"I LOVE WATER"
It is an element I will never be afraid of.
I've been asked about the symbolism of water outside of the
Christian/Biblical realm.
Fascinating subject and I'm grateful for the
question. My response is as follows:
The symbolism of water has a universal undertone of purity and fertility.
Symbolically, it is often viewed as the source of life itself as we
see evidence in countless creation myths in which life emerges from
primordial waters.
Interestingly, we are all made of water, and so we can liken many of
these myths and allegories to our own existence (the macrocosm mirroring
the microcosm and vice versa).
Further, we can incorporate symbolism of circulation, life, cohesion and birth by associating the creative waters of the earth with the fluids found in our own body (i.e., blood).
In Taoist tradition, water is considered an aspect of
wisdom.
The concept here is that water takes on the form in which it is
held and moves in the path of least resistance. Here the symbolic
meaning of water speaks of a higher wisdom we may all aspire to mimic.
The ever-observant ancient Greeks understood the power
of transition water holds.
From liquid, to solid, to vapor - water is
the epitomal symbol for metamorphosis and philosophical recycling.
Among the first peoples of North America, water was considered a valuable commodity
(particularly in the more arid plains and western regions)
and the Native Americans considered water to be a symbol of life
(further solidifying the symbol affixed in many creation myths).
So it is also with the ancient Egyptians as we learn their beloved
(and heavily relied upon) Nile river is akin to the birth canal of their existence.
A quick list of symbolic meanings for water include (but are not limited to):
- Transformation
- Subconscious
- Fertilization
- Purification
- Reflection
- Intuition
- Renewal
- Blessing
- Motion
- Life
Water creatures give us an added layer of perspectives in our daily lives and meditations alike.
Those of you who work with animal energy in the form of animal totems
(power animals, animal spirit guides, etc.)
likely know exactly what I mean.
Consider contacting the watery world of animals for inspiration and intuition - these creatures are amazingly adroit at clearing through clutter and clarifying our vision.
As water is essential to our very existence, it is no wonder the symbolism of water is so far-reaching and
profoundly deep.
The suggestions above are merely the tip of the iceburg.
As usual (but particularly with this subject) I recommend doing your own personal research on the philosophical brilliance water holds.
The wisdom of water is infinite, and you will find if you invest the time to meditate and contemplate its vastness your rewards will be quite enlightening (if not enlightenment itself).
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