Symbolic Living Natural Magic
by Thoughts About Symbolic Living Symbolic living is akin to living a magical, enchanted life. It takes a certain amount of belief and faith to live …
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.
Tips to Understanding Dreams
Simple Tips to Understanding Dreams It’s been said an unobserved life isn’t worth living. The same holds true for unobserved dreams. Dreams reflect our inner …
Peeling off Labels: Tips to Individuality
About Avoiding Labels The only thing I have ever run away from in life is labeling. I have this neurotic aversion to being labeled, judged or pegged into …
Duck Encounter Meaning
Question About Seeing Ducks During Hard Times Suggestions about duck encounter meaning: I got a question about what seeing ducks might mean…especially if they are …
Symbolic Moon Phase Meanings
Exploring Moon Phase Meanings and Symbolism I don’t know about you, but I’m highly influenced by the moon, and her moon phase meanings. As a …
Praying Mantis Messages and Tips for Managing Stress
Help From Praying Mantis Messages in Times of Stress How praying mantis messages and meanings helped me with a stress-free relocation: I recently moved. While …
Symbolic Volcano Meaning
Exploring Volcano Meaning: I’ve been asked about the symbolic volcano meaning, and what volcanoes represent in the realm of philosophical symbolism. Volcanoes themselves can be …
Native American Story About Buzzards
A Native American Story about Aging, Death, and Kindness The Old Woman and the Three Buzzards This is a Native American story about how the …
New Moon Meaning and Stuff to Do
Exploring New Moon Meaning and Things to Do During the New Moon Every phase of the moon has a special, symbolic meaning and offers grand opportunities …
Porcupine Totem in Times of Grief
Avia’s Experience with the Porcupine Totem In Times of Grief My first encounter with the porcupine totem in times of grief was when my mother-in-law …
Symbolic Thunderbolt Meaning
Crashing Into Classic Thunderbolt Meaning Spring is here (at least in the Northern hemisphere), and that means storms, thunder, and lightning so I thought I’d …
Full Flower Moon Meaning of May
Exploring the Flower Moon Meaning and the Full Moon of May: Not surprisingly, this blooming full moon is all about renewal, and celebrating the joys …
Cultural Myths and Meanings of the Blood Moon Eclipse
Exploring the Blood Moon Meaning, Myths, and Stuff to Do During the Full Lunar Eclipse The full-blood moon lunar eclipse is upcoming! The term ‘blood …
Horse Color Meanings
Horse of a Different ColorExploring Symbolic Horse Color Meanings On their own merit, horses (and all animals) represent extraordinary symbolic meaning. When we add color …
Diving Into Dream Interpretation
When it comes to dream interpretation, it’s good to know that dreams are a form of self-communication. They point out certain issues or aspects of ourselves …
Elephant Trunk Up or Down: Elephant Statue Placement and Direction
Elephant Trunk Up or Down – Thumbs Up for Good Luck? Thoughts about elephant statue placement, direction and trunk position meanings: A while ago, I …
Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings
Exploring Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings My eldest niece is walking across the graduation stage today! Huzzah!!! She’s worked her buns off for this moment …
Meaningful Memorial Day Insights
Thoughts about Remembrance and Memorial Day What’s a memorial? Or what is Memorial Day all about, for that matter? You’re smart peeps. You already know …