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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.
1,631 Questions
What jewels begin with the letter I?
Imperial Jade
Indian Agate
Imperial Topez
Imperial Mexican Jade
Inca Emerald
Indicolite
Inverall Sapphire
Iohite
Irish Diamond
Irradiated Diamond
Italian Lapis
Ivory
Indigolite
Indicolite
Iolite
I can't find any symbolism of a bee in Christianity. But the Mormons, have a special symbol for a beehive, which is one of the symbols of the Freemasons and incorporated in Utah's State Flag. === === == == A bee symbolizes someone who is sweet and makes honey.
What is the symbolism of the Geisha?
According to Google research, the Geisha is a symbol of "traditional values" in Japanese culture. Gieshas are not seen as women of ill repute as often thought. (Geisha have been confused with the high-class courtesan of the Edo Period known as oiran, from whom they evolved.)
The closest English translation of the proper noun "geisha" would be artist/performing artist.
They are artisans that train for long periods of time (taking many years of work before becoming a full-fledged geisha), therefor they could, in some sense, symbolize perseverance.
There also seems to be a lot of secrecy represented in their lifestyle.
Why is the symbol for heart 3 a point?
On a standard keyboard there is no real symbol for a heart. People have found if you use a < and a 3 it sort of looks like a heart on its side. <3
Why do numbers follow people around Everywhere I look I see the number 14 what does this mean?
From my experience, when your attention is drawn repeatedly to a particular number there will be a significance. The number 14 digets to a five which represents reasoning. To reason requires the use of memory, imagination and attention. You are to use your attention toward memory to see what has been usefull and what needs to be changed. then use you attention into imagination to create a new more workable scenerio. It is what you imagine for your future and act on that counts most. Things stay the same or even worse when we use our imagination to visualize unproductive scenerios. As we learn from and with our experiences, we progress and progress is our most important product. Numbers and their meaning is detailed in a couple of books by Dr. Daniel R. Condron. I will provide links. Universal Language of Mind and the Secret code in Revelation at the link on principles of creation.
Why is there a star and crescent on the Portsmouth symbol?
In 1850, two Ottoman Frigates "Mir'at-ı Zafer" and "Sirağ-ı Bahr-i Birlik" visited English Naval Base in Portsmouth, were they were welcomed by Sir Godfrey Webster and English Officers.
Because of the Cholera Epidemic started in 1849 about 1000 local citizens and a part of Turkish Marines died. The Turkish Marines were buried in Cemetery of Haslar Hospital, which served as a Military Hospital of Royal Navy between 1775-1996. Today the cemetery can still be visited. Most of Turkish Marines died in 1851.
Due to wish of General Sir John Lafroy a canon marked with the date 1464 was given as present by Ottoman Empire to Britain inn 1868. It can be visited today on Fort Nelson.
In 1870, Turkish Sultan Abdülaziz visited Britain. To honour his visit, the HMS Triumph was renamed as HMS Sultan. The name HMS Sultan was also given to a location. Today, HMS Sultan is the home of Royal Naval School of Marine Engineering (RNSME) and the Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS).
Because of this close relationship between Ottoman Empire and Great Britain, the city Portsmouth got Ottoman Emblems on it's coat of arms.
(Please read also the other version below. )
The Crescent and Star used by King Richard I (and Portsmouth)It seems that in the 12th century the arms of the crescent were open to the top.King Richard I of England adopted the star and crescent as a royal badge, from the Emperor's standard of Governor Isaac Comnenus, after capturing Cyprus.
Back in England, 'a crescent of gold on a shield of azure, with a blazing star of eight points, or rays of silver, between the horns', was granted to Portsmouth as the heraldic crest of the newly incorporated Royal borough. The English Admiralty took it as their emblem until the 16th century, when perhaps as a result of the fall of Constantinople, it was replaced by another emblem of Richard I, the Anchor of Hope. Rear-Admiral R.M. Blomfield writing in about 1900 pointed out in 'Origin and History of Admiralty Badges', that "Had the old badge been retained, the Admiralty and Ottoman flags would now be identical."
