Pigeons have that historical symbolism for peace and pacifism, but modern culture also sees them as omens of love, devotion, and marriage. Doves can also be an omen of love, purity, dignity, and well-being.
Birds
The beautiful northern cardinal. The male is bright red with an orange beak. The female is more subtle; she is mostly brown with red-orange highlights. Cardinals have a crest of feathers on top of their head that can be raised and lowered depending on their mood. It gives them a very distinguished profile. These beautiful …
Spend any time investigating hummingbirds, and you will soon learn how incredible they are. They beat their wings more than 1000 times per second and can fly over 500 miles without stopping. They have the largest brain-to-body ratio found in birds, giving them an impeccable memory. They lay the tiniest eggs in the bird world …
The black crow is a bit of a paradox. Its haunting call, all black feathers, and family groups called “murders” can send a shiver down our spine. However, encounter a murder of crows while walking along a deserted roadway in late October, and you can easily begin to believe you are about to star in …
The bald eagle, native to North America and once close to extinction, is a symbol of freedom and the United States’ national bird. The bald eagle can have a wingspan of up to 7 1/2 feet, 2-inch talons, and a razor-sharp beak. Today bald eagles have come back from a population of less than 800. …
Owls carry powerful symbolism when you see them in dreams. But what they mean for each individual depends on the circumstances. Sigmund Freud and Karl Jung both agreed that dreams reflect what we may be grappling with in our subconscious mind. Here are some possible meanings for the appearance of an owl in your dream. …