Traditional African Lens
Exploring the collective subconscious through the rich traditions and symbolic history of Traditional African.
Cultural Symbols
112 Entries FoundAfrican Fat-tailed Gecko
The African fat-tailed gecko represents individuality, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in diverse environments.
View Interpretation →Agate Marbles
Agate marbles symbolize balance, stability, and a playful spirit, often associated with grounding energy.
View Interpretation →Angular Cloud
The Angular Cloud represents confusion and complexity, suggesting turbulent emotions or thoughts that need resolution.
View Interpretation →Animal Pelts
Animal pelts represent the primal connection to nature, survival, sacrifice, and the duality of life and death, emphasizing the cycle of life.
View Interpretation →Animal Tracks
Animal tracks symbolize the presence and influence of nature in our lives, often relating to guidance and the natural instincts we follow.
View Interpretation →Arrow
An arrow often symbolizes direction, purpose, and the pursuit of goals, representing both the journey and the destination.
View Interpretation →Award
An award symbolizes recognition, achievement, and validation of one’s efforts.
View Interpretation →Banjo
The banjo symbolizes a connection to folk traditions and joyful, communal musical experiences.
View Interpretation →Basket of Laundry
A basket of laundry symbolizes the burdens of daily life and the tasks that need to be addressed, often representing personal responsibilities and emotional baggage.
View Interpretation →Belongings
The symbol of 'belongings' encompasses one’s possessions and their connection to identity, security, and values.
View Interpretation →Berries for Gathering
Berries for gathering represent abundance, sustenance, and the nurturing aspects of nature, often tied to the ideas of sharing and community.
View Interpretation →Bleeding Heart
The Bleeding Heart symbolizes deep emotional pain, sorrow, or loss, often associated with heartache or mourning over a lost relationship or opportunity.
View Interpretation →Cash
Cash symbolizes financial security, power, and material wealth, often reflecting one's value system and priorities.
View Interpretation →Ceramic Tile Cutter
The ceramic tile cutter represents precision, craftsmanship, and the importance of meticulous work in creating a solid foundation, both literally and metaphorically.
View Interpretation →Charmed Carving Knife
Symbolizing precision and creativity, the charmed carving knife suggests the transformative power of skillfully shaping one's life or experiences.
View Interpretation →Charred Carving
The charred carving symbolizes destruction and rebirth, reflecting the impermanence of creation and the potential for regeneration in the face of adversity.
View Interpretation →Cheap
The concept of cheapness can symbolize lack of value, both materially and in terms of self-worth.
View Interpretation →Chilly Breeze
A chilly breeze often represents a sudden change in emotional or psychological states, suggesting a refreshing shift or a reminder of something left behind.
View Interpretation →Chus. Tree Monitor
The Chus. Tree Monitor symbolizes adaptation, agility, and the importance of being in tune with one's environment.
View Interpretation →Circus
The circus symbolizes chaos, entertainment, and the complexity of human life, often reflecting our innermost desires for freedom or the absurdity of existence.
View Interpretation →Crab Claw
This symbol represents protection, tenacity, and the dual nature of defense and nurturing.
View Interpretation →Craft Fair
A craft fair symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and the appreciation of handmade artistry, reflecting personal growth and community support.
View Interpretation →Crispy Waffle Iron
A crispy waffle iron symbolizes comfort, warmth, and the joy of indulgence, often representing moments of personal satisfaction and nostalgia.
View Interpretation →Crystal
Crystals often symbolize clarity, purity, and the amplification of energy and intentions within dreams.
View Interpretation →Curled Leaf
A curled leaf often symbolizes a sense of loss or sadness, reflecting the emotional state of something once vibrant now diminished.
View Interpretation →Degree
A 'degree' symbolizes achievement and recognition, especially in the context of education but can also reflect status and authority in various domains.
View Interpretation →Deserted Marketplaces
Deserted marketplaces symbolize lost opportunities, feelings of isolation, or the decline of social connections.
View Interpretation →Dick
The symbol 'Dick' is associated with masculinity, virility, and often within the context of sexual identity.
