The Sweat Lodge Ceremony: An Ancient Tradition Still Relevant Today
by A decade or so ago, I had the honor and privilege of working with Mike Bastine, an Algonquin activist and advocate of reestablishing the Native …
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Tips and Ways to Celebrate Nature
Simple Ways to Celebrate Nature For me, EVERY day is earth day, and there’s no better time to celebrate Nature than in the present moment. …
Cherry Blossom Meaning and Samurai Symbol for Strength
Exploring Cherry Blossoms as a Sign of Strength A Samurai Symbol for Strength – Cherry Blossom Meaning to Aid in Facing Change and Challenges: My …
Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings
Exploring Graduation Traditions and Their Meanings My eldest niece is walking across the graduation stage today! Huzzah!!! She’s worked her buns off for this moment …
Meaningful Memorial Day Insights
Thoughts about Remembrance and Memorial Day What’s a memorial? Or what is Memorial Day all about, for that matter? You’re smart peeps. You already know …
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 …
Poppy Symbolism
Meaningful Poppy Symbolism: I’ve refreshed this page since observing the rare sighting of the wildflower and poppy super bloom in California. The symbolic meaning of …
Native American Symbol Wind
Meaning of Native American Symbol for Wind I got a question about the Native American symbol for wind, or more accurately, these magnificent people’s concept of wind. I can’t …
Native American Full Moon Names
Native American Full Moon Names and Native Wisdom for Moon Gazers: The Native American full moon names listed in this article were established by eastern and …
Goddess Symbol for Inanna
Goddess Symbols for Inanna: All About This Goddess and Her Symbolic Meanings Goddess Symbol Meaning for the Goddess Inanna: The goddess Inanna has herself been …
Ancient God and Goddess Symbol Meanings
God and Goddess Symbol Meanings: Symbols were commonly assigned and attributed to gods and goddesses of ancient times. Why? Because each deity rules large-and-in-charge over …
February Meaning and Symbolism
From International Polar Bear Day, Fortuna Day, or Valentine’s Day – February packs a big punch in terms of reasons to celebrate this glorious month. …
Celtic Skull Symbol Meanings
Celtic Skull Symbol Meanings: Big Symbolism From The Past Celtic Skull Symbol Meanings in Culture, Tribe, Battle, and Life: Celtic skull symbolic meaning deals with …
Bodhi Tree Symbolism
Bodhi Tree Symbolism and Meaning Bodhi Tree Symbolism and Meaning of the Bodhi The bodhi tree symbolism is all about the concept of “awake-ness” long …
Animal Symbolism Porcupine Meaning
Animal Symbolism: Porcupine Meaning Animal Symbolism: Porcupine Meaning: I’ve written about animal symbolism of the porcupine in the past in terms of how this creature can often …