Thanksgiving is upon us, and you know I'm all about the symbolism of gratitude, so it seemed like a good opportunity to talk a bit about ties of thanksgiving to the noble turkey.

Turkeys have been a symbol of thanksgiving and abundance long before the Piligrim's 'first meal' in 1621 with the Northern Native Americans.

Many Native American tribes view the turkey as both a symbol of abundance and fertility. Indeed, the turkey was the guest of honor (sacrificial, that is) in various fertility and gratitude ceremonies.

I have read legends in which the Hopi used turkey feathers in various symbolic placements and rituals. The number of turkey feathers used is four. The turkey is a symbol of the wildness of the Earth, and the number four represents the four corners from which the first Native ancestors came forth into this world. Four also represents the Great winds, and together, this is a symbolic message that Nature is a wildnerness that man can never control...rather, humankind should work in harmony (balance) with.

The Sioux used feathers in headdresses (reserved for tribal noblemen, elders, etc). Twenty eight feathers were used in certain Sioux crowning rituals. Twenty eight is sacred to the Sioux to represent the life of the Moon and her phases. There are also twenty eight ribs within the cage of the buffalo, which was/is sacred to this tribe.

The Creek tribes still practice the turkey dance during its annual fire festivals. The feathers of turkeys are also used in ritual (see my Native American Feather Symbolism post )

The turkey was thought to be sacred to ancient Mexican cultures. The Aztecs, Mayans and Toltecs viewed the turkey as a 'jeweled bird' and also referred to it as the 'Great Xolotl.' Male turkeys were honored for it's beauty and essence of cocky pride.

A Quick-list summary of animal symbolism of the turkey:

• Pride
• Abundance

• Someone asked me recently to describe a memorable experience had in Nature. It was hard to pin down just one remarkable communion, but this one moment in time was a real soul-shaker for me....

  I remember walking on the sun-baked earth, flat and expansive, somewhere between Midland and Odessa, Texas. It was evening, and the moon was full, casting illumination across the parched expanse. A breeze lifted the heavy heat of the air, and a light sprinkling of rain began, which suddenly gave birth to a torrential rain.

  In seconds, the cracks in the earth began to fill. My shoes became sponges as I continued to walk through the accumulating rain (squish, squish). Just as suddenly, the rain stopped and the moon returned, lighting my path once more. In the distance stood a lone mesquite tree - short and squatty - a rebel to stand out so staunchly in the flat dessert terrain.

  While focusing on that mesquite tree in the moonlight, I was stopped-short by a behe...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:53:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Real-or-Fantasy-1130.html I get tons of correspondence, filled with great questions. One of which comes from Roger, who asks:All of this stuff you write here is very entertaining, but is that all it is? Entertainment? For example, is there proof of earth elementals, magic, and anything else you describe that is out of the norm? I am very interested in know

  

  I get tons of correspondence, filled with great questions. One of which comes from Roger, who asks:

  'All of this stuff you write here is very entertaining, but is that all it is? Entertainment? For example, is there proof of earth elementals, magic, and anything else you describe that is out of the norm? I am very interested in knowing this stuff, but I don't want to delve deeper if I am going to be let down in the long run.'

  Excellent inquiry, to which I respond:

  Dear Roger,

  Thanks for your email and sincere questioning.
  
  I'll be honest...it takes a certain amount of belief and faith to encounter elementals, or enchantment in life. It takes attitude, that's for sure.
  
  This is not to say we all frolic willy-nilly into fairy land. Too much dreaming without substance is all fluff.
  
  That's why I appreciate healthy skepticism. It's necessary to question.
  
  In my experience, I've encountered things that logic cannot explain, and so my inquiries persist. Science comes close to explaining the enchantments of life, but it cannot fully explain the human-ele...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:04:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Not-Too-Serious-Crow-Medicine-1030.html I was thinking about crows, and how theyre so prevalent up here in the winter, and how winter tends to correspond with the sometimes dark umbra cast upon the crows symbolic history.I havent written a whole lot about the symbolic meaning of crows, although I talk about their siblings,

  I was thinking about crows, and how they're so prevalent up here in the winter, and how winter tends to correspond with the sometimes dark umbra cast upon the crow's symbolic history.