View Interpretation →Didn
Represents feelings of doubt, uncertainty, or confusion in one's life.
View Interpretation →Drum Kit
A drum kit symbolizes rhythm, expression, and community, often representing the heartbeat of music and the energy of collaboration.
View Interpretation →Earth Lodge
An Earth Lodge symbolizes community, shelter, and the deep connection to the earth as a source of life and sustenance.
View Interpretation →Earth Oven
The earth oven symbolizes ancient practices of cooking and baking, rooted deeply in communal and cultural traditions around food preparation.
View Interpretation →Echoing Steps
Echoing steps represent the reverberations of past choices, lingering emotions, and the uncertainty of one’s path ahead.
View Interpretation →Elderflower Dream
Elderflowers represent healing, spirituality, and connection to ancestors.
View Interpretation →Emotional Landscape
An emotional landscape illustrates the terrain of feelings, capturing the fluctuations and nuances of mental states.
View Interpretation →Ethereal Wardrobe
An ethereal wardrobe symbolizes the gateway to one's inner self, personal secrets, and transformative life experiences.
View Interpretation →Fading Icon
A fading icon represents the decline of faith, belief systems, or cultural symbols, often reflecting internal or societal conflicts.
View Interpretation →Fallen Temples
Fallen temples represent lost ideologies or cultures, symbolizing the transience of human achievement and divine connection.
View Interpretation →Flowing silk
Flowing silk represents elegance, luxury, and the beauty of gentle movement, symbolizing fluidity and adaptability in life.
View Interpretation →Forest foraging
A symbol of survival and self-sufficiency, representing the ability to seek out and gather essential resources from nature.
View Interpretation →Fragment
A fragment in dreams often symbolizes a piece of a larger puzzle or an aspect of the dreamer's self that feels broken or incomplete.
View Interpretation →Frilled Lizard
The frilled lizard symbolizes defense, display, and the balance of aggression and serenity.
View Interpretation →Giant Menorah
The Giant Menorah represents the light of divine wisdom and the illumination of faith, symbolizing hope, resilience, and celebration.
View Interpretation →Glass of Milk
A glass of milk symbolizes nourishment, comfort, and the nurturing aspects of life.
View Interpretation →Glockenspiel
A percussion instrument composed of tuned metal bars, producing bright, melodic sounds, often used in orchestras and ensembles.
View Interpretation →Gnarled Spine
A gnarled spine often represents burdens or the weight of past experiences that hinder one's movement through life.
View Interpretation →Golden Anklet
A golden anklet symbolizes elegance, freedom of movement, and femininity, often suggesting personal expression and beauty in one's journey.
View Interpretation →Grounded Spirit
The 'Grounded Spirit' symbolizes a deep connection to one's roots and the earth, representing stability, safety, and the primal aspects of human existence.
View Interpretation →Haunted Stagecoach
Represents the past’s hauntings, often linked with unresolved issues or lingering memories.
View Interpretation →Healing Crystal
A healing crystal symbolizes restoration and the harnessing of natural energies for personal growth and well-being.
View Interpretation →Hearth Stone
The Hearth Stone symbolizes home, warmth, and familial comfort. It is a foundation of safety and nurturing, representing both physical and emotional core.
View Interpretation →Hidden Closet
A hidden closet often symbolizes secrets, hidden aspects of the self, or repressed thoughts and feelings waiting to be explored.
View Interpretation →Hollowed Gourd
A hollowed gourd symbolizes resourcefulness, adaptation, and the ability to make use of available materials in a transient lifestyle.
View Interpretation →Icy Stomach
The 'Icy Stomach' symbolizes emotional coldness, fear, or a sense of detachment from one's feelings and desires.
View Interpretation →Instrument Case
An instrument case symbolizes protection, preparation, and the journey of self-discovery through music.
View Interpretation →Invisible Cloak
The invisible cloak symbolizes protection, concealment, and the desire to escape from societal pressures or personal fears.
