Sacred Symbol

Sacred Symbols On Belief and Faith

Symbol Code: SM000035 Symbol Name: The Hope Symbol (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Hope and Faith): The 8 pointed star symbolizes hope and guidance. A circle around other Native American symbols signifies protection.

The circle has no break and cannot be broken. The Inner Star pointed to the four cardinal points, east, west, north and south. The points in the Outer circle led to the summer solstice where the sun path would be at its farthest north, the days are longest. A time of renewal and great potential and hope for the future. The Winter solstice marking the onset of winter. The summer and winter equinox when day and night are of equal length. Each are important times in the forthcoming year and are symbols of hope for the future. The Hope symbol of the eight pointed star therefore represents the four cardinal points of north, south, east and west and their connection to the outermost points on the horizon where the sun passes through the year – the solstice and equinox points.

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Symbol Code: SM000747 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Butterfly (Category: Belief and Faith )

The Chinese animal symbol Butterfly represents love, specifically young love. Happily flitting from flower to flower – it signifies a happy social life for the young and young- at-heart. Chinese legend has it that the Butterfly symbolizes an undying bond between lovers. All romantics-at-heart would do well to place an image of a Butterfly in their home. A perfect gift for a new couple is this design embroidered on towels for the couple's home. Representative of the Yang energy, this symbol can energize you or a loved one, it reminds us of the energy of love.

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Symbol Code: SM000748 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Crab (Category: Belief and Faith )
	The Crab signifies prosperity and status because the Chinese word referring to its shell is a pun on the highest score a candidate can make on the Chinese Imperial Examinations (first, or jia. Two Crabs represent the first and second scores of the Examinations. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-animal-symbols.html

Symbol Code: SM000749 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Crane or Heron (Category: Belief and Faith )

The Crane is legendary in China for being the prince of all feathered creature on earth. Next to the Phoenix (also listed on this page), the Crane is the most favored all Chinese bird symbols. The Crane is the ancient symbol for longevity because of its exceptionally long life span. In many legends, the spirits ride on cranes, which are also said to bear the souls of the departed to the heavens.

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Symbol Code: SM000750 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Goldfish (Category: Belief and Faith )

This symbol means abundance of gold, making the Goldfish a popular symbol in the Chinese culture. One of the most popular New Year's images is a child holding a large goldfish and a lotus flower which brings both wealth and harmony. A Goldfish embroidered on a bag or shirt is a sure-fire way to bring the energy of abundance into your life.

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Symbol Code: SM000751 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Horse (Category: Belief and Faith )
	The seventh of the Chinese Zodiac Signs, it also represents endurance, loyalty, and purity to the Buddhist way of thinking. It is also a symbol for quick advancement in rank, and recognition of strength. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-animal-symbols.html

Symbol Code: SM000752 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Magpie (Category: Belief and Faith )

This Chinese animal symbol translates into the bird of joy. It is believed that when the Magpie nests in your house, it brings much cause for celebration and many happy occasions. Those wishing to settle down will do well to have this symbol in their lives, as it attracts the nesting, settling energies into our lives. Additionally the Magpie is a powerful symbol to attract the joy associated with marriage and children.

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Symbol Code: SM000753 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Phoenix (Category: Belief and Faith )

A celestial sign to the Chinese, the Phoenix is the king of the winged kingdom. Magnificent and legendary, this bird is synonymous with good fortune, opportunity, and luck. It also conveys strength and resilience in the symbolic rising from its own ashes and soars to greater heights. On its own, the Phoenix is a Yang symbol and is associated with fire energies and the four winds. Combined with the Dragon the Phoenix represents Yin energy. As a point of spiritual focus, the Phoenix evokes in us the five human qualities of good cosmic energy, or Chi, which are: Virtue, Duty, Alignment, Compassion, Loyalty.

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Symbol Code: SM000754 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Rooster (Category: Belief and Faith )

An image of a Rooster conveys a wish for advancement because the Rooster's crest, (guan), is a play on the Chinese word meaning official. More importantly, the Rooster is an auspicious creature that can ward off evil spirits. Legend has it that the Heavenly Rooster of Dusu Mountain was crowing loudly and making all the roosters on earth crow along with it. This tremendous wall of sound (crowing) would result in scaring all evil spirits away.

