because 5 is the number of elements of alchemical magick - earth, fire, water, air, and spirit. 5-pointed star, usually surrounded by a circle representing the human will, binding and controlling those 5 elements. that's what a pentacle is. also, when flipped upside down, it's a pentagram, which is used for summoning rituals of spirits, angels (or demons, mor3 commonly).
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