A-Z Charm Symbolism & Meanings

Here you will find a list of charm casting meanings. Please use this list with curiosity but do not feel the need to follow it too strictly. These meanings are traditional symbolic references to the charms, or personal meanings that I have attributed through my own journey of divination. Trust your own inner guidance above all else - if you don’t resonate with a charm meaning listed below, that’s okay! Trust your inner voice. Create your own list. Enjoy!

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A

Acorn - good luck, abundance, planting seeds for growth

Airplane - travel, adventure, new experience, changing direction, aspirations

Alice in Wonderland - the querent/casting reader (you), new adventures, curiosity

Alien - weird, different, unique, doesn’t fit in, Zodiac sign Aquarius

Alligator - cleansing, silent strength, waiting to strike

American Flag - America, freedom, unity, order, government, law

Anchor - grounding, loyalty, devotion, calm-seas, setting roots, hometown

Angel - guardian, protector, angel, higher being, spirit guide, passed loved one

Ankh - Ancient Egypt, life, immortality, good luck, creation of life, Sun God

Apple - good health, nourishment, knowledge, wisdom, education

Arch - union, commitment, new beginnings, transitions

Arrow - movement, direction, achieving goals, reaching target, protection from harm, Zodiac sign Sagittarius

Astronaut - new heights, thinking out of the box, perspective shift

Avocado - love, inner beauty, nourishment, female form, pregnancy

Axe - storing, preparing, building, strength, removing obstacles

B

Baby - pregnancy, children, new baby, acting like a baby (childish), innocence, new project

Backpack - children, school, education, baggage, carrying something necessary or unnecessary

Ball - activity, sport, energy, physical activity, celestial body, sun or moon

Ballet (Shoe or Ballerina) - inner peace & calmness, being poised during challenging situations, divine feminine strength, ballet

Banana - masculine anatomy, sexual energy, financial growth, Solar Plexus Chakra

Bat - self-awareness, acceptance of both light & dark, death & birth, endings & beginnings

Bear - trust instincts, be open-minded

Bear (teddy) - inner child, hanged man (tarot), self-reflection

Bee - hard work, dedication, community, enjoying life, rewards for efforts

Bell - celebration, spirit passing a message/trying to get your attention

Bicycle - hard work, motivation, exercise, determination, diligence

Bird - change, freedom, imminent transformation, strength, higher knowledge

Bird House - home, grandparents home (or someone who loved bird watching), nesting, nest, family

Bone - bone divination/bone casting, mortality, beliefs of life. Note - who or what did the bone belong to? What does that creature symbolize?

Book - learning, reading, journaling, knowledge, memory, education

Boy - child, adolescent, young man, male, boy, stereotypically masculine energy

Bowling - trying to complete something, aiming, something growing that isn’t sturdy yet, toppling, group activities, fun/games

Broom - sweeping under the rug (avoiding), cleaning, witchcraft, ceremonial magick, fertility

Brush (see also comb) - physical beauty, outer beauty, focus on appearance

Buck - masculine energy, leadership, graceful strength, inner peace, subtle energy

Bull / Ox - Taurus, hard work, heavy lifting, diligence, patience

Butterfly - transformation, new beginnings, spirit guide

C

Cactus - strength to survive tough situations

Cage - trapped, confined, unhealthy inner life, desiring freedom, oppressive environment

Camel - long journey ahead, patience, proper planning, desert

Camera - snapshot of current life, moment in time, memories, photography

Candy - sweetness, enjoy life, fun, joy, childhood, pleasure, temptation, offerings to gods/goddess

Car - moving, change, road trip, one point to another

Carrot - garden, healthy eating, prosperity

Castle - home, bigger home, dreams, travel, authority, dominance, protection, wealth

Cat - independence, witchcraft, familiar, intuition, adventure, courage

Cellphone - communication, connection with others, message from someone, limit screen-time

Cherry - sexuality, pureness, prize, treat, adolescence

Clock - time passing, energy being put in 

Cloud - celestial realm, sleep, dreams, angels, mystery, emotions

Cloud with Lightening Bolt - imbalance, bad moon, Divine is trying to wake you up

Clover - good luck coming your way, pay attention to good things happening

Crab - hard exterior, moody, emotions, intuition, rebirth, Zodiac sign Cancer

Crayon Box - creativity, inner child, thinking outside the box, childcare/working with children

