The Egyptian Ankh

The ancient symbol of an ornate cross with an open loop at the top known as the Ankh; the Egyptians referred to in ancient times as The Cross of Life or the Key of Life is the subject of this post. As in ancient times, the Ankh symbolizes our mortal life, the afterlife, and fertility. The ancient Egyptian language is displayed in symbols and the Ankh was the Egyptian symbol for the word life. The Ankh can also be interpreted as a "mirror" as in a mirror to the soul.

I recently added this interesting piece of jewelry to my Juneteenth jewelry collection and some of the information I have discovered about this ancient object has educated me about ancient Egyptian customs. I share some of what I learned in this post for those who are also interested and provided you are not already in possession of this knowledge. If not, you might find it interesting to know that Ancient Egyptians decorated their homes, inside and out with the Ankh symbol and wore Ankh ornamentation for protections to ward off evil.

The Ankh was believed to have magical powers and was used for everything from fertility ritual to cult worship. The Ankh did not come from the Christian cross, in fact, it predates the Christian cross some scholars believe the Ankh symbol was model for the Christian cross.

Even though fashion has changed a lot since the fall of the ancient Egyptian empires this ancient symbol of immortality and death, the male and female balance seems to be as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago. So, if you've ever wanted to add to your collection of jewelry a piece of attractive Egyptian protective bling that represents a life that spans not only living in the material world but life in the spiritual everlasting afterlife as well then this ancient good-luck-symbol may be for you.

Dressing in ankh decorated clothing or jewelry has a history that is worth learning a little about. I found it interesting to know that there was once great unity and change connected to the power of ancient fashion and culture. Ancient people understood the powerful meaning of what geometry and symbols had to offer them, and how those things could affect the vibrations in their environment and the direct effects on them related to the physical plane of existence. Whether you're feeling like connecting with the ancestors and working on your spiritual connection to consciousness or just looking to add a fashionable finish to any wardrobe choice you make---add a little ankh to it.

The joy of life's energy is represented in this historical Egyptian symbol and even though you will find Ankh jewelry rings, Ankh jewelry bracelets, sweatshirts, and other Ankh-cross-images, all presented in many wonderful designs and color combinations, the true beauty of the Ankh is in its meaning---life!