What It Means If Cardinals Often Appear In Your Life
As summer settles in and we hear birds chirping every time we wake, we’ll start to see our feathered friends flocking more frequently, gathering in the trees we pass by every day (or even in our own backyards). Is it all merely coincidence, what birds we see on which day, or is there more to it? Some people believe so, saying the species of bird you see most often reflects something about your personality, life, or personal struggles. If the bird you see most is cardinals, here’s what their symbolism says about you.
Transformation
Matching the boldness of the cardinal’s red feathers, seeing them often can indicate that a big change is on the horizon, but it’s a change you’re resisting. Maybe you’re playing life too safe by refusing to leave your comfort zone, maybe you’re being stubborn about things staying the same, or maybe you’re refusing opportunities being given to you, afraid of failing somehow. In order for this change to positively impact your life, you have to open the door to let it in. It may be scary, yes, but it will be so worth it in the end!
Self-Expression
Another reference to the cardinal’s bold appearance, they’re also considered symbols of self expression in freedom. Beautiful coloring, form, and stature make for a wonderful sight whenever they come around. In visiting often, they may be advising you to follow in their lead. Wear that bright shirt, dye your hair that color you’ve always dreamed of, move through life expressing your truest self, and great things are sure to follow.
Loyalty
Cardinals are also a symbol of loyalty, as they’re a species that mates with one partner for life. Seeing cardinals frequently is less a testament to your own capacity for loyalty, but rather a sign that those around you are, in fact, loyal to you. This is especially true if you see a cardinal when out with those you love, like a partner or a trusted friend. Seeing a cardinal together means you two share a loyal connection and a strong bond, one to be admired by others.
Connection To Nature
Cardinals are a rather notable symbol for one’s connection with nature. Frequent visits by cardinals can be a sort of thank you from the earth for putting in the work to become so attune with it. In this instance, there’s nothing you need to do in response to their presence other than thanking Mother Nature for sending you a sign and doubling down on whatever it was that got you the praise in the first place, especially by going out and spending quality, solo, meaningful time in nature.
Cardinals At Your Window
Our homes are our safest places, as it’s a place we shaped with our own tastes and sensibilities in mind, a true reflection of ourselves. A cardinal appearing frequently at your windows means you need to put some work into keeping your home safe by tackling your own troubles. Are there any fears weighing you down, worries plaguing your mind, or boundaries you aren’t enforcing? Any of these problems can cause a home to feel tense or unhappy, and the cardinal is visiting to help draw attention to those feelings so you can work through them.
Cardinal Crossing Your Path
Sometimes cardinals don’t land somewhere close enough for us to truly spot them, instead flying past and off into the skies. But what does it mean if this happens often enough that you start to take note? That flash of red passing you by is often a wonderful sign, as it means the work you’ve been putting in is finally taking shape and you’re moving ever closer to your goals. It’s a reminder of your power, your ability to change your life and plot your own course.
Birds And Beyond
Cardinals are a true gift. Their striking beauty is always a delight to see and their varied songs are beautiful to hear. As they flood our tree lines, backyards, and nature trails, may we be grateful not only for their presence, but for all the messages they wish to send us. If we listen closely and become more in tune with the planet and all its beings, we can see just how many are trying to help us on our paths toward our highest goals.
Daniel Mitchell