Cross - faith, Jesus archetype, past &/or present Christian beliefs

Crown - self-worth, confidence, ruling, power, respect, boss

Cup/Chalice - emotions, spiritual fulfillment, can represent drinking or hydration, can represent water signs (cancer, scorpio, pisces)

Cupcake - treats, desserts, inner child, self-acceptance, birthdays or special events

Cupid - desire, lust, passion, attraction, affection, God of Love

Comb (also see brush) - going over the small details, very thorough search or analysis of something

Computer - working on the computer, technology

Cookbook - food, diet, comfort, finding new ways to nourish yourself, books, family recipe, someone in your life who loves to cook

Couch - home decor, relaxing, home, self-care, company

D

Deer - gentleness, grace, inner child, awareness of surroundings, mindfulness

Dinosaur - something from your past or something old, outdated ways of thinking

DNA - ancestry, genes, karma, pregnancy, cellular memory, higher consciousness

Dog - loyal, unconditional love, security, companionship, truthfulness

Dolphin - happiness, balance between the mind and soul, intuitive & intelligence, present

Dragonfly - self-realization, transformation, spiritual journey.

Dragon - chaos, supernatural power, wisdom, strength, hidden knowledge

Dreamcatcher - dreams, paying attention to dreams, protection, sleep, Native American

E

Eagle - connection to Divine, freedom, courage, honesty, bravery

Earth - global issues, collective consciousness, environment, community, travel

Eiffel Tower - France, Europe, travel, beauty, attention

Elephant - wisdom, good luck, experience, loyalty, companionship, obstacles being removed

Eye - protection, evil eye, intuition, third-eye, clairvoyance, gateway to soul

F

Fan - cool down, movement, fresh ideas

Fangs - energy sucking, draining, being used, abuse, enjoyment, exploring something (sink teeth into), Halloween

Fairy - push to explore environmentalism or animals, magick, intuition, impish

Feather - gift from the Divine, someone is listening to your prayers, Spirit is protecting you

Feet - vitality, respect, mourning, step forward, baby &/or pregnancy

Fish - abundance, luck, fertility, tranquility, serenity, happiness, health

Frog - rebirth, fertility, transformation, releasing emotional baggage

Frogs in Love - relationship, commitment, enjoying company, finding someone similar to you

Flame - illumination, wisdom, knowledge, passion, vitality, consuming

Flamingo - finding balance, happiness, family, relationships, travel

Flower - innocence, new beginning, fresh start, gratitude, admiration, spring or summer

Fork - nourishment, giving something to someone (fork it over), change direction, fork in the road (decisions), sex (forking)

Fox - cleverness, independent, mischievousness

G

Ghost - mediumship, spirit, supernatural, the past

Gift - something unexpected, rewards, free item

Girl - child, adolescent, woman, female, femininity, stereotypically female

Glasses - seeing clearly, fragile, sensitive issues, strong beliefs, need to review something

Gun - danger, authority, power

Graduation Cap - success, achievement, graduation, level-up, learning something new

Grapes - abundance, fertility, good luck, goddess

H

Handcuffs - feeling held down, responsibility, rules, binding, possession

Hands - offering, construction, using your hands, arts/crafts

Hand with Heart - reiki energy, energy healing, kindness, creating something with pure intention & love

Hand with Spiral - reiki energy, energy healing, massage, craniosacral therapy, healing

Hanger (Clothes) - moving on from something you’ve held on to

Hamsa Hand - Ancient Middle Eastern symbol of protection. In Buddhist & Hindu cultures it represents the chakras & energy flow

Harp - angels, music, classic, raising vibration, pride, triumph

Hat (baseball) - sports, activity, “no cap” / no limits, could represent a person you think of who wears caps a lot

Hat (cowboy) - ranch, western, midwest, farming, working with animals, outlaw, someone you know who wears cowboy hats

High Heel - dressing up, fashion, new heights, ambition, career, status, class, sexuality

Horse - freeing yourself, movement, courage, power, perseverance, travel

Horse (Rocking Horse) - inner child, childhood, nostalgia

Hot Air Balloon - travel, seeing something from a new perspective, taking time to enjoy what’s around you with fresh eyes

Hummingbird - anxiety, quick movement, fast-paced, stop to enjoy life, connection to the Divine

I

Ice Cream - childhood nostalgia, success in love, satisfaction, luck

Infinity - our soul exists forever, balance, partnership, romance, marriage

J

Jester - playing a role, not taking things seriously, The Fool tarot card

Justice Scales - legal, justice, truth, fairness, balance, Libra, Egyptian Goddess Maat

