| Dolphins are small marine animals with exceptional hydrodynamic properties. It has been known since ancient times that dolphins are intelligent, love to play, and are friendly towards humans. This was repeatedly narrated in the works of Aesop, Herodotus, Aristophanes, Pliny the Elder and many others. In the art of ancient sculpture, and in art in general, the image of a dolphin has become one of the most beloved. And although the dolphin was never interpreted as a kind of “king” of the sea element, it was he who became the generally accepted emblem of the sea. The dolphin, as the fastest, according to the ancients, sea animal, also becomes a symbol of speed. A dolphin entwining an anchor symbolized the stopping of the ship's movement, the reliability of the anchor; as well as prudence. The sympathy shown by dolphins for humans is also far from uninteresting. For a very long time, fishermen encountered manifestations of this sympathy when dolphins drove fish into their nets, and called it “reciprocity,” because some part of the caught fish was usually given to voluntary “helpers.” There is an interesting Kashubian proverb here: “if the dolphin were not too gluttonous, he would have complete freedom.” The presence of such properties as speed of movement, cunning and caution became the reason for making the dolphin a symbol of navigation and navigation (this is much simpler and more specific than the image of Poseidon - with a trident and an anchor). The dolphin symbolized the water element. So the dolphin became the patron of shipping, the mythical carrier of the gods. Before the weather changes for the worse, when a period of storms approaches, dolphins go into the depths of the sea, hiding from the weather. Therefore, ancient sailors endowed the dolphin with the ability to see. Moreover, not only meteorological, but also anticipating other types of dangers. Dante in The Divine Comedy (“Hell”) wrote: “A dolphin, emerging from a sea wave, gives a sign to those swimming to protect themselves.” By the way, in those distant times the constellation Dolphin helped sailors decide to sail. Among other things, dolphins are credited with an ear for music and a love of music. The image of a dolphin is also associated with celebration and joy. From the 4th century to the late Middle Ages, it was customary to make oil lamps in the shape of a dolphin. This form is also dictated by its practicality - after all, ancient Chinese and ancient Egyptian lamps were made in the form of a kind of gravy boat with a long spout, from which the tip of the wick protruded. Savior and psychopomp, guide of souls in the underworld, savior of shipwrecked people, king of fish. The symbolism of the dolphin comes directly from the natural friendliness, playfulness and intelligence of this marine mammal. An intelligent and loyal marine mammal that has long attracted attention in the Mediterranean. The image of a dolphin can be seen in many allegories and emblems; sometimes it is paired. When two dolphins or some fish point in the same direction, the paired image may be subject to the law of bilateral symmetry purely as decoration, or serve as a symbol of balance. But the reverse order of arrangement, that is, with one dolphin pointing upward and the other pointing downward, always symbolizes the dual cosmic currents of involution and evolution; this is what the 17th-century Spanish writer Saavedra Fajardo meant by “either up or down.” The dolphin itself is an allegory of salvation, inspired by ancient legends that depict it as man's friend. The image of a dolphin is associated with an anchor (another symbol of salvation), with pagan, erotic deities and with other symbols (20). Basic values:
Symbolizes sea power, safety and speed. Two dolphins looking in different directions represent the duality of nature. A dolphin with an anchor means speed and slowness, two dolphins together - the middle between extremes (“hurry slowly”). Rescue, transformation, speed, power of the sea, love. |
Antiquity
In Ancient Greece and Rome, his image was carved on pillars in places where chariot races were held, as well as on both ends of the wall, which usually divided the racing lane into two lines. Having reached the mark, the horses had to turn at full gallop. By the way, horses, like dolphins, according to myths, were servants of the god of the sea Poseidon (Neptune), whose team was drawn in his images. Numerous spectators always crowded near the “meth”, and poor women from the common people were allowed to tell fortunes from the palm of their hand, on a cup. After all, the dolphin was considered a magical creature, which means that everything connected with it had a “witchcraft” field.
