Animal Charms

Subject: Animal Charms Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:36 am

As a familiar, the magpie teaches the reading of signs and omens
Ozark folklore tells us that when a honey bee flies around your head, money is on the way
When a red bird (cardinal) crosses your path, expect to receive a kiss before the day is out
When fishing, throw back the first fish you catch as payment to Neptune; then you will catch many more
The unicorn stands for virtue, purity, beauty, prosperity and peace
Geese stand for masculine power and fatherhood; serve roast goose at manhood ceremonies
A spider web evokes the power of networking and connection, and is also a potent symbol of the goddess
The sphinx represents the qualities of strength, intelligence and mystery
Peruvian woodpeckers are believed to bring thunderstorms with their drumming
Scarab beetles indicate deities, mythological events, historical personages and funeral signs
The camel has a great endurance; keep a brass camel on your altar for patience
In Pompeii, snakes represented household gods and the gods of fertility
Ants are social insects, bringing the energy of teamwork and community spirit; keep images of them at your workplace
The griffin means invincibility
The Phrygian two headed eagle stands for double vision
Lizards convey the power to regenerate what has been lost