Literary Symbolism

Acorn

Growth, potential, beginnings

Airplane

Journey, progress, escape

Anchor

Stability, hope, safety

Angel

Hope, purity, guidance

Ankh

Life, immortality, spirit

Apple

Temptation, knowledge, beauty

Arrow

Direction, ambition, conflict

Ash tree

Rebirth, endurance, protection

Balance scales

Justice, fairness, morality

Bamboo

Flexibility, resilience, peace

Bear

Courage, strength, protection

Bee

Community, diligence, cooperation

Bell

Awakening, warning, celebration

Bicycle

Balance, independence, freedom

Bird

Freedom, spirit, message

Blossom

Youth, beauty, new life

Boat

Journey, adventure, transition

Book

Knowledge, wisdom, truth

Bow and arrow

Focus, strength, direction

Bread

Nourishment, life, community

Bridge

Connection, passage, choice

Butterfly

Transformation, freedom, soul

Candle

Light, hope, reflection

Car

Freedom, movement, ambition

Cave

Mystery, hidden truth, rebirth

Cedar

Purity, strength, healing

Chain

Connection, bondage, strength

Chalice

Faith, sacrifice, purity

Circle

Eternity, unity, wholeness

Clock

Time, mortality, change

Cloud

Dreams, change, uncertainty

Compass

Direction, guidance, morality

Computer

Knowledge, technology, progress

Cross

Faith, salvation, sacrifice

Crown

Authority, honor, victory

Crown of thorns

Suffering, endurance, faith

Daffodil

Hope, renewal, spring

Deer

Gentleness, innocence, grace

Door Opportunity, change, passage

Dove

Peace, purity, spirit

Dragon

Power, wisdom, danger

Eagle

Vision, courage, strength

Envelope

Communication, message, news

Eye

Awareness, truth, perception

Feather

Freedom, spirit, truth

Feather pen

Expression, creativity, communication

Fire

Passion, destruction, rebirth

Fish

Faith, life, abundance

Flag

Identity, unity, pride

Flame

Passion, enlightenment, life

Flower

Beauty, love, growth

Forest

Mystery, exploration, life

Gift

Generosity, love, offering

Halo

Holiness, virtue, protection

Hammer

Work, creation, power

Heart

Love, compassion, emotion

Helmet

Protection, duty, courage

Ivy

Friendship, loyalty, persistence

Key

Knowledge, freedom, access

Keyhole

Mystery, curiosity, discovery

Labyrinth

Confusion, journey, challenge

Ladder

Aspiration, progress, growth

Lake

Reflection, calm, depth

Lamp

Knowledge, enlightenment, safety

Lantern

Guidance, light, safety

Leaf

Change, growth, life cycle

Light

Hope, clarity, truth

Light bulb

Idea, creativity, innovation

Lightning

Power, revelation, sudden change

Lily

Purity, renewal, peace

Lock

Secrecy, safety, mystery

Lock and key

Secrecy, revelation, freedom

Lotus flower

Enlightenment, purity, rebirth

Map

Exploration, knowledge, discovery

Mask

Identity, secrecy, deception

Mirror

Self-reflection, truth, vanity

Money

Value, greed, success

Moon

Mystery, change, emotion

Mountain

Challenge, strength, achievement

Music note

Harmony, expression, creativity

Oak tree

Wisdom, endurance, strength

Owl

Wisdom, mystery, knowledge

Paintbrush

Art, imagination, creation

Palm tree

Victory, peace, paradise

Path

Journey, choice, destiny

Pathway

Journey, direction, life

Pen

Expression, knowledge, record

Puzzle

Mystery, complexity, challenge

Rain

Cleansing, sadness, renewal

Rainbow

Hope, promise, unity

Ring

Eternity, unity, love

River

Life, time, journey

Road sign

Choice, direction, warning

Rock

Stability, permanence, strength

Rope

Connection, bond, strength

Rose

Love, beauty, passion

Scales (justice)

Fairness, equality, balance

Seed

Potential, new beginnings

Shield

Protection, defense, faith

Ship

Journey, discovery, adventure