A staff with an animal head, wielded by gods and pharaohs, representing dominion, power, and the authority to rule the earthly and divine realms.

The sword in the stone, whose rightful pulling confers kingship, symbolizing divine right, legitimate authority, and the heavy burden of rule.

The tangible extension of sovereign will, a symbol of the legitimate power to command and judge that emanates from the sacred center.

The visible emblem of executive power and kingship, which is granted its meaning and scope by the prior, less visible act of cosmic administration.

The physical emblem of rulership and command, signifying the legitimate power to govern realms both visible and invisible.

The ritual object that channels and focuses the power to command the forces of heaven and earth, an extension of the sovereign’s will.

The ritual object that channels and focuses the mandate to rule, representing the conscious will empowered to enact order.