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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter C - List of
Terms
A useful and comprehensive dictionary of symbols.
The following are just a selection of the thousands of symbols used
throughout the world. Depending on whether you religious or not, certain
symbols will have a deep significance to you.
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Dictionary of
Symbols - C |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Cadency Mark |
Cadency Marks
are symbols on a coat of arms which signify the rank of the
son within the family. Different cadency marks signify the
first born son. Subsequent sons each have their own unique
cadency mark |
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Canterbury
Bells |
These graceful
flowers indicate that your happiness is to a great extent
dependent upon others; if the figure of a woman appeared
beside the flowers it will be through a woman that your best
happiness comes, if a man were seen it will be one of the
male sex to whom you must look for your chief joy in life |
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Carnations |
These
sweet-scented flowers bring happiness, faithfulness, love,
and good friends |
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Cat |
This is an
uncomfortable sign of trickery, meanness, and quarrels among
relations, money matters probably being the disturbing
cause; a cat jumping shows worries and difficulty. In
ancient Egypt, the cat was an emblem of the sun god and cats
were considered sacred. Many were mummified and buried in
special graveyard. In England and Japan a black cat is
considered lucky however in America a black cat is symbolic
of bad luck. |
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Caterpillar
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You are likely
to be criticized unkindly by those who are envious of you,
although you have no suspicion that these people are
anything but friendly in their feeling towards you; there is
slyness and deception, and it would be well to be on your
guard or you may find unpleasant gossip has been spread
about you |
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Chair |
A small chair
shows an arrival; a large one, deliberation over a new plan |
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Chestnut Tree |
An event of
interest and importance may be expected in the spring |
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Chrysanthemums |
These beautiful
flowers assure you of a long desired hope in connection with
someone dear to you which will be realised in the autumn |
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Clover
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A very lucky
sign of coming good fortune |
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Cobra |
A warning of
grave danger to you or yours |
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Cock |
A sign of
forthcoming good news, of conquest and triumph |
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Cockchafer |
This predicts a
bad harvest season; flying, the arrival of sudden news of a
somewhat disagreeable nature |
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Crab |
Strife, family
disagreements, an enemy |
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Crocuses |
These flowers
are an emblem of joy, and of radiant happiness in love |
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Crystal Ball |
Crystal balls
are said to symbolise the world as well as purity.
Australian aborigines believe
that crystals came from the rainbow serpent, the creator
spirit |
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Cypress |
This tree
indicates that you bravely face a difficulty, and finally
overcome it by your own endeavours |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
The
Cornucopia is also known as the horn of plenty and is a
symbol of fertility for both men and women |
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- Fact Two |
Charm
bracelets were thought to protect the wearer and bring
them good luck. They have become increasingly popular in
recent years and charms include horseshoes, fish, frogs,
letters and cats |
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- Fact Three |
Coins are
often made into items of jewellery including pendants
and rings. Coins are obviously symbols of wealth but
incorporating them into a piece of jewellery makes them
more of a symbol of wealth |
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact Four |
A sign can
be described as an indicator, a clue, hint, reminder,
gesture or a cue. A sign used by a brand is known as a
trademark. Signs refer to objects in a more literal way,
such as pointing something out or standing for something |
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- Fact Five |
In Egypt,
girls are given jewellry made from coins as part of
their dowry |
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- Fact Six |
Chinese
Padlock - This item of jewellry is given by Chinese
fathers to their children, it is said to lock the childs
spirit within them and not allow dark forces to steal it |
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Chocolate
hearts are symbolic of love. Chocolate is symbolic of
the food of love and chocolate hearts make popular
romantic gifts to loved ones particularly on Valentines
day |
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- Fact Eight |
Many symbols have deep religious and spiritual significance such as
cymbals which symbolize the heavens. Cymbals are
particularly important to Buddhists and they are sounded
when worshipping Buddhist gods |
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- Fact Nine |
The Cuckoo
bird is symbolic of unfaithfulness in a relationship due
to its habit of laying its eggs in the nests of other
birds! |
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- Fact Ten |
The Crow is
symbolic of bad luck and death. Native Americans
consider the crows feathers symbolize death to the enemy |
Dictionary of Symbols - Tattoos
Symbols are a
great choice for tattoos. Looking for inspiration for a unique tattoo
design? Why not choose a symbol or incorporate a selection of
symbols
into your own unique design? Browse through our selection of images
in the symbol dictionary and check out the
meaning and symbolism of each one.
Dictionary of Symbols
beginning with the letter C
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