UNICORN Nature n Dreams 6 Cm Round Badge

~The unicorn is part of the world of nature and part of the world of dreams--and completely of the heart. In many ways, it is a symbol of our longing for the mysterious and the unattainable~ Why Unicorns?! When I asked Avery what her favourite animal was, I was not expecting her to say 'Unicorn'. And then to go on and on about how she actually saw one, and describe it's colouring and actions was just a bit much for me to grasp. I initially felt bad that she chose the unicorn, an animal which to me isn't real and therefore I felt on some level that I had not done my 'job' as a parent in teaching her all about the wonderful, present, REAL animals on earth. This was how I felt until I started researching the symbolism of the unicorn and realised that in all actuality, real or not, it's a wonderful animal to connect to and consider your favourite. I actually feel proud that she chose an animal that is an archetype of such spiritual significance~the unicorn generates tremendous power and energy, the image embodying great magic, mysticism, and wonder. ~The Meaning of Unicorns~ I found many words written about unicorns, but I want to share the 'truth' that I found amongst them all. The way that I understand it, unicorns symbolise the spirit of purity, innocence, and childhood. Almost every traditional legend containing the unicorn states that only a young pure female could attract a unicorn to become visible and be of this reality. Even so, the legend of the unicorn combines male and female in one beast and therefore rich in the symbolism of opposites. ~Unicorns have long been a representation of the Moon, a clear indication of female energy; this yin side is evident in the mysterious, intuitive, magick found within the unicorn. This embodiment of purity and natural truth is found threaded throughout most of the major cultures of the world and is thought valid to be an archetypal image. Archetypes are universal, reflecting a primal energy pattern. Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, symbols and images reflect an archetypal energy at play within out lives. When we work with archetypes, we are lead back to our own primal source. The journey becomes part of the sacred quest, in which we find our true core. Archetypes can be seen as spiritual symbols, and the magick and power they hold is only as great as the significance we attach to it.~