Celtic sister symbol
The ancient Celts used knot symbols as a unique and highly artistic way of expressing and paying tribute to their interconnectedness with each other, with nature, and with the gods and goddesses. A Celtic symbol containing continuous knots showing no beginning or end was used to represent the eternal love the sisters shared.
The ancient symbol is the Celtic Triskele, it is also a symbol of sisterhood as it represents the trinity of three, such as mother, daughter and grandmother, or the three stages of womanhood. Also known as the triple spiral symbol which is closely related to the Triquestra, the Triskele is made up of three interlocking spirals. The three spirals in ancient Celtic symbols are related to the sun, the afterlife, and reincarnation, and some believe pregnancy as well.
Trisqueles are very common in this artwork and can be found in a variety of different styles, both vintage and modern. These three linked spirals evoke the Celtic concept of three domains, namely earth, water and sky and how they relate to each other. These spirals signify the special connection between sisters, how their lives are forever intertwined, no matter where life’s twists and turns take them.
The Triskele emblem is commonly found today on things like tattoos, stationery, clothing, glassware, and pottery as a way to represent Celtic symbolism. It is a Celtic triple spiral symbol with no open ends, in other words, a continuous line, each spiraling fluidly in the same clockwise direction. The continuous line of spirals signifies the endless cycle of life, something that is easily linked with brotherhood.
In Celtic and pagan folklore, the Triskele is connected to the mother goddess.
The Brotherhood of Avalon
The official logo of the Sisterhood of Avalon has as its central image a Celtic Triskele, moving counterclockwise, representing the energies of the Divine Feminine. The Triskele’s arms are shown as stylized ‘9’s intended to honor the ancient Ninefold Brotherhood of Avalon.
At the center of the Triskele is an apple cut in half, revealing the five seeds of wisdom, which is the core of Avalon lore. These five seeds seen in the cut apple reveal the mystery of the fivefold cycle that leads us to the wisdom of the Heart of Being.
The nine-pointed star is the main symbol of the brotherhood of Avalon and honors the Nine Morgens, the Honorable Ancestor of Avalon, and the Keepers of the Avalonian Tradition. The silver apple itself represents the otherworldly island of Avalon and the mysteries kept by its priestesses or sisters.
celtic knots
One Celtic knot in particular that is accepted as a symbol of brotherhood is the Triquestra. It takes the form of a three-sided triangle intricately crafted from interconnected loop knot work. The Triquestra was often used in Celtic goldsmithing and jewelry to symbolize the interconnectedness of special things or people such as mother, daughter and grandmother, as well as other concepts that fit into the idea of unity such as sisterhood and family. A common representation of the Triquestra can be seen with a circle in the center of the triangle dividing the three interconnected loops. This circle is meant to emphasize the unity of the three elements.
modern representation
Today the Triquestra can be seen as one of the quintessential design elements of Celtic artwork, and is used by many to display their heritage or culture. The symbol has become so popular that even the rich and famous can see it in use. For example, in the popular television show “Charmed,” which features three witch sisters working together as a unit to defeat evil, the Triquestra is seen adorning the Book of Shadows.
The symbol of brotherhood represented by the Triskele or Triquestra is a piece of folk art used by many, and while many Celtic knot patterns and designs are difficult to define, the spiritual and physical elements represented in these two symbols are easy to identify. . understand. The intertwined threads are said to represent the endless paths of life itself, as well as the emotions of love, friendship, and faith.