by Last Updated on July 12, 2022 by Avia
Exploring Bird Meaning Finch Symbolism
About Bird Meaning Finch: I talk about bird meaning a lot on this website because I think their wisdom is unique, and often profound when we pay attention to the messages they wing our way.
I fell off my roof this morning (while cleaning 2nd story windows). Sounds crazy, but this was another opportunity for birds to make their meanings profound.
Interestingly, I’d been asked to write about the symbolic meaning of finch, but until now, I just wasn’t inspired.
From meditation pillow to keyboard, to communing with nature – no finch song would come to lift my awareness in symbolic revelation of the finch.
However, in that slow fall from the roof (quit laughing), my vision was inundated by a slew of bright yellow finches. The first (and early to boot) of this spring season.
As I lay in my shrubbery (thick and soft as hay bales, thank Zeus – or else I’d not be writing this article on bird meaning) after the fall – I closed my eyes to really emulsify the image of those bright, bounding yellow beauties.
Here are some lessons they shared with me, but first, a quick-list of symbolic bird meaning related to the finch…
Table of Contents
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.”
~Aesop
Symbolic Bird Meaning of the Finch
- Joy
- Simplicity
- Variety
- Diversity
- Appreciation
- Happiness
- High Energy
- Honoring Resources
- Healthful Diet
- Enjoying the Journey
Types of Finches
There are many types of finches, and the type of finch that you encounter will reflect different meanings. For instance, a zebra finch carries different symbolism than a goldfinch. Nevertheless, the overarching themes of joy, simplicity, appreciation and energy are all associated with all finches. Here is a helpful infographic of finches from Singing Wings Aviary to help you identify different finches.
As you can see, finches come in all different vibrant colors and characteristics. Color is a big signifier when it comes to determining what it means when a finch crosses your awareness. Read further about different meanings associated with different finch types and colors.
Deeper Finch Meanings and Insights
When finches come into our awareness it is a sure sign of ebullient times ahead. Finches are a sparkly omen of high energy and bright days on the horizon.
Consider their flight pattern. In the same way you can pick up on a person’s character by his/her gait, we can do the same with a bird’s flight. And, in the realm of symbolic interpretation, flight can give us a lot to work with in bird meaning.
Finches are never satisfied to just go from point A to point B. They seem to boogie from place to place. Bouncing and bobbing through air currents is big fun for these birds. Observing them just gives you a feeling of freedom and happiness.
Indeed, Native People of North America held the finch as a bird of happiness. They observed their variety and colors and considered this bird to be favored because they were painted in shades of bright joy. Furthermore, joyful dispositions and their obviously freedom-loving behaviors are admirable qualities much revered by our wise ancestors.
If that weren’t enough, Native wisdom holds the finch as an oracle of celebration and upcoming festivities. These are song birds, and their music heralds the bounty of spring.
Indeed, the song of the finch is holds a great deal of symbolism. When the finch sings to our awareness it is a beckoning to unleash our own song. If we’ve been concealing our brilliance from the world – the finch is a sign to start making our value more audible and available to others.
The finch will sing lightly to your heart, and guide you on a bouncy path of creativity.
Finch bird meaning deals with sociability too, and if the finch comes into your life it may be a signal to get more involved with social activities.
To summarize our bird meaning of the finch, consider these quick-tips to finch bird meanings…
Tips to Symbolic Finch Meaning
♦ Flight:
Full of zeal and zest. The message here is “Enjoy the journey!”
♦ Color:
Derived from food source (finches don’t produce their own pigment. The quality of their food determines their brightness. Better food, better color). Message: “You are what you eat!” Feed your body good stuff, and let it flourish brightly. Check out my color meanings pages to help identify deeper symbolic meaning of your finch sightings.
♦ Diet:
Finches feed their young plant matter (not meaty worms and such like most birds). Another message “Nourish your body!” with good greens from the earth.
♦ Feathers:
Did you know finches have, on the average, 12 tail feathers? Twelve is symbolic of structure, particularly in matters of time (our 24 day is halved by 12, twelve signs of the western zodiac, twelve months in most calendars). Tail feathers are the rudders, so the finch may be telling us to “Navigate time wisely!”
♦ Habitat:
Finches are happy to nest anywhere. They are extremely opportunistic (even using discarded nests from other birds) and seemingly easy to please. The message “Appreciate what you have, and make the most of it!”
FAQs About Finch Meaning
In many instances, seeing a finch is a reminder it is time to enjoy the simple things in life. They’re very resourceful, and they take advantage of every element offered to them to live, raise their family and survive. In much the same way, the finch asks us to do the same. These are also very tiny creatures, but they make a huge impact on the environment. In this light, when you see the finch it could be a reminder that no matter how insignificant or tiny you might feel – you have the potential to make a big impact on your world.
There are many different ways you can assign finch color meaning with your particular life experience. Here is a loose guideline about what finch colors mean symbolically
White: Purity, Clarity, Healing
Gold or Yellow: Joy, Intelligence, Awareness
Green: Healing, Abundance, Growth
Blue: Intuition, Psyche, Dreams, Thought
Red: Passion, Love, Romance
Dream interpretation is different for everybody. However, a finch in a dream is often an encouragement to get resourceful in your life. Find niches, opportunities, and possibilities in unconventional ways. Revisit old ideas, and try to look at them differently to reinvent them. Dreaming of finches may also be a sign that it’s time to get more involved in your community.
If you are naturally social, the finch probably really sings to your soul. Also, finches are marvelous parents, so if you are a good provider and nurturer to your kids, family members, or peeps in your community – the finch could also be your partner spiritually. If you appreciate home life, creature comforts and the simple things in life – the finch is a lovely, feathered friend to you on the energetic plane.
Finches are masterful at catching what they need to live and feed their family. They also gather together to protect themselves and their offspring. In this way, the finch could have a message such as, “Do what you can to protect the people and things that are sacred to you. Strengthen your support group in order to sustain your beliefs. Gather together and be resourceful so that you may be fruitful and thrive in life.
The Last Word on Symbolic Finch Meaning
I hope you have enjoyed these bird meanings that came due to a short fall from my roof. I’m grateful the finches chose to finally speak…although, I’m hoping for less traumatic methods of learning in the future!
If you enjoyed this article on the finch meaning, be sure to click on the links to other articles on bird symbolism listed at the end of this page.
Thanks for reading, and may your day be bright – just as the finch would encourage!
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May all your finch encounters be filled with joy.
Mighty brightly,
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