The History or Mythology of Silver Rings Worn by Pagan Priestesses
A silver ring on the hand of a Pagan priestess is almost iconic in its imagery. In movies and art, Druid, Wiccan and other Pagan priestesses are often depicted with several silver rings adorning their fingers. Sometimes, however, they are shown with a single ring that holds special significance. The silver ring has a number of connotations for Pagans.
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Ring of Power
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The circle is a powerful foundational symbol for most Pagans. It is protective in magic, and it represents the circular and cyclical nature of life. The ring is an echo of the magic circle in which magical rites and celebrations are performed.
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Silver
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Silver is associated with the moon and feminine energies within most Pagan religious traditions. For this reason, it is especially worn by women, whose menstrual cycles are reflected in the changing cycles of the moon. For a Pagan priestess, a silver ring is a reminder of her connection to the feminine energies within herself and those at work in nature.
Ring Symbols
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Most of the silver rings worn by Pagan priestesses are engraved or cast with symbols that are related to the woman's specific religious and magical beliefs. Many priestesses wear pentagram rings, for instance, as the pentagram is the most common symbol within Pagan spirituality. Other popular ring embellishments include symbols for the moon, god and goddess images, gemstones and writing in magical alphabets.
Personal Meaning
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No single ring has the same meaning for all Pagan priestesses. Variations in religious and magical traditions and personal experience lend nuances and shadings to the many layers of meaning already inherent in any given symbol. Most priestesses have stories or personal associations with each of the rings they wear.
Enchanted Rings
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Some rings are imbued with the priestess's own magical power in order to accomplish a specific goal while she wears them. For instance, she may boost the silver circle's protective abilities so that she is that much further from harm while the ring is on her finger. Rings can also be enchanted to attract love, beauty or confidence to their wearer.
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- Photo Credit "celtic wedding rings " is Copyrighted by Flickr user: apdk (anthony kelly) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
