The Wolf Who Swallowed the Moon: A Native American January Wolf Moon Story
by In honor of the January full Wolf Moon, I thought it would be keen to share a Native American story I heard as a child …
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Symbolic Meaning of the New Year’s Kiss
Smooching at midnight was never a deal for me, but the symbolism of the New Year’s kiss is a very big deal for millions of …
Cherokee Story of the Crow, Hawk, and Eagle
Stories are the lifeblood of humanity. They carry big wisdom from one generation to the next, including lessons about how to live, learn, and get …
7 Ways Patriotic Hats Reflect Cultural Symbolism
Recall the old straw hat you found in your closet for the summer neighborhood gathering? Maybe it was decorated with your nation’s flag, or maybe …
Building Support Groups to Avoid Social Comparison
by The self-improvement movement is booming, fueled by a constant stream of information and inspiration readily available on social media. While this growth-oriented culture offers a …
Garden Therapy: How Growing a Garden Can Change Your Life
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Are you looking for a way to bring more joy and peace into your life? Look no further …
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 …
Myths and Symbolism of the Goddess Hestia
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 …
Bee Meaning and Love Lessons
Learning Love Lessons With Bee Wisdom If you’ve ever observed a bodacious bee bound upon a blossom, you can’t deny its intense devotion. Delicately yet …
Native American Swastika Meaning
Exploring Life-Affirming Native American Swastika Meaning It may (or may not) be surprising to you that the Native American swastika meaning is about creation, expansion …
Native American Death-Eaters and Buzzard Meaning
This article is about a Native American story that addresses big issues like aging, death, and the renewal of life. It’s like a Native creation …
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 …
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 …
Symbolic Duck Meaning
Thoughts on Symbolic Duck Meaning: This article for symbolic duck meaning started when buffleheads and mallards starting flocking to my favorite pond, and I am …
Five Fold Symbol Meanings
Exploring Five Fold Symbol Meanings Exploring Five Fold Symbol Meanings I just finished up a page on the Celtic five fold symbol meaning and had to acknowledge …
Dreaming of Shark Meaning
From the Q & A Files: Dreaming of Shark Meaning The following is a question I got from Anna, who had a dream about sharks. …
Zebra Facts and Symbolic Meaning
Fascinating Zebra Facts and Symbolic Meaning From their stripes to their social behavior, this article addresses all the highlights of zebra facts and symbolic meanings. …