Those of you who follow my social media or have attended an Emazon event are aware feathers and wings are an intricate part of my brand and principles. Why? Not only do wings symbolise freedom and independence, they drop magnificent gifts from our spirit in our path, feathers.
Many people ask me “What is this feather thing about?” People tag me on the feathers they have found, exchange them as gifts and even had them tattooed as symbols of their freedom. Feathers have been used as a symbolic form of communication between us and the spirit world for centuries. They have held symbolic meaning in Celtic, Nordic and American Indian traditions as gifts from those who watch over us.
Our spirit and guardians use feathers along with their colors, timing and position as a form of guidance. Granted to us by the animal totems such as the Raven (crow), Dove and Eagle who happen to be all connected to feminine power in various forms. More importantly feminine freedom, which you all kinda know is my thing. So when your attention is caught by a single feather sitting alone on your path, this is a gift for you. Colors have various meanings that can alter from different doctrines however the most common 3 are
White
Confirmation of an answer you have recently received. A YES to the question you have been asking. Keep moving forward on the path you are on. Validation you are the right track.
Black
Granted to us from the raven goddess Morrigan that you are safe and protected to continue on your path. To let go of the fears and doubts you may have in moving forward. Sometimes we paralyse ourselves when making decisions out of fear that we wont be supported. A black feather confirmed your spirit and guardians are protecting you.
Black and White
Normally a black and white combination (especially here in Australia) is a sign an important change is coming or has all ready arrived, trust the change is for the better. Even if it means your life as you know it will be re-arranged, the change is required for your growth or healing.
When you see one that grabs your attention, pick it up as a gesture you have acknowledged the sign and grateful for the time and effort taken to arrange it for you. If you collect a few, place them in a special space where you are reminded of its message. Once you feel the message or sign it gave you has passed, return them to mother earth as a gift of gratitude. Alternatively you can create a smudge wand to fan your favorite incense for cleansing a space.
Colors
This is where the meaning vary depending on what doctrine you are taking your information from. However the most common are in relation to the pagan traditions who referred to mother earth, her cycles and elements as their divine source of guidance. So they divided them into elements.
Earth Colors: Green, Browns, Naturals are associated to being “grounded”. When we feel “unearthed” we need to come back to ourselves and re-affirm our beliefs, values and natural state of being. We find earth tone feathers when we need to block out the world and return to ourselves.
Sun Colors: Yellow/Orange/Red in reflection of the Sun represents rebirth, new beginnings and renewal. It confirms the one you are currently experiencing is required or you are about to enter one. Allow it.
Water Colors: Blue/Aqua are associated to healing and cleansing. This indicates the time has come to de-toxify and clear the things in your life that are creating pollution. It claims you are ready to remove the emotional “weight” in your life.
Spotted Colors: A request to please leave the past behind you. It no longer serves you. The identities and the belief systems that were created in your past are no longer required. To move forward you must surrender the past and please let it go with grace, its time.
This gallery is a tribute to the many forms the feather has taken for us.
Hi Emma
Today I found a black and white feather when I hopped out of the car at work. Just looked up the meaning and it is spot on! On Thursday I was told that I was being made redundant, so this feather and its meaning has made my day!
xo
I have found a few white feathers a couple of green/yellow and a few black& white ones
I have found a few white feathers a couple of green/ yellow and some black/ white ones
I love it! Excellent article. Thanks for the info, you made it easy to understand. I am sure at least once in your life you had to fill out a form. I use a simple service
https://goo.gl/JtdMvCfor forms filling. It definitely makes my life easier!My cousin passed away last week, his funeral was on Saturday this is the day i found one rainbow feather in my pathway coming into my house. Then the next morning Sunday when i woke there was one white/black feather in my fly screen window when i looked up, this was the same day my cousin was buried. What does this mean?
Since our Dog passed away February 11 2017. I’ve been finding alot of Penny’s and white, white and brown ( which was his color fur) .Just yesterday half black and white. I know it’s him. He saved my leg. I didn’t know I had ablood clot in my leg . I broken abone in my foot. Was in my store for over three hrs. on the floor until I went to hospital. He would not get off that,leg. It kept hurting and he would lay on it. I went and had it checked. I told the person who was going to do my test. She had look on her face I knew something wasn’t right . She left the room to talk to the doctor. She came back white in her face. She goes you should list to your dog. You have ablood clot in your leg. Please go to the hospital now. This was when he was alive. Now he’s gone. I believe he’s still with me.
I found a feather on Friday and it It white and fluffy on the bottom and when it nears the top it is black then its red on the edges and has a shimmery green in the middle, what does this mean? I can’t find anything like this feather online.
The turdus merula bird came into my children’s home Sunday I made sure it was set free and safe but In the process of releasing it I was marked on my left hand with a symbol of a feather. What is the meaning of this message it’s not clear to me yet?
The weirdest thing is when I was using the restroom the feather floated down to my feet. I looked up in it was nothing there. I immediately came to the conclusion that it was something spiritual because of a recent prayer I made to the most high.
Been finding feathers of different colours on nearly every one of my walks. Each colour has represented exactly what I am going through. Thank you Mother Earth.
I was hanging laundry on the line 2day & a black feather fell at my feet. I instantly felt excited & ran into the house 2 show my boyfriend!!!! I was just wondering what it meant. Now I know. TY