Understanding Shamans and the Tools of Shamanism
by While shamanism might be a rising trend in some spiritual circles, it’s by no means a new system of belief. Shamanistic practices have been around …
Category: Cultural Symbolism
Cultural Meaning of Colors
by What do you think of when you see a blue wall? Now, imagine that same wall but in light pink. Now, how does that wall …
Pleiades Meaning and Samhain
As we approach Samhain (October 31 – November 1) our awareness naturally moves in the same circles as our ancient ancestors as we all prepare …
Going Native Mind
Thinking with the Native Mind to Interpret Signs and Symbols One of my tools in interpreting symbolic meanings is engaging the “Indigenous Mind” or Native …
Swastika Symbol Meaning
Exploring the Swastika Symbol Meaning from Around the World Regrettably, the swastika symbol meaning has been much maligned due to its association with the Nazi …
Peace Symbol and Sign Meaning
Exploring Peace Sign Meaning: There are tons of icons that deal with peace sign meaning…Doves, an olive branch, the calumet (Native American peace pipe), but …
Meaning of the Uroboros
Exploring Uroboros Meaning (or Ouroboros): Cycles and Oneness on a Symbolic Level I’ve always marveled at the symbolic meaning of the Uroboros (also spelled Ouroboros). …
The Seven Norse Symbols: Gifts for the Gods
Exploring the treasures and seven Norse symbols from the dwarves: Once upon a time in Norse myth, there were seven precious and magical gifts presented …
St. Patrick’s Day Symbols
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Symbols Exploring history with St. Patrick’s day symbols: It’s been said that on March 17th, St. Patrick’s day, everybody is Irish. …
Native American Medicine Wheel, Seasons and Life Phases
Exploring Life Phases and the Native American Medicine Wheel: One of my readers asked me for information and meaning connected to life phases and the Native …
Basic Celtic Symbols, Facts and Totems
An overview of Celtic symbols and Celtic totems: First off…a bit of background. The word “Celtic” is used for those people who lived in Britain …
Norse God Odin Meaning
Going Old-School: Norse God Odin Meaning and Insights If pressed to make a choice, I’d say the Norse god Odin is one of my favorite …
Basics About Cultural Symbols
Cultural Symbols: What they are, and why they’re important. This website prides itself on being the forerunner of well-researched information on the cultural symbols, signs …
Indigenous Mind Meaning: Using Native Mentality to Interpret Signs and Symbols
Explaining the Idea of Native, Indigenous Mind Meaning Indigenous mind meaning, or thinking with the Native mind is not a new idea…in fact, many of …
Chinese Symbols for a Happy Home
Exploring Chinese Symbols for a Happy Home Give Your Home Positive Energy with Chinese Symbols: The Chinese have tons of symbols to represent happiness, health, …
Five Fold Symbol Meanings
Exploring Five Fold Symbol Meanings Exploring Five Fold Symbol Meanings I just finished up a page on the Celtic five fold symbol meaning and had to acknowledge …
Easter Symbols and Easter Meaning
Easter symbols are not always what they may seem. There is a lot going on with this holiday than what you may find in the …
Yantra Mandala Meanings
Yantra Mandala Meanings Symbolic Yantra Mandala Meanings What are yantra mandalas? A yantra is a visual mantra (a verbal repetition – usually a positive affirmation). It is …