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Symbols
101 of the most common symbols in literature
| Symbol | Association |
|---|---|
| bird | freedom |
| road | life's journey |
| decaying leaves | cycle of life (death brings rebirth) |
| fog | uncertainty, ambiguity |
| rain | cleansing |
| night | death, depression |
| day | life, happiness |
| purple | royalty |
| green | nature, fertility |
| blue | calm, serenity |
| red | anger, blood, violence, passion |
| white | innocence, purity |
| black | depression, evil, power |
| shadows | mystery, lurking evil |
| midnight | witching hour, beginning of a "bad" day |
| noon | richness of life |
| ants | industry, hard work, military |
| bees | femininity, fertility |
| donkey | stubborn, poor, humility |
| torch | knowledge |
| candle | life |
| river | journey through life, timelessness |
| owl | wisdom |
| horse | intelligence, 4 = apocalypse |
| snake | evil, Satan, deception |
| fox | cunning |
| dove | peace, hope |
| ice | rigidity |
| spring | new beginnings |
| water | life, nourishment |
| winter | death, depression, hard times |
| eagle | liberty, strength |
| skull | death |
| rose | woman, particularly beautiful women |
| crown | power |
| wedding ring | infinity |
| cross bones | caution, danger |
| sunrise | new beginnings, childhood/youth |
| moon | deception, women, the ocean, virginity |
| full moon | supernatural, magic, evil |
| autumn | endings and decay |
| fire (1) | phoenix - rising from ashes, rebirth |
| fire (2) | home and hearth, safety |
| fire (3) | destruction |
| deep ocean | mystery, unknown |
| ocean | life, women |
| sun | life and happiness |
| diving | exploration, baptism |
| the number 3 | Biblical - the Trinity |
| the number 40 | Biblical |
| the number 5 | Biblical (five wounds of Christ) |
| wind | change |
| circle | continuity, perfection |
| horizon | the future, dreams, goals |
| beat | heartbeat |
| butterfly | transformation |
| stars | hope in darkness |
| planets | perfection, a "higher" order |
| eclipse | temporary difficulties |
| hourglass | life, time |
| diamond | strength from adversity |
| glass | strength, barriers |
| flowers | women |
| trees | masculine |
| tower | masculine, might |
| cave | feminine, womb, ignorance (Plato) |
| gun | power, masculine |
| fish | Christ |
| lion | strength, courage, pride |
| lamb | innocence |
| apple | feminine, fertility, temptation (Eden) |
| eyes | windows to soul |
| East | beginnings (sun rises) |
| West | endings (sun sets) |
| the American West | exploration, unknown, discovery |
| grapes | intoxication, revelry |
| gold | wealth, life (sun) |
| garden | fertility, also utopia (Garden of Eden) |
| gate | an important step - can be a barrier or freedom |
| grey | uncertainty, ambiguity |
| blindness | inner vision, prophecy |
| bridge | transition from _ to _ |
| bell | angels, heaven, or death (church bells) |
| crossing the sea | journey through life |
| hammer | might |
| pine tree | masculine, evergreen |
| fern | feminine, evergreen |
| key | masculine, power, grants or denies entry |
| stairs or ladder | ascension |
| doors | can be barriers or freedom |
| lightning | inspiration |
| pearl | perfection |
| rock | steadfastness, durability |
| rainbow | promise |
| raven | messenger of death |
| crossroads | a point of decision |
| armor | protection |
| umbrella | protection (feminine when open, masculine closed) |
| white board/blank page | a clean slate, new start |
| windows | open - freedom closed - barriers |
| tornado | destructive force, rape |
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