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Symbolism in Myths

January 13, 2019November 7, 2020 - by Avia Venefica

This article on the symbolic meaning of myths has moved. Please click here for the revised, improved article on the meaning of myths. Other Articles of Interest: Celtic Gods and …

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What is EcoIntuition?

January 10, 2019June 27, 2020 - by Avia Venefica

What is EcoIntuition? Broken down, EcoIntuition is a blended phrase marrying the terms “ecology” and “intuition.” It’s certainly not a new concept, and as time rolls onward I’m laying odds …

Why Do We Call It A Blue Moon?

May 21, 2016August 22, 2021 - by Avia Venefica

Why Do We Call It A ‘Blue Moon’? Symbolic Meaning of Blue Moons At the time of this writing a blue moon is approaching tonight, May 21, 2016. What’s up with …

Heralding Spring in Vera’s Garden

April 2, 2011April 2, 2011 - by Avia Venefica - 8 Comments.

Friend, mentor, teacher, compatriot. I’m talking about Vera, a fellow “walker-in-the-woods” of life’s winding and wonderous paths. I adore her perspective, and her writing. You’ll see why in her guest …

Mike Bastine: Visionary and Educator for the Reform of Consciousness

October 30, 2010May 22, 2025 - by Avia Venefica - 8 Comments.

I had an amazing 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. …

Seeds as a Symbol of Consciousness

July 20, 2010March 23, 2014 - by Avia Venefica - 11 Comments.

Last night, in the dreamtime, symbolic seeds were sown into the meaty furrows of my brain. Their manifested identities known only to my deeper consciousness. It was a fabulous sensation. …

Symbolic Meaning of Beetles

June 27, 2010June 10, 2013 - by Avia Venefica - 31 Comments.

I received an inquiry about the symbolic meaning of beetles. Realizing I haven’t written much on beetles, I thought I’d share my insights here. Suggested symbolic meaning of beetles (at-a-glance): …

Get Bent

June 1, 2010June 17, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 6 Comments.

“To remain whole, be twisted. Become bent, and be straightened. Become hollow, and be filled. Wear out, and be renewed.” (22nd stanza of the Tao)

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 …

Symbols for Divine, Divinity Symbols

January 26, 2008August 10, 2010 - by Avia Venefica - 3 Comments.

An interesting request from one of my readers…she wanted a symbol for divine, or divinity symbols to which I respond: Dear Symbol Seeker, The Divine is a broad subject, but below are a …

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 …