Ref.CR0116

Ref.CR0116 - Pendant with scarab motif.

Spiritual significance and symbolic meaning of the scarab beetle:

    - Transformation and Rebirth: The scarab beetle is universally recognized for symbolizing transformation. Its life cycle, where it emerges from the dung ball it buries, has been interpreted as a metaphor for rebirth, personal growth, and the ability to overcome adversity. This transformation from one state to another has made it a symbol of renewal and the cyclical nature of life.
    - Protection: In many cultures, the scarab has been used as a protective symbol. Its hard shell represents a shield against negative energies or forces. Amulets shaped like scarabs were worn or carried in ancient times for protection against harm, both physical and spiritual.
    - Resilience and Perseverance: The act of the scarab beetle rolling dung balls, which can be many times its own size, symbolizes strength, resilience, and the capacity to keep moving forward despite obstacles. This has been adopted as a life lesson about perseverance and the importance of hard work.
    - Cycle of Life and Death: The scarab's association with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth is evident in its natural behavior. It encapsulates the idea that from death or destruction (the dung) comes new life, symbolizing the continuity of life's journey, not its end.
    - Connection to Nature: On a broader spiritual level, the scarab represents a connection with the natural world, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting life's cycles. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things and the natural processes that sustain life.
    - Symbol of Time: The scarab also embodies the concept of time as cyclical rather than linear, with each day's journey of the beetle akin to the sun's journey across the sky - a daily renewal and a reminder of life's continuous nature.
    - Creativity and Manifestation: The beetle's ability to create something valuable (new life) from something mundane or even repulsive (dung) can be seen as a symbol of creativity and the potential to manifest positive outcomes from challenging situations.

In contemporary spiritual practices, the scarab continues to be a symbol of these themes. People might meditate on or use scarab imagery to invoke these qualities in their lives, focusing on personal transformation, protection, resilience, and the acceptance of life's natural cycles.

Material: mammoth

Size: 38mm/1.5in approx.