Baphomet is a symbol of Western esotericism that emerged in the 19th century, whose most recognisable visual form is based on occultist Éliphas Lévi’s work Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie (1854–1856). The Sabbatic Goat drawn by Lévi does not depict a concrete deity or an ancient cult figure; rather, in his system it functions as an allegorical image of the connection between the opposing forces of humanity and nature.
This amulet is based on the esoteric imagery formulated by Lévi in the 19th century, emphasising the alchemical idea of balance between opposing powers. In later tradition, the central elements of this imagery were condensed into a single emblem, used as a sign of the meeting point of the fundamental forces of mind and nature. Its symmetrical form alludes to dualism, which in the alchemical tradition is considered essential for inner integration: the relationship between instinct and reason, matter and spirit, and light and shadow seeks equilibrium. The amulet serves as a reminder of this process, in which understanding deepens as opposing forces encounter one another.