Animal Love Symbols

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Animal Love Symbol s and Their Meanings

Love symbol meanings come in many forms. Many times certain

animals come into our lives with a message of love. These animals serve

as symbols that may indicate messages such as:

A new love interest is on the wayNew love in the form of a pregnancy or new born is right around the cornerCloser attention to loved ones is required at this timeIt's time to persue your passion and do more of what you love

Self-love is vital - are you loving yourself enough?

Pay close attention to animals that visit your days. They may be trying to send you a love message!

Animal love symbols are not limited to the ones I have described

below. As mentioned many times on this website, signs and symbols are

everywhere. It is ultimately you who determines their meaning.

If you are looking for more information on love symbols, please visit

Animal Love Symbols. Also be sure to visit

Animal Totems and Symbols pagesfor more information on the powerful meanings of animals in our lives.

Dolphin: Along with speed, diligence and intelligence the

Dolpin is also a messenger of love. This is partly due to its

association with Delphi, which signifies the love embodied within the

womb. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was said to take the form

of the dolphin and was also known as the Woman of the Sea. When

depicted on an anchor or pierced with a trident the Dolphin is a symbol

of the church being guided by the love of Christ.

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Dove: Long admired for being a symbol of peace, the Dove is

also a messenger of deep symbolic love. Slavic legend states that upon

dying, the soul is transformed into a Dove which wings its way into the

loving heavens. In Hinduism the Dove is an emblem of spirit, and the

inifinite capacity the spirit has for love. In Greco-Roman mythology,

the dove was a sacred creature to Aphrodite/Venus. Ancient Jewish

practices permitted the Dove to be sacrificed as a love gift which

signified the purification of a new mother after childbirth. In the

West, the Dove (as well as turtledoves) symbolize love and are

frequently seen in wedding traditions. See Dove Symbolism (on blog).

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Horse: The seventh sign of the

Chinese zodiac,

the Horse is equated with practicality and love. As highly skilled

horsemen, the Celts attributed the horse to Epona, also known as the

Horse Goddess. Among other attributes, Epona was known for abundance,

love and fertility. In Mesopotamia there arose a legend that the sun

was drawn by a Horse riding across the horizon - the Horse was known as

the embodiment of love for the land as it carried life-giving light and

warmth with it. See also Horse symbol meanings.

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Ladybug: Perhaps best known as an emblem of luck, the

Ladybug is a love symbol too. Asian traditions hold to the belief that

if caught and then released, the Ladybug will faithfully fly to your

true love and whisper your name in his/her ear. Upon hearing the

Ladybug's message your true love will hurry his/her way to your side.

Ancient farmers of the land have considered the Ladybug a good omen as

she controls aphid populations. The number of spots on a Ladybug's back

is said to indicate the number of months to pass before the wish for

love comes true. See Ladybug Symbolism (on blog).

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Starfish: In Christian symbolism the Starfish represents the

Virgin (Stella Maris which means Star of the Sea) who lovingly

creates safe travel over troubled waters and is also seen as an emblem

of salvation during trying times. The star as well as the Starfish are

seen as celestial symbols and as such, they represent infinite divine

love. In addition to love, the Starfish also holds characteristics such

as guidance, vigilance, inspiration, brilliance and intuition.

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Swan:

The Swan holds a multitude of representations including love, grace,

purity, beauty and sincerity. Another attribute of Aphrodite, the Swan

also symbolized chastity. The Celts believed the Swans were benevolent

dieties and legend has it that their images were forged into silver

medallions worn around the neck for protection. In Hinduism, the Swan

is known as the Hamsa bird and signifies the divine mind and the breath

of spirit. The Swan is also another symbol of the Virgin and the

purity and love she symbolizes. I've written a whole page on swan symbolism, view it here.

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I hope you have found these animal love symbols meaningful and helpful. Check out my other Love Symbol page here.

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