Post by moonwind333 on Apr 12, 2006 16:01:16 GMT -5
Here are some everyday items and their symbology from my own studies and uses. As I said in Symbols and Symbolism these are generalized per their use in many cultures, but symbols are/can be very personal. Add to the list or discuss which ones you agree with or don't agree with and why. It is a wonderful way to start and/or continue training yourself in the use and interpretation of symbols!
ACORN: Men. Youth. Strength.
AIRPLANE: Travel. New Projects.
ANCHOR: Voyage. Rest.
ARROW: News.
BASKET: Gift.
BABY: New interests.
BEES, HONEY COMB, HIVE: Industry. Frugalness. Hard work.
BELL: Celebrations. Marriage. (Bells ring in the new but also ring out the old. The bell may be tolling hard times as well.)
BIRD: Psychic powers. Flight. Movement. Motion. Good Luck.
BOAT: Discoveries.
BOOK: Wisdom.
BROOM: Cleanliness. Femininity. Domesticity. Purification. Healing. Warfare with negativity.
BUTTERFLY: Frivolous things. Non-essentials.
CAGE, PRISON BARS: Restriction. Isolation. Solitude.
CAT: Wisdom. Intellectualism. Aloofness.
CAULDRON: Transformation. Great change. Women. New beginnings. Endings.
CLOCK: Death. Time in any manifestation. Change.
CLOUDS: Headaches. Mental problems. The mind. Thoughts.
COFFIN: Surprise! It's not death. Instead, a long and boring but not serious illness.
COW: Money or prosperity.
CRADLE: Strangers.
CRESCENT: Freshness. Newness. Mother. Women.
CORNUCOPIA: Fertility. Protection. Prosperity. Animals. Containment.
CROSS: Equal-armed: The forces of nature. The Elements. Great energies at work. Christian: Religion. Consolation. Suffering.
CROWN: Success.
DISTAFF: Creativity. Change. Sexuality. Transformation.
DOG: Love. Friend. Fidelity. Loyalty.
DUCK: Wealth. Plenty.
EGG: Increase. Fertility. Luck.
EYE: Introspection. Inspection. Evaluation.
FISH: Sexuality. Riches. Lucky speculation.
FLAME, FIRE: Purification. Change. The will. Domination. Driving forces.
GLOVE: Luck. Protection.
GUN, PISTOL, RIFLE: Discord. Disaster. Slander.
HAT: Rival. Honors.
HEART: Love. Pleasure.
HORNS: Fertility. Godliness. Spirituality. Forces of nature.
HORSE: Strength. Travel. Grace.
HORSESHOE: Luck. Protection. Travel.
HOUR GLASS: Caution.
HOUSE: Success.
HUMMINGBIRD: Communication. Visitors.
KEY: Mysteries. Enlightenment. Security. Prosperity. Fertility.
KNOT: Manifestation. Hindrance. Marriage. Binding. Restriction.
LADDER: Turmoil. Sun. Ascent. Descent. Evolution. Initiation.
LION: Influence. Royalty. Power. Strength. Ferocity.
LOCK: Obstacles. Protection. Safety. Security.
MIRROR: Reversal. Moon. Women. Love. Reflection. Beauty. Knowledge. Transference. Communication.
MOUNTAIN: Journeys. Hindrances.
MOUSE: Poverty. Theft.
MUSHROOM: Shelter. Food.
NAIL: Pain. Anguish.
OWL: Wisdom.
PARROT: Brashness. Color. Scandal.
PEACOCK: Luxury. Splendor. Vanity.
PINEAPPLE: Hospitality. Easy life.
PINE CONES: Food. Sustenance. Winter.
PURSE: Gain. Money.
RING: Marriage. Containment. Eternity.
ROSE: Love. Lost love. Richness of life. The past.
SALT: Purity. Purification. Money. Stability. Foundation. Cleansing. Healing.
SCALES: Balance. Justice.
SCISSORS: Quarrels. Separations.
SHELL: Creativity. Good luck. Money. Prosperity. Emotional stability.
SHIP: Increase. Travel. News.
SKULL & CROSSBONES: Death. Resurrection. Comfort Consolement
SNAKE: Wisdom. Eternity. Masculinity. A man. Secrecy. Knowledge.
SPIDER: Very good fortune. Cunning. Secrecy. Hidden things. Money.
SPOON: Luck.
STAR: Excellent luck. Divine protection. Fortune. Wealth. High honors. Respectability. Success.
SWAN: Good luck. A lover.
SWORD: Life. Death. Conflicts. Arguments. Negativity.
TREE: Good luck. Forces of nature. Age. Stability. Power.
TRIANGLE: One point up-good luck. One point down-bad luck.
TURTLE: Sluggishness. Fertility. Retreat. Stagnation.
