What does this sign mean!?

[OtherMother'n'Madre]

I have seen it in a few siggies and have tried to figure it out but now I must ask. What does )o( mean? I usually see it right before the person's blog link. Does it have to do with that?

[HoosierDiaperinMama]

I've always thought it was a belly/belly button. :lol I'm probably way off!

[amydidit]

)O( is the triple moon goddess. Represents the three stages of life. Maiden, Mother, Crone.

[OtherMother'n'Madre]

My impatience got the best of me so I asked this in TAO as well. :lol I didn't know this forum was moderated so I didn't wait. :)

Other thread about this symbol (http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=400915)