What Is Liminality? The Spiritual Meaning of Liminal Space, Symbolism, and Everyday Magic
by I didn’t realize the power of being couched in liminal space until I successfully accomplished that zen-like experience for the first time. It was taught …
Author: Avia
Avia proposes, that by learning various cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols, we can utilize those meanings for guidance in solving real-life problems. Avia’s writings and presentations come from her passion for sharing the potential of symbolism as a catalyst for self-development and collective awareness.
Avia has an undergraduate degree in anthropology and has been an understudy in several tribal and spiritual organizations.
Is the Axolotl Your Spirit Animal? Learn About Axolotle Spiritual Meaning, Symbolism, & More to Find Out
I got a riddle for you. What looks like a Pokémon, swims like a dream, and vibes like a mystic? Not much of a fair …
Roadrunner Spiritual Meaning: Messenger, Medicine Bird & Guardian of the Southwest
As a native Texan, I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with the roadrunner (and not the Looney Tunes cartoon kind) & I’ll share a …
The Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey (And How They Changed My Life)
If you read my article on the seven stages of spiritual development across mystical traditions, you already know I’m a sucker for sacred systems…especially the …
Capybara Symbolism & Spirit Animal Lessons You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s talk about capybaras…those wonderfully weird, unbothered beings that seem to float through life like chilled-out Zen masters in fur coats. Here’s the thing…we’ve meme-ified …
Seven Stages of Spiritual Development: Four Different Paths to Explore
If there’s anything, I know it’s the fact that spiritual development can be messy, personal, nonlinear, and it has the potential to be life-altering in …
Electional Astrology: Choosing the Best Timing for Big Life Moves
Ever wonder if there’s a cosmic green light flashing at just the right moment? That feeling that says, “Yes, now is the time to launch, …
Firefly Spiritual Meaning: What Lightning Bugs Reveal About the Soul
Let’s get one thing out of the way…yes, I know they’re technically called fireflies, but where I come from, we still say “lightning bugs.” And …
Starborn Wisdom: The Spiritual Symbolism of the Pleiades
I dunno ’bout you, but the Pleiades always raised my short hairs. When this star cluster is pronounced in the sky, I get all vibey-jivey …
How Gummies and Meditation Can Transform Your Nighttime Routine
In modern-day life, it is not always easy to find great sleep. Among the constant lists of things to do, daily worries, and the constant …
Cosmic Rendezvous: The Crescent Moon Pleiades Spiritual Meaning July 2025
Back in 2020, on a July night thick with humidity and fireflies, I stepped outside to breathe in the summer sky. The moon was a …
Zodiac Signs That Thrive in the City
Some zodiac signs were made for the hustle and bustle of city life. Urban chaos? Yes, please! At least that’s the response from a few …
Diving Deep Into the Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of the Squid
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a fascination with the squid. That spark first ignited when I wandered into the Sant Ocean Hall …
Why The Magician Is the Ultimate Manifestation Card
Moms do a lot of multitasking. One hand is packing lunches, the other’s helping with math homework. And somehow, there’s still a third imaginary hand …
From Guardian Angels to Guardian Devices: Protecting Loved Ones with Intuition and Tech
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Someone must be watching over me.” For many older adults—and the people who love them—that belief in protection beyond the …
Symbolic Toppers: Matchstick in Phil’s Hat on Amazing Race & Other Symbolic Hat Accessories
I was watching The Amazing Race the other night (no judgments, please. Haha. I mostly watch it for all the cool locations & cultural history. …
What It Means When You Dream of Crows
Dreams are strange little portals, aren’t they? Sometimes they’re just a jumbled mess of spaghetti, past lovers, or purple disco balls. Other times (especially when …
Spiritual Shark Meanings Across Cultures and Mythology
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a shark in the wild. I was diving off the coast of La Jolla when a small …