White Doves and Love Symbolism

White Doves and Love Symbolism

by Alastriona
(Asheville, NC)

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. They turned to each other and pecked beaks.

I saw this as a sign of hope, as I was feeling that I would never find my soulmate. I still haven't found him but, when I get discouraged, I think of those lovely doves, telling me to hold onto hope. To this day, it is still my favorite message from the animal world.

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Mar 03, 2012
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White Dove Experience NEW
by: Anonymous

I was walking to school the other day. Just found out my boyfriend/fiance or shall i say ex, was cheating on me. I felt empty inside with no hope and trust left in me. I cried the whole way to school. All of a sudden out of no where a bunch of grey doves flew around me and a white dove landed right next to me, Im still wondering what this means and I'm hoping it was an angel. I've been trying to find information on what they symbolize. Some of the stories that have been written sound so great. Can anyone explain what white doves really symbolize?

Dec 08, 2011
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my white dove story NEW
by: Anonymous

I live in Boston, just went through a divorce, I never had a problem with my wife, we never broke up! last May she filed for divorce and never spoke to me again! its been painful! on December 8, im walking up the famous Newbury st, just came from church down the street, im texting away! of all the 500 tree's on this street I just happen to look up! the tree looks like a cross so I took a picture of it and when I enlarged it to get a better look I notice that the top looks like a person and he's releasing two white doves, this happend tonight that how I ended up on this page! here is the link to the picture, take a look! Ill add the html below to see if it takes
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/parravision/120811180356.jpg

Nov 25, 2011
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doves NEW
by: Anonymous

This november I was bring food for my daughter to the table something told me to look out the window an I saw a dozen doves flying round and round outside my window flying low an high I was so shocked to see them that I couldn't stop wondering what this could mean they were big lovely white doves an they were just flying near my front door I live above a shop so I couldn't inderstand why they keep flying round where I am in circles rhen they went for a few weeks then few weeks after I was goin out talking about my ex dat I still love but gotten over to my friend an suddenly I saw the doves again flyin in the middle of the road but so close to me then I look down the road an the rest was near my door what could this mean?

Jul 28, 2011
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Two White Doves flew by...
by: Michael M.

I'm so happy that I came across this website. I too have had a 'white dove experience'. This day being July 28th 2011 I am writing this comment. I saw two white doves flying in unison(very close to each other) across my path while I was driving. This happened last week around July 24 2011. I found this to be strange actually for several reasons. First of all these birds are very rare indeed in my part of the country. As a matter of fact this is the first time I had ever seen white doves flying around here? We have lots of common grey pigions in our city but not white doves? These two doves flew by my car windshield very close indeed to me and to each other in flight. I could see their eyes. They looked friendly to me. It was a very casual thing. I was crossing over a bridge on the road as well while this was happening. I was thinking at the time about unconditional forgivness and unconditional love between myself and my wife who has separated herself from me. I still love my wife despite all that has happened since she left. It felt to me as if these animals were trying to send me a message,and wanted to make sure that I got it.This period of time has been a moving period from one apartment to another for me. It has been emotional and mentally stressful at times. Many memories were made in the old apartment I used to live at. Both sad and great memories! I hopethe two whites mean something good will come about from all the years of pain and sorrow that I have had to endure?

God Bless

Jul 10, 2011
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Help me understand
by: Anonymous

In the past few months there have been several white doves at my front door, and even though we walk by they do not leave as most birds do. We have approached the birds and they just look at us and we just leave them be.

This morning there was one again, but this time the bird was breathing heavy and did not look to good. The bird had not visible signs of injury, my daughter took a shoe box and gently carried the bird into the house where she caressed the bird. Within 15 minutes the bird died.

Why are these white doves (no other type of bird does this) in my front porch? Why did this last one die?

I have currently have no family issues, my children are health and strong, so is my marriage. Our home is going through a modification, to avoid foreclosure. Could there be something someone is trying to get my attention?

Apr 10, 2011
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Good Friend sends peace..
by: Anonymous

Today we buried a really good friend. She was saved about 6 years ago but recently went back into the world with drugs and and an unhealty lifestyle. I was sooo sadden to think that she might not be in heaven. I know she walked with God at one time and knew him personally, but I was stilled concerned because of the way she was living. To make a long story short... After the burial today I was very sad and still concerned. When I arrived at my home I walked to the entrance of my home and on the awning sit to BEAUTIFUL white doves...I started shouting and praising God...Her spirit had showed up in sight of these birds,,,,I am still in disbelief! I took pictures because they lingured around for the whole 20 minutes that I was home...when I left my driveway they flew away...I am so much at peace now and know she is in a much better place. I am not even sadden by the fact that she is gone anymore because I know she will no longer liive the life that she was living which was horrible. Thanks for listening....JUST UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

Sep 15, 2010
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Thanks
by: Alastriona

Diana,
Thanks for sharing your own dove story. What a beautiful symbol for your grandmother to send. I definitely believe that loved ones send us messages and signs from the other side.

Avia,
Thank you so much for your input into my dove symbolism. And thank you for this wonderful website! I was so happy to stumble onto it last night, as I've been paying more attention to the signs and symbols I'm getting in dreams as well as waking life. I am currently working with my massage therapist/Shaman to try and analyze my dreams.

I had one about a week ago, where the bed I was trying to climb into was infested with spiders. They were everywhere and I was trying to clear them away. My own take on this dream is that I was feeling emotionally overwhelmed and dealing with depression and heartbreak, yet desperately wanted to break out of my dark mood, which I thankfully have done.

It was nice to read your take on spider symbolism as well and I had an "aha" moment or two. : )

So I appreciate your information on symbols, particularly animal symbolism, as I have many experiences involving signs from the animal world.

Sep 14, 2010
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Dove Blessings
by: Diana

What a wonderful, optimistic story.

White doves are symbolic of love for me too, but not the romantic kind.

When my grandmother passed away, i was filled with such deep loss. The third day after her death, i felt like I could not bear the sorrow and grief of her not being with me any more. I mean, I know she is 'with me' but i missed her smile and her hugs and her voice. You know what i mean.

Anyway, the third day after her passing, two white doves landed on my windowsill during one of the darkest moments in my grieving. I knew it was my gramma sending me a message. I had no doubt.

So, whose white doves represent a lot of love coming to me from my gramma. Everytime I see a white dove, I know my gramma's love is stronger than death.

Sep 14, 2010
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White Dove Love
by: Avia

Hi Alastriona,

Thank you for posting this touching story. I value your observations, and tend to agree with you. The color (or non-color, I should say) white is symbolic of purity, innocence, and the tender moments found in peaceful tranquility - and these feelings come into play when we are experiencing a mutual/healthy loving relationship.

Doves are tremendous symbols of hope and promise - particularly in the infinite realms of love. To be sure, they are soulful birds, and their energy is highly attuned to similar energies (which means, their energy will be attracted to higher, finer vibes such as pure love and hope).

I also appreciate how your doves were sharing kisses. This could also be construed (symbolically) as open/honest communication. Whether through kisses (body language) or verbal expression...communication is key to open-hearted relationships.

Thanks so much for submitting this heart-warming observations Alastriona!

Brightly,
Avia

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