Bird Watching to a Mythic Degree: Mighty Birds in Mythology
by I love birds. As a fan, I watch them, observe, meditate, and even mimic their language (I’m not good at this, but I still try). …
Category: Air/Bird Meanings
Birds of Spring and Their Meanings
Spring is a season of new beginnings, renewal, and growth. It is the time when nature awakens from its winter slumber, and the landscape becomes …
What it Means When a Bird Poops on You and Other Bird Signs Worth Mentioning
Have you ever been walking and noticed a bird flying overhead and then, out of nowhere, it releases its own special kind of confetti on …
Gods and Goddesses Associated With Ravens and Crows
Ravens have long been associated with deities, gods, and goddesses throughout history. As one of the most iconic birds in mythology, ravens have a wide …
Native American Hawk and Crow Meaning and Stories
Native American culture is rich with symbolism, stories and ceremonies. Animals, especially birds like hawks and crows, are a central part of these teachings. Each …
Lucky Birds: Birds That Represent Good Luck
At the time of this writing, National Bird Day is upon us (January 5th), so I thought it would be keen to talk about lucky …
Owlet Dream Meaning
Have you ever had an owlet dream and wondered what it might mean? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve spent a lot of time pondering and …
Starling Symbolism and Meaning
The starling is one of nature’s most curious creatures. This feathered friend has been used in literature, art, and cultural symbolism for centuries. In this …
Spiritual and Symbolic Meaning of Mockingbirds
Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of Mockingbirds: As a native Texan, I’m all about mockingbirds. To explain, this quirky, clever little baby is the state bird …
Raven in Native American Myth: Stories From the Haida People
The symbolic meaning of the raven in Native American myth describes the raven as a creature of metamorphosis, and it signifies change or transformation. In some tribes, the …
Finding Feathers Meaning
I get a lot of questions about finding feathers on our path, and what that means. Here are some ideas about what it means when …
Why Are Owls Associated with Learning?
Exploring why are owls associated with learning: Mysterious and evasive, these creatures of the night always carry a thick veil of intrigue. As a major …
Interpreting Dead Crow Meaning
Death of a Crow and Interpreting Dead Crow Meaning I often get emails from folks wondering about dead bird meaning. Specifically, I get a lot of …
Dreaming of Butterflies
Dreaming of Butterfly Meanings There’s a lot of transition going on lately, so I wasn’t surprised when dreamy butterflies started cropping into my sleep-time awareness. …
Myth Busting Owl Omens
Dispelling Owl Omens of Death Dispelling Bad Rumors About the Owl Omens of Death: There are many incorrect assumptions circling about that identify the owl …
Peregrine Parable
Exploring Falcon Wisdom and the Peregrine Parable Lessons from the Peregrine Parable: Very often we can glean symbolic meaning from stories, myths and parables. The …
Symbolic Lapwing Meaning
Exploring the Symbolism of the Plover and Lapwing Meaning I recently got a question from a fellow symbolic-seeker in Lithuania. She asked me about symbolic …
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 …