The giant panda dwells mainly in China but has become a worldwide symbol of the conservation of the natural world.
Pandas aren’t aggressive animals and attack only for self-defence. They symbolize peace, unity, strength, and duality.
Let’s learn more about the panda spirit animal and the spiritual meaning of pandas.
Pandas symbolize duality and the union of dark and light. Much like the red panda, giant pandas live a solitary life, only coming together to mate between March and May every year.
Regardless of what we think or want, light cannot obliterate dark. It is, after all, the presence of a light source that creates a shadow.
But, both dark and light can co-exist in the same Universe.
Therefore, the panda spirit animal is symbolic of our internal struggles and suffering as we experience these two opposing forces.
Panda Symbolism
If you have been receiving signs and synchronicities about pandas, it is likely because you feel confused or conflicted about a decision you need to make.
Don’t just settle for the least objectionable outcome. Choose the path that leads you where you want to be. Think about and research the long-term consequences of your decision and choose accordingly.
It may not seem easy (because it isn’t), but please trust that everything you need is inside you.
The spiritual meaning of pandas is also about strength and perseverance.
The panda spirit animal reminds us to stay calm as we walk through life and trust the Universe.
The mistakes we make only make us stronger, braver, and better- more aligned with our destiny, and more connected to our higher self.
Everything happens for a reason. We’re all here to find the light within us. Sometimes, it can take a while. And, that’s okay!!
Give yourself some time to figure things out.
You are worth fighting for. But, you need to be the one who fights for yourself first.
Panda Symbolism In Eastern Cultures
Pandas are seen as a sign of good luck in Chinese and Tibetan cultures.
They symbolize peace, unity, and oneness. Even today, the Chinese offer these beautiful creatures as a royal gift to diplomats and foreign countries.
There are many myths surrounding the panda’s appearance. One says that white bears covered themselves in ash to mourn the loss of a murdered cub for eternity.
Scientifically, the back and white fur help them camouflage themselves in the snow and dark.
Pandas, therefore, are the ultimate symbols of psychic protection.
This spirit animal also reminds us that the Universe has a plan for us all.
And, sometimes, all we can do is trust.
Panda Spiritual Meaning: Peace, Strength, Wisdom, Solitude & Oneness
The main message that the panda spirit animal has for us is about oneness, duality, and unity.
The spiritual meaning of pandas is also about loving ourselves and recognizing our divinity.
If we don’t value ourselves, it is unlikely that we will be able to communicate that value with others.
Let’s learn what pandas symbolize in detail.
Peace
Pandas rarely attack others. And, because they live a solitary life, they also avoid trespassing on human territory at all costs.
99% of their diet is bamboo. They are mostly vegetarian. But, sometimes, they do eat small mammals.
Pandas symbolize unconditional love for all living beings. They encourage us to build and honour our connection with Mother Earth.
The panda spirit animal teaches us to rise above the chaos and believe in truth, honesty, peace, and virtue.
Gentle
Without a doubt, pandas are gentle creatures. Panda symbolism encourages us to embrace quiet.
It also asks us to be gentle and forgiving with ourselves and others.
You don’t need to be perfect to deserve respect or love.
Regardless of what you are dealing with or how difficult you think it is to survive in a world as cruel as ours, it is important to be kind to yourself.
Forgiveness is the key to healing yourself and others. Be gentle with yourself and allow your spirit to find its place in the vastness of the Universe.
Also, allow the gentle spirit of the panda to heal you. Call in the panda spirit via meditation and channelling to receive this healing.
Pandas work with the element of the Earth. So, their energy can help you overcome all obstacles that are in your way easily.
Strength
The panda bear spirit animal also encourages us to believe in ourselves and be strong. We often underestimate just how capable we are.
We all indeed make mistakes (and we should be allowed to). But, at the end of the day, the efforts we put into a particular project matter much more than our mistakes.
The spiritual meaning of pandas is also about recognizing our strengths and celebrating the life they have helped us build so far.
Only then will you be able to make powerful changes in life.
Wisdom
Every living being on Earth carries innate wisdom. We’re all born with the lessons we need to teach the world inside of us.
We’re all coded to deliver the messages we’ve brought from the stars.
For me, it may be the importance of self-love. For you, it may be something else.
The panda spirit animal encourages us to recognize the message we’re here to deliver and share it with the world.
It is incredibly difficult to find your place in the world. But, only when you do that will you be truly content.
Your spirit has an infinite reservoir of knowledge and wisdom. Everything you need is inside you. Allow your soul to guide you on your path forward.
Solitude
As mentioned, pandas are solitary animals. Males and females only meet once a year for mating.
Pandas don’t encourage us to withdraw socially. But, their spirit asks us to maintain a balance between our personal life and social life.
If you are still wondering what pandas symbolize, maybe spend some time by yourself. Meditate and ask its spirit to guide you on your path forward.
The panda spirit animal asks us to look within and figure out our social needs.
I personally find social gatherings tiresome. So, it is important for me to find some time for myself, every day.
Our soul has all the answers we need. But, many of us don’t care. Even those of us who do fail to find them.
Spending some time alone can help you with that.
Balance
Pandas also symbolize the balance between the yin and yang energies. I’m not just talking about masculine and feminine energies.
Yin and yang are the two opposing forces that govern our life (angel and the devil, the right and the wrong, the left and the right). We experience these forces every day, but rarely pay attention to where they are leading us.
The spiritual meaning of pandas is focused on encouraging us to work with these energies to stay grounded and balanced.
Panda Dream Meaning & Interpretation
If you are seeing pandas in your dreams, it is likely because your soul is craving nourishment.
Since a panda’s diet is primarily made of bamboo (which doesn’t have much nutritional value), they spend more than 12 hours a day eating.
While we may not need food for 12 hours a day, our souls do crave other forms of nourishment.
Let’s take validation, for example. Do you not need it? Or, do you spend most of your time seeking validation from others?
Most of us don’t really love ourselves. We assume that someone, somewhere on the planet is supposed to shower us with love and affection for the rest of our life.
This needs to change. Only you can truly nourish your soul.
Besides, don’t give someone else the power to decide how much love you deserve/have earned on a particular day. True love is undying and unconditional.
We don’t even realize how important it is to honour and feed our souls with unconditional love and acceptance.
The panda symbolizes a perfect balance between the light and the dark, physical and spiritual, and love and fear.
We can’t escape our fears, nor do we need to.
But, we do need to remind ourselves that we are worthy of love, care, affection and acceptance.
Pandas also symbolize maintaining a balance between solitude and loneliness. As humans, we need support from others. But, sometimes, our soul needs more.
You can’t possibly introspect if you don’t spend some time alone.
Sometimes, in life, though, we don’t have a choice. You can’t force others to like you, nor can you ask yourself to find happiness where there is none.
The dream meaning of pandas is all about maintaining a balance. Even if you don’t feel like you have a choice, allow yourself to explore different activities and hobbies to spend your time productively.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the spiritual meaning of pandas is about peace and acceptance. Instead of chasing goals society considers acceptable, we should find what we really need to be satisfied and pursue it.
The panda spirit animal also asks us to look beyond the concepts of right and wrong, and good and evil.
The only thing we really need to worry about at any given time is if we’re listening to our hearts enough. Everything else will fall into place at the right time in the right place.
I started Spirit of Sapphire in August 2017 after finally building up the courage to start reading tarot for people other than my loved ones.
At the same time, I embarked upon expanding my spiritual knowledge and skills and so attended various psychic mediumship courses and circles, and I also began to train as a Reiki practitioner.
I’ve designed this site to be a hub of spiritual knowledge. As I learn new things, I want to share them with you.
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