What does birds in general symbolize?

Answer 1

I heard recently, in church, that they represent evil, or something bad that would happen. For example in the dream Joseph interrupted while in jail. The bird eating someone's food meant that they were going to die.

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Birds symbolize different things in different cultures. Within a single culture, specific birds of different species may have completely opposite meanings. In some cultures, birds in general may symbolize spirits, or spiritual messengers.

Answer 2

Since ancient times, birds have been connected with the sky and having a supernatural link between heaven and earth.

Symbolize- lightness and closeness to god

The interpretation of "birds" in divination varies with the kind and number of birds.

My current research has 5 pages so I will just give you the high-lights. If you are looking for the interpretation of a specific bird, un-listed here, pose another question and someone will answer it for you.

Birds

-general Communication, flight, friendship end, good news, good luck, psychic powers. Letter brings good news. -(D) Life will soon improve.

-flying Good ideas - money, travel.

-standing Plans held up

-in group Business meetings, discussions, talks.

-in cage Obstructions, restrictions.

-holding branch Compromise, making up after disagreement.

-in leaves Good companions.

Bluebird Modesty, unassuming confidence and happiness.

Blue Jay The proper use of power.

Cardinal Renewed vitality through recognising self-importance.

Chickadee Cheerful and truthful expression.

Chicken Pleasant new interests. Fertility and sacrifice.

Cock Achievement, caution (don't crow too soon), good news, new beginnings. Sexuality, watchfulness and resurrection.

-Cock, crowing -(Romany) your sins will find you out.

Crow Ill health. The secret magic of creation is calling.

-poem One is for bad news,

Two is for mirth.

Three is a wedding,

Four is a birth.

Five is for riches,

Six is a thief.

Seven is a journey,

Eight is for grief.

Nine is a secret,

Ten is for sorrow.

Eleven is for love,

Twelve for joy tomorrow.

Dove Good omen, happiness, love, peace. Not lucky for domestic arena. Feminine energies of peace, maternity and prophecy.

Duck Luck in speculation, money coming, plenty, success, wealth. Emotional comfort and protection.

Dove Good omen, happiness, love, peace. Not lucky for domestic arena. Feminine energies of peace, maternity and prophecy.

Duck Luck in speculation, money coming, plenty, success, wealth. Emotional comfort and protection.

Eagle Achievement, far-sightedness, fresh start, move of domicile. Illumination of spirit, healing and creation.

Falcon Success

Finch Energy of variety and multiplicity.

Goldfinch Awakening of Nature Spirits.

Grouse Sacred dancing and drumming.

Hawk Trouble, caused by jealousy. Visionary power and guardianship.

Heron Aggressive self-determination and self-reliance.

Hummingbird Tireless joy and the nectar of life.

Kestrel Mental speed, agility and grace.

Kingfisher New warmth, sunshine, prosperity and love.

Lark -(D) Great happiness

Martin Good luck and community peace.

Meadowlark Cheerful journey inward.

Mockingbird Finding your sacred song (soul purpose) and recognition of your innate abilities.

Nuthatch Grounding of faith and higher wisdom.

Oriole The weaving of new sunshine.

Owl Allegations, death of friend or relative, gossip, scandal, spiritual communication, wisdom. The mystery of magic, omens, silent wisom, and vision in the night.

-watching -(Romany) Lessons learned

-hooting -(Romany) Your sins will find you out.

Parrot Gossip, journey, ostentatious-ness, scandal. Sunshine and colour healing.

Peacock All with little foundation, arrogance, fame, fortune, good marriage, happiness, health, illness, luxury, success, vanity. Resurrection and wise vision (watchfulness).

-tail spread Buying land property or domicile.

Quail Group nourishment and protection.

Raven Bad news, possibly of death, illness, loss, sadness. Magic, shape shifting and creation.

Roadrunner Mental speed and agility.

Robin Death, luck in winter. Spread of new growth.

Songbird -(Romany) Great happiness

Sparrow Increase of financial security, warning against death by misadventure. Awakening and triumph of common nobility.

Swan Contented life, death or separation of long-time companion, Evolving beauty, good luck, grace, improvement in finances, love, noble progress, spirit, unexpected/unusual lover. Awakening the true beauty and power of the

Thrush An offer will be made.

Turkey Celebrations, family get-togethers. Shared blessings ans harvest.

Vulture Jealousy, loss, spite, theft. Purification, death and rebirth, new vision.

Waxwing Gentleness and Courtesy.

Whip-poor-will Harbinger of death.

Woodpecker The power of rhythm and discrimination.

Wren Resourcefulness and boldness.

Answer 3

Birds and their nesting places are of significance to some cultures often depending on the colour and type. For example, the Chinese admire the manner in which a bird constructs it's nest piece by piece, gradually making it strong and protective. They displayed their magnificent Bird's Nest Stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games. Whilst some cultures may admire the nest, the bird itself is of more signicance. The priests of ancient Rome and Greece took note of birds' flying patterns and formations to predict the future or what to do in a particular situation. They also dissected them to "read" portents from the entrails. Historically, birds have had impact on many cultures including Christianity. Many cultures admire a bird's freedom as it flies and consider them as bringers of good news perhaps from the future as they fly out of view. Black birds of any type are most often considered harbingers of doom or death. In Christianity, white birds, especially doves are a symbol of peace and represent the Holy Spirit. As the soothsayers of old did, so do the psychics of today attach much symbolism to birds and the nesting places.

Answer 4

birds symbolize hope and freedom because they have wings that allow them to fly away to a new beginning

Answer 5

A symbolic meaning of birds is freedom. Because birds have wings, it represents how they have the means to go anywhere. That is also why the symbol of the US is a bird.

Answer 6

purity, cleanliness and innocence

Answer 7

It symbolises peace and freedom

Answer 8

Usually death.