The Ankh symbol comes from the Egyptian hieroglyph which means «life.» It is also known as the key to life, the key of the Nile, the Egyptian cross, the cross of life and the «Crux Ansata» (Cruz with ASA).

It is often seen in the hands of the gods and in the decorations of the tombs are shown giving an Ankh to the deceased. This can symbolize the Renaissance or the act of conception.

The ancient Egyptians wore anj alone or together with the djed and was like an amulet.

It retains its popularity among neopaganos as a symbol of life, rebirth and access door to the beyond, to the underworld and other kingdoms. The divination mirrors usually have an anj shape.

It is very similar to the Venus symbol.

His role in Egyptian culture

The key to life had a very important role in Egyptian culture, for some it represents the gift of life and immortality. The term Ankh literally means «life», «ISIS key» or «key to the great mysteries.»

Talisman of undoubted value, was sustained by the pharaohs during the ceremonies. If we compare the form of the key to life with current medical knowledge, the ANKH represents an amplifier of the pineal gland.

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Spiritual meaning of Ankh

From an esoteric/spiritual point of view, the pineal gland represents the famous «third eye», or the eye of the soul. If we place the key to life on the face we observe how the handle coincides with the third eye, while the arms of the cross cover the eyes and mouth.

Here the key to life becomes a necessary tool to evolve and grow spiritually. The key to life allows us to «see» with the soul, covering the other senses that distract us from the reality that surrounds us. The key name of life could be a metaphor of a «key» that opens the door to a new vision of existence that leads to superior consciousness.

Interpretation of the APPLICATION VIDA Eterna represents the concept of life beyond death, eternal existence. It is used in rituals and meditations centered on immortality and the trip of the soul. Protective Protecction a protective symbol is often taken as an amulet. female, life and death. It is used in ceremonies and spells to harmonize and balance opposite forces.

Astronomical Meaning of Ankh

For some, the key to life has an astronomical meaning. If we carefully observe the key to life, it is possible to identify the representation of the sunrise (curve), the horizon (the horizontal line) and the sunlight that is projected on the earth.

In this theory, the key to life represents the trajectory of the sun, that is, the vertical line below the horizon.

Toth was the God who invented writing and guardian of the movements of heaven.

Son of Ra was the god of the moon, wisdom, writing, magic and the measure of time.

The Egyptians represented him with the head of Ibis, whose peak resembles a growing moon. The mystery surrounding him is due to the 42 books he wrote and hid on Earth. One of them says:

… we arrive at the land of Khem’s children.

Finish, they went with clubs and spears, raised with the rage of those who intend to kill and destroy the children of Atlantis.

Then I got up personally and directed a ray of vibration, hitting them until they dispersed as mountain stone fragments.

Terrified by my magic science deployment, they lay lying at my feet, until I released them.

Component Symbolic -llicle (oval or circular) upper signal of the Anj, often in the form of loop or tear. It represents the eternal soul, immortality and beyond. It extends down from the crossbar. It represents physical life and earthly existence. Mesa: components and symbolic elements

Cross of life

Many Egyptian gods are represented with the key to life in hand or chest.

In each of these hieroglyphs, Ankh represents eternal life.

The cross of life could be an amulet to «cross the threshold» and access the kingdom of the dead. A necklace to move between the two kingdoms then? Perhaps the key to life is a symbolic code to define the death of man as being material and physical and the consequent rebirth of his soul.

When Christianity found the Egyptian civilization, he tried by all means to eradicate the symbol of the key to life. As in the case of oak, it was tried to assimilate the symbol to the religion itself to be more peacefully accepted by the masses.

You cannot overlook the similarity of the key to life with the Roman Cross. In Christianity we find the symbolism mentioned above, Christ dies on the cross and leaves his material body, and then reborn in a new form.

Ankh over the centuries between different cultures

The Ankh symbol remained alive in the Egyptian culture until the arrival of Christianity, when all the symbols belonging to the scope of a religious culture considered pagan were repressed.

Its deep roots in the history of the ancient kingdoms, however, allowed the Cross Ankh to maintain some importance, ending up being assimilated by the orthodox copta church and adopted as a symbol of Coptic Christianity, given its similarity to the Christian cross, but above all the total absence to any zoomorphic and anthropomorphic reference that could identify it with an ancient pagan religion.

Ankh symbol today

Today, the Ankh Cross is recognized in Egyptian symbolism, and not only, as a symbol of life, the universe, reincarnation and encounter between the spiritual and earthly world. Together with the tree of life are the two symbols that universally celebrate the existence and the need for communication and connection with life.

The Ankh Cross is considered one of the symbols of Egyptian fate, such as beetle or Horus eye

Why should I carry an Ankh cross collar?

The Ankh Cross can be acquired in different materials, but it is convenient to know that the ancient Egyptians used sicomoro wood, semi -precious stones, jaspe, opaque red quartz and that there often was a mirror in the handle.

The cross can take around the neck and it seems that placing it on the forehead when it is especially tired or a bit melancholic or stressed, it can provide benefits. In addition, the two sides of the cross can be «charged» with the energy of the sun and the moon, which means that different areas of the body are stimulated.

For example, the part exposed to the Moon allows to stimulate imagination and fantasy and helps fight anxiety and depression, while the part exposed to the influence of the sun helps revitalize the body.

Conclusion

Ankh is a great symbol with which to work to honor life and embrace its history and tradition. Use it with intention and respect to obtain amazing results.