Star symbol

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Throughout the history of humanity, man looked at the sky as something unattainable and incomprehensible, so they gave the celestial luminaries a magical and religious meaning. Even before the development of technology and science, the stars were used to determine the path and time of day and were believed to predict events. It was also believed that the stars influenced people and their lives, as each person is born under a star, and after their death, the star fades. From these beliefs came the expression “born under a lucky star”.

Rays of Stars

Today – the star is one of the most popular graphic symbols, which is found in various forms and interpretations. This sign has combined all the symbols of the past years and has become one of the most popular, along with a flower or a heart. Most often the star is associated with glamour and success, however, this symbol has quite a few meanings, which depend on the number of rays of the star and the color.

All-Seeing Eye

So, the symbolic meaning of the Star depends on the number of rays:

  • Three: symbol of the All-Seeing Eye, as well as the divine trinity.
  • Four: light, the right path, a symbol that confirms the correctness of the decision.
  • Five: symbol of protection, security, mystical powers, and harmony in all things. More five-pointed star in many cultures is associated with magic and mysticism.
  • Six: amulet, protection, also six-pointed star is a sign of Judaism and the supremacy of God.
  • Seven: a symbol of the East and Eastern wisdom; it is one of the most famous symbols of ancient civilizations in general.
  • Eight: most often eight-pointed stars are found in coats of arms, and it is also the most common ordering sign in all Christian cultures.
  • Nine: it is extremely rare to find an image of a star with nine rays. Usually – in Islamic culture.
  • Ten: today it is also extremely rare to find a star with ten rays; most often – it is doubled symbolism of the classic five-pointed star.
  • Eleven: also not the most popular geometry for star symbols these days; associated with historical orders and.
  • Twelve: this number of rays in a star is associated with perfection and harmony. It also represents loyalty and reliability.

Star Colors

As we said above, not only from the number of rays but also from the chosen color, the meaning of the star symbol can change. The star is notable for its versatility, so it is suitable, in fact, any color. The most common are blue, red, gold, and silver, and less often used black colors.

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  • Red Star: love, passion; strength, and power.
  • Blue Star: wisdom, truth, and faithfulness.
  • Yellow Star: happiness, good fortune, and success.
  • Green Star: nature, development, and prosperity.
  • Gold Star: elegance, wealth, and fame.
  • Black Star: night, magic and mysticism.

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