The Winged Heart Symbol has many meanings…
One of the most popular modern-day symbols that people personally identify with is the Heart with Wings. It is a top-choice for tattoos, for example, often representing LOVE or personal freedom, and even freedom from the chains of an addictive habit a person has overcome. Truly, the image the heart is almost universally associated with our emotional center, our core, and of course the LOVE that animates all of life.
A winged heart further signals the presence of self-love, because freedom (whether it be spiritual, physical or emotional) must be based on a foundation of self-love. Freedom is something we give ourselves when we truly love ourselves. It’s a gift that fundamentally comes from within.
It is also the basis of a powerful spiritual symbol of the mystical branch of Islam known as Sufism. In this tradition, the heart represents the incarnated self/the seeker and the wings represent spiritual ascension. The idea is that as we move through life in our dense physicality, we are easily drawn into the mire and spiritual distractions of the material world. However looking and moving toward heaven (as represented by the Wings) in the path of ascension and spiritual awakening.
Hence, wings are pretty cool, especially when they’re attached to a beautiful heart.
Love will set you free!
Another story this image could tell is the idea that LOVE CAN SET YOU FREE. And I do believe this is true. Particularly self love and open-heartedness.
Giving yourself or a loved one the a personal, custom, handmade Heart with Wings Jewelry is an awesome way to remind them that they are deeply loved and loving, they are freedom, and rising up into higher levels of awakening and fulfillment.
