Nothing but My Aching Soul

she-writes-love:

I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!

Animals

Alligator – stealth, survival

Ant – diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience

Antelope – action

Armadillo – boundaries, self protection

Badger – aggressiveness, passion and drive

Bat – rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck

Bear – gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection

Beaver – builder, accomplishing goals

Bee – divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community

Bird – enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge

Boar – nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage

Buffalo – prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing

Bulls’ horns – a good symbol in meditation for motivation

Butterfly – rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life

Cat – feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness

Chameleons – ever-changing future, inconsistency

Cheetah – speed, focus

Cougar – power, swiftness, balance

Cows – red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts

Coyote – trickster

Crane – longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”

Cricket – good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility

Crow – sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion

Deer – graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness

Dog – companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity

Dolphin – manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection

Donkey – fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck

Dove – peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes

Dragonfly – good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion

Dragon – wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring

Eagle – courage, spirit, bravery, strength

Elephant – commitment, strength, astuteness

Elk – stamina, pride, power, majesty

Fish – miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge

Fox – camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic

Frog – healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification

Gazelle – awareness

Giraffe – grounded vision

Goat – tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot – an anti-evil talisman.

Goose – safe return, love of home

Grasshopper – nobility, prosperity

Hawk – nessenger, strength, foresight, truth

Hippopotamus – emotional depths

Horses – power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication – A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky

Hummingbird – joy, pure love, celebration of life

Ladybug – delight, trust

Lamb – filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).

Lion (baby) cubs – inspire mercy and gentleness.

Lion (grown) – inspire strength, courage

Lions – pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.

Lizard – dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets

Lynx – secrets

Monkey – benevolence, drives away evil

Moose – self-esteem, assertiveness

Mountain Lion – wisdom, leadership

Mouse – frugality, rebirth, scrutiny

Opossum – strategy, diversion

Otter – medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy

Owl – deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic

Ox – evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas

Peacock – wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride

Pig – rebirth and rejuvenation

Porcupine – innocence

Rabbit – fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength

Raccoon – dexterity, disguise

Raven – magic

Robin – growth, renewal

Rooster – courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe

Scorpion – the “fire within” that often needs careful tending

Seal – inner voice

Sheep – sacrifice

Snake – cunning, evil, supernatural power

Spider – destiny, fate, weaving

Squirrel – gathering

Swan – grace

Tiger – courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now

Turtle – mother earth

Weasel – stealth

Whale – record keeper

Wolf – teacher, A Guide to the Sacred

Zebra – Individuality

PLANTS

Aloe- Healing, protection, affection

Amaryllis– Pride

Anemone– Forsaken

Angelica– Inspiration

Apple blossom– Preference

Arborvitae– Unchanging friendship

Aster– Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Basil– Good wishes

Bay– Glory

Begonia- Beware

Bittersweet- Truth

Black-eyed Susan- Justice

Bluebell- Humility, kindness

Candytuft- Indifference

Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration

– White carnation- Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift

– Pink carnation– I’ll never forget you

– Yellow carnation– Disdain, disappointment, rejection

Chamomile- Patience

Chives– Usefulness

Chrysanthemum– Cheerfulness

Clover, white– Think of me

Coreopsis– Always cheerful

Coriander– Hidden worth

Crocus– spring, Youthful gladness

Cumin– Fidelity

Cyclamen– Resignation and good-bye

Daffodil– Regard

Daisy– Innocence, hope

Dill– Powerful against evil

Edelweiss– Courage, devotion

Fennel– Flattery

Fern– Sincerity

Forget-me-not- True love memories

Gardenia– Secret love

Geranium– oak-leavedTrue friendship

Gladiolus– Remembrance

Goldenrod– Encouragement, good fortune

Heliotrope– Eternal love

Holly- Hope

Hollyhock– Ambition

Honeysuckle– Bonds of love

Horehound– Health

Hyacinth– Games and sport, playfulness, rashness

– Blue Hyacinth– Constancy of love

– Purple Hyacinth– Sorrow, forgiveness, regret

– Yellow Hyacinth– Jealousy

– White Hyacinth– Loveliness, prayers for someone

Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness

Hyssop– Sacrifice, cleanliness

Iris- A message

Ivy– Friendship, continuity

Jasmine– white- Sweet love

Lady’s-mantle– Comforting

Lavender- Devotion, virtue

Lemon balm– Sympathy

Lilac- Joy of youth

Lily, calla– Beauty

Lily, day– Chinese emblem for mother

Lily-of-the-valley– Sweetness, purity

Lotus Flower– Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth

Magnolia– Love of nature

Marjoram- Joy and happiness

Mint– Virtue

Morning glory– Affection

Myrtle– Good luck and love in a marriage

Nasturtium– Patriotism

Oak– Strength

Oregano– Substance

Pansy- Thoughts

Parsley– Festivity

Peony- Bashful, happy life

Pine– Humility

Poppy, red– Consolation

Rhododendron– Danger, flee

Rose, red– Love, I love you.

