The Black Sun (German: Schwarze Sonne) is a type of sun wheel (Sonnenrad) [1][2] symbol originating in Nazi Germany and later employed by neo-Nazis and other far-right individuals and groups.
The concept of the Black Sun finds its roots in esoteric traditions and is closely tied to the idea of the sol niger, or “black sun,” a metaphor for the dark phase of alchemical...
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
Unlike the visible sun that radiates life, the black sun signifies energy turned inward, obscured by earth, death, or secrecy. In culture and philosophy, it embodies the paradox of creation within destruction and the seductive pull of forbidden knowledge.
Black Sun — Myth, Power, and the Buried Source of Darkness | Glossary ...
What Is the Difference Between the Black Sun and Traditional Sun Symbolism? Traditional sun symbolism represents life, enlightenment, and divine light, while the Black Sun embodies hidden knowledge, transformation through darkness, and occult power.
The term Black Sun (German Schwarze Sonne), also referred to as the Sonnenrad (the German for "Sun Wheel"), is a symbol of esoteric or occult significance. Its design is based on a sun wheel incorporated in a floor of Wewelsburg Castle during the Nazi era.
The Black Sun is not a force of destruction but of transformation—a hidden sun that illuminates the path to true enlightenment. By embracing the unknown, integrating the shadow, and transcending duality, one can unlock profound levels of awareness and access the boundless wisdom of the ether.
The term Black Sun (German Schwarze Sonne), also referred to as the Sonnenrad (the German for "Sun Wheel"), is a symbol of esoteric or occult significance, notable for its usage in Nazi mysticism.