The Chaos Symbol

The Symbol of Chaos dates back at least until the 1960’s. Many people believe that it dates back to ancient times. It was developed for use with stories by an author in the 1960’s. The person that created the symbol in the 1960’s was created by going in all four directions: North, East, South, and West. Then the artist when in the other four directions: Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest. It then became popular for the current day culture. It has since been used for many other adaptations that are occult related. Incidentally enough, this symbol that was created as the Symbol of Chaos is very similar to an ancient symbol of chaos.

The symbol looks like a small circle with eight arrows pointing away from the circle in eight different symmetrical directions. To interpret it into words would be to say that it is going in all different directions. This symbol has been useful for games and music in modern culture. Specifically, this symbol has been useful for role-playing games, video games, comics, albums, and logos. The symbol has been used in subcultures of people as tattoos, and other decorative elements, such as necklaces. It can be associated with ideas of freedom of thought, and strength. Because there are good qualities associated with the symbol an aura a magic surrounds the symbol.

Many people and groups that hold magic as a sacred tradition to benefit the good find this symbol a welcome accessory. Looking online, one can find necklaces, t-shirts, magnets, video games, role-playing games, books, and other paraphernalia. The simple symmetrical shape makes this an image that is easy change slightly. It can be made in different “typefaces” and colors. It can represent different aspects of different ideas that could be considered chaotic. This symbol is perfect for artists to manipulate. The arrow is one of the most used graphic elements. The symmetrical shape lends well to a balanced composition.