My Yamaha Ho-oh Logo Tattoo
by Many of you may know I love tattoos and have several. But you might not know that I have a long history of playing 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.
How Nature Helps With Navigating Your Spiritual Path
No matter what your spiritual beliefs are, you’ve got to admit that there are anchors along the way that help you feel more grounded, harmonious, …
Writing in Your Dreams: Meaning and Interpretations
I’ve talked about the importance of writing down dreams when interpreting them. But what is the meaning of writing in your dreams? Great question, and …
The History and Meaning of Slot Machine Symbols
Exploring recreational symbolism and the history of slot machine symbols: Symbolism and symbols are everywhere. In fact, the Universe is stuffed with symbolism because that …
About Interpreting Childhood Dreams
Often we find ourselves having dreams about childhood. These dreams may involve childhood memories, and perhaps even fill us with nostalgia. It can be pleasant …
Pleiades Meaning and Samhain
As we approach Samhain (October 31 – November 1) our awareness naturally moves in the same circles as our ancient ancestors as we all prepare …
Tips For Spiritual Growth
I spent years developing my spirituality and intuition. In fact, as a certified medium, I spent several years training at the First Spiritualist Temple of …
Types of Smudge Sticks You’ll Love for Cleansing
I’ve been using smoke to cleanse my space for decades, but it’s not a new practice. The ceremony of smudging or smoke cleaning has been …
What is Lychnomancy?
Symbolism shows itself everywhere. Even candle flames hold their own symbolic messages. That got me intrigued by the question, “What is lychnomancy?” Also known as …
Zodiac Signs For Students
Zodiac signs can tell us a lot about ourselves and provide us with information on why we do the things we do. It is now …
Good Vibes: How to Raise Vibrations to Improve Your Life
I was a socially awkward kid with a brooding, gloomy disposition. My social status wasn’t improved by the fact I had some pretty hideous physical …
Chakra Crystals: What They Do and How to Use Them
Whether you subscribe to chakra healing crystals or not, one thing is for sure – stones have energy. Yup, crystals, rocks, stones all carry a …
5 Ways Astrology Helps Students
Astrology has been with us for over 2,000 years, and whether you subscribe to the stars are not, it’s woven into the tapestry of human …
The Four Agreements: A Refresher About Making Good Choices in Life
About the book, Four Agreements and Good Practices in Making Agreements (with ourselves and others). Have you heard of The Four Agreements? I was browsing …
Autumn Symbolism
Autumn. It’s a season of transition – it’s Nature’s ‘last hoorah!’ before retiring into winter’s slumbering mood. This is a hustle-bustle-boogie-down month as preparations are …
About Being Alone
The Advantages of Silence and Thoughts About Being Alone: There’s a big difference between loneliness versus being alone. I live alone, but I’m not lonely. …
The Gift of Saying Sorry
The opportunity to say “I’m sorry” is a beautiful gift for both the apologizer and the recipient. The gift of saying sorry is in the …
What is Intuition?
According to Webster’s Dictionary, the definition of intuition is: “A direct perception of truth or fact that is independent of any reasoning process.” BORING! The …