Birds have long been seen as symbols of love, protection, renewal and freedom and spiritual openness across various cultures.
If you keep seeing birds or feathers in your life, this could be a telltale sign from your angels and guides trying to make themselves known. Here are some symbolic meanings associated with birds:
Birds as Symbols of Freedom
Birds have long been seen as symbols of freedom due to their ability to fly great distances and traverse vast terrain. Additionally, birds serve as messengers between human and divine realms.
As such, when you see a bird flying in the sky it should serve as a reminder for you to soar high and not let small issues weigh down on you for days at a time. This concept of taking “bird’s eye view” of life offers great ways to view things differently and appreciate all that life can be.
Birds have long been used as symbols of hope and renewal in various cultures around the world. Doves in particular are often seen as representations of eternal love and commitment; their reliability makes them popular as wedding or funeral guest choices. Many couples opt for doves as wedding or funeral ceremony birds to symbolize eternal affections or grieving.
Seagulls have long been used as an emblem of loyalty and devotion, often serving as reminders to be open-minded and flexible as we move through life. Their affinity to coastlines makes them an excellent symbol for family life and community connections alike. Furthermore, seagulls serve as a constant reminder to remain accepting and adaptable when life gets challenging.
Birds are widely held to symbolize renewal due to their migration patterns and symbolic significance within spiritualism, representing life, death and rebirth cycles in an endless cycle.
The eagle has long been seen as a symbol of strength and power; no wonder warriors and heroes often choose this bird as their emblem! Other common bird symbols are hawks, falcons, ravens, and vultures which represent wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
One can find bird symbols in almost every religion and culture on Earth, each being interpreted differently depending on individual experience and beliefs. Birds also frequently appear as literary metaphors with various implications depending on an author’s intent for his or her storyline.
Birds as Symbols of Change
Birds have long been used as symbols of hope, transformation and new beginnings across cultures. Doves represent peace and love at weddings. Furthermore, their white feathers symbolize innocence. Dove symbolism also frequently associated with forgiveness and reconciliation. In Japan and Native America they are considered lucky or sacred as part of nature’s spirit messengers while travelers consider geese and cranes symbolic.
Celtic culture reveres birds as messengers from the spiritual world, especially ravens and crows as portents from beyond, while swans represent beauty, grace and perfection – especially since they represent renewal – making swans an iconic image. Swans have even appeared in several paintings as well as films like Psycho where Norman Bates battles between having two identities (Norman the dove and Norman the swan).
The magpie is a symbol of change as its color and context influence its meanings. In general, however, magpies represent good luck charms and intelligence; seeing one in your dream could be seen as a portent that your success is near!
A powerful bird symbol, the eagle is another potency bird symbol. Representing freedom and strength, as well as representing heavens and skies. People with an eagle spirit guide in their life tend to be natural born leaders; some cultures view the eagle as guardian angels or protectors.
Egypt worshiped Horus as their god of strength and speed, often depicted with the head of a falcon to represent this belief that upon death one’s soul takes form of a bird to fly into heaven – this tradition remains alive in certain areas of China today.
Birds as Symbols of Love
Birds have long been seen as symbols of hope, and for good reason. Their ability to fly and mate for life exemplifies their willingness to take chances and dedicate themselves fully to something they care about – this serves as a great reminder that we shouldn’t fear taking chances or following our dreams, knowing we will overcome any hurdles along the way.
When we see a white dove, it can symbolize joy and hope; or it could signal good news is coming soon. Bluebird symbolism serves as an intermediary between the living and those who have passed on, serving as an eternal connection. Blue also has deep spiritual significance for many cultures around the world – which fits well given how important these birds are in our daily lives.
If you see a hummingbird, it could be an omen that your creative endeavors will bear fruit. Additionally, it could represent work/play equilibrium; similarly the Phoenix is often thought to represent resurrection and new beginnings.
The bald eagle has long been revered as a powerful symbol, which is why it serves as an emblem for the US Air Force! Ravens may sometimes be perceived as bad luck, yet they can also serve as guardian angels against any dangerous spirits that may enter our lives.
When it comes to friendship, orioles are a beloved symbol. These beautiful birds are beloved due to their loyalty and fidelity; additionally, they tend to mate for life – serving as an important reminder to remain true to yourself and others. Meanwhile, for romantic interests, the swan represents purity and unconditional love.
The imagery associated with a nightingale may serve as a reminder to appreciate life and enjoy nature’s gifts, music, art, or other forms of creativity, or perhaps it represents your ability to fly away from obstacles in your path – like how The Shawshank Redemption protagonist did by using flight!
Birds as Symbols of Death
Birds are seen as symbols of death across cultures and traditions, including Greek mythology where it often represents Hades; JK Rowling also included it as such in her Harry Potter series and Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”, where it conveyed news of a loved one’s passing – so seeing a dead bird may be unnerving for some people.
Cuckoo birds are also thought to travel between the realms of living and dead, so seeing one dead could be a telltale sign that someone close has passed on or be an early warning that someone appears as your friend but could actually be using you instead.
The vulture is another bird commonly associated with death due to its macabre appearance and unnerving nature. Vultures can often be found near roads circling over road-kill and may serve as portents of doom; seeing one dead could indicate some hardship in your life.
Hummingbirds, on the other hand, are well known to bring joy and freedom. Spotting one dead can serve as a reminder to appreciate life’s simpler pleasures while it could also serve as an indicator that it’s time to let go of some old habits that no longer serve us.
Sparrows have long been seen as an emblem of productivity and hard work, so seeing one dead may indicate that your work-life balance is becoming unbalanced, or could serve as a warning that certain aspects of your life have become excessive and must be reduced back accordingly.
Dodo birds are widely associated with death; after going extinct in the 1600s due to rapid evolution and environmental concerns, seeing one dead may serve as a reminder that protecting our environment must come first.