Common Symbols, Colors, and Allusions Flashcards by KennRose G.

Seasons

life

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Spring

Rebirth, new life, hope

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Summer

sexual maturity, ripening, youth, growth, knowledge

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Fall

maturity/ mid-life, time running out, end of things

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Winter

opposite of summer, bareness, end of life, death, sleep- except for Christmas

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Black

charcoal, coal, dingy, intelligence, modernity, sophistication, death, rebellion, evil

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White

ashen, bleached, ghostly, purity, virginity, marriage, truth, sincerity, innocence, coldness, surrender, horror, lack of imagination, sterile

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Gray

ash, clouded, dingy, drab, stone, formality, sophistication, security, maturity, moodiness, dirtiness, age, decay, gloom

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Brown

sienna, bay, sand, wood, chestnut, toast, cocoa, copper, oak, wood, bronze, tan, mature, health, earth, soil, poverty, dull, tedious, hesitation, uncertainty

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Blue

azure, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, sapphire, life, water, freedom, replenishment, strength, tranquility, royalty, sadness, lack of oxygen, depression

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Red

bloodshot, blush, wine, cherry, rose, vermillion, goodness, prosperity, revolt, love, passion, vitality, vigor, life, power, courage, health, anger, wrath of God, hatred, pain, war, sin, danger, death, hell

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green

sea-foam, chartreuse, kelly, sage, viriam, nature, growth, renewal, envy, jealousy, inexperience

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Purple

amethyst, thistle, wine, heliostrope, royalty, nobility, mystery, spirituality, creativity, beauty, moodiness, verbosity, exaggeration

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Pink

blush, roseate, romance, feminity, innocence, sweetness, love, good, health, joy, happiness, pink slip (fired from job)

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Yellow

Chrysler, citrine, citron, fallow, jaundiced, honey, happiness, joy, cheer, hope, remembrance, sunshine, intellect, cowardice, caution, deceit, illness

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Orange

bittersweet, apricot, titian, energy, enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, luck, curiosity, stimulation, adaptability, flamboyance

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Angel

messenger from God

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Apple

original sin, temptation/ Eve

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Bread

Life, sacrifice, forgiveness, the body of Christ

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Clay

fallibility of humanity, human nature

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Cross

Crucifixion, sacrifice, death, resurrection (if empty)

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crown

sovereignty (rulers were chosen by God)

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Dove

holiness/ purity, peace, new beginnings

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Fig Leaf

shame, admission of guilt

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garden

garden of eden, abundance

lamb

innocence, sacrifice, Christ figure

water

baptism, cleansing, renewal, the idea of coming another

One

unity of the holy trinity

three

3 crosses of crucifixion, holy trinity

seven

creation of the world in seven days, perfection

ten

Ten Commandments

twelve

disciples of christ

serpent

the devil, temptation

thorns

pain, suffering

tree

tree of knowledge of good and evil

Wine/blood

death, sacrifice, forgiveness, suffering, blood of christ

Chestnut t

foresight

oak

strength

pear

blossoming, fleeting nature of life

Poplar

Linked to the underworld, to pain, sacrifice, and grief, and the funeral tree; symbolizes the regressive powers of nature

Sycamore

a sign of vanity

pine

immorality (evergreen foliage)

weeds

evil, wildness, outcasts of society

flowers

beauty, youth, strength, gentleness

chrysanthemum

solar symbol, perfection, autumn, flower

rose

budding, youth, romance, potential, fragility

sunflower

sturdiness

violet

timidity

lily

unlawful passion; temptation; rebirth

books

education, knowledge

chains

bondage, restriction, suffering, interdependence

clock/ calendar

time

crown

monarchy, power

day/ light

hope, sanity, clarity

farm

nature, productivity

gate/ door

entry, exclusion

Hearth/ Fire

warmth, domesticity

junction

a time of choice that will bring change

mountain

obstacle

ring

eternity, cycles, exclusivity, belonging

road

journey, passage of time

sleep

death

snow

purity, quiet, covering, blanket, harshness, smothering, obscuring

walls

separation between people that is physical

throne

authority, sovereignty

river

fluidity of life, stream of life

moon

feminine symbol, changing/ retiring to original state

Sun

masculine symbol. source of light and life

cavern

maternal womb

rubies

good fortune, banished sorrow/ evil spirits

sapphires

purity

silver

connected to the moon/ characteristic, desire

gold

perfection, reflection of heavenly light, wealth, sin

pearl

associated w/ water, knowledge and wealth

north

freedom, safety, right way

south

oppression, wrong direction

east

land of birth, rebirth, renewal youth, love, feasting

west

land of evening, old age, passage of time

right

correctness, to look toward a protector

left

incorrectness, last judgement, damned will go to the left

mist/ fog

uncertainty, mystery

night/ dark

despair, madness, unknown

sunrise

new beginning

sunset

ending

rain

sadness, despair, new life

wind/ storm

extreme emotions

lightning

spark of new life, power / strength, death dealing

rainbow

promise, heralds of good fortune

mourning

time of purity and promise / uncorrupted

raven

death, destruction, impending doom

lion

sun symbol, power, pride

peacock

pride, vanity

mouse

slyness, meekness

hawk

sharp, keen eyesight

owl

knowledge, wisdom

salmon

instinct

cuckoo

jealousy, parasitism, laziness

blood

integral qualities of fire / heat

bones

strength, virtue

hands

strength or weakness

eyes

windows to the soul

mouth

indicator of character traits

neck

sexuality

kneww

source of bodily strength

cape

withdrawal into oneself, general concealment

cloak

human ticker

mask

externalized demonic tendencies

key

power, authority to allow or prohibit access

mirror

unbroken

park

retreat or renewal

road

journey or passage