Meaning of Carnivorous Plants
by The longer I walk the symbolic path, the more it becomes evident that everything is up for interpretive grabs. This includes the spiritual meaning of carnivorous plants. …
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.
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