The term 'five-pointed star' can refer to three different shapes: a PENTACLE (8 letters), a PENTAGRAM (9 letters), and a pentangles (10 letters). A PENTACLE is a five-pointed star with a circle around it, often used in magical rituals. A PENTAGRAM is a five-pointed star without a circle, and is also used in magical rituals. A pentangle is a five-pointed star within a five-sided polygon, and is often used as a symbol of protection. All three shapes are associated with the number five, which is seen as a powerful number in many cultures.