Birds and Feathers
© 2011 GypsyJaguar
A guide to use in interpreting the symbolism in dreams, visions and messages
Birds and their feathers represent ideas and messages from divine spirits.
Blackbird - knowledge, mastery, understanding
Bluebird - happiness, modesty
Bluejay - development and proper use of power, dedication vs. dabbling
Cardinal - vitality, self-worth
Catbird - communication
Chickadee - truth, cheeriness
Chicken - fertility, sexuality, sacrifice
Cock - sexuality, resurrection, vigilance
Crane (Stork) - longevity, maternal and feminine energies, new birth
Dove - guidance, protection, prophecy, hope
Duck - spirit of plenty, emotional comfort and grace
Eagle - wisdom, swiftness, keen vision, longevity, majesty, freedom, power, strength, victory, spiritual vigor, power of the elements
Falcon - swift astral energy and travel, culminating events through magic
Finch - activity, variety, socializing
Flicker - rhythms
Goose - spiritual quests, new directions, communication, fidelity
Grackle - emotional excess, clearing emotional issues, less talk, more action
Grosbeak - family healing
Grouse - rhythmic movement
Hawk - messages, strength, power, keen insight, protection, merging (oneness)
Heron - patience, regeneration
Hummingbird - divine Love, happiness, joy, swiftness
Kingfisher - peace, abundance, love
Oriole - positive energy, renewed joy, happy change
Osprey - clear-sightedness, past-life memories, dream messages, wisdom, boldness, new life
Owl - ancient and magical knowledge, divine wisdom, silence, death and renewal, acute vision in dark or hidden places
Peacock - watchfulness, wisdom
Pheasant - sexuality, fertility, family growth
Quail - fertility, protection
Raven (Crow)- prophecy, wisdom, messages, death, resurrection, transformation, magic
Robin - spring, morning, happiness, growth
Seagull - messengers of the Gods, emotions
Sparrow - dignity, nobility
Starling - group communication, behavior and etiquette
Swallow - protection, perspective, objectivity
Swan - intuitive dreams, spiritual guidance, expanding psychic talents, inner beauty, transformation
Turkey - blessings, sharing, wisdom
Vulture - death and rebirth
Woodpecker - rhythms, discrimination, changes
Wren - messenger, resourcefulness, daring, boldness, confidence
Phoenix - transcendence, transmutation, transformation, life after death
Russian Firebird - taking appropriate action through intuitive promptings
References:
Ted Andrews, Animal Speak
Nicholas J. Saunders, Animal Spirits
D.J Conway & Sirona Knight, Shapeshifter Tarot
Also see:
Symbolism - Animals and Creatures - Birds and Feathers - Insects and Arachnids - Plants and their Fruits - Elemental Bodies - Symbolism of Man - Colors - The 7 Main Energy Centers - Auras - Ghosts/Spirits/Entities - Fairies - Aliens & Space - Wheel of the Year - Days of the Week - Elemental Correspondences - The Moon - The Sun
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