He delivered Aphrodite, born from sea foam, to the shore, and immediately became worthy of becoming a symbol of love and fertility. The young god Dionysus, being the patron of all sailors, turned the Tyrrhenian robber pirates into dolphins, who wanted to capture Dionysus. Repenting of their deeds, the criminals who became sea inhabitants began to help everyone who was in distress at sea. So the dolphin is also a symbol of atonement for past guilt. True, in one of Aesop’s fables, dolphins drown a monkey in the sea who was trying to pass himself off as a human...
It was not for nothing that Apollo, the god of arts, received the nickname: “Delphinios”, for he appeared more than once in the form of a dolphin, and also rode this sea animal, like Aphrodite. When the corsairs forced the divine artist Arion to sing for them, and after performing the last aria, they threw him overboard, the singer was picked up by dolphins and taken to Corinth in complete safety.
According to the Pythagorean theory, the soul of a deceased person passes into the body of a dolphin. There is also a legend that the souls of sailors who died at sea are reborn in dolphins.
In Ancient Greece, he was a psychopomp who escorted souls to the Isles of the Blessed. It has both lunar and solar characteristics: in connection with Apollo of Delphi, it symbolizes light and the sun; being consonant with the word womb - lunar beginning. Has erotic symbolism if depicted with the “woman of the sea” Aphrodite or Eros. Attribute of the sea lord Poseidon and Dionysus. Naked Tethys swims through the sea on a dolphin. In Minoan culture, it represents power on the seas.
In the minds of the first Christians, fish symbolized their faith. It was often a dolphin, since the fish that swallowed JONAH was a “big fish” (a whale in the Russian Bible). This plot was seen as a prototype of the death and Resurrection of Christ and, probably for this reason, the dolphin became a symbol of this.
In stories from classical mythology, the dolphin is an attribute of NEPTUNE; born from the foam of the sea BENERA; personified water (one of the FOUR ELEMENTS). A dolphin drives the chariot of the Nereid GALATEA. FORTUNA Personified, like the sea Venus, can ride on a dolphin, like ARION (a young man with a lyre). Sailors jumping overboard turn into dolphins (BACHUS, 3). See also ANCHOR.
In Greek, Cretan and Etruscan mythologies, the gods themselves travel on dolphins. Dolphins were also believed to rescue drowning heroes or deliver souls to the Isles of Bliss (which later influenced their significance in Christian symbolism). They were an attribute of Poseidon (in Roman mythology Neptune), Aphrodite (Venus), Eros (Cupid) and Demeter (Cerce). Dionysus (Bacchus) turned drunken and wicked sailors into dolphins and turned himself into a dolphin to take Cretan pilgrims to his sanctuary at Delphi.
According to legend, a dolphin saved the Greek singer Arion by carrying him to the shore after a shipwreck. According to legend, Apollo took the form of a dolphin to take the Cretans to Delphi, where they built a temple. The name Apollo of Delphi (lord of the dolphins) seems to indicate that Apollo was honored in the Minoan areas with the symbol of the dolphin. It is not clear whether the name “Delphi” comes from here. In other cases, the dolphin was an attribute of the ruler of the sea, Poseidon, and one of the dolphins, according to legend, married the god of the seas and his wife Amphitrite. Since, according to legend, Poseidon created the first horse from a rock and sometimes turned into a stallion himself, then among his attributes there is a horse. Therefore, figures of dolphins were often depicted at hippodromes to indicate the number of laps completed. According to legend, the god of winemaking and winemaking, Dionysus, turned pirates into dolphins. Born from sea foam, Aphrodite (Venus) is also often depicted with dolphins. On the Etruscan tombstones you can see dolphins that carry the souls of the departed to the promised land; It was only at a much later time that the gloomy idea of an otherworldly world like Hades took root.
For the Romans, it symbolizes the journey of the soul through the sea of death to the Isles of the Blessed.
Antitotem
The antitotem of the Dolphin becomes the Shark - an aggressive and greedy animal, quite cunning and insidious. In such a situation, a person begins to use his own charm against people, becomes selfish, ruthless and insidious, pursuing his life goals.
If the Dolphin does not follow his totem, the traits of a predator appear in his behavior: he begins to actively use his charm, behave cruelly towards loved ones, often change his crushes and use people of the opposite sex for personal gain. Dolphins can be imbued with false teachings and lead people astray; in addition, if they have retreated from the totem, then coldness and cruelty, even vindictiveness, appear in their behavior.
