Universal
Ouroboros
The eternal cycle of death and rebirth
The Ouroboros depicts a serpent or dragon devouring its own tail, forming an unbroken circle. It is one of the oldest mystical symbols in the world, representing the eternal cycle of creation, destruction, and renewal.
Shop Ouroboros PendantsWhat it Means
The Ouroboros embodies the concept of infinity and the cyclical nature of time. The serpent consuming itself represents the idea that endings are also beginnings, that destruction and creation are one continuous process. It speaks to self-sufficiency, wholeness, and the eternal return.
History & Origins
The earliest known Ouroboros appears in the Egyptian Book of the Netherworld (c. 1600 BCE). It was adopted by the ancient Greeks, who gave it its name from 'oura' (tail) and 'boros' (eating). It appears in Gnostic texts, alchemical manuscripts, Norse mythology as the Midgard Serpent, and in Carl Jung's work as a symbol of the unconscious.
Wearing the Ouroboros
Wearing the Ouroboros is an embrace of life's cyclical nature, a reminder that every ending carries within it the seed of a new beginning.