The starling is a very, very common bird. But, that doesn’t take away from its spiritual, symbolic and prophetic meaning. In fact, starlings convey a wealth of spiritual meaning and have a rich folkloric history from western Europe and across Asia. What sort of things do starlings represent? They stand for lots of different things, … Read more
Have you recently seen a vulture? Not always a pretty sight for most of us! What does it mean when you encounter a vulture? Should you be worried? Is someone going to die?! Well, settle in for a while, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite carrion bird, the vulture! The first … Read more
Kookaburra spiritual, metaphysical, and symbolic meanings—what messages are we supposed to take from the sighting of this charismatic bird? In this article we look at, not only the spiritual meaning, but also what omens the kookaburra brings. What’s a Kookaburra Anyway? The kookaburra is a type of kingfisher that generally doesn’t like to fish! Instead, … Read more
Magpies, historically speaking, are very symbolic birds. We’ve always attached significance to their appearance in our lives. From simple magpie nursery rhymes to associations with Chinese Empires and Scandinavian forest creatures. So, there’s a lot to learn about the meaning associated with magpies—read on! Freedom & Birds Freedom is intrinsically linked with birds. It’s not … Read more
Puffins are interesting birds, both in behavior and in appearance. Therefore, it’s only natural that should an encounter with a puffin would feel spiritually significant. As you read on, you’ll learn that puffins have long been seen as spiritual birds. In fact, puffins convey lots of symbolic meanings and messages. Their striking coloration, of course, … Read more
Have you recently found a yellow feather on the ground? If so, you might be wondering about its spiritual meaning. Read on to find out about the spiritual meaning, signs, symbols, and omens associated with yellow feathers. Feathers Around the World While yellow feathers do carry their own specific meaning, it’s important to first understand … Read more
Red feathers—what do they mean? You might have found a red feather in your path. So, naturally, you might start to wonder what the spiritual meaning of a red feather is. Also, you might be curious about any omens or symbolism associated with a red feather. Feathers Around the World Before we get into red … Read more
So you found a black feather? Naturally, you might be wondering what it means. Read on to learn about the spiritual meaning, signs, symbols, and omens associated with black feathers. Feathers Around the World Before examining the specific meaning of a black feather, we should consider the meaning of all feathers. Asking “what do feathers … Read more
A dead bird is always such an unpleasant sight. Because we hold them up as paragons of grace and freedom, it can be extremely upsetting to see them dead—robbed of their freedom and strewn upon the ground, graceless and gone. So, those of us attuned to spiritual thinking, might immediately question: is there an omen … Read more
Crimson sunbirds are so striking. If it isn’t their bright color that catches your eye, then it might be their rapid speed. But, if the fast and flighty sunbird still doesn’t have your attention, then maybe it will earn it when you see it drinking nectar from a pretty flower. Yes, sunbirds are attention-grabbing. So, … Read more