When you wear symbols of the bear close to your breast, you are evoking deeply powerful energies that derive their source from the contractions latent within the bear spirit.
While the bear is the symbol of the great warrior and his or her natural strength, it is also a tranquil creature only willing to bare its claws when provoked.
While the bear does eat meat, its diet is mainly based on fruit and nuts.
It prefers to laze about in the sun, often displaying a playful side to its nature.
And, with its strength and power the bear rules the dream world.
The symbolic meaning of the bear
The bear symbolizes power, strength and a quiet confidence
The bear is peacefulness with its cuddly appearance and laconic nature.
However, its latent power and strength are also the symbol of courage and bravery.
Connecting with the bear allows you to draw from the raw and abundant energy of Mother Earth.
Then this is linked to the celestial forces of the sun and the moon, from which some bears are named.
Wearing the symbols of the bear we are stating how confident we feel about ourselves and our place in this world.
We are using a calm and reassured authority to ensure our ideas, thoughts and selves are accepted by others.
This gives us a status of a confident leader and mentor to others.
The bear is protective and yet playful; it is strong, only using its power in defense.
The meaning of hibernation
After hibernation, the bear signifies new awakenings and resurrections for many who feel drawn to it.
If we embrace the idea of hibernation into our lives we are practicing patience as we wait for bad times to pass, and the new, brighter spring to revitalize our spirit.
Wearing a symbol of the bear in handcrafted jewelry will evoke the many aspects of this wonderful creature.
It will draw down the positive energies of the Moon and the Sun, and draw up the creative, natural forces of Mother Earth.
