Fox Totem Thoughts 
A few words about my fox totem...

For many years I have walked the path of Wicca,which is always confused for Witchcraft. However, within my "spiritual ...

Wolf People and Dog People
A Contemplative Essay 
While my birthday doesn't match what is shown on this site, it wouldn't surprise me if my DNA was found to have canine elements!

From my earliest ...

A Dragon's Heart 
I've always loved them. From when Spyro was released years ago, to the new movie How To Train Your Dragon, I've felt a deep connection to the mythical ...

White Doves and Love Symbolism 
After a particularly difficult break-up, I was walking by a large window one evening and saw two white doves sitting on the ledge outside, side by side....

Ladybug Love Symbolism 
When me and my closest friend were talking about her chosen one, I was admittedly saddened because I had once been her lover and I was not over her yet....

Wood Thrush Bird Symbolism 
I have a question about potential Wood Thrush bird symbolism.

The other day I was stopped at a light near my house. A wood thrush swooped down and landed ...

Crows and Ravens 
Crows & Ravens started showing up in my life when I was about 10 years of age. I believe that these birds have many different negative and positive characteristics ...

Wolf Totem 
To me, the wolf is a majestic and friendly animal. They are noble and proud bests that value Family above all. They value their freedom too, and my wolf ...

Puppies are Symbolic too! 
Puppies are symbolic to me because they are so playful and affectionate! And have you ever seen a movie when you see a boy and it's trusty companion,a ...

Owl Affinity 
I've always loved owls without knowing why.. I suppose I feel quite similar to them. I have unusually large eyes, I love learning and reading, I adore ...

Snake Symbolism and my Cat, a Symbol of Protection! 
My cat, Dusty trapped a small rattlesnake! Yes a rattlesnake in my living room, two days ago! It spit it's venom four feet across the room! We were able ...

Solo Symbolism for Single Handers 
Hi Avia,

I, and others, engage in the activity of sailing our boats alone as in: without crew, solo. The common term for us is “Single Handers”. We ...

Symbolic Octopus Meanings - Creative Inquiry 
Hi Avia,

I just wanted to say thank you for explaining the symbolism of the octopus on your web-site.

I have recently been extremely drawn to the ...

Happy Litha Avia! 
Summer means the bugs are back, but your postings about creepies and crawlies have really helped me see insects in a new light. I've never been a fan ...

Wolf Symbolism 
Wolf has been appearing to me everywhere. The new Wolfman movie, my friend's new dog looks exactly like a wolf, I see images of wolves everywhere, wolf ...

Hawk symbolism 
I noticed you do not have a page on hawk symbolism on your website, and I would like to know more about this beautiful and powerful creature. To me, the ...

Maned Wolf as a Totem  Not rated yet
Hi, was just wondering if you knew anything about the maned wolf as a totem, there's not much on the Internet about this, it seems! It would be great to ...

Symbolic Octopus Meaning - A Personal Encounter  Not rated yet
Hello Avia,

Thanks for the information on symbolic octopus meaning you posted here on your website.

I have very little experience with animal encounters ...

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