The importance of air in Pagan culture is indisputable and it serves as one of the four classical elements. The symbol of air in most Pagan cults is a triangle sitting on its base. However, some members of the faith prefer to use a circle with a point at its center. Either way, air signifies communication, wisdom and power of the mind.
In ancient Egyptian culture, the Ankh was regarded as the symbol of eternal life. The design of the tattoo appears to be a T-shaped pattern adorned with a loop on the top. The loop represents the rising sun, the horizontal bar is said to symbolize feminine energy and the vertical bar represents masculine energy. The combination of these three shapes is the symbol of fertility and power.
The Celtic shield knot is represented by a series of interlaced designs that form knots. The square-shaped patterns are almost universally accepted as a standard for this knot. The tattoo is supposed to be a symbol of warding and protection from negative energies. The corners of the knot are representative of the four classical elements: earth, fire, wind and water.
Some Wiccan denominations are major proponents of the seven-pointed Elven star. Also known as the Faerie star, this symbol purports to reinforce the significance of the number seven as a sacred number in many magical traditions.