Loneliness symbols come in many forms, and most of them have complex meanings outside of the simple sense of isolation and separation from the world. Some refer to the type of loneliness experienced when forcefully separate from society. Others refer to the more voluntary type of loneliness, one where the person itself wants to be …
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Wind, in mythology, literature, and art, frequently represents change and transformation because of its dynamic and changing nature. Because wind was thought to be the “breath of God”, it was often linked with divine inspiration, creativity, and prophecy. Because of its divine status, wind symbolizes life force or spirit, and is the unseen power and …
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History and culture has created many symbols of wisdom, so there is lack of choice for the person who seeks a personal wisdom symbol. However, what exactly is wisdom? The concept of wisdom is particularly vague and is often confused with intelligence and knowledge. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information through learning and …
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The cypress tree is a symbol of sorrow and melancholy, towering and slender, stretching high into the gloom of the evening sky. Its thick evergreen cover allows no light to penetrate, casting eerie, long shadows on the ground as dusk descends. The evergreen cypress tree has its roots in the Himalayan region. It was the …
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Sunsets often represent finality or transition between one phase to another, or even symbolize the close of life itself. The sunset marks the end of a workday both in ancient and modern times. In the realm of personal introspection, sunsets might represent a descent into the subconscious, encouraging exploration of hidden aspects of a person’s …
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Cars in dreams usually represent transformation, change, or the ability to achieve a certain objective. Because of this, losing your car in a dream often means you perceive your life to be stagnant or that you don’t have the tools needed to achieve your objectives. That being said, the key to interpreting a lost car …
Teddy bear dreams are complex dreams that touch on a variety of themes such as childhood nostalgia, a need to relax and unwind or even slightly more sinister themes such as fear of being manipulated or losing control over your life. Childhood nostalgia and safety Teddy bear dreams are connected to childhood nostalgia and a …
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Symbols of truth and honesty can be found in all cultures, religions, and mythologies. Some common symbols of truth include the sun, the color blue, the eye, the sword, and the scales of justice. Every culture and religion has had its own set of truth symbols, but what is remarkable is how some objects were …
The alder tree is particularly widespread in Europe, especially in the northern parts of the continent such as the British Isles or Scandinavia, the home of the old Norse people. Because the alder tree was so widespread in these areas it was heavily integrated into Celtic, pagan Irish and Norse religion and culture. The alder …
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The moonflower, also known as the jimsonweed, apple thorn or datura, carries deep symbolic meanings that often times appear contradictory. Its unique properties have been known since ancient times, and because of them the moonflower symbolizes femininity, danger, beauty but also prophecy, wildness that can be tamed and healing. The moonflower is a plant of …
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