8 Common Good Luck Charms and Their Meanings
by Discover the cultural significance behind popular good luck charms, including their history and symbolism. Learn what they symbolize and how they are used to attract …
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.
Using Positive Affirmations for Studying and Improved Academic Performance
Affirmations have been used as a tool to empower individuals since ancient times. Used in various contexts, they were primarily employed as personal mantras meant …
Symbolic Archetypes and Meaning
Symbolic archetypes are symbols or patterns embedded in our culture, which can be found everywhere from TV shows to classic literature. Symbolic archetypes are so …
12 Jungian Archetypes and Their Meanings
Jungian archetypes are a set of psychological patterns first described by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung in the early 1900s. These archetypes, which appear in different …
23 Tips on How to Stay Motivated & Signs of Making Progress
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get ahead? Maybe it’s because of a difficult situation …
About the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is an important festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. This year marks the …
Valentine’s Day Symbols and Their Meanings
Everyone knows Valentine’s Day, February 14th, is a day associated with love. But what are the symbols associated with it, and why? Heart-shaped cards, red …
Meaning of Rose Colors on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, roses are often associated with love and passion. Red roses are the most common gift of love, but did you know that …
Interesting Facts About St. Valentine
I typically don’t address subjects of organized religion. That’s kind of a hyper-charged subject and everybody has their own views about faith-philosophies. That said, I’ve …
Native American Hawk and Crow Meaning and Stories
Native American culture is rich with symbolism, stories and ceremonies. Animals, especially birds like hawks and crows, are a central part of these teachings. Each …
5 Love Languages That Make Relationships Stronger
We’re all different, and so we all express love in different ways. Everyone, to an extent, has an understanding of how they need and want …
Moon Goddesses: Their Myths, Meanings and Moon Goddess Symbols
The moon has long been a symbol of power, mystery, and feminine energy. So, it comes as no surprise that many moon goddesses around the …
Tips on How to Be More Creative
Being creative has gotten me through some of the lowest points in my life. It’s not that I’m naturally creative or compelled to create – …
Tips on How to Heal From Setbacks
Life is tough – this is no secret. Setbacks in life can happen – these can happen when one is not expecting them at all. …
Lucky Birds: Birds That Represent Good Luck
At the time of this writing, National Bird Day is upon us (January 5th), so I thought it would be keen to talk about lucky …
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and the Unprecedented Sighting of the Green Comet
For centuries, humans have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and awe. Although we’ve come a long way in terms of …
Snow Deities: Snow Gods, Snow Goddesses, and Snow Myths
Snow is one of nature’s most powerful forces, and it has been revered by cultures across the world for millennia. Snow deities (snow gods and …
Owlet Dream Meaning
Have you ever had an owlet dream and wondered what it might mean? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve spent a lot of time pondering and …