This is a sacred symbol of the Celtic goddess Epona. See more about Celtic threefold symbols here. This symbol also prompts a symbolic dialogue that goes something like this: “No matter how far we are separated, no matter how far we roam, no matter how spread out and chaotic life may seem, we are always connected – we are always united with the divine. etc.) brings the human soul back to the center – the core of understanding and awareness. Ultimately, contact with the trinity (mind, body, spirit. This indicates an experience with the trinity (as a Celt, Druid or human may see it) that broadens the human consciousness. The major subtle difference between the three-fold symbol and all others mentioned here, is this: The three outreaching arms end in a spiral. Or, this hub may also represent the heart of humanity at the center of natural influences and becoming a whole being through these energies. The center of this symbol represents the “hub” signifying unity of the three powers. Its prime meaning deals with balance among core influences found in Life, Nature and the Cosmos. This Celtic symbol meaning is almost synonymous with the triskelion, triskele, triquetra. See this page for more Celtic meanings for the five-fold symbol. This is the only avenue to progress, and the five-fold symbol is a great icon conveying this concept. The key is to be consciously focused on this present moment while all other moments, events, movements pass by us and through us. The ancient Druids recognized the chief method of achieving growth is to first be present and centered within the space of ‘what is’. The mind/soul/spirit reaches out to all directions and elements of existence while the center remains exactly that…centered. This can (and often is) taken into a spiritual metaphor. In this example, the center circle represents our present location. The four circles represent: North, South, East, West. Further, this can be considered a directional symbol. These elements are essential for the stability and progression of all life…so the symbol is a pretty big deal and conveys the importance of harmony with all of Nature. The middle circle unites all the elements with a goal to reach balance between all four elements or energies. The four outer circles symbolize the four elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water. I’ve devoted an entire page on the symbolic meaning of spiral here.Īs almost all other Celtic symbol meanings, this one also deals with balance. We might also view this symbol as human awareness and/or Nature itself always moving outward to gain more broad experiences. We could say, in this example, we (or the earth) is the center of the spiral and energy (the cosmos) is forever expanding outward into an infinite array of possibilities. The cosmic-savvy Celts understood that the universe is not only limitless, but ever expanding. In this respect the spiral takes an outward path. The spiral is also a symbol of the cosmos. In this light, each step we make winds us ever inward into ourselves, our core beliefs, and the roots of our community (the center of the spiral). More accurately, every life lived takes a spiral trajectory.
Specifically, the spiral as a life symbol reminds us that our path is never from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. As a spiraling labyrinth, this pictograph stands for the path we all take in life. This very same spiral symbol is often conveyed as a labyrinth in many ancient cultures, including Celtic. Also symbolizes growth, birth and expansion of consciousness. This symbol represents ethereal energy radiating out (or inward depending on your perspective).
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