The four arms represent the Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance; while the eight points are the signs of the eight Beatitudes which thou must preserve…

          Spiritual Joy

          To Live Without Malice

          To Weep Over Thy Sins

          To Humble Thyself To Those Who Injure Thee

          To Love Justice

          To Be Merciful

          To Be Sincere And Pure Of Heart

          To Suffer Persecution