Silver symbolism - By: Catherine Darcy

Almost every one of us has some silver jewellery tucked away in a drawer or jewellery box, however, how many of us realize the symbolism that silver has in almost every ancient culture?

Colours have always had symbolic meaning in many ancient cultures, from the Native American Indians to the Zulu tribes of Southern Africa. Colours have also held symbolic meaning within the Asian civilizations and across Europe in heraldry (where is represented nobility, peace, serenity, purity and chastity) and religious art from illuminated manuscripts to stained glass windows.

There are a huge number of characteristics attributed to silver within many ancient and modern civilisations and cultures. Here are some of them:

The Ancient Incas believed the moon shed tears of silver.

Silver is a mirror to the soul, helping us to see ourselves as others see us.

Silver is a major conductor and communicator, aiding eloquence.

Silver enhances patience and perseverance.

Like the moon whose energy controls the rhythm of ocean tides, silver has a soothing and calming effect.

Silver is considered Excellent for mental, emotional, and physical releasing and cleansing, working emotions to allow clarity emotional balance, patience.

Silver has the ability to energize other stones during the new and full moons.

Silver draws negative energy out from the body and replaces it with positive energy.

Silver represents the Earth's moon. The moon symbolizes the feminine nature of energy, which is more passive and less assertive.

In Vedic astrology, silver is represented by Venus and is the metal for Taurus and Libra birth signs.

In Western astrology associates Silver with Cancer and Aquarius.

Some of the symbolism associated with silver

Catherine D’Arcy is the founder of Corazon Latino, an online retailer specializing in handmade silver jewellery. To see their exclusive range of silver bangles visit www.corazonlatino.com