Symbols and Their Meanings
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Wizard
Respectfully devoted toward raising consciousness while incompassing the powers of wisdom to gain control over the universal truths.
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Dragon
The earth's life energy. Union of the male and female. Often a symbol of wisdom. The five toed dragon was a symbol of the Emperor.
(Chinese)
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Griffin
Guardian of the treasures of the heaven and earth. Truth and wisdom. (Universal)
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Phoenix
Symbol of the Resurrection. Arabian bird which according to Greek legend burns itself to ashes and comes forth with new life.
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Angel of Gabriel
Messenger of good news and mercy; the guardian of humanity. (Universal)
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Goddess
The Mother Earth, abundunt provider for all forms of life. Three phases of the Moon represent the seasons, or stages, of a womens life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. (Pre-Celtic)
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Eagle
The spirit rises upward toward the higher self; messenger of and to the gods. (Universal)
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Hawk
The all-seeing eye of the Horus soars above all on its flight to a higher plane. (Egyptian)
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Owl
A sacred, magical bird able to see through darkness, providing enlightenment, protection, and wisdom. (Greek)
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Raven
A messenger of prophecy, a teacher of oracles and omens. Provides useful intelligence. (Universal)
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Dolphin
Symbol of wisdom and happines; able to explore the depths of the emotional world remaining eternally happy with great love for humans and friend to sailors. (Greek)
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Bear
The "watcher" and everlasting guardian of the universe, represening super natural power, strngth, and invincible courage. (Hopi)
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Lion
Chosen emblem of royalty, a symbol of the sun, power, strength, and courage in times of danger. "He shall roar like a lion" and awaken the spirit. Protector of the Goddess and guardian of all. (Universal)
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Cat
In ancient Rome, the cat was a symbol of liberty and in Egypt, the cat was held sacred. Also the male is known in Scottland as Tom of Gib, while the female is known as Doe.
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Tree of Life
Union of the spirit with all life; shows the growth and flowering of the spirit. (Universal)
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Celtic Knot
Shows the interconnection of all things. When drawn freehand it becomes a meditation excercise of concentration and skill. (Celtic)
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Celtic Cross
Union of Christianity with the older earth-lore of the Druids. (Celtic)
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Celtic Triple Knot
The neverending cycles of life. Body, mind and spirit mirroring the triune God/Goddess. (Celtic)
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Triple Spiral
Carved on the chamber wall at Newgrange, Ireland; representing the Triple Goddess; life force; and the renwal for the sun at Winter Solstice. (Unibersal)
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The Peagasus
Symbol of truth and the flight of the spirit in pursuit of enlightenment and wisdom. (European)
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Moon and Star
Diana, Sister to Mother Earth, the feminine moon regulates the tides, women's cycles, and growths of plants. (Universal)