Comments on: Message of the Sparrow – Symbolic Meaning of Sparrows http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/ Uncommon Discussions on Symbolic Topics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:59:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Sandy http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Sandy Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:48:05 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1876 Can someone tell me what it means if a sparrow flyes into your closed window just in front of you. The sparrow seems to have recovered and flew away later. Can someone tell me what it means if a sparrow flyes into your closed window just in front of you. The sparrow seems to have recovered and flew away later.

]]> By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 avenefica Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:16:10 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1847 @Sarah, This may offer further clarity: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/sparrow-meaning.html also Sparrow entry on this page: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/mother-bird-symbolism.html Be well Avia @Sarah,
This may offer further clarity: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/sparrow-meaning.html also Sparrow entry on this page: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/mother-bird-symbolism.html
Be well
Avia

]]> By: Sarah http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 Sarah Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:52 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1836 last night we had a sparrow on our deck. I was able to pick it up and he sat on my hand and let me pet him. I got a box, made a "nest" and supplied food and water. He stayed in the box all night and slept. This morning we checked on him and he was there for another hour or so, then flew away. Any ideas? last night we had a sparrow on our deck. I was able to pick it up and he sat on my hand and let me pet him. I got a box, made a “nest” and supplied food and water. He stayed in the box all night and slept. This morning we checked on him and he was there for another hour or so, then flew away. Any ideas?

]]> By: angie http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1725 angie Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:22:45 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1725 hello..this morning about 1 am we were sitting here and out of no where a sparrow appeared in our apartment..there was no way it could have gotten in from outside there was no windows or doors open..we are all lil freaked out from this..the sparrow would fly from one side of the room to the other..from the side that my fiancee was sitting at to just above my head then back.. we opened the backdoor and let him out.. hello..this morning about 1 am we were sitting here and out of no where a sparrow appeared in our apartment..there was no way it could have gotten in from outside there was no windows or doors open..we are all lil freaked out from this..the sparrow would fly from one side of the room to the other..from the side that my fiancee was sitting at to just above my head then back.. we opened the backdoor and let him out..

]]> By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1709 avenefica Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:36 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1709 Hi Mary, I can't tell you what to do about the sparrow, physically....I'm not a habitat specialist or vet or anything like that. I can, however, encourage your awareness to move back to the symbolic imprints the sparrow implies. For example, here are some thoughts: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/sparrow-meaning.html Off the cuff, your experience reminds me of trust. Trust in faith, in all things leading to a higher road, trust in self, trust in your environment. As I've also written, the sparrow reminds me of our carbon-footprints, and your little houseguest may be asking you to take a more bold stance in your actions to leave this world a better place....if that makes sense. Then again, sparrows also speak to me about simplicity, and experiencing joy in the most basic experiences. Hi Mary,
I can’t tell you what to do about the sparrow, physically….I’m not a habitat specialist or vet or anything like that.
I can, however, encourage your awareness to move back to the symbolic imprints the sparrow implies.
For example, here are some thoughts: http://www.whats-your-sign.com/sparrow-meaning.html
Off the cuff, your experience reminds me of trust. Trust in faith, in all things leading to a higher road, trust in self, trust in your environment.
As I’ve also written, the sparrow reminds me of our carbon-footprints, and your little houseguest may be asking you to take a more bold stance in your actions to leave this world a better place….if that makes sense.
Then again, sparrows also speak to me about simplicity, and experiencing joy in the most basic experiences.

]]> By: Mary http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 Mary Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:11:44 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1706 Hello again, Little sparrow is still on my window sill. I have tried to feed him, even let him into the house. I have searched the area to see if there's a fallen nest or egg or an injured fellow sparrow but to no avail (thank goodness). However, this little bird is still there knocking on my window and fearless if I approach him. He serenades me at 6:45 a.m. and then heads home at sunset. It's been 4 days straight now. Does anyone care to share some insight? =) Hello again,

Little sparrow is still on my window sill. I have tried to feed him, even let him into the house. I have searched the area to see if there’s a fallen nest or egg or an injured fellow sparrow but to no avail (thank goodness). However, this little bird is still there knocking on my window and fearless if I approach him. He serenades me at 6:45 a.m. and then heads home at sunset. It’s been 4 days straight now. Does anyone care to share some insight?

=)

]]> By: Mary http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 Mary Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:42:12 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1703 There has been a sparrow stalking my home for 3 days. He has been persistently trying to come in through the window, knocking on the window with his beak while he hops along the window sill. What's his message? What shall I do? There has been a sparrow stalking my home for 3 days. He has been persistently trying to come in through the window, knocking on the window with his beak while he hops along the window sill. What’s his message? What shall I do?

]]> By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 avenefica Thu, 21 May 2009 00:22:40 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1582 Howdy Melala, thanks for your contribution....sparrows are such great catalysts. Howdy Melala, thanks for your contribution….sparrows are such great catalysts.

]]> By: Melala http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-1565 Melala Wed, 20 May 2009 13:34:05 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-1565 <> What a beautiful way to say that indeed, the visit of the Sparrow can hold true so much more than an omen... For some reason, after contemplating my next turn on my path, the word sparrow popped into my head. Unsure where this will lead, but I am here to find more. And have... what a wonderful Beltane message from the Goddess I have been given. Thank you for this sight, and you INsight as well. Blessed Be... <>

What a beautiful way to say that indeed, the visit of the Sparrow can hold true so much more than an omen…

For some reason, after contemplating my next turn on my path, the word sparrow popped into my head. Unsure where this will lead, but I am here to find more. And have… what a wonderful Beltane message from the Goddess I have been given. Thank you for this sight, and you INsight as well. Blessed Be…

]]> By: avenefica http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/comment-page-1/#comment-159 avenefica Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:55:44 +0000 http://avenefica.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/message-of-the-sparrow-symbolic-meaning-of-sparrows/#comment-159 Finches, sparrows and other small birds were used as sensors, indicating if oxygen conditions were safe for humans in potentially toxic locations. Specifically, these birds were recruited in old mining expeditions in which the bird was lowered in a cage into deep caverns. Upon raising the cage, if the bird was alive the crew had the assurance to continue with the expedition. Deceased, the bird indicated unfavorable conditions and the miners would find alternate routes. This is one source explaining the "omen of death" label. Further, I have seen a sparrow give its life to indicate a warning for its feathered clan. No other sparrow will go near a fallen member as it indicates (again) trouble or danger (a sign or omen) of death nearby to anyone foolhearted enough to follow the same path as its fallen kin. On a lighter note, you've turned a cheek against this somber side of sparrow symbolism. By freeing your little grey sparrow, you've set free the potential all mornings hold, and the promise of spring is made whole in the freedom beating in the heart of your sparrow visitor. Finches, sparrows and other small birds were used as sensors, indicating if oxygen conditions were safe for humans in potentially toxic locations.

Specifically, these birds were recruited in old mining expeditions in which the bird was lowered in a cage into deep caverns. Upon raising the cage, if the bird was alive the crew had the assurance to continue with the expedition. Deceased, the bird indicated unfavorable conditions and the miners would find alternate routes. This is one source explaining the “omen of death” label.

Further, I have seen a sparrow give its life to indicate a warning for its feathered clan. No other sparrow will go near a fallen member as it indicates (again) trouble or danger (a sign or omen) of death nearby to anyone foolhearted enough to follow the same path as its fallen kin.

On a lighter note, you’ve turned a cheek against this somber side of sparrow symbolism.

By freeing your little grey sparrow, you’ve set free the potential all mornings hold, and the promise of spring is made whole in the freedom beating in the heart of your sparrow visitor.

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