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	<title>Symbolic Meanings Blog by Avia Venefica &#187; Air Totems</title>
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		<title>Samhain and the Seven Swans of Virtue</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[// 

As we approach the cross-quarter holiday of Samhain, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to dive into ancient myth and stories.  Why?  Because ancient parables connect us with our ancestry and offer magnificent lessons we can apply to our modern way of life &#8211; thus making our experiences richer and more meaningful.
Now, I realize surface research [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vishudha and Blue Jay Messages</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tags: Bird Totems &#124; Nature Symbolism &#124; Chakra Symbolism 
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A few weekends ago, I had the utter pleasure of attending a workshop offered by Colette Baron-Reid along with Sandra Anne Taylor at the legendary LilyDale.
The discussion ranged from quantum philosophies to ecological intuition.  The wealth of information was magnificent and riveting. 
So why was my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mockingbird Symbolic Meaning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avenefica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tags: Animal Totems &#124; Bird Meanings
This post on the Mockingbird symbolic meaning comes in response to an email requesting more information on the Mockingbird.
They&#8217;re called Mockingbirds because rather than having their own unique call, they imitate other birds.  They do this for a number of reasons &#8211; to either attract other birds in their area, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vulture Meanings and Nonconformity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avenefica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tags: Bird Totems &#124; Nature Symbolism
My eyes first opened to various vulture meanings as a kid visiting my Uncle Dan in West Texas. 
He lived on sprawling acres of sun-baked dirt and craggy trees with crooked fingers pointing into the skies. 
Vultures were never far from sight at Uncle Dan&#8217;s place.
I learned to love these bizarre creatures [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finchy Epiphany</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avenefica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tags: Nature &#124; Birds &#124; Personal Observations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I&#8217;ve been asked several times for the symbolic meaning of the finch. 
Usually birds speak brightly to my perception. Their feathery gifts of wisdom unfurl on a clean slipstream of communication.
Oddly, Finch chose not speak to me.   No amount of stillness, meditation or asking would coax oracular song from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eagle Symbolism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avenefica</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick insights into eagle symbolism. Includes some tips on incorporating eagle energy in our lives when we need it.

More detailed information on eagle symbolism and totemism can be found here.
Or, check out my page on Eagle Tattoo meanings here.
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		<title>Symbolic Nagual Bird Lords: Honoring Aztec Symbols as Oracles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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In the Tonalamatl (the Aztec &#8220;Book of Days&#8221;), there are 20 sets of trecena, or sets of 13-day periods and thirteen &#8220;hour&#8221; days.
Each of these thirteen time units was governed by a deity.  And, each deity was associated with a Nagual (also spelled Nahual, each pronounced na&#8217;wall). 
What&#8217;s a Nagual?
We could say Nagual&#8217;s are an alter ego, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hawk and Owl Messages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avenefica</dc:creator>
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I was asked a question about hawk and owl messages.  My friend described a moment in which a hawk cried out to her.  Immediately following its call was the cry of an owl.  After contemplating other question details and ruminating with the hawk and owl, I offered possible messages the owl and hawk may be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Symbolism of Visions: Raven Warrior Reading</title>
		<link>http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/05/04/symbolism-of-visions-raven-warrior-reading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 19:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Many of us are having more and more visions, and I often am asked to shed some light on the symbolism of visions.
Such is the case with one gentleman looking for a reading on the symbolic meanings of his vision.
This is his vision told in his words:
&#8220;In my morning meditation, somebody was suddenly right in front [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interpreting Oracles: Deceased Black Bird Tells a Tale</title>
		<link>http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/03/26/interpreting-oracles-deceased-black-bird-tells-a-tale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I received an email from a gentleman who wanted to know about interpreting oracles.  Specifically, he wanted to interpret an oracle in finding a deceased black bird on his front porch.  My response:
Dear Ornithological Ovate:
Like you, I also find symbolism in everything so there&#8217;s no need to feel akward about sending me your request for more information.  It [...]]]></description>
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