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Finding Focus in the Dance of Life

January 24, 2013 - by Avia Venefica - 4 Comments.

Whether you’re a whirling Dervish or popping turtle moves on the breakdance floor, the pros will tell you to keep your eye on a fixed object when you’re spinning in …

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Healing at the Heart of Niagara – Native American Peace Event

May 8, 2012May 8, 2012 - by Avia Venefica

Since interviewing Native Algonquin, Mike Bastine, I’ve come into contact with some incredible folks.  Jill Morris, board member of Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe (www.netobuffalo.org) is one such incredible person.  She and …

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Primer Video on Animal Totems

November 13, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 2 Comments.

More pages of interest: Symbolic Meaning of Animal Totems Classification of Animal Totems

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Mike Bastine: Visionary and Educator for the Reform of Consciousness

October 30, 2010January 20, 2014 - by Avia Venefica - 8 Comments.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Mike Bastine, a Native American Algonquin, who has been speaking about the necessity of re-connecting to Nature as a means to reform consciousness.  …

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Crow Dreams and Pearls of Patience

March 9, 2010March 23, 2014 - by Avia Venefica - 9 Comments.

For many nights now, a behemoth Crow cackles in my consciousness. She comes dressed in her classic black, iridescent robes.  A daughter of Nyx, dark as soot – her presence …

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Porcupine: A Symbolic Guide Through Grief

February 4, 2010May 24, 2021 - by Avia Venefica - 7 Comments.

This post has moved to my main website, whats-your-sign.com here. My mother-by-marriage (and mother-by-heart) passed away on Monday.  Her transition naturally triggers a chain reaction for every soul she touched …

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January Wolf Moon Symbolism

January 28, 2010April 30, 2021 - by Avia Venefica - 12 Comments.

  This article on the January Wolf Moon has moved. Check out the (revised and updated) full article on January full wolf moon meanings here (on whats-your-sign.com).

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Symbolic Meaning of the Blue Moon

December 31, 2009January 4, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 13 Comments.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t discuss the symbolic meaning of the Blue Moon….after all, it only happens once in a blue moon (I know, trite. But I couldn’t resist). …

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Deserts of Misconception

December 30, 2009January 4, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 4 Comments.

Last night, I was a dust-encrusted cowboy riding my horse in the desert.  My tongue was a dry stone.  My eyes were gritty pits.  Every inch of me made friction …

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The Pinecone, The Pineal Gland and An Illuminating Meditation

December 18, 2009December 14, 2021 - by Avia Venefica - 12 Comments.

Since I first published this post about pinecones and the pineal gland, I’ve a had a lot more experience with it.  That’s why I revised this article and expanded upon …

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Spider Messages

August 25, 2009August 25, 2009 - by Avia Venefica - 8 Comments.

Tags: Nature Symbols | Insect Totems | Spider Symbolism It’s been a brutal few weeks, but I’ve gotten by with a little help from my friends (shout out of “Thanks!” …

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Number Four as a Sacred Sioux Symbol

November 12, 2008April 22, 2009 - by Avia Venefica - 2 Comments.

The number four is a sacred Sioux symbol, but why?   I got this Native American symbolism question a few months ago.  The oncoming of (one of many) thanksgiving events charged my …

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Diamond Symbol Meaning – Native American Symbolism

August 28, 2008April 22, 2009 - by Avia Venefica - 3 Comments.

The Diamond Symbol meaning from a Native American Indian perspective includes several aspects. The diamond motif is seen in butterfly symbolism, where it represents the concept of transformation and immortality.  …

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Symbolic Meaning of Crossroads

March 3, 2008October 2, 2020 - by Avia Venefica - 2 Comments.

I see crossroads, and thus I’m compelled to explore the symbolic meaning of crossroads. When I see them, Eric Clapton’s voice and ax come cutting through my mind with “Crossroads,” and …

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Brief Look at Native American Symbolism of Feathers (Sioux & Hopi)

November 13, 2007May 19, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 6 Comments.

There are hundreds of Native American tribes who have evolved and developed their beliefs and rituals over the span of hundreds of years.  This being the case, it is difficult …

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Native American Starburst Symbols

November 12, 2007 - by Avia Venefica

One of my readers asked me about the meaning of Native American starburst symbols, to which I respond here: Multiply the hundreds of Native tribes, by the hundreds of eras of their …

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