Important symbols

*The flag with the red, gold and green is the state banner raised by Marcus Garvey, and are frequently seen on clothing, design graphics and other decorations. Red represents the blood of martyrs. Yellow wealth and prosperity Africa has to offer. The green land and vegetation of Zion (ie, Ethiopia, see below). Red always goes up, because it represents blood. When blood is below the ground (green) means "death".

* The black six-pointed star represents the male and female black (good). Head, arms and legs, her nakedness is covered with royal robes.

* The Leon or Leon Conquistador is also an important Rastafarian symbol, symbolizing both Africa and the Emperor Haile Selassie, Jah or himself. It also represents strength and struggle against oppression and injustice applied to the African people.
*Tunic and turban. The members of the Ethiopian African Black International Congress, also known as Rastafari, bear robe and turban. They are the priests of the Order of Melchizedek.

*Rastafarians generally believe that smoking cannabis (known as ganjah or holy herb) serves as a direct channel to Jah and is an aid to meditation and access to true wisdom that is granted by Jah Guide, ie if smoke, is to meditate and so in a deeper way, to know, do not do it at any time to get inside but superficial pleasure. The verses Rastafarians believe justify the use of the herb are: