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Authentic pysanky are full of symbolism. Design content and color all have many meanings. Below is an example
of some of the most frequently used symbols. Look for these symbols on your favorite eggs.
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The Sun and Stars......represent life itself. They also can represent fortune and growth.
Christian meaning denotes the love of God.
Diamond Shape....represents knowledge
Flowers.....
represent beauty, wisdom and elegance. Some of the eight -pointed star flowers are known to represent love and caring.
Flowers express the female principal. A favorite flower of the Ukraine is the poppy and is commonly seen.
Dots...
can represent the heavens or the Christian meaning of Christ's tears.
Star of Rose....
the eight pointed star represents purity, elegance and perfection.
Triangle Shape...can represent
any trinity, air-fire-water, earth-wind-water, or the Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity
Straight Line...which
encircles the egg symbolizes eternity or the continuous thread of life
Meander or wavy line...represents
harmony and immortality. The motif can depict motion, waves and infinity.
Sieve...divider
of good and evil
Circle...represents completeness
Trees...represent
strength, boldness and eternal life
Spirals... divinity and immortality portraying the mystery
of life and death
Baskets...motherhood and the giver of life and gifts
Grapes,
grapevines...good fellowship and strong loyal love
Wheat...wishes for good health and
a bountiful harvest
Butterfly....represents the frivolity of childhood
Fish....sacrifice
and a basic symbol of Christianity
Spiders...patience and artistic talent
Bees...
symbolize hard work and pleasantness
Birds...Fertility and the fulfillment of wishes
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The meaning of color on your egg
WHITE......Innocence, purity and virginity
YELLOW....Light and Purity. symbolizes youth, happiness and love
ORANGE....Symbolic of strength and ambition
RED...considered a very positive color symbolizing spiritual awakening
GREEN...Represents freshness, health
and hopefulness
BROWN....symbolizes the mother earth and her bountiful
gifts
BLUE...symbolizes truth, fidelity, trust and higher life
PURPLE....symbolizes faith, patience and trust
BLACK...represents
the absolute, constancy and eternity
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