View Interpretation →Iron Anvil
The iron anvil represents strength, resilience, and the forging of one’s destiny, symbolizing hard work and the shaping of ideas or identities.
View Interpretation →Jade Charm
The jade charm represents protection, wisdom, and prosperity, celebrated for its connection to spiritual balance and healing.
View Interpretation →Lapis Lazuli Cuff
The Lapis Lazuli Cuff symbolizes wisdom, royalty, and spiritual insight. It is often associated with protection and enhancing the wearer’s communication skills.
View Interpretation →Lumpy Pillow
A lumpy pillow often symbolizes discomfort or unrest in one's emotional life, indicating that the dreamer may not be at ease with their current situation.
View Interpretation →Malachite Pouch
A malachite pouch symbolizes transformation, healing, and protection, often nurturing emotional breakthroughs.
View Interpretation →Marble, Game Pieces
Marbles and game pieces often denote playfulness, competition, and the challenges of life’s journey.
View Interpretation →Martial Arts Belt
A martial arts belt represents mastery, achievement, and dedication to a disciplined practice.
View Interpretation →Mechanic's Wrench
The mechanic's wrench symbolizes skill, fixing problems, and hands-on craftsmanship.
View Interpretation →Melancholic Ballad
A melancholic ballad represents deep emotional themes often rooted in loss, longing, or nostalgia, serving as a medium for expressing profound sorrow and reflection.
View Interpretation →Mellow Dickybird
The mellow dickybird symbolizes ease, relaxation, and gentle communication, often signaling the need for calmness in one’s life.
View Interpretation →Mysterious Stapler
The stapler symbolizes binding together ideas, experiences, or people, as well as the complexities that come with organization.
View Interpretation →Mysterious Warehouse
A Mysterious Warehouse symbolizes untapped potential, hidden resources, and the exploration of the subconscious, often reflecting unresolved issues or opportunities that lie in wait.
View Interpretation →Nature-inspired Neckpiece
A nature-inspired neckpiece embodies the beauty of the natural world, creating a bridge between human artistry and nature's design.
View Interpretation →Padded Footstool
A padded footstool represents comfort, support, and the need to relax while providing a sense of stability and ease.
View Interpretation →Phantom Echo
The 'Phantom Echo' represents lingering memories and emotions that resurface unexpectedly, often tied to past experiences.
View Interpretation →Pit Fired Pot
A vessel born of elemental forces that represents resilience, creativity, and the age-old connection between humanity and earth.
View Interpretation →A pocket represents security, holding onto things of value, or personal space, often indicating what one keeps hidden or close.
View Interpretation →Quaint Farmhouse
A quaint farmhouse represents simplicity, comfort, and a connection to nature, often symbolizing a return to one’s roots or a desire for a more grounded lifestyle.
View Interpretation →Quarter
A quarter often symbolizes value, currency, and the concept of change, both financially and personally.
View Interpretation →Radiant Hibiscus
The Radiant Hibiscus symbolizes beauty, femininity, and the transient nature of life.
View Interpretation →Retro VW Bus
The Retro VW Bus symbolizes freedom, nostalgia, and a longing for simpler times, often associated with adventure and communal experiences.
View Interpretation →Roasted Nuts
Roasted nuts symbolize abundance, the rewards of effort, and the joys of simple pleasures.
View Interpretation →Saddle
A saddle represents the concept of guidance and support in one's journey, often associated with control and desire for freedom.
View Interpretation →Sea Shell Tool
The sea shell tool signifies resourcefulness and adaptation, representing the innovative use of natural resources for survival.
View Interpretation →Secretive Leafcutter Ant
The secretive leafcutter ant symbolizes industriousness, collaboration, and hidden aspects of life, often connected to undercurrents in relationships or work environments.
View Interpretation →Serpentine Wand
Represents healing, transformation, and the activation of spiritual power.
View Interpretation →Silt from Riverbank
Silt symbolizes fertility, nurturing, and the passage of time; it represents the underlying potential for growth and transformation.
View Interpretation →Singing Bowl
A Singing Bowl is a bowl made of metal that produces a soothing sound when struck or circled with a mallet, symbolizing harmony and the alignment of body, mind, and spirit.
