Does this Symbol Resonate with You?
This is going to come up time and time again. So without further ado I must mention the obvious. Symbols, no matter how popular and strong their history are still subject to personal taste, and sometimes strong factors like cultural history the Swastika 
being a good example of a symbol that holds very different meanings for many people.
We are all so different (thank God, Buddha, or You- whoever you might believe in!) We can’t all possibly follow the same path. So please remember this when taking my suggestions (or anybody else’s) on board. If a symbol doesn’t resonate for you then don’t work with it. Find something else that will work.
If you are looking for a symbol for someone else you have to remember to consider many other aspects to the person’s personality , not just the basic need
Consider the list below:
- cultural background
- Is the ‘need’ a sensitive issue for the person or is it even acknowledged by them? (Or is it perhaps an issue you may secretly have)
- What are a few of their favourite things?(…..Rain drops on roses, whiskers on kittens?)
- Are you aware of their dislikes?
- Have you got an idea how they might use a particular symbol? eg meditation, contemplation, wear as jewellery, stick to their computer screen, wear in a 1000 year old shaman’s pouch around their neck?
- Maybe the Symbol would be well received on a card with a handwritten note by you.
These are just some things to consider but it is important to remember that symbols work as well as you believe in them.