The bear is introspective and self-analytical, full of wisdom and insight. Even when giving advice or guidance bear spirits tend to be somewhat reserved or modest.
Bear Spirit Symbols: Introspection, Solitude, Motherhood, Hibernation, Dream Time, Healing, Communication with Spirit, Thoughtfulness, Natural Strength, Intuition, and Territorial
Dreams: When bear medicine enters your dream it is a very powerful symbol and message. Seeing the bear symbolizes independence, rebirth, and the cycles of life. Bear is trying to awaken your inner power and lead you to a period of meditation and thinking.
If you are the bear in your dream, or if the bear is friendly and not aggressive, you may need to open up, to bare your inner self and bring everything out into the open.
If a bear is chasing or attacking you the message is that you are neglecting or harming yourself or you have entered a threatening situation.
Finally, a bear in your dream may symbolize your mother, or your relationship with her. Pay attention to bear’s behavior in this instance and analyze how it may reflect on this important bond.
Cultural Symbolism:
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Native American: In Native American lore, bear is spirit keeper of the West, the place of darkness, maturity and good harvest.
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Celtic: Bear is associated with the moon as a protector of the underworld and dream realm, and also with the sun as a symbol of motherhood and springtime rebirth. In Germanic culture, the bear is also a symbol of the warrior, and is linked to the Old English word beorn which means both bear and warrior respectively.
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Greek: In Greek mythology, Zeus lusts after Castillo, a nymph of Artemis. Hera, Zeus’ jealous wife, transforms the beautiful Callisto into a bear. Callisto, while in bear form, later encounters her son Arcas. Arcas almost shoots the bear, but to avert the tragedy, Zeus hurls them both into the sky, forming Ursa Major.
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Chinese: There is evidence about early bear worship in China and among the Ainu culture. In feng shui bear is viewed as a protector of the home and people often adorn their entryways with a symbol of this animal.
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Christian: The bear is most often seen in the Bible as a symbol of God’s wrath. (2 Ki 2:23-24) (Amos 5:18-19) (Hosea 13:8-9) (Lam. 3:10-11)
Pendant is made of fine sterling silver with a turquoise stone and comes on a Legend Card with a 33 inch long neck cord.
Note: Not an Indian/Native American-made product.
Product Code:
NV-SAS-101
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Approximate Size (Inches): 0.05 wide x 0.75 deep x 1.75 high
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Approximate Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs.
| Gemstone Properties |
| Turquoise |
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. It has been used in jewelry and decorative uses thru the ages in Ancient Egypt as well as in many native American crafts. |
| Materials |
| Sterling Silver |
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of pure silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. Sterling silver is hypo-allergenic though a few people may have reactions depending on their individual body chemistry.
With regular ware, sterling silver does not tarnish, however if not worn for a period of time, the copper or other metals can tarnish or blacken. A polishing cloth is the simplest way to clean and polish your sterling silver. |
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