Life Lessons and Symbolic Meaning of Ants
by I recently learned some powerful lessons just by observing the deeper symbolism and meaning of ants. These insights got me through a tough time, and …
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.
The Art of Anting: Symbolic Lessons From Crows and Ants
This article is about fascinating behavior from birds in the crow family (magpies, blue jays, etc). They have a unique ceremony called “anting” that is …
Symbolic Quail Meaning and Quail Messages
Exploring Quail Meaning, Messages and Quail Symbolism I got an email from a grand pen-pal (thanks Lalee!) the other day asking me about bird meaning …
Symbolic Meaning of Platonic Solids
Meaning of Platonic Solids Okay, confession time. Many, many moons ago when I was first introduced to the meaning of Platonic solids, my initial thought …
Symbolic Pig Meaning
I got a question about symbolic pig meaning, and I was astonished after 15 years of building this website – I somehow neglected writing about …
White Crow and White Raven Meanings
This article comes from a question I got from Tom. Here is his question about albino or white crow and white raven meanings…. “Hi Avia,I …
Symbolic Meaning of Sacred Geometry
I wanted to write about the meaning of sacred geometry because I often get asked the question: “What is sacred geometry?” or “What are sacred …
Meaning of Smudging
This article explores the meaning of smudging (also known as saging or smoke cleansing) and how to smudge. In a nutshell, the meaning of smudging …
Symbolic Bluebird Meaning
Inspiring Thoughts about Symbolic Bluebird Meaning I saw a bluebird this morning and it made me wonder about symbolic bluebird meaning and messages. Some folks …
Kokopelli Meaning
Exploring the Kokopelli Symbol and Kokopelli Meaning I’m sure you all have seen this image. The Kokopelli symbol is perhaps one of the most recognizable …
Exploring EcoIntuition Meaning
More about EcoIntuition Meaning: What it is, and What it’s About: Did you know our Natural environment is in constant communication? What if you could …
Symbolism vs. Superstition
Symbolism vs. Superstition, what’s the difference between the two? This question came from an email sent by an avid fan of whats-your-sign.com (thanks Annabel). It’s …
Norse God Odin Meaning
Going Old-School: Norse God Odin Meaning and Insights If pressed to make a choice, I’d say the Norse god Odin is one of my favorite …
Infinity Symbol Meanings
Thoughts About Lemniscate, Figure-Eight, and Infinity Symbol Meanings It’s a seemingly simple, innocuous symbol, right? But infinity symbol meanings are vast and epically profound. The …
Tips to Crushing the Coronavirus Blues
Thoughts on coping with coronavirus-related depression. Hey, do you remember the phrase ‘going viral’? It was actually a good thing. Coronavirus kinda kicked that term …
Symbols and Meaning of the Four Elements
To date, I’ve written over 1,000 articles about symbols and meaning on my websites. Imagine how dumb-struck I was upon realizing, out of all these …
Basics About Cultural Symbols
Cultural Symbols: What they are, and why they’re important. This website prides itself on being the forerunner of well-researched information on the cultural symbols, signs …
What is My Animal Totem?
“What is my animal totem?” – It’s cool to question, and it’s cool to be curious. That’s why I welcome all the questions I get …