In ancient times, a prayer would be said for each triangle, representing some aspect important to life - water, earth, air - birth, life, death, - the sun, moon, stars and so on. Triangles can also represent the Holy Trinity, or things that come in threes.

An ancient symbol for Christ and can also signify rebirth. Wisdom, elegance and beauty.

Knowledge, health, and wisdom.

Most birds signify the coming of spring. Roosters, a masculine symbol, denote a rich married life and many children. Hens denote fertility.

The eye of God.

Christian Faith, In pre-Christian times the cross was used as a symbol of life. Ukrainians adopted Christianity in 988 AD and have used the cross as a symbol of Christian faith.

Wealth and prosperity.

Knowledge.

Represents the stars in heaven, or the tears of Mary at the crucifixion of Christ. Stars and Constellations, also symbolizes that from sorrow come unexpected blessings.

Beauty, wisdom, and humility, elegance and beauty, love and charity, life and growth.

Wealth and prosperity.

Prayer, rising to Heaven, searching, good husbandry.

Eternity, eternal life.

Represents Jesus fishing for men, also separating good from evil.

Strength and persistence, as of the mighty oak tree. Can also represent the cycle of life and death, the leaf dying in fall and being replaced in spring.

Retains color throughout the year and is a symbol of eternity. It is also a symbol of love and is used in the making of wedding wreaths.

Beauty, elegance, and humility.

Represents the evergreen tree, eternal youth, long life, health, stamina, and virility.

A favorite of Ukrainians and widely used on pysanky. It is a flower of dreams, fertility, beauty and youth. It also symbolizes infinity of the universe.

A common tool which the peasant needed to provide a plentiful harvest for his family. It represents good husbandry and prosperity.

Strength, leadership, and creativity, dignity and perseverance.

Leadership, and the kind of strength that overcomes problems.

Fire, the symbol of life giving heat.

Strength, leadership, and creativity, the mysteries of life and death, divinity or immortality. Can also signify defense or protection.

Variations of the star is used extensively, representing eternity seen within the egg, signifies completeness. Also represents God's love toward man, purity and life, eternal life and good fortune.

The symbol of life, also can signify the love of God.

Abundance and productivity. Wealth - you can't have a crop without rain.