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Christianity
Emblem of Christ the Savior.
As an emblem of Christ's sacrifice, the dolphin was often depicted wounded by a trident or with the secret symbol of the cross - an anchor.
In early Christian fine art, a dolphin was depicted together with a trident and an anchor - after all, there was no cross yet, it was associated with an instrument of execution and martyrdom.
It was the image of a dolphin at that time - with an anchor and a boat - that became a symbol of the Christian Church. It is likely that the graphic anagram “Fish”, which was a kind of password for Christians (the Greek version of the Latin abbreviation “INRI” above the head of the crucified Jesus, that is, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews,” also played a role here.
In Greek mythology, dolphins carry the souls of the dead to the Isle of the Blessed. In this aspect, the image of the dolphin was transformed in early Christianity - into the symbol of Jesus Christ the Savior, the deliverer from Evil (lat. “Delphinus Salvator”).
In Christianity, this is Christ, the savior of souls, carrying them through the depths of death. A dolphin with an anchor or ship represents the church led by Christ. In Christianity, this symbol sometimes replaces the ark of salvation and rebirth. A dolphin pierced by a trident or chained to an anchor signifies the crucified Christ. The dolphin taking the place of the whale signifies resurrection.
In Christian art, the dolphin can be found much more often than other sea creatures. He became a symbol of resurrection and salvation. It was believed that the dolphin, the strongest and fastest of sea creatures, carried the souls of the deceased across the sea to the next world. A dolphin, depicted with an anchor or a boat, symbolizes the soul of a Christian or the Church, which Christ leads to salvation. In addition, in stories about the prophet Jonah, a dolphin is often depicted instead of a whale, which led to the use of the dolphin as a symbol of the Resurrection^ and also, although much less often, as a symbol of Christ.
How does it help as a patron?
The range of action of this totem is very wide, so you can turn to it with a variety of difficulties. Here I will write only about the main ones.
Respiratory problems and stress
If you have problems with your lungs, then the magic of the dolphin will help you heal. In order to join his energy, you need to master their type of breathing (forced inhalation and exhalation).
This skill will also help you cope with stress, since breathing techniques are especially useful during increased emotional stress.
Carefree and cheerful
Dolphin will help restore the joy of life. If you are depressed or simply in a low mood, the magic of the dolphin can return you to lightness and carefreeness. Dolphins often frolic like children, and a person associated with this totem can join in the energy of childhood and serenity at any time.
If you want to look at a situation with a fresh, unclouded look, or need your heart to prompt the right decision, you can also use the energy of this totem.
Working with Emotions
The dolphin totem can help you adequately express your emotions, influence people and situations emotionally, and be aware of your feelings. He also does a good job of processing emotions such as anger, fear and transforming their energy into positive ones.
Luck
As a symbol of good luck, this totem is good as a talisman in any business, but it is especially suitable for those whose work is related to water or the water element. These are professional swimmers, sailors, and lifeguards.
If you have a long journey ahead of you on water, then the magic of this patron animal will allow you to overcome all the obstacles you encounter along the way. You can find a way out of the most seemingly hopeless situations.
Communication skills
Contact a dolphin if you have difficulty interacting with people. This animal is very responsive and sociable, and its energy will definitely help you establish contact with the right person, win you over, teach you to listen and hear people, and feel their needs.
Working with this totem will develop your empathy and compassion and help you become an interesting conversationalist.
In order to activate the energy of the patron, you can wear talisman pendants with his image, as well as rings, brooches, for example, this brooch, or bracelets. Some people get a tattoo of their animal ally, but this is only acceptable if you are sure that you have identified your totem correctly.
If you don’t yet know how to identify your patron, then read this article.
Heraldry
Dolphin in heraldry: this is valor, bravery, constant readiness for battle. The reason for this opinion was the menacing grin of the dolphin’s toothy mouth and strong tail. Therefore, the image of a dolphin appears in the coats of arms of many port cities and in ship emblems, denoting freedom of trade and safety of sea routes. In 1150, the dolphin became a detail of the coat of arms of the rulers of lower Burgundy, which because of this became known as the Dolphinate (French “Dauphine”); after the death of the last Burgundian prince, who had no offspring, the principality came under the rule of the king. Starting from 1349 and until 1830, the first-born son of the French kings began to bear the title of Delphine (Dauphine).
