Symbols and Their Meanings
Symbolism.co contains detailed information on the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities whose meaning can vary according to the different cultures.
Symbolism.co offers you a wealth of information on different types of symbols and their meanings.
Symbols are a universal language used and understood by all cultures and civilizations throughout the greater universe.
This website covers all sorts of different kinds of symbolism, from bird symbolism to Chinese symbols and more.
Symbolism is basically the representation of things or objects by symbols. We go in greater depth into the meaning of symbolism on our what is symbolism page. We also give examples of symbols being used in literature and in art.
Interpretation of Dreams
When we sleep, our subconscious mind often produces a series of thoughts, images, and sensations which we call dreams. Dreams most often occur during REM sleep. These thoughts, images or sensations are influenced by what is happening in our waking lives. Symbolism.co has a section on dream symbolism, the interpretation of symbols in your dreams and what they mean.
Symbols Used for Tattoos
Many people like to get symbols tattooed on their body to convey a symbolic meaning, popular tattoo designs include the artistic style of Chinese lettering or heart designs as a symbol of love.
Flowers are often chosen as tattoo symbols especially the rose. Check out our flower symbol page for the symbolic meanings of flowers.
Butterflies symbolize beauty, freedom, femininity, and change and are a popular choice for women.
You can also check out the various other symbols on these pages to find some more design ideas for your next tattoo.
Ancient Symbols
The practice of using symbols to represent ideas or things has been going on for hundreds of years, we feature some more ancient symbols in symbolism.co too. You can find some of those ancient symbols in the Egyptian symbols page, the Celtic symbols page, and in other pages as well.
Sacred geometry symbols are also getting more and more popular and people love to learn about how sacred geometry is a part of everyday life. We have included some of the most popular sacred geometry symbols inside this website.
Zodiac Symbols
Some people read their horoscopes to find out what life has in store for them. If you are one of these people, you will probably be familiar with the symbols that are used to represent the horoscopes. Discover which zodiac symbol you fall under, learn what they mean and how it may affect your life.
The Eight Auspicious Symbols
A study in spiritual evolution, the set of eight auspicious symbols are a group of lucky symbols that appear on many Buddhist textiles, objects and paintings. Each symbol represents an aspect of Buddhist teaching and when they appear together their powers are multiplied.
In Sanskrit they are known as Ashtamangala, ashta meaning "eight" and mangala meaning "auspicious"
In Tibetan buddhism they are known as tashee-tag-gyay, tashee meaning "auspicious", tag meaning "sign or symbol" and gyay meaning "eight"
Below is a list of the eight auspicious symbols
- Endless Knot - infinite wisdom of Buddha
- Lotus Flower - mental and spiritual purity
- Dhvaja - victory of Buddha's teachings, wisdom over ignorance
- Dharmachakra - the teachings of Buddha
- Bumpa - spiritual and material abundance
- Golden Fish - good fortune, fertility, and salvation
- Parasol - royalty and spiritual power
- Conch Shell - the fame of Buddha's teachings
The Symbolic Meaning of Flowers
The giving and receiving of flowers on special occasions can convey deep symbolic meaning to the recipient. It is important to be aware of the message you are sending with your gift of flowers.
Including certain types of flowers in your bouquet may convey their own symbolic meaning. Roses for instance symbolise romance, love, or infatuation. In addition, the colours of rose you choose can have their own specific meaning. The hue you choose can make all the difference. To understand the meaning behind the different colour of roses please visit our rose symbolism page