Rose, dark crimson– Mourning

Rose, pink– Happiness

Rose, white– Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you

Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love

Rosemary- Remembrance

Rue– Grace, clear vision

Sage- Wisdom, immortality

Salvia, blue– I think of you

Salvia, red– Forever mine

Savory Spice– interest

Sorrel– Affection

Southernwood- Constancy, jest

Sunflower– Adoration

Sweet pea- Pleasures

Sweet William- Gallantry

Sweet woodruff– Humility

Tansy– Hostile thoughts

Tarragon– Lasting interest

Thyme– Courage, strength

Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love

Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile

Valerian– Readiness

Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty

Wallflower– Faithfulness in adversity

Willow– Sadness

Yarrow– Everlasting love

Zinnia– Thoughts of absent friends

Color

Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)

Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.

Beige and ivory: symbolize unification.

Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness.

Beige: calm and simplicity.

Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.

Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.

Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.

Turquoise: calm.

Teal: sophistication.

Aquamarine: symbolizes water.

Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.

Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.

Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.

Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.

Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.

Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.

Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.

White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.

Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.

criminal-minds-fanfiction:

Most of the writer ask posts I come across are only like ten or so questions long so I thought I’d try to make a longer one because we like talking about our writing! Feel free to reblog!

1) How old were you when you first starting writing fanfiction?

2) What fandoms do you write for and do you have a particular favourite if you write for more than one?

3) Do you prefer writing OC’s or reader inserts? Explain your answer.

4) What is your favourite genre to write for?

5) If you had to choose a favourite out of all of your multi chaptered stories, which would it be and why?

6) If you had to delete one of your stories and never speak of it again, which would it be and why?

7) When is your preferred time to write?

8) Where do you take your inspiration from?

9) In your xxx fic, what’s your favourite scene that you wrote?

10) In your xxx fic, why did you decide to end it like that? Did you have an alternative ending in mind?

11) Have you ever amended a story due to criticisms you’ve received after posting it?

12) Who is your favourite character to write for? Why?

13) Who is your least favourite character to write for? Why?

14) How did you come up with the title for the xxx? – You can ask about multiple stories.

15) If you write OC’s, how do you decide on their names?

16) How did you come up with the idea for xxx?

17) Post a line from a WIP that you’re working on.

18) Do you have any abandoned WIP’s? What made you abandon them?

19) Are there any stories that you’ve written that you’d really love to do a sequel to?

20) Are there any stories that you wished you’d ended differently?

21) Tell me about another writer(s) who you admire? What is it about them that you admire?

22) Do you have a story that you look back on and cringe when you reread it?

23) Do you prefer listening to music when you’re writing or do you need silence?

24) How do you feel about writing smutty scenes?

25) Have you ever cried whilst writing a story?

26) Which part of your xxx fic was the hardest to write?

27) Do you make a general outline for your stories or do you just go with the flow?

28) What is something you wished you’d known before you started posting fanfiction?

29) Do you have a story that you feel doesn’t get as much love as you’d like?

30) In contrast to 29 is there a story which gets lots of love which you kinda eye roll at?

31) Send me a fic recommendation and I’ll post it for my followers to see! (The asker is to send the rec not the answerer)

32) Are any of your characters based on real people?

33) What’s the biggest compliment you’ve gotten?

34) What’s the harshest criticism you’ve gotten?

35) Do you share your story ideas with anyone else or do you keep them close to your chest?

36) Can you give us a spoiler for one of your WIP’s?

37) What’s the funniest story you’ve written?

38) If you could collab with any other writer on here, who would it be? (Perhaps this question will inspire some collabs!) If you’re shy, don’t tag the blog, just name it.

39) Do you prefer first, second or third person?

40) Do people know you write fanfiction?

41) What’s you favourite minor character you’ve written?

42) Song fic – What made you decide to use the song xxx for xxx.

43) Has anyone ever guessed the plot twist of one of your fics before you posted it?

44) What is the last line you wrote?

45) What spurs you on during the writing process?

46) I really loved your xxx fic. If you were ever to do a sequel, what do you think might happen in it?

47) Here’s a fic title – insert a made up title. What would this story be about?

48) What’s your favourite trope to write?

49) Can you remember the first fic you read? What was it about?

50) If you could write only angst, fluff or smut for the rest of your writing life, which would it be and why?