I'm reminded of a good dose of Woodchuck medicine I got last year. So, I thought I'd take a moment to share this Rx from Nature as an example of how we can interpret symbolic phenomenon according to our life experience.Last Winter a Woodchuck decided to make lunch out of the wiring in my Jeep. When all the electrical gauges fritzed out on me (whilst driving, ack!), I took the Jeep to my mechanic. He saw tell-tale gnaw marks on some of the hoses and wires around the engine.Apparently, Woodies crave salt - especially in the Winter. So, apparently, my Jeep innards offered the little guy a perfect salty snack (I live up north where salt is used to keep ice & snow manageably melted. That salt accumulates on vehicles in the Winter - tasty treats for salt-craving critters).Of course, being predisposed to symbolism (or should I say, a bit obsessive-compulsive about interpreting symbolic mea...

For most of us, the fly is an annoyance at best, but in the realms of Natural symbolism, nothing is off limits.If flies are buzzing around in your environment and capturing your awareness, perhaps they're conveying a symbolic message.At least, that's what I think. And I'm not the only one. I've been asked about the symbolic meaning of the fly and thought a post about them might be appropriate.Flies get a bum rap in most myths and cultural view. For example, ancient Christian lore depicts the fly as a symbol of impurity and a temptation to diverge from the path of righteousness. Phoenician myth associates Beelzebub as the 'Lord of Flies' in which the insect represents corruption and putridness. This association is why the fly is featured on some renditions of the Devil card in the Tarot, because it represents base impulses, and uncleanliness in many areas of the human collective consciou...

I love symbolism for millions of reasons, but top of the list is the way symbolic meanings are so adaptive and flexible to our needs. One example of this flexibility is the process of creating personal symbols.Why would we want to craft our own personal symbols?For the same reason family crests were designed for hundreds of years. Same reason tartans are made a very specific way. Same reason each country has a flag. From signet rings, to watermarks, and stone carvings - it's all about unique identification.Consider modern-day logos. They are nothing more than visual symbols conveying information about a person, group or a product.A personal symbol can establish personal identification. But that's not all. It can also help galvanize your ideals about who you are, what you believe in and even what you want to achieve.Contemplate your best attributes. How would you express these attributes...

Spherical, lustrous, secretive...pearls are proof that spectacular symbolism can be found in the smallest packages. How appropriate too, as it seems the most revolutionary impact is thrust from the softest cycles, prompted by seemingly miniscule particles.And such is the life of the pearl. They're born from irritants. A microscopic parasite or bit of debris makes the mollusk cranky - causes a defense reaction within it's bowels - and would you believe from an event of irritation and defense, a pearl is conceived.Talk about turning unpleasantness into advantage!I can dig this. Especially knowing the symbolic landscape of pearls. Their watery domain is synonymous with emotions. Water, especially the gaping mouths of the sea, sings to us of fathomless psychic stirrings within oceanic consciousness.Do you sense a disturbance in the force? An emotional upheaval?I fancy the pearl has somethin...

Normally, I talk about symbolism in Nature and how we can weave those impulses into our own experience to gain profound and personal meanings in our lives.But our choices are symbolic too.Our choices represent our level of consciousness in any given moment. This makes choices symbolic of our vision and the extent to which we can see beyond the events at hand.What do your choices say about you?How are they symbolic of something larger lurking like a treasure-laden leprechaun in your psyche?What if your choices were not just about executing a decision - but an actual reflection of the authentic you?How would that make you feel about choices that are contrary to your own fine-design?If you could give a personality trait to the choices you are making - what would they look like? Does that persona honor who you are? ...

The most pervasive Moon symbolism and wisdom emerges with our recognition that Lady Luna creates no light of her own. Her power is in Shadow. Her conveyance (her ability to be seen) depends upon her ability to reflect (back the light of the Sun).

So what does that say to you?

La Luna whispers to me about....
Reflection: What kind of light (intent/emotion/behavior/action/thought) are we reflecting? How can we reflect our most authentic selves more effectively? How can we utilize the light from our Soul (Sol/Sun) to shine (reflect) our best sides?

Shadow: The Universe is designed in a schematic of opposites. Good/Evil, Light/Dark, High/Low. It's a clever design because it navigates us. Recognize the shadows, but know their opposites are also inherent. When Lunar light bathes our awareness, it might be sign to acknowledge the darkne...

Symbolism inspires our awareness to move outside the realm of 'what is.' That means symbolism is the acknowledgment of reality outside the realm of common.For example: We see a tree in our view, and by exploring its secrets of symbolism we see beyond its common presence. And that means, dear friends, at any given moment we have access to non-local, uncommon, nontraditional experience.And what's so great about that?It means we have a hand in how we view our entire life experience. It means magic is inherent in every inhalation, every arboreal wrinkle, every cloudy contour.Symbolism sets a spin on our perception that whirls us off the axis of conventionalism. That off-kilter stance is the first step to true enchantment and true power in personal transformation.
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The Daffodil is a featured flower for the month of March because it is one of the first perennial blooms we spy with our searching eyes in the spring. This is appropriate on a symbolic level because the Daffodil has a trumpet-like look, and so it announces the procession of spring in a bright, trumpetting manner.Although they come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and varieties, the Daffodil has a few prime roots we can explore for symbolic structure. To wit:Petals: There are different breeds, but tranditional Daffodils have six petals. Six is a harmonic number. In fact, Venus is the governess of the number six and conveys a sense of love. The numerical energy of six also expresses: Temperance, Calm, Truth and Balance.Color: With innovations in growing floral hybrids and variations the Daffodil can come in many colors now, but its traditional hue is yellow. Yellow is ass...

Seasons are vital to the transition and evolution of our planet - sure - but I believe seasons also serve the purpose of the evolution of human consciousness too.We can observe the procession of the seasons as deeply symbolic. Why? Because doing so, adjusts perspective and allows our transitional awareness to cook up new connections between daily experience and cosmic existence.Observing the seasons from a symbolic view prompts dynamic shifts. In short, tapping into seasonal symbolism broadens our horizons.Viewing our cycles of life through symbolic eyes transforms a myopic view into a pervasive, universal spectrum of sight.Here's what I mean:Winter: It's a season governed by the recluse, the hermit. Activity gives way to dormancy. Life is still, indwelling and silent. This is a time of introversion, contemplation and going within. Symbolic winter invites us to quiet the mind, still the...

One of my readers found a grey sparrow trapped in her basement. She read somewhere that sparrows were symbolic of death.Is that true? Are sparrows omens of death?My belief system does not acknowledge death, but the association in collective human experience is valid.Finches, sparrows and other small birds were used as sensors, indicating if oxygen conditions were safe for humans in potentially toxic locations.Specifically, these birds were recruited in old mining expeditions in which the bird was lowered in a cage into deep caverns. Upon raising the cage, if the bird was alive the crew had the assurance to continue with the expedition. Deceased, the bird indicated unfavorable conditions and the miners would find alternate routes. This is one source explaining the 'omen of death' label.Further, I have seen a sparrow give its life to indicate a warning for its feathered clan. No other spa...