Few can explain what it means to an inverted cross, despite the high popularity of the symbol . The most common information indicates that this sign has negative energy and is even associated with Satan. In fact, the history of the inverted cross is quite rich.
What does an inverted cross mean?
There are several versions that tell the story of the appearance of this symbol. Christians connect him with the apostle Peter, who founded the Christian church. The Romans considered him a sectarian and feared that he could destroy the empire. When Peter was caught and decided to crucify, the apostle asked to nail him upside down, so as not to die, like Jesus. As a result, the inverted cross was considered a symbol of the papacy and called it the "Cross of St. Peter". He was associated with sincere faith in God and submission. The Catholic Church recognized this sign as one of its official symbols. For example, it can be found on the throne of the Pope. For Christians, an inverted cross means a humble expectation of eternal life and the impossibility of repeating the heroic deed of Christ. Despite this, many modern Christians consider him a satanic sign.
In paganism there is a different opinion about the appearance of this sign, so his first images were seen in the temples of Ancient Greece. The reverse cross was considered an attribute of the god Apollo. In Scandinavians, this symbol belonged to the god Torah, performing the function of his hammer. The inverted cross had its own meaning in the Slavs, who associated it with the forces of nature. Some called it a sword pointing upwards.
What does the tattoo and symbol of the inverted cross mean to Satanists?
In the ordinary cross, each part has its own meaning, so the upper line is God, and the lower line is Satan. In an inverted symbol, it turns out that Satan is superior to God, and therefore has the power to control it.
Adherents of black magic assure that they in their practices can use symbols and objects that are contrary to white energy. For this purpose, the inverted cross is ideally suited. Many Satanists, Goths and black magicians adorn the images of an inverted cross not only with their clothes, but also with the body, making tattoos. An inverted cross for them is a symbol of renunciation of God and faith in general. It is used for making various ornaments and mascots . Still it is used as a figure for decorating T-shirts and other clothes.