11 Common Symbols Of Harmony
What are the symbols of harmony that can help balance the energy of your home as well as yourself?
Harmony is the state of balance and order. It’s something we all strive for in our lives, but it can be hard to achieve. We like harmony when we’re listening to music, watching a movie, or playing with children.
However, if you’ve ever tried to play music with someone who doesn’t know how to read sheet music, you probably understand that harmony can be tricky.
In this article, we’ll discuss some common symbols of harmony and how they help us find balance in our lives and relationships with others.
11 Symbols Of Harmony
1. Moon
The moon is the symbol of harmony, balance, intuition, and inspiration.
In astrology, it represents the feminine; in medicine, it signifies change. The moon governs our subconscious mind and life cycles — from birth to death, childhood to adulthood.
The waxing and waning of the moon reflect growth or decay: when it is growing (waxing), we are expanding into something new; when it is waning (shrinking), we are releasing what no longer serves us to make room for new things that do help us. In this way, each phase informs the next — and vice versa!
2. Double Spiral
The double spiral symbolizes the Great Mother goddess, who is both the Moon and Earth. The double spiral represents her cyclic nature: it has no beginning or end, and there are always two opposing elements in balance.
This duality is reflected in all things — even if you think something is just one thing (like a tree), it’s actually two (a tree with roots). When you see this symbol, think about how everything has an opposite or complement: for example, hot and cold; night and day; static electricity vs. lightning.
The double spiral can also represent how humans live our lives: we go through cycles of birth/life/death/rebirth over and over again until we reach enlightenment — or so sayeth the Buddhists!
3. Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is a common motif in many religious and philosophical traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Norse mythology.
Its branches reach above the earth where people are standing around it looking up at them. The top of the tree looks like an eye or a sun with rays coming out from it.
This symbol represents harmony because all living things depend on each other to survive; they all need water to grow, so they are connected by this one resource that unites them into one whole family unit.
4. Yin-Yang
The most well-known symbol of harmony is the yin-yang, representing that all things are comprised of two opposing forces.
It’s a simple yet powerful concept. The yin (female) side is dark, soft, and introverted; the yang (male) side is light, hard, and extroverted. Together they form a whole — one cannot exist without the other.
The idea behind this duality is that everything in life has positive and negative aspects; you can’t have one without the other.
5. Circle
The circle is a symbol of harmony and unity. It represents the sun, which is our source of life and energy. The circle also represents the earth; it’s our home and where we came from.
When you see a circle, think about how all people are connected by their shared human experience and commonalities as people living on this planet.
6. Endless Knot
The Endless Knot is a symbol of unity, connection, and universal harmony, as well as birth, death, and rebirth. In ancient times, it represented eternal, infinity, and oneness.
The endless knot can also be interpreted as a symbol of eternity and infinity because it represents infinite possibilities within an endless cycle: “the sum of all numbers is equal to 0, but the sum of all numbers without regard for the order is equal to 1.”
This idea reflects how any number can be added together however many times you want without ever reaching an end point; there are infinite possibilities within a never-ending cycle.
As a symbol of harmony, peace, and enlightenment, the endless is influenced by the Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhist culture.
7. Cosmos Flower
A cosmos flower is one of the most beautiful plants you can have in your garden. It’s also a great choice if you want to add color and interest to your indoor space.
The plant was used by Native Americans as an herbal remedy for everything from fevers and headaches to burns and toothaches.
The cosmos flower is named after it resembles the Greek god of agriculture, which makes sense because it’s easy to care for!
In symbolism, the cosmos flower represents order, balance, and harmony. Its name comes from the Greek word kosmos which means “order,” “adornment,” or “arrangement.”
The cosmos flower is also used as a symbol for the month of October as well as the Libra zodiac sign that is represented by the scale, which also symbolizes harmony and balance.
8. Six-pointed Star or Shatkona
The six-pointed star, also known as the Star of David, symbolizes harmony and peace. It represents the divine presence in your life and reminds you that you are never alone.
It is also known as the “Star of David” because it was used by King David when he united all 12 tribes of Israel under one banner.
Today, this six-pointed star can be found in nearly every synagogue worldwide as a reminder that there is still much work to be done before we can achieve true harmony and peace on earth.
9. Dharma Chakra
This is a spinning, eight-spoked wheel that represents the Noble Eightfold Path. It is also known as the “Wheel of Dharma” and has been used as an emblem in many Buddhist countries since around the year 200 CE.
It denotes the concept of perfect order or “dharma.” The turning of this wheel signifies that all things in the universe spins like a wheel and they are in harmony, no matter how we perceive them to be.
In Tibet, this symbol is also a symbol of royalty. The dharma chakra is seen on many Tibetan prayer flags, which are often hung outside homes or temples to ward off evil spirits and promote good fortune.
10. Equilateral Triangle
The equilateral triangle is a symbol of balance, the Holy Trinity, and the Tripartite Soul. The equilateral triangle represents the union of male and female energies within each person and the union of any two things in our universe (such as Earth, Moon, and Sun). It also represents polarity — the relationship between positive and negative forces.
The equilateral triangle also represents a particular type of Goddess energy: triple goddesses; maiden-mother-crone or full moon-waning moon-new moon; Venus/Ashtaroth/Tiamat; Freyja/Freyr/Loki; and Aphrodite/Adonis/Hermes.
With its sides and angles that are all the same, the equilateral triangle thus represents the harmony of mind, body, and spirit.
11. Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees are miniature versions of their full-sized counterparts, grown in containers as artistic representations of nature. They’re created by pruning and shaping the tree’s roots, branches, trunks, and leaves to make specific shapes, textures, and colors. The result is a living work of art that harmonizes with its surroundings — a perfect symbol of harmony!