The mother in the parable starting off Part II is worried that her daughter will fall while bike riding. So the book symbolizes a mother’s desire to protect her children against any and all dangers they face. In the novel, The Twenty-Six Malignant Gates is a Chinese book detailing all of the dangers that could befall a child. Obviously the woman has hopes for her daughter (for her worth not to be "measured by the loudness of her husband’s belch" – yikes), but what the duck/swan represents is something greater than hope, something that exceeds the wildest imagination. What does this all mean? Well, we would argue that Tan is making a really strong case for the swan/swan feather to represent all the best wishes and hope for a better life in the new world. It helps you to know who you truly are.So the woman bought a swan who used to be a duck – also known as "a creature that became more than what was hoped for." The swan gets pulled away by immigration officials, and the old lady is left only with a swan feather that she hopes to one day give to her daughter. Obsidian crystal clears confusion and constricting beliefs, bringing clarity to the mind. It facilitates the release of old loves and provides support during change. This stone will help your mind to recover from any tragedies you endured in the past, and will help you to get past any hard feelings or fear that may have stemmed from these traumas.
A strongly protective stone, it will shield you against negativities or bad intentions, alleviates depression or stress, and disperses unloving thoughts. For those with confidence issues, such as shame or shyness, Obsidian will induce personal development and allow you to overcome any obstacles in your way. Obsidian is a stone with great power that does wonders for improving self-image and enhancing self-esteem. Clear Quartz can safeguard your body from dangerous forms of radiation and static electricity harmful to your health. Both your concentration and memory capabilities will be enhanced, creativity and inspiration increased. It can also help one to think clearly and achieve a sense of tranquillity and self-harmony. It will use the negative energy and convert it into energy which can heal, and saves it for future use. It will disperse any negative energy from external influences arousing from jealousy or hatred, and balance it out with positive and harmonious vibes. Aventurine is also a very positive stone of prosperity.Ĭlear Quartz is one of the most fascinating stone that will protect from many things, one being the bad intentions of those who surround you. It allows for better decision making and clever, quick thinking. This will give you an edge over your competition, allowing you to summon the skills to advance in your field of work. For those who are involved in competitive careers, this Feng Shui crystal will enhance self-confidence and leadership abilities. This stone has the ability to cure mental distractions, such as anger and overworked emotions, and replace those feelings with calm and clarity. In Hindu tradition, swans are revered because they represent the perfect union, and the spirit of Brahma.Īventurine is a stone of strong mystical powers of comfort that heals the heart and soul. They were also shape-shifters that can take human form.
In Celtic tradition the Swan is associated with deities of healing waters and the sun and had mastered the elements of water, earth and air. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, had a chariot drawn by swans. In Greek tradition, the swan has erotic connotations - Zeus disguised as a swan to seduce Leda, Queen of Sparta. Swans feature strongly in many cultures across the world. The swan bears a multitude of symbolic meaning: Grace, Love, Beauty, Purity, Elegance, Transformation, Peace, Tranquility, Calmness and Balance. Available in Obsidian, Aventurine or Clear Quartz crystal. The swan bears a multitude of symbolic meaning: Grace, Love, Beauty, Purity, Elegance, Transformation, Peace, Tranquility, Calmness and Balance.Ī delicate pendant fashioned into a swan encasing a crystal.
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