Your Home of Symbolism and Symbology

Morning Star

pencil on notepad
What is Symbolism?

Symbolism is the cultural process of using one thing (a symbol) to represent another thing. Read More.

girl drawing on notepad
What are Metaphors?

A metaphor is a figure of speech where you state that something is something else, even though it is not, for literary effect. Read More.

girl drawing on notepad
What are Idioms?

An idiom is a saying or catchphrase that is conventionally understood by fluent language speakers. Read More.

girl drawing on notepad
Types of Metaphors

There are at least 18 different types of metaphors. Learn about all of them right here! Read More.

pen drawing on notepad
Types of Idioms

The 7 types of idioms span from cliche to proverb to pure idiom. Know the difference between each right here! Read More.

girl drawing on notepad with coffee mug
Idiom vs. Metaphor

Idioms and metaphors are often confused, and I can see why! Get to know their differences here. Read More.



Articles about Metaphors

girl with her head in her hands
Pain Metaphors

We use metaphors to help communicate how we’re feeling – especially when we’re in pain! Read More.

field of flowers
Flower Metaphors

Looking for creative ways to describe flowers? Check out these flower metaphors! Read More.

two people summiting a mountain
Success Metaphors

Success is so hard to come by, and so celebrated, that our culture has come up with some great ways to describe it! Read More.

pile of dollar bills
Money Metaphors

Money is something people spend their whole lives chasing. So, no wonder we’ve come up with some great ways to describe it. Read More.

landscape of trees and fog
Nature Metaphors

Nature’s beauty, fragility, and power make it a remarkable subject. So, naturally, there are plenty of metaphors about it. Read More.

fob watch in sand
Time Metaphors

Time can be a difficult concept to wrap your head around. Luckily, we have some metaphors to describe it. Read More.

Articles about Symbolism

girl sitting by lake
Silence Symbolism

Silence is used as a symbol in film, literature, and even everyday life. It can symbolize anything from peace to hostility! Read More.

wind blowing a flower
Wind Symbolism

The wind carries with it a wide range of meanings. It can symbolize change, powerlessness, and even destruction. Read More.

girl blowing snow through her hands
Snow Symbolism

Some of us love snow because it’s a symbol of magic and purity, while others can’t stand its connotations with cold! Read More.

turtle
Turtle Symbolism

Turtles are pretty ‘chill dudes’, or at least that’s the symbolism we ascribe to them! Read More.

moon
Night Symbolism

The night brings out a lot of our fears of the unknown. But sometimes, in the right moment, it can also be very romantic. Read More.

ocean waves
Water Symbolism

Water is one of the most powerful symbols of purity. But, like many things in nature, too much of it can inspire fear. Read More.