Native American Mandala Symbols: Exploring Symbolism and Connection
Explore the rich symbolism and spiritual significance of Native American mandalas, such as the Dream Catcher, Sun and Wind Mandala, Labyrinth Mandala, and more. Learn how these mandalas reflect interconnectedness, life's journey, and the power of thoughts, offering insights into the intricate construction of our lives and the eternal nature of existence.
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Dream Catcher Mandala: Legend has it that a Sioux woman could not put her child to sleep. She went to the old medicine woman who gave her a ring of willows with spider webs laced through the center. The medicine woman explained that the sleepless child suffered from nightmares, and the willow ring would serve to filter the bad dreams out, allowing only good dreams to visit her sleep.
The mandala brings our attention to the elaborate construction of our lives, and our power to construct and rebuild it as we deem fit. Thoughts are powerful!
Sun and Wind Mandala: This Native American mandala represents the life giving power of the sun combined with the ever-present spirit of the wind. The two together give us a unique and intimate perspective of the powers of nature.
Labyrinth Mandala: The labyrinth is a common Native American symbol representing our life as a journey. Most interestingly, these labyrinths do not have endings, and so this mandala drives home the fact that we are each infinite, and eternal.
The Native American mandala is used to uncover the meanings of our hearts Native Americans know that all things are connected, and united. By incorporating the Native American mandala as a tool, we too can begin to understand the connectedness of the Universe. The mandala gives the chattering mind a point of focus, something to digest, while the Spirit connection is made, and clarity of the heart and soul is reached.
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To the Greeks, the dolphin is a friend of both the god Apollo (sun) and the goddess Aphrodite (moon). The dolphin is a symbol of duality. It has to do with the dolphin being both fish and mammal. It is both of the water, and an air breather. Dolphin symbolism talks to us about "being in two worlds at once.
The dolphin, to the Celtic mind, is the watcher of the waters, and the guardians of all things water-associated.
Pirate lore hails the dolphin as a symbol of protection. Sailors often understood the spirit of mermaids lived in the heart of the dolphin, and ancient stories of the sea refer to dolphins metamorphosing into beautify sea maidens
Considered the "king of fish" by many ancient cultures, dolphin meaning is closely associated with kingly qualities. Observe the dolphin for any length of time and you know if dolphins ruled the world they would be gracious in their reign.
Dolphins seen in Christian art are symbolic of resurrection.
A quick-list of symbolic dolphin meaning includes: Playfulness Transcendence Gentleness Harmony Intelligence Contentment Friendship Community Resurrection Generosity Power
