The Pentagram: The Occult Meaning of the 5-Pointed Star

Jul 23, 2026

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Religions are often tied to certain symbols that represent faith and, when worn, are a way of identifying others of the same belief system. Judaism has the Magen David, and Christianity has the cross that takes different forms based on the denomination one belongs to.

There is the Crescent and Star of the Islamic faith and the AUM or OM symbol of Hinduism. These symbols represent faith, piety, protection, and devotion, all good things.

However, not all symbols are associated with “good”; some are associated with “evil.” The pentagram is one of those symbols associated with good and evil for centuries. What is the true meaning of the pentagram? What are its origins, and why is it associated with the occult?

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