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by Susan Holloway

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Pelican

Lonely one. Parental. The resurrection. Sacrifice. Strives for purification. Consumes only what it needs. Charity.


Crocodile

A keeper of special knowledge, and a creature of transition. It is a protector of dead ancestors and fights for survival. The crocodile represents the necessity of passing through life to death and carries with it the symbols of land and water, for it lives in both.


Floating Paper (near crocodile)

Represents a new change in your life. The floating paper symbolizes strength in order to see through change.


Tomb Stone (underneath crocodile)

Designates burial site.


Lake

Mirror of the soul. A transition place to a different level of consciousness.


Turtle

Longevity. Symbol of immortality and wisdom. Stability. Strength. A powerful symbol for women. Perseverance. The tortoise shell is a good omen.


Seagrass

Seagrass provides shelter and sustenance. It is essential for water quality and increases water clarity. Stabilizes the sea bottom and helps prevent erosion.


Diamonds (tear drops from boxes)

The only gemstone composed of one pure element: carbon. The molecules of the diamond form a perfect symmetry in every direction. It is also the hardest natural substance on Earth. The diamond is associated with incorruptibility and invincibility. It is a symbol of constancy and sincerity.


Acacia Tree

Resurrection and immortality. Life, death and rebirth. Friendship. Victory over death. Innocence. Initiation.


Raven

A wanderer on this earth. A messenger or guide on life’s journey. Ravens were thought to be the only birds to understand the augurs (interpretations of the Gods, signs, omens). The harbinger of change. Hidden potential. Instinctive. A talking bird. Prophecy.


Scallop Shells (in the marsh near the pelican)

Denotes pilgrimage. The shell is used to dip water. It also serves as a plate for food on the journey. Directional marker for the route of the Camino de Santiago.


Full Moon

Emotions and feelings. Eye of the night. Peace. Beauty. Serenity. Wholeness. Completion. Strength.


Box

The feminine principle of containing. Enclosure. When a box is closed, it symbolizes the unconscious.


Box Full of Darkness (Mary Oliver poem)

“Someone I loved gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”


"a lexicon of imagery"

"a lexicon of imagery"

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Copyright © Susan Holloway. All rights reserved

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susanhollowayart@gmail.com  [651 497 1263]

Copyright © Susan Holloway. All rights reserved

www.susan-hollloway.com

The Pelican Watch