Basic Celtic Symbols, Facts and Totems
by An overview of Celtic symbols and Celtic totems: First off…a bit of background. The word “Celtic” is used for those people who lived in Britain …
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Astrology Signs and Parental Guidance
This article on astrology signs and parental guidance might not be what you expect. I’m not suggesting astrology can make you a better parent (although, …
Bird Omens: Part Two About Interpreting Bird Meaning and Bird Messages
If you have spent any amount of time on my website, then you know I’m bonkers about birds. I love them for their beauty and …
Bird Omens, Bird Messages and Meanings Oh My!
An Introduction to Bird Omens and Bird Messages: When it comes to plucky pontifications about bird omens, it’s important to know these avian creatures have …
Symbolic Wheel of the Year Meaning
More and more, I get questions about the wheel of the year meaning. This is especially true this time of year (as I write this, …
Exploring the Evolution Behind the Symbols of Christmas
Exploring the Evolution Behind the Symbols of Christmas: Midwinter, Yule, Christmas, Longest Night…whatever you call it, this time of year is rife with symbolic meaning. …
Symbolic Holiday Meaning of Trees
When it comes to holiday meaning, there is no better place to turn than exploring the meaning of trees. Why? Lots of reasons. Here are …
Symbolic Meaning of Myths
Exploring the Symbolic Meaning of Myths An overview of the symbolic meaning of myths: Myths are jam-packed with symbolic levels that once acknowledged, can have …
Chthonic Creatures and Symbolic Chthonic Meaning
Symbolic chthonic meaning at its simplest is: Anything that dwells beneath the surface, underground or beneath the earth. The term chthonic (pronounced as “THON-ick” and …
Symbolic Meaning of Crossroads
I’ve been thinking about the meaning of crossroads lately…probably because many of us (self included) are finding ourselves at a crossroads. We seem to be …
Symbolic Meaning of Storms, Rain and Folk Predictions
Exploring the symbolic meaning of storms and rain is something that came to me in an unexpected way. I had a friend whose mom was …
Meaning of Halcyon Days: The Bird, The Myth, The Memories
Halcyon days. That’s what’s on my mind lately. I started thinking about the meaning of halcyon days because I’ve been in a funk lately. I’ve …
The Buzz About Symbolic Fly Meaning
The Buzz About Symbolic Fly Meaning: Let’s face it, the fly might not be the most romantic or appealing messenger. Nonetheless, the fly does have …
Symbolism of Winged Horses
I got a question from a reader about the symbolism of winged horses. Of course, I knew some basic insights, and was familiar with common …
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 …
Using Pictograms for Interpreting Symbolic Meanings
Using pictograms to help with interpreting symbolic meanings: Stumped about a symbolic meaning? It happens. Sometimes, symbolic phenomenon crops up in our awareness, and we …
Life Lessons and Symbolic Meaning of Ants
I recently learned some powerful lessons just by observing the deeper symbolism and meaning of ants. These insights got me through a tough time, and …
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 …