The Symbologist Blog
Dr. Michelle Snyder
Welcome to the World of Symbols
Most people pass through life surrounded by symbols—never seeing them.
You’re here because you suspect they matter.
I’m a New York Times Best-selling Author, symbol historian, and speaker, specializing in how ancient symbols continue to shape the way we think, speak, believe, and build. My work bridges rigorous historical research with narrative storytelling to unlock the hidden meanings that have guided civilizations for millennia.
This blog is for both the curious and the committed—for newcomers who’ve felt the pull of something deeper, and for those already immersed in the language of myth, metaphor, and memory.
Here, I’ll take you on a journey through time and symbol—
Uncovering forgotten meanings, tracing ancient lineages, and revealing what was once hidden in plain sight.
Some call me weird. I thank them.
The word once meant “one who knows.” One who sees patterns where others see noise.
By that definition… I’m proudly weird.
So are you.
Explore the articles. Follow the signs.
Let the journey begin.
Blog Posts
The Unicorn and the Marathon
Every April, thousands gather to chase a dream across 26.2 grueling miles — the Boston Marathon. For many, it’s the ultimate test of heart and...
The Double Eagle
The Ancient Code of Symbols Look around. Your world is stitched together with symbols — most so familiar, so ever-present, that you no longer see...
Why Are We Drawn To Symbols?
Symbols are everywhere. We navigate by them, shop by them, even feel by them—though most of us never stop to ask why. From the glowing red octagon...
Caduceus Vs Asclepius
The caduceus evolved as a symbol long before ancient Egypt, where the winged rod with two serpents entwined was imaged with the Egyptian god Hermes....
Auric Medicine
Medical science is always at odds with believers of divine healing, yet modern medicine is in itself miraculous. There are recorded cases of...
Once Upon A Time
“Once Upon A Time” stories are among the greatest love stories ever told; layered with history, culture, and ancient ethics, these fascinating tales...
The Cultural Flow of Symbols
Shown: My Study of the Sri Lanka Mandala Symbols flow like rivers through cultures: They migrate with people, and as they are used, adopted, and...
Two Mysterious Cities
Cappadocia and Catalhöyük The world is full of mysteries and wonders from ages that have faded into the mists of once upon a time. Remnants of those...
Kabbalah, Cabala, Qabalah
Long before there were religious concepts of good and evil there was magic. In this magic pool arose an occult philosophy called the cabala. The...
The Grail
One of the most popular legends that grew out of mystical Christianity was The Holy Grail. As the story is told, when Archangel Michael and his...
Astrology of the Zodiac
The mythologies of the Zodiac are the oldest stories ever told. They were laid into the tapestry of stars before recorded history, and the symbolism...
Celtic Knots Talk
The origin of the intricate Celtic knot begins thousands of years ago when our ancestors watched the skies, measured the movement of the sun, moon,...
The Firebird Legends
The legend of the Russian Firebird is the ancestor of the Phoenix. The Firebird is a large bird with majestic plumage that glows with red, orange,...
Revelation From The Past
For decades I have followed the trail left by symbol-makers who practiced their craft in what we call prehistory. Here it is that a language of...
The Color of Mystery
Color became part of the mystery traditions in the early stages of civilization. Color was associated with light, and light was the greatest of all...