People have used symbolism for thousands of years.
A lot of times its just for fun, but sometimes...
Some symbols seem to be used more frequently than others.
When you are young & really want to make your mark in the world, you might almost be willing to do anything. You gradually realize that the use of symbolism is a simple & effective way to indicate your strive to reach the pinnacle of fame & fortune, or at least the illusion of it.
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/esp_sociopol_illuminati.htm
Eventually the illuminati symbolism becomes used throughout a persons life that it becomes a common form of expression.
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/codex_magica/codex_magica07.htm
Symbolism can be interpreted in various kinds of ways so it might not always mean the same thing.
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/atlantean_conspiracy/atlantean_conspiracy06.htm
http://syncnotes.blogspot.ca/2012/10/666-191-616-119-999-and-911.html
