The Walking Lion Ring

A beautiful unisex solid ring. The plaque at the top of the ring shows a lion walking. The symbolic meaning of lions, as one might imagine, deals primarily with strength. The fact that it is a nocturnal creature means that the lion is a symbol of power and authority in the subconscious mind (just as night is an ancient symbol of the subconscious – or dreams). Interestingly, the lion is considered by many ancient cultures as a symbol of the solar animal, yet it is primarily a nocturnal creature, exercising its hunting activity mainly at night. In addition, the lioness is considered a lunar animal. This serves as a symbolic message of balance and sound judgment. In sharing the world of night and day, the lion brings a message of wisdom to us. In other words, the lion asks us not to exaggerate in certain areas of our lives. Instead, we maintain a balanced mind and overall balance in our life activities. In ancient Greece, lions were identified with Dionysus, Phoebus, Cybele, and Artemis because myth shows that lions pulled the chariots for these gods and goddesses. Here, the symbolic meaning of lions revolved around protections and were seen as guardians of the dead as well as guardians of palaces, gates, shrines and thrones. They were also the ultimate protectors of hearth and home.