Nature Symbology by The Mystic Wave

Nature Symbology
by
" The Mystic Wave "

I have been reading and studying the symbology of flowers, birds, trees, and clouds for more than 30 years.

Understanding the symbology of Nature is a wondrous tool for learning. Nature delivers messages to us every day, subconsciously, about ourselves – for it enlightens us and assists in our inner growth and spirituality. When you become aware of the meanings of the various aspects of nature that you encounter in your daily life, you will then be able to apply them to certain life’s issues that you are faced with in order to resolve them effectively.

Within the pages herein, you will discover the meanings of flowers, birds and trees to bring happiness and joy into your life for which it will assist with your inner growth, spirituality and enlightenment.

Take a deep breath, exhale, relax and enjoy Nature surrounding you in peace and tranquility.

FLOWERS
Of my extensive research over the years, specifically on Flower Symbology, I have noticed a variety of opinions as to the correctly named monthly and astrological flowers. Of my knowledge, the earliest flower dictionary was compiled and published in France in 1818 and was called "Le Language des Fleurs" (The Language of Flowers). Another book published in London in 1826, suggests that a flower calendar had been compiled by Roman Catholic Monks for each day of the year and had dedicated each flower to a particular Saint, hence, it was appropriately named since the flowering occurred about the time of the Saints festival.

From earliest times and in every culture flowers have held a special place in our hearts and lives. In ancient times certain flowers were viewed as earthly forms of the gods. People treasured them, used them in worship, and imbued them with magical powers. A flower in bud is symbolic of new life and potential, but flowers also accompany the dead to the grave. Flower motifs adorn churches and temples, are incorporated into jewelry and decorate everything from fabric to furniture. Flowers have even wound their way into our language - we view the world through "rose-tinted glasses" or see life as "no bed of roses". Many flowers have taken on particular meanings, but what a certain flower means can differ vastly from one culture to another.

A list of FLOWERS BY MONTHS is shown here.

"The artist is the confidant of nature,
flowers carry on dialogues with him
through the graceful bending of their stems
and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms.
Every flower has a cordial word
which nature directs towards him."
~~~ Auguste Rodin ~~~

BIRDS
Birds in general are symbols of joy, song, light-heartedness, freedom, flexibility, a state of love, ecstasy, music, or harmony. They also symbolize the spirit or the spiritual part of us and may symbolize the soul and its ability to soar to great heights. There is a widespread and ancient belief that after death, the soul leaves the body in the form of a bird. Birds can be mediators between gods and men, and can act as vehicles for the gods. Many religions have heavenly beings or spirits with wings: angels, cherubs, and seraphim for example. Birds are seen in myths involving a Tree of Life, and are sometimes depicted fighting with or carrying a serpent, symbolizing the uneasy balance between the sun (as bird) and the waters (as serpent). In Christian art this symbolizes the struggle between good and evil. A flock of birds represent group instincts, group action, cooperation, or an abundance of one or more of said traits.

"Hope is the thing with feathers,
that perches in the soul,
and sings the tune without words,
and never stops at all."
~~~ Emily Dickinson ~~~

"The Bluebird carries the sky on his back."
~~~ Henry David Thoreau ~~~

TREES
The Tree has symbolic significance in cultures throughout the world. It represents the Great Mother in her nourishing, sheltering form. Rooted in the earth, it draws water from the ground and reaches up to the heavens and eternity, acting as a world axis. It is closely linked to the symbolism of the pillar and the mountain. Individual trees, types of trees, and groups of trees all have particular associations. For example, evergreen trees symbolize immortality, whereas fruit-bearing trees are often seen as trees of life, and forests or groves tend to be magical places where mysterious or momentous events occur.

Allow Nature Into Your Work Life
Allow the natural world into your work life every day:
Enjoy the antics of a squirrel in a tree outside your office window, take a walk around your building, gaze at the fish in the aquarium, or just in the sky. Scientific studies indicate that viewing natural scenes - waterfalls, sky, trees, flowers, and green plants - will help you feel less anxious and stressed, and more positive.

FLOWERS ~ BIRDS ~ TREES
Meanings and Magical Associations
by ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS

ARIES
~ March 21 - April 19 ~

TAURUS
~ April 20 - May 20 ~

GEMINI
~ May 21 - June 20 ~

CANCER
~ June 21 - July 22 ~

LEO
~ July 23 - August 22 ~

VIRGO
~ August 23 - September 22 ~

LIBRA
~ September 23 - October 22 ~

SCORPIO
~ October 23 - November 21 ~

SAGITTARIUS
~ November 22 - December 21 ~

CAPRICORN
~ December 22 - January 19 ~

AQUARIUS
~ January 20 - February 18 ~

PISCES
~ February 19 - March 20 ~

"There is no other door to knowledge
than the door Nature opens; and
there is no truth except the truths
we discover in Nature."
~~~ Luther Burbank ~~~
1849-1926
American Horticulturist

"There are powers inside of you which,
if you could discover and use,
would make of you everything you ever dreamed
or imagined you could become."
~~~ Orison Swett Marden ~~~

"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her."
~~~ William Wordsworth ~~~

"Beauty without virtue is like a rose without scent."
~~~ Proverb ~~~

"An artist must possess Nature.
He must identify himself with her rhythm,
by efforts that will prepare the mastery
which will later enable him
to express himself in his own language."
~~~ Henri Matisse ~~~

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