Animals symbolize many things. Some symbolize strength, others stealth, and others wisdom. Many spiritual people will identify so much with an animal’s symbolism that they will elect the animal as their ‘spirit animal’. They can turn to this animal for strength and inspiration. It is often the fact that other people will assign the spirit […]
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Birds primarily symbolize freedom. Their ability to take flight is envied by us humans pinned down by gravity. We wish we had their ability to take flight in moments of trouble. They also often represent rebirth as they are very active in spring time. But, there are many different species of birds each with their
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Jellyfish symbolism (for dreams and as spirit animals) includes: Jellyfish are truly intriguing creatures. They have no facial features or points of intimacy, and are essentially made up of primarily water (95% to be precise). While humans are also made up of a high percentage of H2O, it’s fair to say that water is the
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Pineapples symbolize luxury, welcomeness, infertility, virility (paradoxically!!), beauty, hospitality and royalty. This symbolism has been used for many years including on furniture and in religion. Pineapple Symbolism Unlike other concepts like youth (see here) or death (and here), finding the symbolic meaning of pineapple involves a deeper search. The fruit has been discovered and rediscovered
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The sun is one of the most common contextual features of a setting that we write about. But it’s hard to come up with creative new ways to talk about something that has been discussed in countless books over Millenia. Below, I’ve compiled some creative sun metaphors that can help you break through that writer’s
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Magpies are some of the most intelligent creatures in the world. It’s also a joy to watch the expressed black and white plumage of the magpie while it’s singing its song. That’s why we often connect magpies to the qualities of joy, intelligence, communication, and social life. Another interesting quality that magpies have is their
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Stars can symbolize humanity, divinity, hope, faith. guidance, god, excellence, motivation, magic, fame, and life. They’re symbols in movies and religion, but also appear to us in dreams, potentially as a sign that you should have more hope and faith. Below, I’ll outline all 11 symbols of stars and explain each one. See also: The
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The most notable moon symbolism is the symbolism of femininity. Where the sun represents male qualities and male energy, the moon stands for the opposite of that. It’s like the yin and yang, where one is not viable without the other. The moon also represents cyclical patterns. During the night, watching the moon can be
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Deer have a long history as acting as symbols in our lives. From religion to dreams, deer are often seen as having deeper meanings. Primarily, deer symbolize: Deer commonly appear as icons of worship, manifestations of gods, and prizes in folklore and myth. They also have a strong association with the supernatural world too. In
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