I suspect that the answers to those questions will differ depending on which paradigm you use.
Speaking to a Khaos mage, Wiccan a Thelamite will get you 5 different sets of answers...OK thats because you were silly enough to try get sense out of the Chaot....but there you go.
On the question of using symbols like the pentagram and getting over any negative associations it may have held for you, study and understanding is the key. The knowledge pushes back the fear of the symbol.
Eventually you may come across boundaries that you won't want to cross, but you will make that choice alone and in the light of understanding and wisdom, not in adherence to blind dictatorial dogma.
...and thats is called spiritual freedom
Prick your finger it is done
The Moon has now eclipsed the Sun
The Angel has spread its wings
The time has come for bitter things
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