Symbols used in Witchcraft depend on the type of witchcraft,  and there are many – from witch doctors in Africa, Voodoo, western Wicca, Sangomas in South Africa, herbalists in South Africa, depending on the type of spell – whether it is a love spell, a money spell – or a spell to stop bullets – the practitioner will use different items and symbols in practising the particular craft. Witch doctors in Africa use element from the bush – animal parts, bones, stones and all manner of things – they will throw them like one throws the runes. Witches symbols from Europe use items like pentacles and wands.

Black wizards who practice the dark arts will not divulge what kind of symbols they use – Evil witchdoctors in Africa have been known to use body parts of young boys and girls – this is something no normal person would condone – but many who seek powerful spells make use of these witchdoctors. Sangomas in South Africa who practice the true form of Ancestor worship would never use such practices, relying on the wisdom of good. Herbalists in South Africa will of course use natural substances like herbs and plants. Many Symbols used in witchcraft are secrets -each form of the occult protecting their ancient knowledge. Some practitioners make use of Adinkra symbols like the Sankofa – which is a very powerful symbol,

The Sankofa is an Adinkra Symbol. Sankofa means” go back and take” . While this may seem at odds with what is good – it holds deep meaning with many Africans. It could be to claim ones culture back, or one past, or one ancestors. The symbol comes from the adinkra symbols- which probably have the most beautiful meanings of all African symbols. A sankofa ring is always something I would like a commission for – this powerful African symbol has inspired many African to reclaim their lost cuture and heritage.

Other Adinkra symbols, mostly used on African fabrics, and now on almost anything, are equally well loved – covering friendship symbols, love symbols and protection Symbols. They are all exquisitely designed and balanced, and, like the Sankofa symbol, very popular. Many of the designs have been used in African rings, the meanings are just perfect for many of the sentiments that are expressed in a marriage. Of course, like all things, many traditional healers in Africa use these symbols for their spells and magic.

Tokoloshe Exorcist

He is mischievous and many bad things that happen in African culture are blamed on this spirit. A tokoloshe exorcist is a charm to ward off the evil of this tokoloshe. Although seldom seen, this African symbol of evil is small and comes out at night. In African culture, many household sweep the ground around the house – so they can see if the tokoloshe has come in the night. Beds are raised on bricks so that one is not too close to the ground – as the tokoloshe is short it is believed that sleeping high will help keep him away. The tokoloshe come in many forms – can be an old man, or a child or a goat. Usually it is small but has a very large penis. Although it is not an African symbol – it does represent evil in African culture. A charm against evil tokoloshe is the tokoloshe exorcist. The tokoloshe, an evil spirits or specifically one of the African spirits. The ancestors in African culture help to protect against wicked spirits, a charm against evil spirits can help in African culture

I have trawled the net looking at this subject but have yet to find definitive symbols of hope. There are plenty of symbols for good luck, symbols of courage, symbols of protection and others.

The most obvious symbol of hope is the dove – and quite a few sites list this symbol – but the dove is actually a symbols of peace.

Chinese symbol of hope

Many sites make it up as they go along. They try and re brand ancient symbols. This doesn’t sit too well with me! I found a Chinese symbol of hope called xiwàng. This is more of a Chinese character – means expect, hope and wish. I don’t really think it is a symbols as we in the west expect it to be….more like an idogram.

Biribi wo soro - Hope

Africa has a symbol – it comes from the Adinkra – it means – “God there is something in the heavens, let it reach me” – pretty cool huh!

The Adinkra have a lot of great symbols – must be the largest number of symbols from any African Country. They were used on their original fabrics. These were the only symbols of hope I could find – African symbols of hope are rare. For more African Symbols see African Mask Jewelry. The tokaloshe on the other hand is probably the opposite – to a symbol of hope – representing an evil spirit in African culture

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