The heirs to the French throne were called Dauphins (dolphins), but without any relation to the symbolism of dolphins - it was a personal name that became the title of the rulers of the province of Dauphine and passed on to the French kings in the 14th century.
In heraldry, the dolphin is depicted as a scaled "porpoise", for example on the coat of arms of Dauphine, a historical province in south-eastern France. The heirs to the throne in France, who had dolphins painted on their personal coat of arms, were called “dauphins” (French “dolphins” means dauphines).
What metals are suitable for Aquarius?
Three types of metal serve as talismans for Aquarius: tin, cupronickel and silver. Tin and cupronickel are most suitable for men, and silver is an ideal amulet for women. Metals are best worn on the body in the form of jewelry, such as rings, pendants and bracelets.
Tin: has the ability to unite people and resolve conflicts safely. Patronizes strong and strong-willed individuals. Helps achieve prosperity and harmony in the family. As a talisman for Aquarius, it is recommended in the form of an alloy, rather than pure metal.
Cupronickel: an alloy of copper and nickel that has the unique property of never getting tired. Extraordinarily strong and durable, this metal has inexhaustible energy and works like a clock. For Aquarius, this is an ideal talisman from which you can draw strength.
Silver: a lunar metal that reflects a person’s mood and is capable of storing information about its owner. Perfectly eliminates negative energy and often serves as an antiseptic. It is advisable to wear a silver talisman constantly, remembering to clean it periodically.
Emblematics
Intertwined with the anchor, the dolphin is a symbol of caution (speed limit).
The ancients also believed that the dolphin was the fastest sea animal; and therefore, when, among the emblems of Francesco Colonna, two dolphins are depicted around an anchor, then this signifies the inhibition of speed, that is, prudence.
A dolphin washed ashore by the tide. // What is supposed to protect me is destroying me. symbol of black ingratitude see space comm. [Emblemata-2; table 7-9, p. 134]
A dolphin frolicking in the waves.//He foreshadows a storm. warning symbol. [Emblemata-2; table 17-3, p. 173]
Dolphin thrown ashore by the Sea. a symbol of exile or the dangers and fickleness of the sea. “The dolphin was thrown onto the seashore by a wave, “Although he was fed by the depths of the sea. “And if Neptune does not favor him, “Then how can people in boats dare to hope for the best? “The raging sea shows our shores the Dolphin-fish, who is like one in exile. [Emblemata-2; table 17-4, p. 174]
Dolphin looking up.//I look up to the heavens. a symbol of devotion and the idea “...that we should constantly cry out to God for mercy on us and give him praise for the blessings with which he honors us.” [Emblemata-2; table 17-6, p. 174]
Dolphin washed ashore by the tide. What is destroying me is what should preserve me. symbol of black ingratitude see space comm. [EMSI; table 7-9, p. 134]
Dolphin frolicking in the waves. It foreshadows the curtains as a symbol of caution. [EMSI; table 17-3, p. 173]
Dolphin thrown ashore by the Sea. a symbol of exile or the dangers and fickleness of the sea.
The dolphin was thrown onto the seashore by a wave, although he was fed by the depths of the sea. And if Neptune does not favor him, then how can people in boats dare to hope for the best? The raging sea shows our shores the Dolphin-fish, who is like the one in exile. [EMSI; table 17-4, p. 174]
Dolphin looking up. I look to the heavens. a symbol of devotion and the idea “...that we should constantly cry out to God for mercy on us and give him praise for the blessings with which he honors us.” [EMSI; table 17-6, p. 174]
Celebrities
Based on the totem's lifestyle, it is safe to say that Dolphins can easily achieve recognition, although they do not strive for it. Popular Dolphins:
- Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Russian revolutionary);
- Ivan Bunin (Russian writer and poet);
- Sergei Lemeshev (opera singer);
- Sophia Loren (Italian actress and singer);
- Brigitte Bardot (French actress and singer, public figure);
- Elvis Presley (singer and film actor, king of rock and roll);
- Nikita Kiosse (singer, lead singer of the group “MBAND”);
- Ryan Newman (actress).
