Behind the Signs

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Salutations,

I'm Avia Venefica, creator of www.Whats-Your-Sign.com.

The content I've written here is original and prompted from my unique perspective on symbolic meanings.

As a kid, I was always outside, poking sticks at stuff, peeking under slimy rocks, gleeful at discovering some dark treasure (the creepier and crawlier the better).

Today, I'm still exploring, but instead of rocks, I'm flipping over every-day-ness to find magic and inspiration hiding beneath common reality.

My writings here and on my blog are a result of all that poking around.

I also handle all the website development/optimization/design/coding (it appeals to my need for order). But, obviously, I'm not too neurotic about details. Please forgive the "early pages" (type-o's, grammar) until I get around to re-editing them.

And, true to my astrological sign, (sagittarius) I love to put things in philosophical perspective.

As a result, I invest a great deal of time devoted to the study of symbolism and other forms of subtle communication.

Motorcycling is a major source of inspiration. Riding activates a part of me who runs with the most archaic and thunderous gods. I've got an '04 HDFXST and just got a dirt bike this year, and I can't wait to get beastly with it.

You could say I have the best of both worlds. The web construction/optimizing and coding slakes my inner techie-geek-control-freak, whereas the graphic design and writing caters to an insatiable need to come from a place of magic and creativity.

That magic is sustained by the fact that the Universe is saturated with symbolism. Focusing, interpreting and writing about symbolic meanings keeps me looking at the world with fresh perspective and renewed awe.

Symbolism is a universal language with which we are all familiar. Our ancestors believed the use of symbols could empower us, enlighten us, and aid us in our journey through life. This concept is as true today as when it occurred to our ancestors.

As a symbol-monger, the study of Tarot was a natural evolution in personal development. I hold several certifications, and have been utilizing the cards since Jimmy Carter was eating peanuts in the White House.

More importantly, I was introduced to the Tarot system by a master who maintained love as the backbone of her craft (namaste, Ruth). My other website www.TarotTeachings.com, is the offspring of my education in this genre of symbolic interpretation.

Most overwhelmingly, WYS receives requests for more information on Native American and Celtic symbolism with number symbolism running a close third in the popular line-up.

I do listen to requests. In fact, I launched a whole new section on zodiac signs after a few readers expressed an interest to see it on my site.

I'm often called upon for assistance in providing intuitive readings. Truthfully, my symbolic interpretation services should be a last resort. If you cannot find the symbolic information you seek via your own Soul-Knowing, or through searching my websites, or by finding insight via other means, my Symbolic Interpretational Services are available (click here for details).

If you have questions, comments, or just want to say "hello!" use my contact form here.

If you like what you see here, and wish to make a donation, you may do so here.

In the meantime, I'll keep working to provide you quality (non-hokey) symbolic information in a simple, attractive format.

I hope this body of work brings you as much enlightenment as it does for me in creating it.

Thanks for visiting!

Bright beams,