K

Key - opening the unknown, realization, unlocking, enlightenment, spiritual realm

Knife - cutting ties, sacrifice, division, fear, anger, aggression, separation

L

Ladybug - good fortune, grace, happiness at home or in relationship

Lamp - wishes coming true, hope, Aladdin/Disney

Leaf / Leaves - autumn (September, October, November), change, letting go of the old

Lemon - “when life gives you lemons”, hope for the future, Spring/Summer

Life Ring - support, needing help, being offered assistance, troubled times, safety

Lightbulb - new idea, innovation, “ah-ha” moment

Lizard - rebirth, life cycle, feminine power, strength, requires little to survive

Lock - secrets, something hidden away, mystery, keeping something safe

Lotus - spiritual growth, coming out of a challenging time to something better, beauty

Lotus with Meditation - inner growth, self-reflection, meditation, yoga, self-care practices

Lovers - relationship, marriage, commitment

M

Microphone - speaking your truth, performing, reaching an audience.

Microscope - reviewing something, small details, science, scientist

Mirror - self-reflection, beauty, vanity, shadow work, self-evaluation

Mittens/Gloves - winter, holidays, snow, cold, pair, working together

Measuring Stick (Ruler) - take note, examine, look into something further, do research

Medical Caduceus (Staff of Hermes) - medicine, physician, physical health, medical school

Monkey - playfulness, finding solutions to your problems

Moon - enlightenment, inner knowledge, emotions, feminine, wisdom, intuition. Can represent night time or lunar phase.

Mouse - quiet, timid, shy, unremarkable. Alternatively could represent a computer mouse or Mickey Mouse

Music - passion, hobby, inner child, healing, singing, sound healing, mantras, self-expression

Mushroom - ancestors, healing, psychedelic, hallucinations, visions, nature, PNW, forest

N

Nail (tool) - unity, strength, willpower, Christianity, sexual experiences

Net - catching something, securing opportunities, being caught, complicated

Notebook - taking notes, learning something, journaling, writing, self-expression

Nurse - helping others, profession related to helping, healing, fixing a problem, wounds (physical, spiritual, emotional)

O

Octopus - finding a way out of a situation, intelligent & wise

Om / Ohm / Aum - Symbol for oneness in the Universe. Considered the highest sacred symbol of Hinduism

Orange - prosperity, success, energy, sensuality, fertility

Otter - joy, playfulness, creativity, balancing serious matters with fun

Owl - Wisdom, knowledge, intuition, death & rebirth, intelligence, sacred knowledge

P

Paint Brush - using your creative skills, creating something, painting a house, renovations

Paint Tray - creativity, thinking of a creative solution, inner child, artist

Palm Tree - androgyny, truth, growth, unification, fertility, eternal life, travel

Parrot - using your voice, power of words, throat chakra

Paw - pet, animal, passed animal, following footstep

Peace Sign - conflict resolution, cooperation, collective consciousness

Peacock - flashy, attracting attention from others, confidence, individuality

Pegasus - imagination, creativity, freedom, fast movement to achieve goals

Pentacle - earth element, material realm, symbol of protection, sacred space or altar

Perfume - luxury, being put together, hygiene, good impression, attracting something new

Pig with Wings - something unlikely to happen, unexpected, unbelievable, seemingly impossible

Pineapple - luxury, welcoming, friendship, stamina, sexual relationships

Pizza - relationship with food, indulgence, enjoyment

Pumpkin - Autumn, Halloween, Samhain, abundance when opened

Pumpkin Carriage - from the story Cinderella, new opportunities await but may pass you by if you don’t act

Purse - connection to the material, shopping, money, hobbies

Puzzle Piece - missing element, putting something together, solutions, challenge

Q

Question Mark - questions, curiosity, looking for answers, need clarity

R

Rabbit - fertility, happening quickly, spawning new, Spring, Ostara

Racket (Racquet) - physical movement, changing direction

Rainbow - spiritual inner awakening, beautiful event after negative event, seeing the beauty, hope, chakras

Ram - power, boldness, new paths &/or new beginnings, Zodiac Sign Aries

Rhinoceros - something stronger or harder than anticipated, stamina, strength

Robot - cut off from emotions, hiding true feelings from others, scared to be vulnerable

Ruler (Measuring Stick) - take note, examine, look into something further, do research

