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Signs and symbols





48 TRIANGLES





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.



8-POINTED STAR





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



APPLES





Knowledge, health, and wisdom.



BIRDS





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



CIRCLE INSIDE A TRIANGLE





The eye of God.



CROSS





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.



DEER





Wealth and prosperity.



DIAMONDS





Knowledge.



DOTS





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.



FLOWERS AND LEAVES





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



HORSE





Wealth and prosperity.




LADDERS





Prayer, rising to Heaven, searching, good husbandry.




MEANDER





Eternity, eternal life.




NETTING





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




OAK LEAVES





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.




PERIWINKLES





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.



PETALS





Beauty, elegance, and humility.



PINE NEEDLES





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



POPPY FLOWER





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.



RAKE





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



RAMS





Strength, leadership, and creativity, dignity and perseverance.



RAM'S HORNS





Leadership, and the kind of strength that overcomes problems.



SAW





Fire, the symbol of life giving heat.



SPIRALS OR CURLS





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



STARS





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.



SUN





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



TRIANGLES





Geometric symbol for groups of three the holy trinity father, mother and child birth, life and death.


WATER





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