The Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey (And How They Changed My Life)
by If you read my article on the seven stages of spiritual development across mystical traditions, you already know I’m a sucker for sacred systems…especially 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.
Capybara Symbolism & Spirit Animal Lessons You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s talk about capybaras…those wonderfully weird, unbothered beings that seem to float through life like chilled-out Zen masters in fur coats. Here’s the thing…we’ve meme-ified …
Seven Stages of Spiritual Development: Four Different Paths to Explore
If there’s anything, I know it’s the fact that spiritual development can be messy, personal, nonlinear, and it has the potential to be life-altering in …
Quiahuitl Aztec Day Sign Meaning: The Divine Power of Rain, Renewal, and Riches
If you’ve been following my socials, you know I’ve been laboring over writing about the 20 Aztec zodiac signs which I’ve researched for several years. …
Electional Astrology: Choosing the Best Timing for Big Life Moves
Ever wonder if there’s a cosmic green light flashing at just the right moment? That feeling that says, “Yes, now is the time to launch, …
Firefly Spiritual Meaning: What Lightning Bugs Reveal About the Soul
Let’s get one thing out of the way…yes, I know they’re technically called fireflies, but where I come from, we still say “lightning bugs.” And …
Starborn Wisdom: The Spiritual Symbolism of the Pleiades
I dunno ’bout you, but the Pleiades always raised my short hairs. When this star cluster is pronounced in the sky, I get all vibey-jivey …
How Gummies and Meditation Can Transform Your Nighttime Routine
In modern-day life, it is not always easy to find great sleep. Among the constant lists of things to do, daily worries, and the constant …
Cozcacuauhtli Aztec Day Sign Meaning: The Vulture Sign Rises from the Ashes
If your Aztec day sign is Cozcacuauhtli (Vulture), then you’re carrying the sacred energy of transformation, truth, and cosmic clean-up duty. Woohoot! In Aztec astrology, …
Cosmic Rendezvous: The Crescent Moon Pleiades Spiritual Meaning July 2025
Back in 2020, on a July night thick with humidity and fireflies, I stepped outside to breathe in the summer sky. The moon was a …
Zodiac Signs That Thrive in the City
Some zodiac signs were made for the hustle and bustle of city life. Urban chaos? Yes, please! At least that’s the response from a few …
Tecpatl Aztec Day Sign Meaning: The Flint of Truth, Clarity, & Sacred Spark
If you’re here, odds are pretty good you discovered you’re Aztec astrology sign is the flint (Tecpatl in the ancient Aztec calendar). I’ve been rockin’ …
Diving Deep Into the Symbolic and Spiritual Meaning of the Squid
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a fascination with the squid. That spark first ignited when I wandered into the Sant Ocean Hall …
Ollin Aztec Day Sign Meaning: Embracing the Unshakable Power of Movement
Each of us is born under a unique day sign, or tonalli, in Aztec astrology. Each day sign reflects our inner essence, cosmic purpose, and …
Why The Magician Is the Ultimate Manifestation Card
Moms do a lot of multitasking. One hand is packing lunches, the other’s helping with math homework. And somehow, there’s still a third imaginary hand …
From Guardian Angels to Guardian Devices: Protecting Loved Ones with Intuition and Tech
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Someone must be watching over me.” For many older adults—and the people who love them—that belief in protection beyond the …
Cuauhtli Aztec Day Sign Meaning: Eagle Sign Vision, Leadership, and Ascension in Tonalpohualli
Are you an Aztec Eagle astrology sign? If you are, you’re in the right place, because I’m about to swoop in and give you a …
Acatl Aztec Day Sign Meaning: Reed Sign Resilience and Spiritual Growth
Let’s talk reeds. Not the kind you find by a rolling river, but the mystical, bendy, ever-reliable Acatl (one of the 20 tonalli in the …