Many Christmas trees have a star on the top. Stars are
believed to guide the way to special sights and in the old days, many of the
star constellations (groups of stars) such as the "Great Bear" and
"Little Bear" were worshipped as Gods. Ancient Hebrews used the
six-pointed Star of David as a religious symbol, while the five-pointed
Christmas star signified the star that appeared over Bethlehem when Jesus was
born. In many cultures, stars are signs of good fortune and for reaching
new goals.
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The star at the top of the Christmas tree is a version of
the pentagram, the ancient symbol of wisdom and control over the body.
A Christmas tree is not complete without the Christmas star,
it is the final touch that makes Christmas decoration magical. However, the
real meaning of the star at the top of the tree is far more beautiful than most
people would imagine – the Bethlehem star that announced the birth of another
great master of wisdom is also the star that symbolizes men in control of their
animal instincts.
The Five Pointed Star – the Symbolism of the
Pentagram
The pentagram has many different meanings; one of them
represents the human being – each of the four points symbolizes one of the four
members of the body (two arms and two legs), and the point that points upwards
represents the human head.
According to ancient traditions, what makes humans different
from animals is the fact that humans have intellect, or the ability to use the
mind to make decisions, while animals are totally governed by instincts. A
human being is supposed to have full control over the body functions and
instinctive behaviour, this is why the pentagram depicts the mind above the
four members of the body.
When the pentagram is turned upside down, it represents
something different – the mind is now below the four members, and therefore,
subjected to the animal's instincts. When lower passions overcome the human
intellect, men become animals again. This is the reason why the inverted
pentagram became associated to witchcraft – it is the animal instinct
dominating instead of the human mind, and this is the true nature of evil.
Later, the Templar knights transformed the inverted
pentagram into the image of Baphomet, or the goat that symbolizes Satan, as
nothing can be more devilish than a man completely ruled by his inferior animal
nature.
The Christmas star, however, is the symbolic depiction of
the ideal man, a man who is in control of his animal body – a triumph achieved
after a long journey of many deaths and rebirths around the zodiac (symbolized
by the Christmas tree).
The Star of Bethlehem and the Astrological Symbolism of the
Christmas Star
It is said that when baby Jesus was born, a star led the
three magi to the birth place of the little Messiah. According to ancient
mystery schools, an astronomical conjunction in specific periods of history is
usually associated to the birth of a great master – someone who can lead the
masses towards spiritual growth.
At each new cycle that humanity goes through, a few leaders
are expected to be born in different countries, in a limited space of time (a few
thousand years). So, the birth of these enlightened creatures could be
predicted by astrologers at that time, when the magi still dominated the art of
astrology in its original form.
These masters (or avatars, according to Hindu tradition)
represent the human ideal, men who have been successful in the journey of the
soul towards ascension, and became conscious of their role in the maintenance
of the universal laws.
The Christmas star, then, symbolizes these leaders who have
achieved the human ideal through many incarnations – when the mind (principles,
moral virtues, philosophical values, etc) has finally dominated the body.
Understanding Christmas Decoration
The purpose of the Christmas decoration should be to remind
people about the philosophical values that originated them. By looking at a
Christmas tree, the beautiful balls that ornate it and the five pointed star
crowning the top of the pine, people have the opportunity to experience a
little of the teachings that the ancient traditions left us about the universal
laws. Unfortunately, in today's world, people associate Christmas only with
presents and food.
If you want to learn more about how astrology relates to
Christmas and the hidden messages of the Christmas tree, read Meaning and
Symbolism of the Christmas Tree. For an overview of the Christmas symbols and
their meanings, read The Real Meaning of the Christmas Symbols along
with Meaning and Symbolism of the Christmas Candles.
For more information about Christmas's star
: http://www.santas.net/thestar.htm
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