Birds Symbolism & Meanings
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Albatross Symbolism & Meaning
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Black Swan Symbolism & Meaning
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Blackbird Symbolism & Meaning
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Bluebird Symbolism & Meaning
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Bluejay Symbolism & Meaning
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Cardinal Symbolism & Meaning
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Chicken Symbolism & Meaning
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Condor Symbolism & Meaning
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Crow Symbolism & Meaning
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Dove Symbolism & Meaning
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Eagle Symbolism & Meaning
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Falcon Symbolism & Meaning
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Flamingo Symbolism & Meaning
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Goose Symbolism & Meaning
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Hawk Symbolism & Meaning
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Heron Symbolism & Meaning
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Herring Gull & Seagull Symbolism & Meaning
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Hummingbird Symbolism & Meaning
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Kestrel Symbolism & Meaning
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Mockingbird Symbolism & Meaning
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Owl Symbolism & Meaning
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Parrot Symbolism & Meaning
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Peacock Symbolism & Meaning
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Raven Symbolism & Meaning
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Rooster Symbolism & Meaning
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Stork Symbolism & Meaning
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Swan Symbolism & Meaning
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Turkey Symbolism & Meaning
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Woodpecker Symbolism & Meaning
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Wren Symbolism & Meaning
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Birds’ Symbolic Meanings as Spirit, Totem, and Power Animals
Stretch those wings and get ready to soar!
Bird Spirit is the perfect symbol for freedom and perspective. Because they fly high into the sky, Lightworkers often tell us that they are messengers of the Gods who provide humans with a bridge between the mundane and spiritual life.
Perhaps it is because of this that the Ancients developed Ornithomany, divination by Bird observation according to species, color and the Bird’s movement.
For example, Birds moving from right to left presage success in a personal or professional goal.
Other global symbols and meanings for Bird include:
- Liberation
- Air and Earth Element
- Finding your Voice
- Harbingers of Spring
- Luck, love and joy (blue birds)
- Positive changes (white birds)
- Health (brown birds)
- Wisdom (crane)
- Peace (dove)
- Faithfulness (hummingbird)
- Magic (Owl)
- Strength and honor (Maori tradition)
As you can gather from this list, Bird carries different significance based on cultural outlooks and their behavior in nature.
The Egyptians had a rather lovely take on Bird . When seen after someone’s death, they believed the creature escorted the spirit into its new incarnation.
Meanwhile, in China, lore tells us the Sun’s soul can take the form of a Bird
Fun Bird Fact: The oldest known Bird was the Archaeopteryx – an odd cross between a feathered dinosaur that could not fly. The name means ancient wing.
Bird Spirit Animal
When Bird comes to you as a helpmate, prepare for a time of transition.
Perhaps you’ve been so grounded as to forget your dreams, or so etheric that you need to get one foot back on terra firma.
Generally speaking, Spirit Birds elevate your consciousness and provide you with self-confidence.
Depending on the type of Birds you’re seeing, there may be other levels of meaning. For example, Dove bears hope, and Hummingbird flies backward so you can reclaim lost power from the past.
Bird Totem Animal
Totems are like a spiritual energy imprint that you’re born with.
In the case of people with Bird totems, they have an affinity for being outdoors and an uncanny way of recognizing when danger is afoot.
Birds are lovers, not fighters – they lean toward self-survival and adaptation over a fist-to-cuffs any day.
Thanks to fast thinking and reflexes Bird People can get out of harm’s way quickly, often warning others as they flee.
Bird Power Animal
Many occasions calling on Bird Spirit makes perfect sense.
If you’re feeling boxed in, let Bird release your wings.
Trying to improve your outlook on a situation, fly with Bird to get above circumstances so you can “see” the bigger picture.
Remember to meditate and seek out the specific bird species that closely resembles your goals for greatest success.
Birds in Celtic Symbolism
Birds appear in a variety of lore and Celtic art.
As an illustration, Crane is a Divine messenger who also represents the Higher Self.
The way in which Cranes care so diligently for their young adds the significance of good parenting.
By comparison, the Duck is a Bird that embodies integrity and a simple approach to life. Their ties the Water Element also offer reconnections to your true feelings.
Native American Symbols: Birds
As with Celtic stories, Native American myths see Bird as God’s messenger.
The Sacred Eagle is particularly important as a sign of leadership and strength, while Raven is a trickster whose lessons come with a laugh, and Crow represents wisdom.
More Bird Symbolic Meanings
Hindu Astrology called the Pancha-Pakshi Shastra includes five birds, the Peacock, Crow, Owl, Vulture, and Cock.
In Buddhist tradition Bird represents Buddha himself, Christians see them as souls living in paradise.
These birds are fascinating and mysterious the same time!
I keep seeing bald eagles when picking up or dropping off my abusive ex
From the time my Mom came home from the nursing home rehab, until the day she died at home in hospice care, when I drive up her driveway the day she was being transported home from the nursing home I saw a Falcon. One that had never been around before. That was Jan 14th 2020 and I saw it every single day I would go to my Mom’s, I was her care giver too. Anyway, she passed away April 21 2020 and the Falcon is gone, I have not seen it at all. I believe it was there for my Mom as her spirit guide.
Does anyone know what the meaning is for swarm of brown birds to visit your land, besides the obvious answer “feeding”?
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What is the symbolism when a long-necked and long-billed bird on the ivory coast eats toads?
I have acquired a Baule ‘mblo’ face mask from the Ivory Coast. At the top of the mask sit four long-beaked and long-necked birds that chirp in a toad. Can you tell what the symbolism is and what bird it can be?