What is Positive Psychology and Why is it Important?
by The study of psychology has made significant waves in the past 150 years and can be defined as for instance, the scientific study of the …
Author: Avia
Avia proposes, that by learning various cultural and archetypal meanings of symbols, we can utilize those meanings for guidance in solving real-life problems. Avia’s writings and presentations come from her passion for sharing the potential of symbolism as a catalyst for self-development and collective awareness.
Avia has an undergraduate degree in anthropology and has been an understudy in several tribal and spiritual organizations.
7 Myths About Animal Guides
Writing, working, researching and consulting about animal guides for 20 years has taught me a lot. Over that period of time, I’ve uncovered a lot …
Horoscopes for May
The month of May will have us all rocking and rolling. The planets, in their infinitely dizzying dance, are influencing all the signs of the …
Can You Study Astrology in College?
Students have a hard time deciding on their major. Many follow their natural inclinations. They decide to become engineers, literature professors, or designers. However, there …
How Fragrance Can Enhance Mood and Mind
As a practicing empath and certified medium, I’ve incorporated the power of scent into my practice for decades. Interestingly, of the five senses (sight, hearing, …
Tips For Connecting With Your Power Animal
If you know anything about me or my website, then you know I’ve devoted a ton of time to identifying animal totems and written a …
Meaning of Carnivorous Plants
The longer I walk the symbolic path, the more it becomes evident that everything is up for interpretive grabs. This includes the spiritual meaning of carnivorous plants. …
Astrology for April
Hello all, astrology for April is looking mighty fine. Symbolically, this month is about renewal. That’s great – but the thing about renewal and springtime …
Power Animals of April
Every month has overarching themes, and the month of April is no different. These power animals of April are such because this is the month …
Simplify Your Life: Why and How
You don’t have to do a Google search in order to figure out if you need to simplify your life. At least, I don’t. Recently …
Shifting Perceptions About Challenges
Perception is a big deal when we are faced with challenges. The way we view a tough circumstance can make all the difference in whether …
8 Pythagorean Maxims for Wisdom
Pythagoras was a pretty cool dude. Over 2500 years ago in Greece, he was a preeminent mathematician, and is even credited for the Pythagorean Theorem …
How to Attract Love with Feng Shui
Take a look around the internet, and you’re bound to get inundated with a ton of tips on how to attract love. From rituals to …
Self-Questioning for Life Balance and Perspective
Self-questioning is a practice everybody should do regularly – especially if things are unsteady. I ask myself questions all the time. It helps me focus. …
The Ties That Bind: Rethinking Relationships
I’ve thought a lot about the ties that bind. Friends, family, partners. Our connections with others are a big deal. You might even say that …
Tips to Choosing the Best Time to Meditate
I often hear the question, “when is the best time to meditate?” For some people (self-included), a more accurate question might be “how do I …
How to Get Your Astrology Chart Without a Birth Time
I got an email the other day about how to access a full astrology chart without a birth time. She explained that a birth time …
Tips on How to Be Happier
It’s been said that “happiness is a choice.” That really is true. But in today’s world, that choice might seem almost impossible to make. Let’s …