View Interpretation →Singing Wind
The 'Singing Wind' symbolizes the freedom and transient beauty of nomadic life, evoking the connection between nature and the human spirit.
View Interpretation →Sizzling Bacon
Sizzling bacon often symbolizes indulgence, comfort, and the pleasures of life. It can represent one's desires for sensory experiences and the joys found in daily life.
View Interpretation →Skyline Tower
A skyline tower signifies ambition, achievement, and the aspirations of urban development, symbolizing both progress and the challenges associated with reaching new heights.
View Interpretation →Sled
A sled symbolizes the thrill of adventure and the joy of childhood, often expressing a desire for fun and play during winter.
View Interpretation →Slice
A slice represents division, clarity, and the process of breaking down complex situations into manageable parts.
View Interpretation →Smell
Smell often invokes deep emotional responses, linking memories and experiences through the olfactory senses.
View Interpretation →Solitary Candle
A solitary candle represents hope, guidance, and the flicker of life amidst darkness, symbolizing both fragility and resilience.
View Interpretation →Spatula
A spatula symbolizes versatility and the ability to adapt in various situations, particularly in nurturing and providing care through food.
View Interpretation →Spinel Jewel
The Spinel Jewel symbolizes renewal, vitality, and the power of transformation in one’s life.
View Interpretation →Sprouting Lentils
Sprouting lentils symbolize growth, potential, and new beginnings, as they represent the cycle of life and nourishment.
View Interpretation →Sundried Herbs
Sundried herbs represent preservation, healing, and the bounty of nature, embodying a connection to traditional practices and holistic health.
View Interpretation →Sunlit Sunroom
A Sunlit Sunroom represents warmth, creativity, and a space of personal expression filled with light and positivity.
View Interpretation →Superior
The figure of a superior represents authority, power dynamics, and evaluative relationships that influence one's self-perception.
View Interpretation →Teacher's Chalk
Represents knowledge, communication, and the fundamental role of educators in shaping minds.
View Interpretation →Transitional Space
Transitional spaces, such as hallways or doorways, signify change and the journey between different states of being or phases of life.
View Interpretation →Umbrella
An umbrella typically represents protection, shelter, and the balance between the external environment and one's inner self.
View Interpretation →Veiled Enlightenment
Veiled Enlightenment signifies the pursuit of knowledge and understanding that is shrouded in mystery and requires deeper introspection.
View Interpretation →Venue
A venue often symbolizes a place of gathering, celebration, conflict, or significant events in one's life, representing the stage upon which life unfolds.
View Interpretation →Violin Strings
Violin strings symbolize harmony, emotional release, and the connection between the inner self and the external world through music.
View Interpretation →Weaved Grass Mat
The weaved grass mat symbolizes connection to nature and the weaving together of community and survival skills, often used as a tool for protection or creativity.
View Interpretation →Whirring Spinner
The whirring spinner represents the swirling of thoughts and emotions, often illustrating the process of change, evolution, and the cyclical nature of life.
View Interpretation →Whispering Wheat Fields
Whispering wheat fields often symbolize abundance, nourishment, and the cycle of life, reflecting the interconnectedness of nature and human existence.
View Interpretation →Wild Lettuce
Wild lettuce is a symbol of rest, relaxation, and the pursuit of peace, often linked to the need to step back from life's pressures.
View Interpretation →Wily Hyena
The Wily Hyena often signifies cunning, adaptability, and the ability to overcome obstacles through clever means.
View Interpretation →Wire
Wire symbolizes connections, communication, and the complex web of relationships in one's life.
View Interpretation →Wooden Club
The wooden club symbolizes strength, protection, and primitive power, often associated with survival and defense mechanisms.
View Interpretation →Worn Boots
Worn boots symbolize resilience, the journey of life, and the experiences that shape personal identity.
View Interpretation →Worn Rosary
A worn rosary symbolizes faith, prayer, and the passage of time, often representing one's personal journey through spirituality and devotion.
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