What Does the NA Symbol Mean?

The Narcotics Anonymous symbol expresses the fellowship’s ideas about recovery, service and freedom. The Volunteer Region of NA shares the Basic Text’s explanation of its circle, base and four sides.

The circle, base and point of freedom

The outer circle represents a program with room for the recovering person. The square forms the base of a three-dimensional pyramid and represents goodwill.

The four sides represent self, society, service and God, rising toward freedom. The explanation connects goodwill with service and describes the parts as related to recovery and the fellowship’s purpose.

Where can I read the full explanation?

Visit the Volunteer Region’s Our Symbol page, which identifies the Basic Text as its source. This short summary is a starting point for reading that explanation in full.

New to Narcotics Anonymous?

You do not need to understand the symbol before coming to a meeting. Read What Is Narcotics Anonymous? for an introduction to the fellowship, or explore spiritual principles in NA and NA meeting readings.

Source: Volunteer Region of NA — Our Symbol (Basic Text explanation).