WELL: Spirituality. Inspiration. Mother Nature. Love.
WHEEL: Seasons. Reincarnation. Completion. Endings. Forever.
Remember, these are suggestions only!
ACORN: Men. Youth. Strength.
AIRPLANE: Travel. New Projects.
ANCHOR: Voyage. Rest.
ARROW: News.
BASKET: Gift.
BABY: New interests.
BEES, HONEY COMB, HIVE: Industry. Frugalness. Hard work.
BELL: Celebrations. Marriage. (Bells ring in the new but also ring out the old. The bell may be tolling hard times as well.)
BIRD: Psychic powers. Flight. Movement. Motion. Good Luck.
BOAT: Discoveries.
BOOK: Wisdom.
BROOM: Cleanliness. Femininity. Domesticity. Purification. Healing. Warfare with negativity.
BUTTERFLY: Frivolous things. Non-essentials.
CAGE, PRISON BARS: Restriction. Isolation. Solitude.
CAT: Wisdom. Intellectualism. Aloofness.
CAULDRON: Transformation. Great change. Women. New beginnings. Endings.
CLOCK: Death. Time in any manifestation. Change.
CLOUDS: Headaches. Mental problems. The mind. Thoughts.
COFFIN: Surprise! It's not death. Instead, a long and boring but not serious illness.
COW: Money or prosperity.
CRADLE: Strangers.
CRESCENT: Freshness. Newness. Mother. Women.
CORNUCOPIA: Fertility. Protection. Prosperity. Animals. Containment.
CROSS: Equal-armed: The forces of nature. The Elements. Great energies at work. Christian: Religion. Consolation. Suffering.
CROWN: Success.
DISTAFF: Creativity. Change. Sexuality. Transformation.
DOG: Love. Friend. Fidelity. Loyalty.
DUCK: Wealth. Plenty.
EGG: Increase. Fertility. Luck.
EYE: Introspection. Inspection. Evaluation.
FISH: Sexuality. Riches. Lucky speculation.
FLAME, FIRE: Purification. Change. The will. Domination. Driving forces.
GLOVE: Luck. Protection.
GUN, PISTOL, RIFLE: Discord. Disaster. Slander.
HAT: Rival. Honors.
HEART: Love. Pleasure.
HORNS: Fertility. Godliness. Spirituality. Forces of nature.
HORSE: Strength. Travel. Grace.
HORSESHOE: Luck. Protection. Travel.
HOUR GLASS: Caution.
HOUSE: Success.
HUMMINGBIRD: Communication. Visitors.
KEY: Mysteries. Enlightenment. Security. Prosperity. Fertility.
KNOT: Manifestation. Hindrance. Marriage. Binding. Restriction.
LADDER: Turmoil. Sun. Ascent. Descent. Evolution. Initiation.
LION: Influence. Royalty. Power. Strength. Ferocity.
LOCK: Obstacles. Protection. Safety. Security.
MIRROR: Reversal. Moon. Women. Love. Reflection. Beauty. Knowledge. Transference. Communication.
MOUNTAIN: Journeys. Hindrances.
MOUSE: Poverty. Theft.
MUSHROOM: Shelter. Food.
NAIL: Pain. Anguish.
OWL: Wisdom.
PARROT: Brashness. Color. Scandal.
PEACOCK: Luxury. Splendor. Vanity.
PINEAPPLE: Hospitality. Easy life.
PINE CONES: Food. Sustenance. Winter.
PURSE: Gain. Money.
RING: Marriage. Containment. Eternity.
ROSE: Love. Lost love. Richness of life. The past.
SALT: Purity. Purification. Money. Stability. Foundation. Cleansing. Healing.
SCALES: Balance. Justice.
SCISSORS: Quarrels. Separations.
SHELL: Creativity. Good luck. Money. Prosperity. Emotional stability.
SHIP: Increase. Travel. News.
SKULL & CROSSBONES: Death. Resurrection. Comfort Consolement
SNAKE: Wisdom. Eternity. Masculinity. A man. Secrecy. Knowledge.
SPIDER: Very good fortune. Cunning. Secrecy. Hidden things. Money.
SPOON: Luck.
STAR: Excellent luck. Divine protection. Fortune. Wealth. High honors. Respectability. Success.
SWAN: Good luck. A lover.
SWORD: Life. Death. Conflicts. Arguments. Negativity.
TREE: Good luck. Forces of nature. Age. Stability. Power.
TRIANGLE: One point up-good luck. One point down-bad luck.
TURTLE: Sluggishness. Fertility. Retreat. Stagnation.
WELL: Spirituality. Inspiration. Mother Nature. Love.
WHEEL: Seasons. Reincarnation. Completion. Endings. Forever.
Remember, these are suggestions only!