Lessons for Thanksgiving: How Certain Animals Demonstrate Gratitude
by Ideally, Thanksgiving is a time to circle the wagons around everything for which we are grateful. It should urge us to recognize gratitude isn’t a …
Category: Seasonal Symbolism
Spirit Animals of September
September is a fabulous month, IMHO. It’s not too cold, not too hot, and it’s the precursor to cooler autumn days. Light is dwindling, leaves …
Symbolic Spirit Animals of July
Summer isn’t my best friend. Well, I can’t blame the season, really – but when I’m swimming in my own pool of sweat and melting …
Symbolic and Spiritual Birds of July
As the sun shimmers brightly and nature explodes with sun-fueled verve, certain avian creatures take center stage with their spiritual significance and symbolic meanings. This …
15 Spiritual Holidays in July You’ve Got to Check Out
July isn’t my friend because the heat reduces me to a sweaty, babbling mess. But, that’s okay, because I absolutely adore some of the spiritual …
Spiritual and Symbolic Birds for the Month of May
Where I live, the month of May can be a tempestuous, unpredictable mistress. Turbulent rainstorms, blustery winds, and even a rando snowfall or frost might …
Warm Up to These 10 Birds of Winter: Meaning, Symbolism, and More
Where I live, winter can be a harsh taskmaster. Birds dot the landscape and crowd around the bird feeders – but in this frozen tundra-like …
Toast the New Year With These Spirit Animals of January
We made it! We got through the holidays, and we sailed through the last year. What’s next? A new year of hope and promise, ideally. …
Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of December
Since the first calendars were created, this month has a kind of “countdown” feel to it. Maybe that’s why there are so many hard-core party …
Ring in the Holidays With These Riveting Spirit Animals of December
As the chilly winds blow and the air is filled with a sense of anticipation, December represents a magical time of year. It’s a month …
Cold Moon and Other Full Moon Names for December and Their Meanings
Gaze up at the night sky on a crisp December evening, and you might just catch a glimpse of the enchanting full moon casting its …
Spirit Animals of November You’ll Want to Warm Up to This Month
If you’ve been trolling this website for any length of time, you know I’m wild about animal symbolism and the deeper meanings associated with Mother …
Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of November
Aside from the fact that I was born in November, I love this month. It’s a transitional month, which (for me) is invigorating. You never …
Beaver Moon: Meaning and Names of the November Full Moon
November is replete with transformations (that’s why I love this month so much, plus it’s my birth month), and by association, the November full moon …
Embracing the Chill: How To Stay Spiritually Connected to Nature in Winter
by As the temperature plummets and the days grow brief, you may feel a profound sense of transformation. Winter brings chilly air, snow, and ice, but …
Party On! 15 Ancient Observations and Holidays of October
October, the month of crisp autumn air and falling leaves, holds within it a rich tapestry of ancient observations and lesser-known holidays that deserve our …
Hunter Moon: Full Moon of October Names, Meanings, Stuff to Do and More
I adore this time of year, and October’s full moons where I live are some of the most sensational I’ve ever seen. There’s something invigorating …
Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of September
I love this time of year! With its crisp air and golden hues, September holds a special place in our hearts as the gateway to …