In this episode of symbolism, folklore, and characteristics of the animals A- Z series, we round out the letter “S” with the regal swan. Swan symbolizes grace and beauty, known for their graceful movements and flowing feathers, love fidelity, as they are monogamous birds that mate for life. Purity, as the color white symbolizes in the White Swan… transformation from a small cygnet to an adult, illustrating the beauty of change, wisdom and self-esteem, good health and spiritualism, balance, grace and inner beauty, ah, are symbolized in the swan. Swans are generally found in temperate regions all over the world. North and South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and South Africa. swans were intentionally first brought to the US by private breeders for zoos, parks and estates in the mid-1800s. The Mute Swan is the national bird of Denmark. And the Whooper swan is Finland's national bird. Swans can fly an amazing 50 to 55 miles per hour, and can run over the water surface, beating their wings at about 30 miles per hour. They are the largest waterfall in existence today.

Overall, throughout the world, Swan symbolizes grace, beauty, purity, love, transformation, fidelity, wisdom, change, balance and inner beauty. So, call in the swan spirit to enhance your life. Call in the swan, “Call IT in With Dar”!

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Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons)

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