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Friday, September 18, 2009

The Bee


The Bee symbolizes industrious and cooperative teamwork, dilligence and a sense of order. In mediterranean civilizations, the bee was seen to be brave, chaste, industrious, clean and lives harmoniously. Symbols of purity and abstinence. In the secular world, the bee was a royal symbol and the queen bee was long regarded as a King.

The bee is also a sign of creativity, wealth and eloquence. The Egyptians used it as a symbol of regal power.

Bees are, in many cultures, a symbol of hope, and also inspire cleanliness, social organization, tireless work, honey-sweet rhetoric, intelligence and poetry.

The bee is often seen as the original source of all life and inspiratin. Looked upon as a symbol of the potency of nature, because while creating a magical elixir, known for its preservation properties, they were also pollinating flowers, increasing plant fertility, and abundance. Because of these symbolic meanings, the bee has been used as an emblem by those who wish to associate themselves with the inpiration of the Gods.

Shown above is a World Peace Jewelry bracelet featuring a honey bee surrounded by natural agate in shades of honey golden yellows. Agate is said to protect against danger, bring prosperity and prevent miscarriages. It promotes happiness and good health.


See more jewelry featuring the Bee as a symbol or totem.

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