“Ishtar” 8 Pointed Moonstone Starburst Babylon Planet Venus Goddess Aphrodite Egypt Astronomy Gold Ear Threaders. The 8 pointed star has origins in early Astronomy — eight lines signify the four corners of space (south, north, east and west) and time (two equinoxes and two solstices) and are associated with different meanings in different cultures. In Native American culture, the eight-pointed star represents a symbol of hope that is surrounded in a circle, called “Star Knowledge.” Ancient Egyptians recognized eight deities, four female and four male. In Judeo-Christian cultures, number eight represents beginnings, salvation, resurrection and super-abundance. This is because seven is the number of completion. (ie. the eighth day is the first day of a new seven-day-week). The Babylonian symbolism features goddess Ishtar that is denoted by an eight-pointed starburst. Ishtar is also associated with Planet Venus. Therefore, Greek Aphrodite (whom Romans equated with their Venus) is also associated with Ishtar. These lovely stars have a central rainbow flash moonstone and dangle from delicate gold ear threader link chains. Unlike many ear threaders which are solely chains, they have a metal ear loop where it can sit comfortably on your lobe. New. Measurements: Eardrop length: 1” Earring width: 0.4” IF YOU WANT IT, DON’T LET IT GET AWAY — SEND ME AN OFFER! 🙂 I LOVE TO DO BUNDLE ORDER DISCOUNTS!