Meaning that it is simply because of the firm belief that a symbol will work, that it does! I always talk about the importance of belief in terms of the effectiveness of any magick, so this theory makes total sense to me. The belief theory associates symbols with a sort of placebo effect. Still, its an interesting concept to consider when working with symbol magick.
I quite like this theory apart from the fact that many of the symbols which I work with have nothing to do with sacred geometry and have none-the-less been highly effective. By harnessing the power of sacred geometry, these shapes are thought to emit powerful energies which again, we can use within our spellwork to provide a boost of energy or focused intention. The shape radiation theory states that there are certain forms of geometry which are sacred within the universe and that these geometries possess special energetic qualities. It follows then that by working with ancient symbols, we can tap into the collective energy which they have gathered over time and use these to boost our own spellwork. For example, the Eye of Horus has been used since antiquity as a sign of protection and as such, has accumulated an incredibly strong protective energy. The energy theory claims that since certain symbols have been in use for thousands of years in a specific way, for example, as symbols for protection, that they have thereby become ‘charged’ with these specific qualities and radiate them much more strongly than other symbols. This energy is a sort of fuel for magical activities and certain symbols and signs emit specific energies which we can use intentionally in our spell work. This energy has many different names such as Chi, Prana, Ki, PSI but really it’s the same energy regardless of the name it is given. The energy theory states that there is an energy which permeates all things. Below I’ll lay out a few different theories for why symbols make an effective magickal tool.
Working with specific symbols in a more intentional way can certainly increase the effectiveness of this tactic and incorporating symbols into your magickal work can be wonderfully enriching. Symbols can, therefore, help us to access the energy contained within, for example, the concept of love, abundance or protection in a quick and easy way. Who hasn’t carried a good luck talisman at some point in their lives or had the initials of a loved one inscribed into a piece of jewellery? We already intuitively understand that by assigning certain concepts to symbolic elements we can create a quick connection to these concepts through the associated symbol. Working with symbols is something that actually comes quite naturally to most people.
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