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Many times, all is not as it seems. So too, with the inverted pentacle. True, it is a symbol of Satanism, but it can represent other things as well.



1a. The points of the upright pentacle represent the four elements as a physical base for Spirit at the top point. *Spirit dominating matter.*



1b. The points of the inverted pentacle has Spirit at the bottom point with the elements above. *From Spirit grows the physical.*



2. It represents the Horned God of Celtic paganism...ie. Cernunnos



3. The U. S. Medal of Honor, as well as the Bronze Star is an inverted pentacle.



4. In some Wiccan traditions, it has been used a s a symbol of 2nd degree initiation.



5. It can also represent our shadow side....the part of us we keep hidden....even from ourselves. The side we consider *not good enough* or even evil.



6. And yes, it also represents Satanism.