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Symbol Code: SM000755 Symbol Name: Chinese Animal Symbol - Tiger (Category: Belief and Faith )

This ancient Chinese animal symbol is an emblem of dignity, ferocity, sternness, courage, and by itself is Yin energy. Also a symbol of protection, the image of a tiger is often seen on clothing or in the home to ward off harm any semblance of harm and assure safekeeping. In certain areas of China and Asia, the Tiger is regarded as the God of Wealth. Consequently, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of Wealth is depicted sitting on a tiger. Such an image symbolizes the supremacy of the intangible forces, and our ability to harness the tiger's power in our lives.

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Symbol Code: SM000756 Symbol Name: Dragon Encircling Pearl (Category: Belief and Faith )

The pearl is often depicted with Chinese dragons. The pearl is sometimes thought to represent the moon. In fact, one legend has it that some dragons have become infatuated with the moon, and have gone insane trying to steal it from the sky. Other tales depict the pearl as an egg placed beneath the dragon's neck or chin. The dragon is said to carry the egg away until it is ready to hatch. By far the most agreed upon tale is that the pearl represents the dragon's wisdom - hence the term: "pearls of wisdom."

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Symbol Code: SM000757 Symbol Name: Dragon with Phoenix (Category: Belief and Faith )

Together, the dragon and phoenix symbolize Yin and Yang together: perfect balance. Standing alone, each symbol is hugely powerful. Together they represent a power- packed union of success, prosperity, friendship, love, and enlightenment. The union of these two highly symbolic creatures at wedding festivities suggests a match that is blessed with money and incredible luck. Furthermore, it denotes the beginning of a dynastic family with the dragon symbolizing the patriarch and they phoenix signifying the matriarch.

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Symbol Code: SM000758 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Chrysanthemum (Category: Belief and Faith )
	Excellent when presented as a gift to someone, the Chrysanthemum signifies a life of ease. Buddhists are fond of using this flower as offerings on alters. Symbolic of powerful Yang energy, this flower is an attractant of good luck in the home. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-flowers.html

Symbol Code: SM000759 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Citron (Category: Belief and Faith )
	Also known as the Buddha's hand, the finger-shaped Citron stand for luck and happiness. It is known as the Buddha's hand because the upturned petals of the Citron are reminiscent of the upturned fingers of the Buddha's meditative position. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-flowers.html

Symbol Code: SM000760 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Hydrangea (Category: Belief and Faith )

A symbol expressing love, gratitude, and enlightenment. It is said that the observer can easily get lost in it's abundance of beautiful petals, and thus gets lost in one's own thoughts – propitiating higher thought and reaching enlightenment. Due to it's versatility, and beauty, the hydrangea makes an excellent thank you gift to an unsung hero in our lives.

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Symbol Code: SM000761 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Narcissus (Category: Belief and Faith )

This Chinese flower symbol is said to bestow the flowering of our hidden talents. It is reputed to augment the hard work put into careers, assuring those with careers will be rewarded when incorporating this auspicious symbol in their lives. As such, the Narcissus is an excellent gift for those who are seeking career advancement and luck.

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Symbol Code: SM000762 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Orchid (Category: Belief and Faith )
	Emblematic of fertility, this flower encourages plenty of progeny. Also a symbol of perfection, abundance, and higher growth, when we focus on the endless loveliness of this flower we are able to open the flow of exotic beauty and prosperity in our lives. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-flowers.html

Symbol Code: SM000763 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Peony (Category: Belief and Faith )

Esteemed as one of the most exquisite flowers, the peony is a symbol for nobility and value. The peony became popular in the imperial palaces during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and earned the title of the "king of flowers." A symbol of spring, it is also used as a metaphor for female beauty and reproduction. Pictured in full bloom, the peony symbolizes peace.

