Symbols and their meanings
Choosing a symbol as a pendant is a personal thing, it can signify a belief, have a special meaning or just be something you feel drawn to wearing. You may be choosing a gift for someone in which case you need to focus on the person who will wear it and choose one that says something about them
The information on this page is just a brief look at how some of the more popular symbols can be interpreted.
Animal Symbols
Aligator~strong, patient, knowledgeable and intuitive
Bat~intuitive, sensitive, devoted and committed
Bear~strong, courageous, protective and brave
Bull~strong, powerful, reliable and determined
Butterfly~carefree, graceful and light
Cat~magical, mysterious and independant
Deer~gentle, kind and loving
Dolphin~free spirited, happy and fun loving
Dove~loving, gentle and kind
Eagle~self confident and free spirited
Elephant~communicative, committed and gentle
Fish~transformation and change
Frog~ good luck, protection, safe travels
Goat~independant and strong willed
Horse~powerful, strong, energetic and loves freedom
Jelly fish~faithful, knowing and trusting
Kangaroo~feisty and fun loving
Lizard~letting go, vision and rebirth
Monkey~energetic, playful, full of fun
Owl~wise, keen sighted and patient
Peacock~beautiful, self confident and noble
Rabbit~fertility, good luck in love
Rat~clever and quick witted
Seahorse~patient and contented, happy with their lot
Snake/serpent~rebirth and transformation, intuitive and aware
Spider~weaver of life, creative and resourceful
Squirrel~trusting in life, overcomer of obstacles and resourceful
Starfish~loyalty and friendship,
Stork~bringer of children, prosperity and happiness
Turtle~long life, patient, self sufficiency
Whale~generous, giving and compassionate
Wolf~loyal, faithful and honest
Astrology symbols
Your astrological sign is dependant on the date you were born, the dates below are given as a guideline. There are slight changes due to leap years, time differences etc and it will affect those born at the beginning or end of a sign.
Aries~The first sign of the zodiac. March 21st~April 19th
Symbol~ram. Element~fire. Planet~mars.
Key words~Ambitious, energetic, self reliant, quick tempered, impatient, aggressive, a leader, competitive and assertive.
Taurus~The 2nd sign of the zodiac. April 20th~May 20th
Symbol~bull. Element~earth. Planet~venus.
Key words~Dependable, stable, down to earth, conservative, conventional, stubborn, persistent and materialistic.
Gemini~The 3rd sign of the zodiac. May 21st~June 20th
Symbol~twins. Element~air. Planet~mercury.
Key words~Sociable, quick witted, alert, communicative, versatile, restless, superficial, changeable and adaptable.
Cancer~The 4th sign of the zodiac. June 21st~July 22nd
Symbol~crab. Element~water. Planet~moon.
Key words~Emotional, sensitive, sympathetic, nurturing, quiet, calm, reserved, traditional and moody.
Leo~The 5th sign of the zodiac. July 23rd~Aug 22nd
Symbol~lion. Element~fire. Planet~sun.
Key words~Organizer, confident, proud, leader, caring, warm, generous, extrovert, flambouyant and dramatic
Virgo~The 6th sign of the zodiac. Aug 23rd~Sept 22nd
Symbol~virgin. Element~earth. Planet~mercury.
Key words~Sensible, reserved, practical, responsible, dedicated, punctual, perfectionist, intelligent, critical and precise.
Libra~The 7th sign of the zodiac. Sept 23rd~Oct22nd
Symbol~scales. Element~air. planet~venus.
Key words~Charming, kind, courteous, dipomatic, fair, co-operative, idealistic and a peacemaker.
Scorpio~The 8th sign of the zodiac~Oct 23rd~Nov 21st
Symbol~scorpion, eagle, serpent or dove. Element~water. Planet~mars, pluto.
Key words~Strong willed, determined, competitive, forceful, courageous, self-reliant, mysterious, secretive and psychic.
Sagittarius~The 9th sign of the zodiac. Nov 22nd~Dec 21st
Symbol~centaur archer. Element~fire. Planet~jupiter.
Key words~Optimistic, friendly, enthusiastic, honest, loyal, restless, outspoken and direct.
Capricorn~The 10th sign of the zodiac. Dec 22nd~Jan 19th
Symbol~sea goat. Element~earth. Planet~saturn.
Key words~Self disciplined, practical, persistent, responsible, ambitious, thrifty and prudent.
Aquarius~ The 11th sign of the zodiac. Jan21st~Feb18th
Symbol~water bearer. Element~air. Planet~saturn, uranus.
Key words~Independant, logical, inventive, unpredictable, humanitarian, unique and perceptive.
Pisces~The last sign of the zodiac. March 19th~Feb 20th
Symbol~two fish. Element~water. Planet~jupiter, neptune.
Key words~Peace loving, sympathetic, creative, dreamer, shy, introvert and reclusive.
Celtic Symbols
Celtic Cross~faith, hope, unity and balance
Spiral~connectivity to the divine and cosmic energy
Triquetra~power of three, mind, body and spirit, past, present and future etc
Chakra Symbols
Base~survival, self preservation and security
Sacral~emotions and sexuality
Solar Plexus~personal power/ego
Heart~love, peace and balance
Throat~communication and self expression
Third Eye~intuition and wisdom
Crown~divine wisdom, inner peace and oneness
Elementary symbols
Air~creativity, wisdom
Earth~stability, strength and abundance
Fire~energy and passion
Water~emotions, love, intuition
Maori symbols
Fish hook/Hei Matau~strength and determination, good health, good luck, prosperity and abundance
Spiral/Koru~new beginnings and growth
Triple twist/Crossover~everlasting bond of friendship, love, family, two lives becoming one
Spiritual symbols
Angel~guiding spirit, sweet, kind and loving
Ankh~egyptian hieroglyph for life
Cross~trust, love, hope and faith
Goddess ~ transformation and renewal, the keeper of wisdom
Green man ~ rebirth, cycle of life
Moon~feminine, water, emotions
Om~cosmic energy, life force
Pentagram(5 pointed star)~protection, to keep one safe
Sun~life force, energy and strength, fire, masculine
Sun/moon~male, female~fire, water
Triple moon~maiden, mother, crone
Yin Yang~opposited evolving and cycling, balance and interaction
Yogic~mind and body connection
Other symbols
Arrow~a doer, an achiever, strong and reliable
Foot~free spirited, traveller
Guitar~musical, creative,
Hand~friendship, love, supportive and generous
Heart~love, friendship
Horseshoe~good luck
Mask~mysterious and secretive
Surfboard~free spirited, water lover
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