Draft materials
Along with R., the image of a dolphin also appears in mythopoetic representations, symbolizing the sea, sea power [the dolphin is one of the hypostases of Poseidon (Neptune), Triton, the emblem of the Nereids], freedom, nobility, love, pleasure. The dolphin is considered as a royal R., benevolent towards people. He comes to the aid of drowning people (in the Greek myth, a dolphin saves Arion), warns sailors about danger, etc. Apollo turns into a dolphin, Python is also sometimes called a dolphin. Injuring a dolphin is a sin and a sign of misfortune. The dolphin often acts as the bearer of the souls of the dead on the Isles of the Blessed (cf. images of the dolphin on funeral urns in Ancient Greece). In Hinduism, the dolphin is the horse of Kama. In Christian symbolism, the dolphin is associated with Jesus Christ as creator and savior, with resurrection and salvation. The astral image of the dolphin is represented by the constellation of the same name. Dolphin images are often found on talismans and are widely used in heraldry.
Dolphin Woman
Women with such a totem animal are pleasant both externally and internally. They have a melodious voice, sing beautifully and endear themselves to others with their kindness. They are talented, capable of empathy and sympathy, which is often used by others. Most women of this sign get married successfully, turn out to be excellent mothers and contribute to the diversified personality development of their children. They are faithful, but cannot always resist temptations, and may be capable of betrayal, but at the same time they sincerely love their man, and even more so their children.
Illustrations
- For the ancient Greeks, the dolphin was a psychopomp, a guide of souls to the Isles of the Blessed.
- An image of a dolphin on an ancient Greek coin (gold, silver and magnesium alloy). Lindos, 560-520 BC. e.
- A boy on a dolphin in the interpretation of the Renaissance period. V. Cartari, 1647
- An image of a dolphin on an ancient Greek coin (gold, silver and magnesium alloy). Lindos, 560-520 BC. e.
- Boy on a dolphin ft interpretation of the Renaissance period. V. Cartari, 1647
Health
The health of Dolphins is greatly influenced by their emotions and mood. Dolphins can get sick from worries and anxieties, melancholy and resentment. But people of this totem can easily recover if they receive good news. If the Dolphin has a stable mood and emotions are in order, then he is not afraid of illnesses. Therefore, the Dolphin needs, first of all, to ensure that he has a pleasant environment.
Dolphins should know that they should not overload themselves with excessive impressions and long solitude; they need everything in moderation. It’s good if Dolphins alternate between work and rest, rest as often as possible, and not accumulate resentment. They are encouraged to take short holidays frequently.
Eagle
A proud eagle signifies success according to Feng Shui. Eagles help you find a compromise, point out the right path in decision-making, do everything to ensure that your efforts do not go unnoticed, and, of course, rewards follow.
Such a talisman can be given to a military man, an official, a scientist, or simply a purposeful person.
According to Feng Shui, the eagle soaring above the sun is one of the most powerful talismans; for it to work, choose the southern part of the room for it.
Bear
This animal symbolizes courage and strength; men develop qualities that they did not suspect existed - indestructible will, the desire to win, determination, perseverance. The owner of the talisman becomes energetic and purposeful.
Thieves will not break into such a house, and no person with dark thoughts will cross its threshold. The talisman, like a living bear waking up in the spring, will help you start life, as they say, with a clean slate, forget about difficulties and sorrows, and boldly move towards your goal. It is advisable to place a figurine, toy or image of a bear at the entrance to the house, and the larger it is, the better.
Stork
If you want to stay healthy and beautiful for as long as possible, a stork figurine will help you; it also helps those who have been waiting for an heir for a long time. This bird is considered the patron saint of children and the father's home. Those suffering from chronic illnesses can carry the talisman with them; it will alleviate their condition.
If you are unsuccessfully trying to find a successor, place a figurine of Lao Tzu, the ancient sage riding on a stork, in your office. Soon a person will cross the office threshold to whom you can entrust all your affairs. Rest assured, no matter what the first impression is, you can trust this person.