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Symbol Code: SM000764 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Bamboo (Category: Belief and Faith )

Bamboo is a Chinese symbol for longevity because of its durability, strength, flexibility and resilience. It survives in the harshest conditions, and seems to endure through all the brutalities mother nature can dish out - still standing tall, and staying green year-round. Its flexibility and adaptability are a lesson to us all that the secret of a long happy life is to go with the flow. Feng Shui practitioners recommend putting bamboo plants in the front of your home to assure long life for all those who dwell there.

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Symbol Code: SM000765 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Gourd (Category: Belief and Faith )

Specifically the bottle gourd is also a common Chinese symbol for longevity as well as good luck. It is thought that the gourd holds magic nectar which is consumed by many Buddhist deities. Sau, the Chinese god of longevity brandishes the gourd at the end of his staff, this is said to contain the elixir of immortality. Gourds are painted with the Chinese symbol for longevityand then displayed in the home to ward off harmful energies - thus promoting long life.

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Symbol Code: SM000766 Symbol Name: Chinese Flower Symbol - Peach (Category: Belief and Faith )

The peach tree is a tremendous Chinese symbol for longevity as well as other auspicious attributes. Each element of the peach tree has significant meaning. The wood of the tree was said to ward off evil, and ancient warriors would craft weapons from the wood. Taoist magic was made with the petals of the peach blossoms - the effects were known to put men into an intense trance of love. It is said that the Peach plant of immortality located in the Kun Lun mountains would produce the fruit only once every 3,000 years. When this happened, the Eight Immortals would gather and eat of the magic fruit, assuring their immortality.

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Symbol Code: SM000767 Symbol Name: Chinese Five Fortunes Surround Longevity (Category: Belief and Faith )

Five bats grouped together create the extremely auspicious and popular motif of the "five good fortunes." These five good fortunes are: Wealth, Health, Longevity, Love, and Virtue. Red bats are especially lucky omen because red is believed to be the color that wards off evil. The embroidered bat motif around the symbol of longevity is a hugely powerful symbol.

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Symbol Code: SM000768 Symbol Name: Chinese Longevity and Love Symbol (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Believers and Unbelievers): This symbol increases its favor with the beholder as it also includes the presence of the butterfly. The Chinese symbol and meaning of the butterfly is that of young love, specifically undying love. Story has it that a young male scholar was deeply in love with a rich man's daughter who returned his love. Being a poor scholar, the young man was rejected by the young woman's father. The father separated the couple, and forbid them from seeing each other. Heartbroken, the lovers die, and are reunited in death. Reincarnated as butterflies, the two are together forever.

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Symbol Code: SM000769 Symbol Name: Chinese Sunset Symbol (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Believers and Unbelievers): The sun is the most potent symbol and source of Yang energy. It purifies and energizes at the same time. Also a symbol of balance, the legend states that there were originally ten suns, making the world too hot. The Divine Archer Yi had to kill nine of the suns to restore cosmic balance and harmony.

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Symbol Code: SM000770 Symbol Name: Classic Yin Yang Symbol (Category: Belief and Faith )
	(Believers and Unbelievers): This is the basic Yin Yang symbol embroidered. As mentioned above, this symbol represents the primal opposing but complementary forces found in all things in the universe. Depicted as it is, it also outlines the necessity of balance in all things. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/yin-yang-symbols.html

Symbol Code: SM000771 Symbol Name: Yin Yang Lotus Symbol (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Believers and Unbelievers): The Yin Yang enclosed in the legendary lotus is a particularly powerful and balancing symbol. The Buddhist's all over the world recognize this Lotus as signifying the holy seat of the Buddha. To the Chinese it symbolizes ultimate purity and perfection because it rises untainted and beautiful from the mud. The sacred lotus combined with the balancing acting of the Yin Yang make this a perfect point of focus for the body, mind and spirit.

