A pentacle is a magical talisman typically made of parchment, paper, cloth, or metal, upon which a symbolic design is drawn, often used in magical evocation and ritual practices

. Traditionally, pentacles are disk- or circle-shaped objects inscribed with various symbols, including pentagrams (five-pointed stars) or hexagrams, and sometimes include magical names or characters intended to invoke or command spiritual forces

. In historical grimoires like the Key of Solomon , pentacles appear in many varieties and serve purposes such as protection, summoning spirits, or gaining knowledge and power over natural and supernatural forces

. In modern occult and neopagan traditions, such as Wicca and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, pentacles symbolize the element Earth and are used as ritual tools representing stability, materiality, and grounding

. In tarot, the suit of Pentacles is associated with the Earth element and relates to practical matters like money, career, physical health, and material security. It represents the tangible, physical world and the rewards of hard work and effort

. People symbolized by Pentacles tend to be practical, grounded, and focused on material success and stability

. To summarize:

• Magical talisman: A disk inscribed with mystical symbols used in evocation and ritual magic

• Symbolism: Represents Earth, materiality, stability, and grounding in occult and neopagan contexts

• Tarot suit: Relates to practical, physical, and financial aspects of life, including work, health, and security

• Design: Often includes a pentagram (five-pointed star) but historically could feature other symbols like hexagrams

Thus, a pentacle is both a physical magical object and a symbolic representation of earthly and material energies in various spiritual and divinatory traditions.