  I haven't written a whole lot about the symbolic meaning of crows, although I talk about their siblings, ravens. I write about animal meanings when the timing feels right, and crow-time can be a challenge to pin down. :)

  However, I have observed something over a few winters in the great lakes area.

  Winter is serious up here, and I'll spare you the top 100 list of reasons why. I get cheeky and talk briefly about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) here on my Token Rock blog (you can catch it here if you're interested), to be sure, Mother Nature's seasons certainly press upon all her life forms.

  Where I live, winter is slipping its grip now, but not...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Solar-Flare-Symbolism-1014.html Ive been thinking about solar flare symbolism in the aftermath of a few major solar storms weve experienced this month.In classical symbolism (sourced by the ancient Greeks) the Sun is a symbol of:*Life*Action*Energy*Initiation*Passion*IlluminationOur ancient Asian ancestors recognized the Sun as distinctly yang in its essence, with symbolic implicat

  I've been thinking about solar flare symbolism in the aftermath of a few major solar storms we've experienced this month.

  In classical symbolism (sourced by the ancient Greeks) the Sun is a symbol of:

  *Life

  *Action

  *Energy

  *Initiation

  *Passion

  *Illumination

  Our ancient Asian ancestors recognized the Sun as distinctly yang in its essence, with symbolic implications similar to the Greeks, and adding attributes such as: Maleness, assertion and forceful expression.

  Astrologically speaking, the Sun is a representative of the Self - specifically, the self we choose to show publicly, the side of ourselves exposed to the light of the world.

  It's important to note these symbolic ideals about the Sun in order to gain deeper meaning about the solar flare phenomenon, because it helps to answer the question 'what does this mean?' from a deeper/spiritual level.

  Solar flares are caused by tremendous magnetic shifts in the three layers of the Sun's atmosphere (photosphere, chromosphere and corona). Opposing magnetic forces manifest gargantuan battles within the Sun's atmospheric layers that eventually produce mammoth expulsions of plasma - hence, a solar storm (or flare - the terms are synonymous).

  Essentially, solar flare symbolism provides an illustration of catharsis after a period of turmoil. All of us experience inner conflict, and release of that conflict is vital. Often, our inner energies are forceful. Sometimes our conflicting emotions feel jus...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:47:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Symbolic-Icicles-990.html For me, everything casts a glimmer of symbolic meaning, and icicles are no different. When I see them hanging off my house, in my dreams or visions I get very distinct and symbolic impressions. These impressions reveal deeper meaning and allow me to form a symbolic narrative - a story that expresses meaning through metaphor.Some of these impressions are quite personal. For example, years ago, I served a

  For me, everything casts a glimmer of symbolic meaning, and icicles are no different. When I see them hanging off my house, in my dreams or visions I get very distinct and symbolic impressions. These impressions reveal deeper meaning and allow me to form a symbolic narrative - a story that expresses meaning through metaphor.

  Some of these impressions are quite personal. For example, years ago, I served as a 'big sister' to Margaret, a little sprite of a girl who had trouble pronouncing the word 'icicle.' Every time she said the word it came out sounding like 'ice-giggle.' How endearing! To this day, I call them ice-giggles because icicles convey a kind of crystal-joy for me, and remind me of Margaret and her cheerful nature.

  In esoteric symbolism, icicles share common symbolic threads with water. Water is esoterically symbolic of emotion, intuition, fluidity and moving in sync with the currents of life.

  In a frozen state, water takes on a stoic or suspended personality. This prompts me to consider icicles as a message of stepping back from potentially torrential emotions. In other words, icicles are a reminder to be still, and channel our emotional floodgates into a more manageable flow.

  Consider your own emotional status. Instead of stewing in a pool of emotional chaos, icicles convey a need to slow down, cool off, hang out, and reduce emotional flooding down to a more manageable drip-drop pace.

