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Signs and Omens
Man by nature is an inquisitive, gregarious, and territorial creature; wanting and needing to mark his groups and territories as much as to assign meaning and interpretation to the naturally occurring and man made things around him. From ancient symbols carved or painted in caves, through secret societies of past and present to naturally occurring phenomenon and gang tagging we will try to find meanings and interpretations for all.
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What is the symbolism of a dead bird at a threshold or door step?
Not all naturally occurring phenomenon are "signs". Often small creatures such as birds fly into buildings, are the victims of predatory animals (cats & dogs regularly leave "presents" for their humans), or are just victims of mischance. Unless this bird is of spiritual significance to you personally (as in a long standing totem or helper animal) I would not consider it to be of any importance in your life.
What does the crescent moon and tree symbol mean?
The South Carolina State Flag
Asked by the Revolutionary Council of Safety in the fall of 1775 to design a flag for the use of South Carolina troops, Col. William Moultrie chose a blue which matched the color of their uniforms and a crescent which reproduced the silver emblem worn on the front of their caps. The palmetto tree was added later to represent Moultrie's heroic defense of the palmetto-log fort on Sullivan's Island against the attack of the British fleet on June 28, 1776.
What does a dove landing on my window mean spiritualy?
Doves are a long standing symbol of peace and love... One arriving on your window sill just means these aspects are "visiting" you, enjoy.
What are the origins of the swastika?
The Fylfot, commonly known as the swastika, is a mystical symbol representing the solar power, fire, life and vigour. It was discovered on tombs, monuments, pottery, coins and jewellery dating back to the Bronze Age. A nomadic tribe of Eurasians, the Scythians, may have been the first to use the fylfot as a symbol with spiritual significance. But it has been found in such other cultures as: Hindu, Chinese, Native American, Celtic, Greek and Etruscan. It appears on Buddhist statues in India & China circa 200 BC. As a Chinese hieroglyph it represents prosperity, good luck and longevity. In the early 1900s, when it was adopted by right-wing German nationalists, it was suggested the counter-clockwise (or Buddhist) version of the fylfot be chosen to represent their group, as it represented good fortune. Hitler himself rejected the design and insisted on the (unlucky) clock-wise version.
What is the true color of death?
the true color of death is White, but most people perfer black because it's dark and twisted.
or if Robert Jordan is to be believed "Trust is the colour of Death"
What does lightening symbolize?
lightening symbolises loss of ignorance. In dreams lightening is a symbol of a terrible event and negativity.
What does an A with a circle around it mean?
It symbolizes Anarchy.
Anarchy is a socio-political system, which, at its roots, has no one person having power over another. A complete lack of hierarchy.
In dreams, tassography, and other scrying Fly tends to be interpreted as an annoyance, or something that "bugs" you. A swarm of flies usually means you have let the "small things" take over your life.
What does it mean when a white dove comes around you and doesn't leave for a long time?
There are many different theories about doves coming around people and not leaving for a long time. The most popular theory is that it is trying to provide you with comfort and reassurance.
The spiritual significance of a silver heart?
Heart Confidence, love, marriage, pleasure, strength of will.
SILVER: Attracts money; Dispels anger & nervousness; Eases stress; Energy conductor; Feminine energies; Improves speech; Love; Protection; Psychic awareness; Psychic dreams; Scrying; Travel.
What does the color red symbolize in different cultures?
Red is the colour of blood, and thus, life & death.
Used for strength, protection, sex, passion, courage, projection, birth, action, festivity, faith, anger, enthusiasm, life, renewal, vitality, power, aggression and achievement.
Red symbolises will, intense emotion, the Mother, the masculine principal, volcanoes, summer, the element Fire, the planet Mars, the day Tuesday and the Zodiac signs Aries & Scorpio.
Throughout Polynesia red was a sacred colour associated with both deities and the highest social classes.
The Norse saw it as a sign of magical might & main, protective power, spiritual life & vigour, aggressive force and used it as the principal colour of runes.
In the far east red is the colour of joy and fertility, thus it is a traditional colour for brides' dresses.
Use red in magic spells for deep affection, active leadership, expansion, life force, maintaining health and physical energy. It is also widely used in magical defense.
Maya - East. Checmics - South. Toltec - North. Zuni - East. Wicca - South.
Why do you keep finding feathers?
It depends on which bird is leaving the feathers for you! Try to figure that out and see what traits the bird has that it is trying to give you hints about.
Of course, you might just be finding them because there is a molting bird nearby.
What is the symbolism of a swan?
Swan Balance, commitment, festive, grace, loyalty, majesty, protective.
Where did the pound symbol come from?
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What does the feather represent?
Feather Lack of concentration, instability, unpredictability. ®Something you laugh at will turn out to be important.
I was just looking this up because we had a strange swarm of rain beetles at our house last night - very eerie the eve of Halloween. Anyway, according to one website, Greeks believed that the scarab beetle respresented transformation/rebirth. Here's a link to a sight that discusses religious symbolism of beetles.
http://www.insects.org/ced2/beetles_rel_sym.html
