The Heart
The Heart is an incredibly popular and recognizable symbol with many meanings. It often symbolizes the emotional, spiritual, moral, and sometimes intellectual qualities of a person. It is the core of our humanity and the primary symbol of love. The heart is widely recognized as a symbol of not only love, but joy, compassion, and charity. It also symbolizes truth and honesty. There are many different objects, in addition to the heart shape, that are associated with the heart, love, and desire including apples and even shells.
For centuries, magicians and alchemists have used heart symbols in matters related to love. They are used to strengthen relationships due to their positive, uplifting aspects. The heart shape came to life during the Middle Ages when scientists and artists began trying to illustrate ancient medical texts. Whichever form it takes, it has become an iconic, recognizable symbol that we use to show our love for things and the people closest to us.
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5 Interesting Symbol Facts
- In Roman Catholicism, the Sacred Heart is symbolic of God’s love and saving grace.
- The inverted triangle is a cryptic representation of feminine power and representative of a receptacle for pouring out and receiving love.
- In ancient traditions, apples were thrown at newlyweds as a sign of celebration.
- Hindus believe conch shells stir up a faithful heart and those who have hearts filled with love.
- The heart shape may have been created by artists and scientists of the Middle Ages attempting to draw ancient medical texts.
“Believe in your heart that you’re meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles.”
“One love, one heart, one destiny.”
“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.”
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.“
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