  Speaking of pace, my predominant symboli...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Symbolic-Starlight-977.html Those of you who know me, know I meditate regularly. Sometimes my meditative views journey through space, and my inner vision reveals the wonder of our galaxy, its constellations and beyond.When this happens, I think back to a bit of trivia proffered from an astronomy teacher I once had. She pointed out that the st

  Those of you who know me, know I meditate regularly. Sometimes my meditative views journey through space, and my inner vision reveals the wonder of our galaxy, its constellations and beyond.

  When this happens, I think back to a bit of trivia proffered from an astronomy teacher I once had. She pointed out that the stars shown on astronomical star charts and stellar maps are not represented by size. Rather, stars shown in charts of constellations and the like are conveyed by intensity of light, not by size.

  So, when we see stars in an image reproduction, the bigger ones aren't necessarily bigger than all the other stars, but they are certainly brighter.

  I'm hard-wired to read symbolism in almost everything, and this bit of bright trivia was a delight to my symbolic bent.

  This connection reminded me that, metaphysically speaking, size doesn't really matter, at least not as much as intensity.

  Have you ever felt small or ineffectual? Helpless? Or perhaps you've sometimes felt as though your actions are too small to make a difference.

  Consider the astronomical technique of defining stars in our heavens. It's not the size that gets them noticed on the map, it's their intensity of brightness.

  So what, big deal, right? What does this have to do with our efforts putting a dent in the world-at-large?

  Plenty.

  Humans are made from the same stuff as stars. Do some r...
  
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  I adore pebbles, rocks and stones, and am compelely rocked by stone symbolism. In fact, my instant partiality to this website, Token Rock, was in the name and the rock-solid concepts backing TR's foundation.

  So what's so special about stone symbolism? I've got ideas (of course):

  Stones and Rocks are Batteries:
  

  Yes, just like Duracell, stones are batteries storing big juju. They contain the power of the Mother (Earth) within their smooth bodies. I carry five special stones in my pocket at all times. Each one radiates with a specific memory and energy. Holding one elicits a feeling of groundedness. Another one propels me into dreamtime realms. Yet another stone is packed with protective power.

  Stones are charged by the Mother (Earth), whose electric energy is undeniably clarified, vibrant and mammoth. Stones are her babies, layered with the Mother's own genetic code. We can tap into that energy and invigorate ourselves by connecting with rocks.

  Stones are Memories:
  
  Consider, rocks have been hanging around for eons. Some stones have been squatting in their moist muddy nests for thousands of years. If we apply the rule of energy (meaning, it never expires, but is always present), we can retrieve ancient recollections via stones.

  Give it a try some time. Meditate with an old rock (I'm serious!), with a clear intent to cast yourself back to the time of that stone's birth. Experience the time, place and people present while you yourself observe in stoney silence. Witness yourself becoming more smooth and subdued over centuries of enduring Nature's polish. If your rock-meditations ...
  
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  You know that saying, 'big things come in little packages'? That seems to be the trend of hermit crab meaning and messages.

  I know, because I am the proud mamma of a colony. 11 hermit crabs live in a palatial 'crabitat' (hermit crab community) here in my studio office. That's Obe Wan Kenobi in the picture above.

  We've been living with each other in happy harmony for a few months now, and their shared wisdom has been monumental in my continued evolution. I thought I'd share a bit of their insights with you.

  Hermit crab meaning and symbolism includes attributes such as:

  • Sensory perception
  • Resourcefulness
  • Social structure
  • Exploration
  • Community
  • Adaptation
  • Patience

  It may seem paradoxical to reference 'social' and 'community' in the same symbolic list with hermit crabs. After all, aren't they hermits? No, not really.

  Hermit crabs crave social connection, and in their native habitats, they form colonies of 100 or more. I've had the utter pleasure of observing their social interaction. They communicate in a myriad of ways, and to my astonished delight, they even help each other out (like climbing on top of each other to get to a coveted high spot in their crabitat).

  But they aren't all social sweetness. They also recognize their need for seclusion and times of social rest. A big lesson for many of us. These crabby babies remind me that community is vital, but equally vital is a time of introspective seclusion.

