Dear Bonnie: Lately, I have been seeing crows everywhere — they are consistently in my backyard and seem to be following me wherever I go? Can this have a spiritual meaning? — Beth Dear Beth: Crows ...

Is the sea turtle your spirit animal? The sea turtle has been a powerful symbol for many cultures around the world for centuries. In some cultures, the turtle is seen as a symbol of good luck and ...

In Native American language a Totem is a symbol that can represent a tribe, family or an individual. Traditionally, each individual is assigned nine different animals through their life, with each ...

Have you ever given insect symbolism much thought? Or more specifically, have you ever thought about the meaning of praying mantis symbolism? It may seem like a strange question — after all, many of ...

Warm yourself around the open fire while I dramatically gesture at the night sky and talk of the benefit of adopting an ancient wisdom technique. It involves identifying what some traditional cultures ...

While seeing a bee may fill some with fright, they are vital to our ecosystem. Bees are special because they are sole pollinators every spring; in fact, the majority of the food we eat depends on bees ...

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