Cultural Symbolism Archives

What is Ostara? Exploring Ostara and the Meaning of the Vernal Equinox of Spring

by AviaMarch 21, 2023May 22, 2025

Spring is in the air! With the arrival of warmer weather and blooming flowers, it’s time to celebrate Ostara – the vernal equinox that marks …

by AviaMarch 17, 2023March 18, 2023

The dualistic idea that seemingly diametrically opposed traits can coexist quietly and harmoniously is symbolized by the classical Chinese symbols for yin and yang (or …

by AviaFebruary 24, 2023July 3, 2024

I’m a big proponent of the adage, “we make our own luck.” What I mean by that is with hard work, perseverance, planning, and awareness …

by AviaJanuary 7, 2023July 7, 2023

The moon has long been a symbol of power, mystery, and feminine energy. So, it comes as no surprise that many moon goddesses around the …

by AviaJanuary 1, 2023December 1, 2025

Snow is one of nature’s most powerful forces, and it has been revered by cultures across the world for millennia. Snow deities (snow gods and …

by AviaDecember 27, 2022June 6, 2023

Armenian gods and mythology is a segment of cultural beliefs originating with the Armeno-Aryan people, an Indo-European nation thriving in the region of the Near …

by AviaDecember 18, 2022September 20, 2024

The Gaia goddess is a powerful symbol of strength and vitality. She is often portrayed as a beautiful woman with long hair and a flowing …

by AviaOctober 16, 2022November 11, 2022

I’ve been thinking a lot about hearth and home these days. What makes a home? What imbues that sense of rootedness and connectedness within us …

by AviaMay 7, 2022October 15, 2023

While shamanism might be a rising trend in some spiritual circles, it’s by no means a new system of belief. Shamanistic practices have been around …

by George NewtonDecember 11, 2021October 4, 2022

What do you think of when you see a blue wall? Now, imagine that same wall but in light pink. Now, how does that wall …

by AviaOctober 20, 2021July 3, 2025

As we approach Samhain (October 31 – November 1) our awareness naturally moves in the same circles as our ancient ancestors as we all prepare …

by AviaAugust 1, 2021August 2, 2021

Thinking with the Native Mind to Interpret Signs and Symbols One of my tools in interpreting symbolic meanings is engaging the “Indigenous Mind” or Native …

by AviaApril 30, 2021July 27, 2021

Exploring the Swastika Symbol Meaning from Around the World Regrettably, the swastika symbol meaning has been much maligned due to its association with the Nazi …

by AviaApril 5, 2021January 25, 2024

Exploring Peace Sign Meaning: There are tons of icons that deal with peace sign meaning…Doves, an olive branch, the calumet (Native American peace pipe), but …

by AviaMarch 29, 2021August 9, 2023

Exploring Uroboros Meaning (or Ouroboros): Cycles and Oneness on a Symbolic Level I’ve always marveled at the symbolic meaning of the Uroboros (also spelled Ouroboros). …

by AviaMarch 21, 2021December 4, 2024

Exploring the treasures and seven Norse symbols from the dwarves: Once upon a time in Norse myth, there were seven precious and magical gifts presented …

by AviaMarch 5, 2021May 22, 2025

Exploring Life Phases and the Native American Medicine Wheel: One of my readers asked me for information and meaning connected to life phases and the Native …