S

Scales of Justice - balance, law, justice, Zodiac sign Libra

Scarecrow - autumn, country, fear, the shadow

Scissors - cutting something out, releasing

School Bus - back to school, children, learning, reviewing the basics

Scorpion - being stung. or hurt, protecting yourself, danger, death & rebirth, Zodiac sign Scorpio

Seahorse - men doing domestic roles, masculine energy, good luck, power strength, persistence

Sewing Machine - creativity, making something, fixing a small detail in a situation

Shell - life force, redemption, healing, resurrection, feminine energy, birth, womb, fertility

Sheep - desire to conform, belonging, obedience, sleep & dreams

Skull - death (literally or figuratively), warning of danger, poison, watch out

Snake - fertility, fear, journey toward self-realization, sexuality, transformation

Snail - slow, defence, protection, sensitivity, self-reliance, Hermit

Snowflake - winter, cold, unique, individual, sensitive, fragility, short-lived

Spider - patience & creativity (making a web)

Spoon - nourishment, support, silver spoon (spoiled or wealthy), satisfaction, cuddling (spooning)

Squid - changing yourself to fit your environment, blending in

Star - good luck, wish fulfillment, human spirit, life, truth, shining light on darkness

Starfish - holding on to something, need to take care of yourself

Strawberry - healthy eating, spring or summer, sensuality, fertility, abundance

Stroller (baby) - new beginnings, fertility, children, pets, something precious

Success, Money, Happiness Sign - crossroads, big life choices, decisions

Sun - warmth, vitality, joy, divine masculine, energy, strength, the self. Can represent day time or summer.

Swallow - completion of a long journey, could represent a sailor or nautical energy/locations

Swan - lovers, bond between parent/child, purity, beauty, grace, balance, spiritual evolution

T

Taj Mahal - symbol of love, represents spiritual journey, wonders of the world, travel, India

Teapot - filling something up emotionally, friendship, comfort, joy, reassurance

Teeth (fangs) - energy sucking, draining, being used, abuse, enjoyment, exploring something (sink teeth into), Halloween

Television - entertainment, fame, relaxation, life on auto-pilot

Tie - work, corporate, authority, business

Tiger - independence, strength, hidden in plain sight

Tooth - can represent Throat Chakra, vitality, strength, can be a precursor warning

Toothbrush - taking care of yourself, confidence

Tree - growth, home, family, playing the witness, observing, deep rooted, strength, forest baths

Truck - similar to car but can also be viewed as towing something, carrying excess, baggage

Turtle - patience, longevity, slow & steady wins the race, protected, guarded, moving through challenging times

U

UFO - conspiracy, unexplained, mystery, secrets, out of this world

Unicorn - magic, guidance from the divine, purity, blessings, ask Spirit to help you through challenging times

Uniform - professional, career, trust, aide

Umbrella - shelter, protection, wait out the storm, patience, be prepared

Utensils - food, diet, changes, self-worth, innovation

V

Vacuum - cleaning, absorbing energy (good and bad)

Valentine - love, relationship, crush, interest in someone, romance, February

Vampire Teeth - energy sucking, draining, being used, abuse, enjoyment, exploring something (sink teeth into), Halloween

Video Games - childhood, nostalgia, fun, playfulness

Vitruvian Man (Leonardo da Vinci) - divine connection between the human form and the universe

W

Web - planning, interconnection of the universe, divine intervention, long-term plans

Whale - mating for life (finding a partner), making decisions trusting your inner voice

Wheel - changing direction, figuring out plans, making decisions

Windmill - harnessing spiritual energy, transformation, can represent a trip to somewhere with windmills (mountains)

Witch (Hat or Person) - magic, divination, wisdom, exploring aspects of the self that may be ‘taboo’

Wolf - strength, dependable, working hard, instincts. Can also represent loyalty or “wolf pack” as in teamwork or family.

Wreath - meaning can vary by season or holiday, eternal life, unity, joy, celebration, faith

Wrench - tool, fix, alternatively ‘throw a wrench in plans’ to damage or change

X

X - “X marks the spot” a desired destination or outcome, can represent an ex-partner, ex-friend, etc.

Y

Yard Stick (Ruler) - take note, examine, look into something further, do research

Yin-yang - complex Ancient Chinese symbol, duality, balance, interconnectedness, masculine/feminine, sun/moon

Yoga - meditation, balance, stretching, yoga, finding inner peace, spiritual connection

Z

Zebra - socialization, friendliness, trying to fit in

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