Hi Guys,
I was just wondering if anyone knew what the Spiritual Meaning of Doves is??? I have a friend who is going through a bit of a bad time and he keeps seeing Doves. He was driving around the other day and two came and flew by the side of his car for quite a while...
Could any of you shed some light?
Much Love,
MM
RE: Spiritual Meaning of Doves?
ooo I keep getting this too...either white doves or big white sea gulls every time I look outside & when I'm walking they seem to fly paralle to me, I have often thought about asking here but for some reason I've never got around to it so I look forward to what your replies are MM
Love
Amy
RE: Spiritual Meaning of Doves?
Dear Mystic Moon
Well the dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, Sophia and Peace - A divine messenger.
Doves are Sacred to the Mother Goddess - divine feminine.
In Christianity the dove also represents purity, inspired thought, baptism, the annunciation; the waters of creation.
A white dove is the saved and purified soul, it was also an emblem of the Knights of the Grail.
In Egypt it represents innocence, and sits on the Tree of Life.
Graeco-Roman: Lover: renewal of life.
Hebrew: Purity and were offerings to the Temple for purification, a symbol of Israel. Also represents simplicity, harmlessness, meekness, guilelessness. Embodies the soul of the dead.
Hindu: Doves are messengers
Japan: Longevity
Love beyond measure and may peace be with you.
Kim xx
RE: Spiritual Meaning of Doves?
Hi Sacredstar...
WOW! Thank you SO much for all that info! You certainly answered my question in all ways possible... I will pass on the message to my friend... ANd thank you so much for taking the time to reply.. [sm=1kis.gif]
Much Love:)
RE: Spiritual Meaning of Doves?
Here is more info on the dove.
Love and light
Rosi X
The Dove
The dove is a member of the pigeon family and both hold the qualities of home, security and maternal instincts. Many with this totem will experience unsettling childhood's and will be challenged continually to acquire a solid secure foundation in all areas of their lives.
The legends and lore surrounding the dove associates it with many goddesses and it is considered the embodiment of the maternal instinct. The brood of dove consists of two eggs. Two represents the creative and feminine energies. Home and family are important to those with this totem and life lessons will be most predominant in these areas.
Since the dove is a ground feeder and eats mostly seeds those with this totem would benefit from a diet rich in wholesome seeds, nuts and grains. They would also do well in any health profession relating to nutrition.
The dove's song is its most distinctive feature. It can be heard throughout the day. The mourning coo of the Dove reflects hidden emotions stored within those who carry this medicine. How you perceive its sound often reflects the energies that are playing out in your life.
When dove appears it is asking us to go within and release our emotional discord, be it of the past or the present. It assists us in releasing trauma stored within our cellular memory. Humming can aid in this release.
Doves hold the energy of promise. When inner turmoil is cleared from our thoughts, words and feelings, the possibility of good fortune awaits us. In order to receive the gifts the doves bestows on us healing on all levels is paramount.