Tag Archives: Upanishads

Symbolism of the River

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Symbol Reader

“I do not know much about gods, but I think that the river is a strong brown god,” so begins the third of T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets. The divinity of rivers has been recognized by all mythologies since the beginning … Continue reading →

Posted in The River | Tagged ancient Egypt, archetypes, banks, Buddhism, C.G. Jung, Christianity, death, Four Rivers of Paradise, Ganga, Hapi, Hinduism, Kumbh Mela, life, myth, mythology, Nile, nirvana, paradise, rebirth, religion, Rene Guenon, river, Shiva, Source, symbolism, symbols, Upanishads, World Axis | 14 Comments

Images of the Zodiac: Contemplating Leo

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Johfra Bosschart, Leo The whole scene is bathed in golden light of the most beautiful shade of gold. The landscape is regal and luxuriant – the intricate golden frame, the majestic palms, the erect cypresses, wonderful sunflowers, citrus bushes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Johfra Bosschart | Tagged Age of Leo, Apollo, archetypes, astrology, Atlantis, Atman, C.G. Jung, Cybele, Dionysos, heart symbolism, Johfra Bosschart, King, Leo, Marsyas, Regulus, sphinx, symbolism, symbols, Upanishads, Zodiac, Zodiac posters | 37 Comments

Birds on My Mind

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I have been thinking recently of exploring bird symbolism, as birds seem to capture my attention wherever I go. The Sun is still in the air sign (Gemini), which means that airborne creatures deserve some focus. I have had some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alpine chough, ancient Egypt, archetypes, ba, Birds, birds symbolism, Egyptian mythology, Gemini, Lohengrin, Murakami, Soul, swan, swan symbolism, symbolic meaning of birds, symbolism, symbols, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Upanishads | 19 Comments

Posts in Threes (2). Where Eternity Closes Its Eyes

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Glory Window, Thanksgiving Square Chapel in Dallas, Texas I have seen three blog posts in the last week that seem to touch on the same phenomenon or which seem to have sprung from the same source of wisdom. The first … Continue reading →