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Last night I have dreamt of a live, four-leaf-clover that grew below a potted plant...
As far as I can recall, they were given to me as a gift...,
. and all that I can remember
is that I received it from a pair of MYTERIOUS HANDS...
They were long-stemmed..., and have a size of a fist....
I got curious what this means, when i woke up, pondering about all that I saw
from my dreams...
So I checked out the ever-ready and reliable Google....,
and here's what I got:
Clover and Shamrock Symbolism
Symbolic shamrock meaning got its most popular reputation in Ireland around the fifth century. During this time Saint Patrick was going about the business of introducing and establishing Christianity among the people.
Nature has a way of revealing deep symbolism on a simplified level.
How so? Well, in my experience, I've found nature is composed of a pure consciousness, so that means the messages we receive from nature are also pure and refreshingly simple.
St. Patrick must have understood this as legend indicates he utilized
the three-leafed clover
as an illustration of the Christian holy trinity.
St. Patrick tuned into the natural triad of the shamrock, and as clover was so prevalent
on the Irish hillsides, the shamrock seemed a natural, logical visual-aid for making his point. Patrick was passionate about sharing his faith with the people of Ireland,
and cleverly found associated each leaf of the clover with an aspect of the Holy Trinity.
These are as follows:
Shamrock as a Scriptural Symbol
- Father
- Son
- Holy Ghost
The three portrusions may also be symbolic of the three theological virtues found in first Corinthians 13:13.
- Faith
- Love
- Hope
Apparently, this spiritual teaching tool caught on and spread amongst the community because to this day the symbolic shamrock meaning is iconic of St. Patrick and his spiritual passion.
The symbolic meaning of clover may deal with spiritual development, but the use of the clover's trefoil growth might not have been original to Saint Patrick.
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Shamrock/Clover as a Celtic Symbol
Ancient Celts revered the clover because of the trinity of its leaves too. These people had a deep understanding of their connection with nature, and had a myriad of powerful beliefs based on triads, as we see in the triskelion, triple spiral, triquetra, Druid marks, and various knot-work illustrated by the artists of the time. The occurrence of three's, depending on how they were depicted, indicated aspects of goddesses, gods, time, and balance of energies pertaining to the triple mark.
On a more mundane level, the clover was seen as a substantial food source for livestock which lent attributes of abundance, provision, and nurturing to the list of symbolic shamrock meaning.
Furthering the symbolism of abundance, clover growth is prolific with very little provocation. This would have indicated stability, expanse and fecundity to the Celts and their ilk.
Symbolism of the Four Leaf Clover
The notorious four-leaf clover is still considered a good luck symbol today because of its rarity. According to Irish lore, each leaf symbolizes a different lucky characteristic.
- Respect
- Wealth
- Love
- Health
From a spiritual perspective, the four-leaf clover may represent the same divine triune as the one prescribed by Saint Patrick: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost with the fourth leaf symbolizing man or humanity. Therefore the presence of this fourth leaf (mankind) signifies redemption.
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Shamrock Symbolism in Dreams
Meaning of clover and shamrocks
in symbolic dreams deals with growth,
financial gain, success, good health and achievement.
This is largely due to its color, as green is typically
a brain trigger for refinement, wellness and satisfaction.
Also, the smell of clover is sweet, and studies have shown it induces a feeling of calm
- this is also adds to the symbolism of attainment and contentment associated with dreaming of shamrocks.
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To see a four-leaf clover in your dream indicates fortune and prosperity. You have been able to resolve an issue, and this will bring good luck. You have been able to resolve a pressing issue.
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| Dream Dictionary |
Walking through fields of fragrant clover is a propitious dream. It brings all objects desired into the reach of the dreamer. Fine crops is portended for the farmer and wealth for the young. Blasted fields of clover brings harrowing and regretful sighs. To dream of clover, foretells prosperity will soon enfold you. For a young woman to dream of seeing a snake crawling through blossoming clover, foretells she will be early disappointed in love, and her surroundings will be gloomy and discouraging, though to her friends she seems peculiarly fortunate.
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Clover - A four leaf clover symbolizes a complete, balanced self, contentment about your life. You have successfully come to a resolution of some problem. A three leaf clover represents past, present, and future.
sources:http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbolic-shamrock-meaning.html, http://www.dreamforth.com/search.php?query=four-leaf-clover&type=dreams&page=1, http://www.dreams-dictionary.org/Dream-Dictionary/Clover , http://www.mythsdreamssymbols.com/ddc.html,
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