Equal-armed cross
# Equal-armed cross

The equal-armed cross, also referred to as the square cross, the balanced cross, and the peaceful cross, is a name for the Greek cross when this is found in ancient cultures, predating Christianity.

## Significance

It is often interpreted as representing either the four seasons, four winds, four elements, or some other aspect of physical nature.

## Other

An equal-armed cross (often within a circle) represents the planet Earth in traditional astrological/astronomical symbols. The cross could also be used to represent the union between male and female.

