Woman told to 'move' after finding 'creepy' symbol underneath old carpet

A woman has been left in a state of shock after ripping up her new home's carpets and discovering a "creepy" symbol carved into the wooden floor.

Moving to a new abode is always fraught with its fair share of tension and thrills – from syncing house viewings with existing commitments like jobs, childcare, or hobbies, to the nail-biting period awaiting your buyer's survey results, not to mention the chore of getting all the paperwork and ID verifications sorted for your mortgage.

And let’s not forget the seemingly endless task of boxing up belongings. However, once the keys are in hand and personalisation begins, the turmoil associated with moving is soon forgotten.

That is, unless you uncover something rather disturbing beneath your feet. For Maey Mary, this became a surreal reality when she told an online community about her bizarre discovery.

Posting to the thriving Facebook group 'Boho Chic Living and All,' which boasts a membership of 247.8K lifestyle enthusiasts, Maey presented a collection of photographs revealing what lay underneath her carpets—a pentacle: a five-pointed star enclosed within a circle, etched into the wood.

The pentacle is notably recognised in Neo-Pagan beliefs, widely adopted by those following Wicca and broader pagan practices. It is considered symbolic of the quintessential elements: earth, water, fire, air, and spirit, often interpreted as a symbol of life and interconnectedness.

Alongside the startling pictures, Maey posed a simple question to her fellow group members, indicating she was aware of the unease such a find might provoke: "Pulled up the carpets in a newly purchased house to find this. What would be your first thought?"

The post quickly sparked a lively debate, garnering more