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Symbol Code: SM000772 Symbol Name: Yin Yang Heart (Category: Belief and Faith )
	(Believers and Unbelievers): Balance in our hearts and love in our lives is truly what makes the world go 'round. This traditional Yin Yang symbol in the form of a heart reminds us that love is one of the truest and dearest of virtues. Reference:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/yin-yang-symbols.html

Symbol Code: SM000775 Symbol Name: Moon Signs in Aries (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Faith and Forgiveness): You light up best when you're recognized for your talents, but this can be a bit dodgy because Aries as your moon sign dictates a bit of modesty with your accomplishments (had you Aries in your sun, there'd be no issue with tooting your own horn). Nevertheless, you are illuminated with incredible perseverance, so even if you aren't bragging about your inventiveness and accomplishments most people will see you shine brightly simply because you never give up, and persist in your goals. You've got a brilliant sense of humor that puts people at ease. This is a good thing because your exuberance and full-on voltage is sometimes off-putting to more sedate or reserved people. But you can't be asked to hold back from your electric impulsiveness - you absolutely must express yourself. You do this exceedingly well in group projects - you are a consummate cheerleader; always motivating the group.

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Symbol Code: SM000776 Symbol Name: Moon in Taurus (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Faith and Forgiveness): Your moon side becomes illuminated when you are clear about your place, and where you stand within the grand scheme of things. You like utter honesty, and if you feel mind games are being played, you want no part of it. You tend to be very classy, with killer taste in design, fashion, art, etc. In fact, you need to surround yourself with refinery and loveliness. Otherwise, you'll pick up on lower energies and dingy or sullied environments will send you to an abyss of depression. Taurean moon signs have notorious inner-wisdom. Your job is to trust that inner-knowing (because often these signs lack the conviction behind their gut instincts) because you are always dead-right. Do not make a move until you feel it is right on a visceral level. It's your gift, and a fantastic tool for self-preservation. Trust your inner guidance, always.

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Symbol Code: SM000777 Symbol Name: Moon Signs in Gemini (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Faith and Forgiveness): Your mind is as sharp and clear as the fullest moon in the sky on a crystal-bright night. With this kind of mental alacrity comes a tendency to over-think. And, with over-thinking comes anxiety, worry or even doubt about your own judgment. Gemini moons do best when they can balance their active minds with some sort of creative outlet. Music is particularly effective as it activates both left and right brain functions. You have remarkable communication skills. You easily speak to others with confidence, and have the uncanny ability to "know" what is being said to you - even when your mind is thinking instead of listening to what the other is saying. This makes you an effective liaison, communicator and negotiator - but to a point. Gemini moons must be heard. If you feel you aren't being listened to, you'll tend to retreat from the scene (rather than push your point).

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Symbol Code: SM000778 Symbol Name: Moon in Cancer (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Faith and Forgiveness): You shine your brightest when your mission to help, heal and support others. Moreover, you are "over the moon" with joy when you can see all your hard work pay off. You need to see the difference you make in the lives of others - this is your highest reward. Of course, recognition for all your support and nurturing is a great motivation for you too. As a moon sign, you're not likely to show your touchy-feely-emotional nature to others, which is ironic seeing as how you are such a great mentor and supportive ally. Give acknowledgement to your inner stirrings rather than hide them. You've got amazing intuitive skills and, under stress you're known to just blurt out thoughts on your mind that are incredibly accurate on a psychic level. You can train yourself to express your intuition more fluidly and openly, but you've got to open up a bit, come out of your shell.

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Symbol Code: SM000803 Symbol Name: Moon Signs of Libra (Category: Belief and Faith )

(Unbelievers and Hypocrites): Your life is best illuminated when you keep things simple. You see tremendous beauty in the simplest elements, and seek to keep purity and clarity in place in all your dealings. Just because you have a need for simplicity doesn't mean you're life is uncomplicated. A moon in Libra is always looking for a yin to your yang (or vice versa). Meaning, you're always seeking a complimentary balance to your energy - particularly in partnerships. You love a challenge, and you work very hard to balance the equation by finding solutions. This means you often attract partnerships with people who have some glaring flaws (because you know you can tip the balance and sort them out). You have incredible style too. The arts, fashion and literary excellence lures every inch of your inherent creativity and electrifies you.

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