The Calm Oasis Symbol
Deborah's Symbol
expressing meaning of her logo
Deborah has been asked about the meaning behind her logo, which reflects a deeper inner state of being. She shares her perception of its significance.
The Lotus Flower:
The lotus flower holds great reverence in Eastern cultures, especially within Hinduism and Buddhism, symbolizing various themes:
- Purity and Beauty: Its ability to bloom in muddy waters while remaining untainted signifies spiritual purity and beauty.
- Resilience and Adaptability: The lotus thrives in difficult environments, representing the strength to overcome challenges while maintaining one's integrity.
- Spiritual Enlightenment: Associated with deities like Lakshmi and Vishnu, the lotus symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and prosperity in Hinduism, while in Buddhism, it purity of body, speech, and mind.
- Rebirth and Life Cycles: Its life cycle symbolizes the journey of life, death, and rebirth, echoing ancient beliefs.
- Transcendence: The lotus rises above its surroundings, symbolizing the spirit's elevation over worldly matters.
The Heart:
- Romantic Love: In Western culture, the heart symbolizes romantic love, evolving from a pine cone shape to its modern form.
- Unity and Sacredness: It represents, especially in wedding designs, and carries sacred meanings in various religions, symbolizing divine love.
- Esoteric Meanings: Beyond romance, it encompasses unity, hope, femininity, and spiritualism.
The Butterfly:
- Transformation: Butterflies symbolize transformation, representing the soul's journey from earthly existence to a spiritual one.
- Symbolism: Different colours of butterflies carry distinct meanings, such as courage, excitement, and joy.
- Cultural Significance: In many cultures, butterflies symbolize love, freedom, and the soul, representing undying love in Chinese culture.
- Personal Growth: Their transformation parallels human growth and spiritual evolution.
- Endurance: Butterflies symbolize endurance and hope, with the monarch butterfly's exemplifying survival.
The Star:
- Hope and Renewal: hope and healing during difficult times in life.
- Guidance: Stars are seen as guides, illuminating the darkness.
- Dreams and Aspirations: They represent energy and the potential within.
- Truth and Wisdom: Stars symbolize truth and protection, guiding us peace and self-discovery.
- Inspiration: Seeing stars may represent being a source of inspiration for others.
Blue:
Blue symbolizes the throat chakra, associated with communication and truth:
- Calming: It promotes tranquillity and relaxation, aiding clear communication.
- Truth: Blue embodies sincerity and authenticity.
- Openness: It symbolizes the free flow of ideas and communication.
- Creativity: Linked to artistic expression and inspiration.
Purple:
spiritual connection, higher consciousness, and enlightenment.
Spiritual Connection: Purple embodies spiritual connection and transcendence, enabling us to connect with the divine and experience a sense of oneness with the universe.
Inner Wisdom: The Crown Chakra encourages access to inner wisdom and higher knowledge, empowering us to trust our intuition and make decisions guided by a deeper understanding of life’s mysteries.
Enlightenment: Purple symbolizes enlightenment and spiritual awakening, allowing us to transcend ego-driven desires and attachments, leading to profound peace and serenity.
Universal Love: The Crown Chakra fosters a deep love for all beings, transcending boundaries and promoting empathy and compassion.
Connection to the Divine: This energy centre is closely tied to our relationship with the divine, whether through meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices.
Green:
The Heart Chakra (Anahata) is represented by green and pink:
- Green symbolizes love and emotional balance, emphasizing compassion and kindness.
- Pink represents unconditional love, highlighting care and self-acceptance.
The Heart Chakra influences emotional well-being and is linked to gemstones and essential oils for healing.
White:
White is associated with the Crown Chakra (Sahasrara):
- Purity: It symbolizes purity and clarity.
- Spirituality: Represents the gateway to higher consciousness and divine connection.
- Universal Connection: Signifies unity with existence.
- Higher Guidance: Symbolizes wisdom and inner knowing.
Surrender: Linked to letting go of earthly attachments and embracing the divine.
Numbers:
1 symbolizes unity,
3 symbolises mind, body, spirit,
7 symbolises the main chakras.