanen rune set was originally developed by Guido Von List (1848-1919),
and he claimed them to be a rediscovery of the primal Ancient Magical Runes.
These runes came to List in a vision while he was temporarily blind.
The most original concept in his rune set is List’s claim that his 18
runes
correspond to the “18 Magical Spells”
spoken by the Norse god Odin.
In the old poem, Havamal, "the high ones words”, Odin speaks of
18 spells to
avert any woe in the struggles of life.
There are spells for Victory in War, Healing, Marriage, Protection in Battle,
and so forth.
Guidance by these runes maintains a healthy, balanced way of being,
in accordance with the rest of Creation,
a harmony between Man and Nature.
On the front of our original Magical Amulet, is the Mother Rune,
Hagal, in the Tree of Life form.
The 18 "blooms” around the branches of the Tree correspond to
the 18 runes.
"Follow the laws of nature, and harmonious growth is the reward."
The back of the amulet has the runes laid around the
World Tree map of Yggdrasil,
showing the nine halls of the gods, or the nine dimensions.
The central world in the tree is Midgardh (middle garden), where we exist
and where all things are possible.
This Magical Amulet is designed to bring the wearer all the benefits
of the individual runes,
and to bring ones Being into Harmony with Nature, ensuring a
Happy, Healthy life, and to bring
Balance, Strength and Longevity to ones life.
A Kano Diebitsch design © Joseph Masselli 2006
The
Flower of Aphrodite
412-084
$20.00
Designed by Linda Masselli
exclusively for Pepi and Company
The Flower of Aphrodite represents the powerful magic of love and sexuality
associated with the Greek Goddess "Aphrodite";
also known as "Venus" in Roman mythology. Aphrodite is best
known as the Goddess of Love,
but her real magic is about transformation.
The passion of two lovers, uniting as God and Goddess, comes from
the power of Aphrodite.
The muse-like qualities of Aphrodite keep the creative flow of
the artist in motion.
She attracts us with both romantic love and sexual passion.
She has the power to transform the mundane into something sacred.
Although we are helpless while under her influence, we crave the heightened
senses and emotional
bliss we feel when Aphrodite steps into our lives.
The Flower of Aphrodite is made up of six vesica piscis, almond shaped forms
which represent the yoni, or female genitalia.
The number six represents equilibrium, harmony, and balance.
Six was known to the Ancients as the sexual number and was sacred to Aphrodite.
The Flower of Aphrodite was used as a fertility amulet because of these associations.
The cobweb shape surrounding the vesica piscis represents the lure and the
trap of the Goddess Aphrodite.
Sometimes the Goddess weaves a web of intricate circumstances, to bring
two lovers together in blissful ecstasy.
Sometimes the Goddess traps us helplessly in unrequited love
with all its painful lessons!
But without Aphrodite's magic, we can't experience the passion and joys
that the mysteries of the heart bring;
some to make us human, others to experience the god and
goddess within us.
Wearing this amulet will invite the power of The Goddess
of Love into your life.
Wear it to rekindle love, find new love, as a fertility amulet, and as an
inspiration for the creative process.
A Linda Masselli Design © Joseph Masselli
2006
The
Fairy Shield
412-081
$20.00
Designed by Linda Masselli
exclusively for Pepi and Company
All women are representations of the Triple-Goddess, no matter which
face we choose to show to the world. We have a symbiotic relationship with
the
Goddess from the moment of our birth. The Triple Goddess imagery of maiden,
mother,
and crone has been present in many cultures, but was solidly honored by the
Celtic peoples.
The Goddesses worshipped by the Celts are said to belong to a race known
as the Tuatha De Danann, or "people of the Goddess Dana."
Celtic myth tells us the Tuatha De Danann employed their Magick to shield
themselves from earthly strife and chose to reside in the spiritual realm,
or Faery kingdoms of Ireland. "The Celtic Faery Shield" is a symbol
of this very powerful, Goddess inspired Magick.
The Faery Shield is a symbol of the trinity of the Divine Feminine.
It is made up of three interlaced Vesica Piscis which represent the "yoni"
or female genitals.
The gateless design prevents the entrance of negative energies.
It is furthered strengthened by the Circle; the primary feminine symbol representing
sacred space.
This symbol of the three yonis was called the triquetra by the Celts.
The Celts honored the number three and its connection to the Goddess.
We honor the Virgin Goddess for coming of age, making life changes, and new
beginnings.
We honor and petition the Mother Goddess when we wish to become pregnant,
are ready to give birth, and to bless the newborn and all other children and
grandchildren.
We honor the Crone for our celebrations of menopause, transformation,
deep wisdom, and the ending of relationships.
Wear the Faery Shield to honor the Celtic woman within you:
"she recognizes her spiritual links to all living things. Her true weapons
are her wisdom
and self-confidence. Her strength is in her willingness to learn and grow.
Her inner peace comes from her sense of place in creation, and her recognition
that she
carries a spark of the Goddess within her at all times."
[p.237, Edain McCoy. Celtic Women's Spirituality]
A Linda Masselli Design © Joseph Masselli 2006
The Spear of Odin
412-085
$20.00
designed by Kano Diebitsch
exclusively for Pepi and Company
Irminsul, a Cosmic Tree symbol, was Sacred to the Saxons of Ancient Europe.
Equated with Yggdrasil, the World Tree of the Norse,
the symbol once existed in Northern Germany but was destroyed by early
Christians under orders of Charlemagne in 772 AD.
The only surviving image of Irminsul was reportedly carved into the
rock formations of the "externsteine," a huge natural rock formation
long
used as a Pagan Holy Site: often described as mainland Europe's "Stonehenge."
On the trunk of this Cosmic Tree is the 'GAR' rune, seen only
in the Anglo-Saxon runic alphabet. Gar is the last rune, and means 'Spear.'
More accurately, it refers to "Gungnir," Odin's Magical Spear; a
Dwarven Magical
Weapon given to Odin by Loki. Related to Thor's Hammer, the Spear never misses
its mark,
and always returns to Odin's hand.
Gungnir was also considered to be the Cosmic Pillar,
an axis linking the various Realms of the Universe: the Heavens and the Underworld.
Its magical meaning is the stable reference point,
which is at once all around, internal, external, micro and macrocosmic;
the beginning and the end of all things.
Gar was used as a magical word for bringing magic into being,
such as the phrases 'ka!' and 'abracadabra.'
The power of this symbol offers the protective and defensive qualities of
this
Magical Spear to those who defend and support nature's cause.
A Kano Diebitsch design 2005