Protecting Your Energy and Peace While Visiting Family During the Holidays
by The gifts and festivities are a big part of the holiday season, but not as big as the joy inherent in visiting family during the …
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.
Owl Native American Zodiac Sign: Where Mystery Meets Intelligence
A glistening Owl striking out from a snowy forest. It snaps, crackles, pops and makes you hold your breath. That’s the energy of the Owl …
Goose Native American Zodiac Sign: Born to Lead, Built to Endure
There’s something unmistakably regal about the Goose. I picture it gliding across a frozen lake, unbothered, composed, utterly certain of where it’s going. That image …
Stalk the Shadows: Jaguar Spirit Animal Meaning & Totemic Power
Have you ever felt watched (not in a creepy, corner-of-your-eye way) but in a cosmic way? Like some unseen force was quietly stalking your energy, …
Symbolic Turtle Legends: Meaning of Turtle Island & World Turtle
Symbolic turtle legends and meanings are fascinating and crop up in many cultures. According to myth and legends, turtles really are heroes in a half-shell …
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 …
Effective Stress Relief Strategies for Seniors’ Wellbeing
As we get older, stress can become more common. It may come from health problems, losing loved ones, or feeling lonely. These challenges can affect …
Why Are Songs Stuck in My Head? A Guide to Earworm Meaning, Memory, & More
Let me ask you. Do you ever have a melodic bleary wakey-wakey moment? That moment when you’re not even fully awake yet, eyes barely open, …
About the Isis Egyptian Zodiac Sign (or, How to Be an Empath Without Losing Your Mind)
If you were born under the Isis Egyptian Zodiac Sign (Mar 11–31, Oct 18–29, Dec 19–31), simply put, you’re cosmically wired for enchantment. This sign …
The Blossoming Truth of Dogwood Spiritual Symbolism: Folklore, Totems, and Dream Messages
I’m smitten. I recently moved and find myself amidst a dynasty of dogwood trees. At first, I didn’t know exactly what they were (I moved …
Journeying Into Inner Peace: Sacred Sites Travel Throughout Southeast Asia
Embarking on a spiritual journеy through Southеast Asia’s sacrеd sitеs offеrs morе than just a travеl еxpеriеncе, it’s an invitation to rеconnеct with your innеr …
Xochitl Aztec Day Sign Meaning: The Flower Sign Blooming with Beauty, Love, and Artistry
If you were born under the day sign Xochitl (pronounced SHO-cheel), you’re a Flower sign in Aztec astrology. I’ve been working on all 20 tonalli …
Beyond Listening: Harnessing the Power of Clairaudience and Mindfulness
In the esoteric realm of human experience, where mysteries and marvels entwine, there echoes a unique melody — the melody of clairaudience. This intuitive ability …
The Osiris Egyptian Zodiac Sign: Proof That You Can’t Keep a Good Soul Down
Ah, the Osiris Egyptian Zodiac Sign (March 1–10, November 27–December 18). Elusive, multi-faceted, and utterly marvelous. If this is your birth sign, I tip my …
Amun-Ra Egyptian Zodiac Sign Meaning: Personality, Symbolism & Spiritual Insights
If you were born under the Amun-Ra Egyptian zodiac sign (Dates: January 8 – 21 & February 1 – 11), you’re channeling the energy of …
From Feathers to Eggs: Symbolism & Spiritual Meaning of the Ostrich
A friend from Canada emailed me about the recent plight of rescuing 400 ostriches at a remote farm in British Columbia, which face possible execution. …
The Nile Egyptian Zodiac Sign Meaning & Personality
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re curious about the Nile Egyptian zodiac sign (or you were born on these dates: Jan 1–7, Jun 19–28, …
Saturn at Opposition Meaning: Symbolism, Astrology, and Myth
When Saturn swings into opposition, it’s a cosmic wake-up call. Picture this: the ringed planet struts into the night sky, strapping on its best spotlight, …