Bodacious Copy

So, why all the swans? I moved to a marshland conservation area in 2021 and was transfixed by the swans here. Their majestic beauty inspires me. Their presence adds serenity to my life. 

Spiritually, swans are symbols of beauty, love, trust, loyalty, grace, transformation, tranquillity, and feminine intuition. A swan is believed to embody love and elegance, being the perfect muse for artists and musicians alike. Swans are deeply connected to water and symbolize water traits such as depth and fluidity. They remind us to go with the flow in life. Despite their enamouring outer appearances, swans remind us to look beyond the deceptive exterior labelling and embrace our beauty and grace that shines from within. 

The Romans associated swans with Apollo, the God of music, prophecy, and poetry. In many Celtic myths, the swan represents the beneficent and healing power of the sun. In Gaelic and Irish tales, swans appear as messengers of love, speaking of the love that already exists within us. 

As a spirit animal, the swan reminds us of the power of blessings and relationships while teaching us to embrace solitude. As a copy editor and proofreader, these perfect creatures’ spirits resonate with me.

(The swan images on this site are by Kevin Day.)