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Dictionary of Symbols
- Letter R - 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 - R |
Dictionary of
Symbols Meaning |
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Ram |
An unpleasant
person whom you would do well to avoid is indicated by this
sign |
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Rat |
Treachery and
other impending troubles, are foreshown by this unpleasant
symbol |
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Raven |
This bird is an
omen of gloom and despondency, disappointment in love,
separation, failure in work; it is also a symbol of death
for the aged |
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Red |
Red is the color
of life. In China and India, red is traditionally the color
worn by
brides. It is also the color of danger |
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Red-Hot Poker |
This flower
suggests that you are likely to bring yourself within the
range of unpleasant criticism by your flaunting manner |
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Red Rose |
The Red rose is
symbolic of love and red roses are the most traditional gift
of affection to loved ones. Some however feel the red rose
is symbolic of blood and therefore consider it unlucky to
have red roses in a wedding bouquet! |
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Reptile |
This is a bad
omen of coming misfortune, treachery, or illness |
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Rhinoceros |
This animal
denotes a risky proceeding into which you plunge without
hesitation, although your friends and relations will try to
persuade you to give up your scheme, but your indifference
to the opinion of others prevents any chance of their being
successful |
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Robin |
A symbol of much
good fortune, loyal friends, and happiness in love |
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Rose |
A token of good
fortune, joy and love |
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Rosemary |
Memories of the
past will mar your future |
Dictionary of Symbols
- Facts
Dictionary of Symbols Facts....Did you know...
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Symbols Dictionary
- Fact One |
In the 17th
century rings were popular items of mourning jewellry.
Relatives at a funeral would have been given a ring to
wear as a mark of respect to their loved one and to show
others they were in a period of mourning |
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- Fact Two |
The Ruby is
considered the king of all stones in India and commonly
associated with royalty. Rubies are thought to ward off
bad luck and sickness if worn as items of jewellery |
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- Fact Three |
Rock is
symbolic of Gods strength and protection and is the
emblem of St Peter |
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- Fact Four |
A river is
symbolic of fertility. As rivers run into the sea, it is
also seen as being a symbol of a persons journey from
life into death. |
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- Fact Five |
The
reclining Buddha is hugely symbolic to those who follow
the teachings of the Buddhist faith |
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- Fact Six |
The @ or
'at' sign on the keyboard is one of the most popular and
familiar modern symbols! |
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- Fact Seven |
A symbol can
be as simple as a single character or a number |
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- Fact Eight |
Many symbols
have deep religious and spiritual significance such as
the fish, the secret Christian sign |
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- Fact Nine |
Each day we
see thousands of different symbols from road signs to
keyboard symbols! |
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- Fact Ten |
Pictograms,
Ideograms, Trademarks, Hallmarks, Logos, Monograms, Coat
of Arms, Abbreviations and Phonograms are all examples
of symbols! |
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
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