Wednesday, December 20, 2006

The Swastika

You may notice the Swastika menorah to the right. No, it isn't some weird kind of Jewish Nazi Hybrid symbol, but it is one a good friend of mine (Thamus the Chief Advocate of Germany) created upon my asking.

I have always had an affinity to the swastika. I find that despite the horrific stain on it's history, the swastika stands as a symbol of the cosmic order, it is the only symbol used and developed by several cultures at the same time. This makes it unique and special. A reminder that despite our cultural variance we are traveling on the same current of Humanity.

The Swastika and Menorah combination represents my acceptance and pride of Being Jewish while the swastika part of it reminds me of my occult roots and how it still holds up my Judaism. It is a part of who I am.

But I can tell you, as a Jew, most of us know of the true history of the swastika and find no insult in it.