sunshine
happiness/optimism/power
as a general rule, the sun is meant to symbolise life and prosperity, as it's the source of all life. subsequently, it's often seen as a sort of hope/positivity, and power as well!
drought
perseverance/death/scarcity
droughts occur when there's a lack of rain in an area. as such, it's associated with scarcity and death. it can also be seen as a symbol of perseverance - you've got to get through the tough times before good things come.
rainbows
hope/new beginning/inspiration
rainbows are a beautiful phenomenon that occur after rain - something thought to represent negativity. as such, rainbows are associated with hope and new beginnings, as well as inspiration due to their beauty.
rain
grief/cleansing/renewal
rain is associated with grief, as if the sky is crying. however, it's still essential for all living things to survive, and as such it also commonly symbolises renewal and a cleansing period.
thunder
strength/authority/anger
thunder is often considered to be a warning sign from nature. it represents a great strength, associated with gods like thor/zeus. as such, thunder is also thought to represent authority, and anger.
lightning
punishment/destruction/change
lightning can wreck great havoc - there's not many things that cause a giant spark of electricity! as such, it's associated with destruction and punishment. as it comes unpredictably/suddenly, it can also symbolise change.
fog
confusion/danger/mystery
fog/mist often limits your sense of sight, causing confusion. it's also seen commonly around swamps and forests, places previously associated with monsters, witches, and all things magical - and dangerous!
blizzard
disorientation/isolation/ending
like fog, blizzards remove an element of vision, causing disorientation! as such, it can be easy to get lost, and isolated. blizzards are also considered to be a symbol of the end, or a new beginning.
Comments