  Their social etiquette seems largely based on perceptual communication. Rarely...
  
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  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 meanings that crop up in life), I set to interpreting this odd-ball occurrence.

  I knew that Woodchucks are natural burrowers and hoarders, so that prompted me to take stock of stuff I might be holding on to. Grudges, emotions, burrowed resentments. I got mindful about what I was harboring. I intuited the Woodchuck as a messenger encouraging me to release some things I'd been storing that no longer served me.

  It didn't take too much digging for me to identify my inner stockpiles. I'd been accumulating and retaining a lot of stress at that time. In fact, I was so overwhelmed, I had paid very little attention to my level of anxiety. That industrious Woodchuck pointed my attention to how I was holding in and repressing a lot of serious unrest.

  When it comes to symbolic interpretation, everything counts. I dug deeper into my contemplation and recognized my Jeep as a symbol of direction, movement and navigation (ie:...
  
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  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 consciousness.

  Understandable. After all, the fly is a well-known carrier of viruses. But it's not like it's spreading disease on purpose, it's just a natural process.

  Thankfully, not all cultural myths count the fly as a nemesis. Did you know the fly is sacred to the Greek god Zeus? Uh huh. The pervasiveness of flies was observed by the ancient Greeks to signify omnipresence. Flies are everywhere, and so too is divine presence - always watching, always buzzing with energy.

  The Bamun people of Cameroon recognize flies as an energetic kingdom of tiny winged insects and their presence signified strength in unity according to Engelbert Mveng (L'art d'Afrique Noire). Moreover, the Bamun recognized the shapeshifting and cyclical nature of their ancestors. Essentially, they hold to an ideal that by swatting a fly, they may be squashing the spirit of a great great great grandfather.

  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Tue, 25 May 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Creating-Personal-Symbols-795.html 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 t 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 in a...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:37:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Pearls-of-Wisdom-777.html 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. Theyre born from irritants. A microscopic parasite or bit of d

  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....
  
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  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 exten...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:38:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Meaningful-Moonlight-753.html 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 abou

  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 darkness as a way to step into lightness. See the light in your dark nights of the soul. Keep your joy illumined. Within every sorrow, there lives joy. Sometimes we have to be sneaky about how we find that joy - but to be sure - it IS there via creative design.
    
    
  • Untapped potential: The Moon is a subtle symbolism. She reminds us of our hidden works, our hidden powers, our hidden resources. Her luminous visitations should prompt us to wonder about the treasures we have hidden within us - those majestic mysteries still yet to be illuminated in our awareness.
    
    
  
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  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 ...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:05:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Symbolic-Declarations-of-the-Daffodil-735.html 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

  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 associated with the solar plexus chakra, and therefore speaks to us about: Radiance, Centrality, Vitality...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:46:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Seasonal-Symbolism-733.html 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

  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 soul, and crystallize our innerworkings. This is a time to ice skate through winter whites as a means of gaining purity and clarification.

  Autumn: It's a season of transition, it embodies a culmination - it's Nature's 'last hoorah!' b...
  
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  Read more blog entries by: 'Avia Venefica' at: http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/ ]]> http://www.tokenrock.com//blogs/blog-Ecointuition-Natural-Symbolism-120.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT http://www.tokenrock.com/blogs/Somber-Sparrow-Symbolism-724.html 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 oxy 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 '...
  
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  The Violet is a symbolic feature of February as its blossoms commonly poke their way through this cold snowy month.

  Violet symbolism includes:

  • Love
  • Modesty
  • Honesty
  • Remembrance
  • Protection
  • Healing
  • Transition
  • Dreams
  • Connection
  • Nobility

  The Violet is symbolic of love for many reasons - from appearance, color and fragrance, all its facets elicit an amorous quality. In fact, the Violet has long been a key ingredient for perfumes for its ability to woo and attract suitors.

  The Violet color reminds me of the Sahasrara, the Crown chakra, whose energy is focused in matters of awareness. This chakra deals with concepts such as enlightenment, divinity, peace and liberation from limitation. Meditation upon the Violet flower and its viole...
  
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