Common Symbolism


Common Symbolism


Bridge: Crossing from one state of consciousness or reality to another, symbol of change
Candle: enlightenment, worship
Circle: Wholeness, perfection, eternity, no beginning and no end
Dove: Peace, harmony; white dove implies purity
Eagle: High ideals
Flame: Awareness, enlightenment
Goblet/Grail: Symbol of communion with God, receptacle for the Divine within; quest for the holy grail is search for the inner spiritual self
Heart: love and the soul’s divine possibilities
Jewels or Treasure, Treasure Chest: Gifts and talents formerly unknown to us
Lotus: Universal symbol of perfection or the Higher Self.
Magic Sword: Spiritual power to accomplish the impossible, symbol of self empowerment
Mermaid: Combination of Human and Spiritual
Mirror: Self knowledge and reflection
Mountain: Heights of spiritual awareness
Om: Oneness, harmony and bliss. Associated with the Absolute.
Rainbow: Wholeness, balance, containing all of the colors
Rare Book or Scroll: Ancient wisdom, spiritual gifts or knowledge, akashic records
River: The river of life and evolution
Rose: Love, beauty, perfection, often associated with the Soul
Sacred Spear: Spiritual power
Upward Spiral: Ever increasing growth and learning, reaching into the higher realms
Star: Hope, potential, possibilities
Sun: Spiritual light
Tree: Growth and unfoldment, balance between branches and roots signifies balance of earthly and spiritual energies
Wand: Symbol of will, magic, power, transformation; use of spiritual forces for good, ability to perform miracles
Wings: Ability to visit spiritual realms, freedom from the material plane

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