# The difference between a pentagram and a pentacle?

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**Category:** Witchy Wisdom\
**Created:** [August 5, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/the-difference-between-a-pentagram-and-a-pentacle/3264 "2020-08-05T16:16:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Francisco](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/francisco/32/352_2.png) [@Francisco](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Francisco)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/the-difference-between-a-pentagram-and-a-pentacle/3264/3 "2020-08-05T20:04:11Z")

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> [@christina4](#):
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> You’d think that with always being mistreated that Id get used to it, nope not the case.

Never! You can’t choose your “relatives” but you CAN choose your family. Setting boundaries and putting distance is a good start…

Basically what Christine said, the only difference between the two is the circle that encompasses the pentagram to form a pentacle. The added circle can signify connectedness or the cyclical nature of Life, Death, Rebirth.

The five-pointed star ⛤ represents the [five elements](https://spells8.com/topic/elements-of-witchcraft-wisdom/): Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Spirit. Together they are a symbol of life and protection.

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