The star and crescent is still on the arms of Portsmouth and between 1936 and 1939 appeared on the Blue Ensign of the Portsmouth Yacht Club.
David Prothero, 22 December 2002
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(contributed by Chris M., Newcastle).
King Richard I adopted this emblem not from the Byzantine Prince Manuel Comnenos I's coat of arms since after the Byzantine Emperor Iulianus Apostata not a single Byzantin emperor or prince used the crescent in his coat of arms because the crescent was known as a pagan symbol in the Byzantine empire and because all of the Byzantine emperors (after Julianus Apostata)and princes were very strict Christians and used always the cross not the crescent. King Richard I adopted this emblem from the Seljuk Turks during the crusades. In many monuments of the Seljuk Empire and the Seljuk Rum Turkish States in Asia Minor you can see crescent and star (star of five, six, eight points) and sun disks with eight rays motifs. It is strongly possible that this emblem was the personal emblem of the Sultan I. Kiliç Arslan of the Seljuk Rum Turkish State who was a very famous Turkish Sultan at the first two crusades. And even if Mauel Komnenos I had a coat of arms with crescent and star, then this Byzantine prince had taken this emblem from the Seljuk Rum Turkish State of course. But this is a very weak possibility as at the Christian period of the Byzantine Empire the crescent was hated by the Byzantines because it was a pagan motif. It has not to be forgotten that the Turks used the crescent and star motif for 1500 years which you can see depicted on Gokturk coins of the years of 500.
What state has a western medowlark as a state bird?
Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon and Wyoming have the western medowlark as a state bird.
There has been the superstition that the seventh son of a seventh son would become a werewolf. This superstition was particularly strong in Argentina where such a child usually 'came to harm'. To curb such atrocities a law was passed that such boys became the official wards of the President and became the recipients of benefits and scholarships. Since then the abuse of such boys has abated.
What does the dragon symbolize in Japan?
Trouble of some kind; infertility; "Power of Earth, combining bird and serpent as matter and spirit, breath of life, supernatural
power, magic, strength, wisdom, knowledge, guardian" (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/animals2.htm)
There are Thousands. Here are just a few:
Abraxas- a rooster-headed warrior, with a knotted tail and snakes instead of legs, carrying a shield & whip - wards against evil.
Carnelian - a red stone, was carried to protect against evil & bring courage and eloquence to the barer.
Elder - wood from the tree was used in Serbian weddings to bring good luck to the couple.
Garnet - the stone was a gift exchanged between friends at their parting to bring them luck and insure they would meet again.
Jade - the stone is highly revered by the Chinese as a talisman of good luck.
Lodestone - or magnet was thought to draw good fortune.
Nefer - an ancient Egyptian amulet made to resemble a stringed instrument (always in red) was believed to bring good luck.
Pearl - the gem, was worn by ancient Romans, twined in their hair to ensure good fortune in romance.
Rowan - the red berries of the tree are strung on thread as a good luck charm.
Thor's Hammer - an amulet, often made of silver, thought to bestow strength and give protection from lightening, fire and other mishaps.
Vervain - the herb was carried by Roman brides for protection and good fortune.
What does it mean when your tarot card reading is the same as someone else's?
It would be unusual if two people had exactly the same reading but anything can happen. If it did happen and you trust the person doing the reading, then at that particular time, both people were in similar situations.
What is the state land mammal of Alaska?
The official state land mammal of Alaska is the moose. It was designated as such in 1998.
THE MOOSE!
(By Davante Wood)
What is the spiritual meaning of London?
"Leaning On Nations During Odd Needs"
"Leaking Other Nations Domestic Oil Natural-reserves"
Seeing orbs dark and light spirits?
Have a look at these two web sites, they may be able to help you:-
