The Heron or Egret is symbolic in many cultures.
In Egypt the Heron is honored as the creator of light. A double headed Heron in Egypt is symbolic of prosperity.
As a Chinese symbol the Heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life.
In Africa, the Heron was thought to communicate with the Gods.
Most Native American tribes took note of the heron’s inquisitiveness, curiosity and determination. As such this set the heron as a symbol of wisdom in that this creature seemed to have good judgment skills.
As a water creature the heron is also a symbol of going with the flow, and working with the elements of Mother nature rather than struggling against her.
The heron is a beautiful creature, exhibiting grace, and noble stature. It’s no wonder the Native Indians and ancients honored the heron throughout the centuries.
I think this animal suits Robin so very well.
Don't forget to visit our birthday girl and make her day!
This is marvelous. I think the heron suits Robin perfectly.
ReplyDeletejust a gorgeous mandala. beautiful bird. Lucky Robin.
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite! So delicate, so Robin. You always get the personal mandalas so right!
ReplyDeleteI know she loves this very much...and you!
xoxo
Lo♥
Danke, Danke VIELMALS - schoene Marianne! Mein Herz ist so voll mit Liebe fur alle meine WUNDERBAR Freundenen!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll - Marianne already sent me the gorgeous original! You know me well enough now - to know I burst into tears of joy when I opened the package....I have long wanted a Birth Mandals from this fabulously talented woman...
It is at the Framers...and when it is back with me - I will show you all.
THANK YOU MARIANNE!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
what a birthday present!!!
ReplyDeleteyour mandalas are an international treaure, marianne.
happy birthday wrobin. i see you're up and ready for the day to find you ♥
OK...now I think this is your most beautiful mandala yet!!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo- Julie
OH! I got so excited I clicked away yesterday to wish Robin a Happy Day and forgot to leave a message here.
ReplyDeleteMarianne, you are incredible. What a thoughtful (Meaningful)thing to do. Not to mention gorgeous. Lucky beautiful Robin. And talented beautiful you.
We have egrets and herons here, they are one of my favorite birds, now when i see one, i'll think of you two. ☺
♥ lori