The ouroboros

The Ouroboros (serpent or dragon eating its own tail) often symbolize self-reflexivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things such as the phoenix which operate in cycles that begin anew as soon as they end.

The Ouroboros is a highly recognizable symbol, featuring either a snake consuming its own tail. Where did Ouroboros symbol come from?

The Ouroboros, originating in Ancient Egyptian iconography, as the circular serpent devouring its own tail was a symbol of the sun. Today we see this as symbol of introspection, the eternal return or cyclicality – something constantly re-creating itself. It also represents the infinite cycle of nature's endless creation and destruction, life and death. . . . #diabolikill #jewelry #egyptian #inspiration #rebirth #magic #alchemy

Book Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses by author Sarah J. Maas (Artist: @dreamworldweller)

Saturn Ouroboros | Artist?

"I whirled to the mirror. Where I had been standing…that beast now sat, scaled tail idly swishing through the snow. Watching me. No—not watching. Gazing back at me. My reflection"

Ilze Zviedrite Alchemical symbol: Ouroboros

Digital Art & Books on Instagram: "Feyre looking into the Ouroboros, the Mirror of Beginnings and Endings 🪞What would your reflection look like? 😬 Disclaimer: I realized too late the snakes were actually one snake BUT let’s just call it creative freedom 🙃 !!ACOWAR spoilers!! “It's a rare person to face who they truly are and not run from it—not be broken by it. That's what the Ouroboros shows all who look into it: who they are, every despicable and unholy inch. Some gaze upon it and don't…

No beginning, no end...

Ouroboros, winged dragon (spirit), wingless serpent (matter), sun, moon, the Tree of Life.

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