Leaping Dolphin Art, Celtic Knot Wood Carved Image Tile

This digital design is created from a photo of a wood carving by Signs of Spirit of our Celtic Dolphin wood carving. Pictures are taken of the carving and manipulated in Photoshop. While this particular carving is in its forever home, we are always producing more if you are interested in an original wood carving. Meaning of the Symbol: Keeper of the Sacred Breath of Life.  As the rhythm of breath and movement lead Dolphin through their worlds of water and air, Dolphin teaches awareness and balancing of body, mind and spirit through breath. In Celtic Animal symbolism, Dolphin is highly honoured and seen as the protector of the sacred wells and sacred water. Dolphin is the Watcher of the Waters and guardian of all things water related. Pirate lore hails Dolphin as a symbol of Protection. There are many stories of dolphins rescuing those lost at sea. Dolphin is connected with duality also. It has to do with being both fishlike and mammal. It is both of the water and an air breather. Dolphin can connect you to the energy of “being in two worlds at once.” With this aspect of Dolphin, we see in Greece Dolphin is a compatriot of both Apollo (sun) and Aphrodite (moon). Sun Dolphin meanings: Active, Life, Vibrant, Health, Renewal, Intelligence Moon Dolphin meanings: Hidden power, Intuition, Dreams Conception, Feminine In Christian symbolism, Dolphin is seen as an aspect of Christ and are symbolic of resurrection. Some artists utilise the protective, stabilising, compassionate demeanour of the dolphin as a message of wellbeing to the pure of heart. Some artistic renditions speak of dolphins transporting the spirits of the faithful to Christ’s side upon leaving their physical bodies.