The symbolism of animals

I am a real animal lover and I have put together all my favourite creatures with their symbolic meanings onto my charm bracelet.  As a yoga teacher, a number of the descriptions play a key role in my daily practice, for example, transformation and freedom represented by the butterfly, breath control represented by the dolphin, strength and wisdom represented by the elephant, the knowledge of the fish, peace and emotional healing of the frog and creativity, love and protection represented by the turtle.  I think that this is a unique way to illustrate what is important to me and to wear it on my person always.

Butterfly charm represents metamorphosis, carefree, transformer, classical symbol of the soul and recurring sentimental theme hovering over the history of jewellery. A symbol of freedom, free spirit, immortality, rebirth, resurrection, grace, light, soul. 

Dolphin charm represents kindness, play, bridging man to the ocean, saviour, guide, sea power, swift, intelligence, joy, harmony, connection to self communication, breath control and awareness of tone.

Elephant charm represents long-life, self –preservation, good luck, emblems of the exotic, strength, fidelity, memory, patience, wisdom, intelligence, power.

Fish charm represents knowledge.

Frog charm represents connection with the water element, power of water, sensitivity, medicine, hidden beauty, power, cleansing, peace, emotional healing.

Turtle charm represents self-contained creative source, earth, informed decisions, planning, adaptability, love and protection, healing, knowledge.