The Sun Symbol
Created to reflect the - believes and philosophies - of its eponymous founder.
The Story
It's All About The Sun
A Circle with a dot in the center is an ancient astronomical, astrological solar symbol that represents the Sun.
Sonia Tonkin Inspired by this particular symbolic Sun representation designed an entire jewelry collection of wearable amulets, this original designs have become the signature pieces that she is sought after and known for.
This particular symbol was once the alchemist symbol for gold as well. The symbol association with both the Sun and Gold dates back as far as alchemy itself.
The symbol of Helios who as God of the Sun, could see and hear everything.
The color of gold was associated with the brilliance of the Sun from the beginning of times, gold the noble metal was named after Sol, the golden Sun whose symbol was the perfect sphere.
The dot or point in the center of a circle symbolizes the blending of male and female forces.
SYMBOLYSM
The sun possible the world's oldest religious symbol.
The sun can be represented by certain elements, like bronze, gold, diamond, ruby and topaz. The symbol of the sun is an Alchemy symbol.
POWER
The sun has been a symbol of power, growth, health, passion and the cycle of life in many cultures and religions throughout time.
Divine
All Ancient culture regard the Sun as a sacred symbol
In Hindu the circle is called the bindu or the spark of life within the cosmic womb. In Chinese the Sun represents Yang, the active, assertive masculine life principle.
Native American tribes usually included sun symbols in stories documented through art and passed down through the generations. In Egyptian culture, a winged sun disc symbol stood for protection. The Egyptians also worshiped the sun god Ra, Horus and Osiris. Horus represents the rising sun, Osiris the setting sun, and Ra represents the sun’s zenith.
In Chinese culture, it is a "yang" symbol associated with heat, masculine attributes and heaven. the sun as a representation of the cycle of life.
In Christianity the sun is the house of Archangel Michael and is also a symbol of the Christ, or Christ-like attributes.
The sun is the eye of Zeus in Greek mythology.
The sun has positive traits of being determined, focused, noble, and original.
Amulet
The Symbol gives the wearer Energy, Will and Sense of Self, Encourages creativity and gives people the power to meet the challenges in their everyday life.
The Sun Center of Humankind's Existence
ENERGY
The Sun is the star at the center of the solar system.
It is a nearly perfect sphere, by far the most important source of energy for life on Earth.
The Sun symbolizes different
aspects of human consciousness.
Considering the unique hold the powerful celestial
body have always had on man’s psyche, it is not
surprising to know that every ancient civilizations
had developed a Sun symbol that have significance in
a number of fields, such as religion, astrology,
mythology, divination, mysticism, semiotics,
psychoanalysis and heraldry
Celestial Power
The sun is the giver of life, creator of the universe,
the sun or Ra represented life, warmth and growth.
Jewelry With Special Meaning
The Sun Symbol - my passion and sacred to many
Worshiped
The sun resonates with male energy in most cultures. However, Celtic places feminine powers within the sun’s rays. Likewise, ancient African, Japanese, Germanic, and some Native Americans tribes all hold the sun as a feminine energy.
The Sun Continuous Necklace “Helios” Stunning and
powerful this necklace makes you feel exuberant,
elegant and full of joy, like Sun rays do.
Astrology
The symbolism represented by the Sun from beginning of human times is extremely profound, deeply spiritual and very sacred
The Sun astrologically speaking thought to represent the conscious ego, the self and its expression, the personal power, pride and authority, leadership qualities and the principles of creativity, spontaneity, health and vitality in sum the “life force”
Visible
The Sun’s position in a birth-horoscope is believed to express one’s true being
It’s as if the sun shines upon our symbolic selves and makes us most visible to the world
Sunshine!
Feel the positive energy of the Sun
When One Piece Is All You Need
Simplicity pure beauty!
Revered
Creator of Life!
Organic is the first thought that comes to mind when
you see a Sonia Tonkin Sun Symbol signature piece.
The Symbolic power of the symbol makes it the
perfect choice for a meaningful amulet to have or to
give!
I Believe! Do You?
In my classic Sun Collection I represent the alchemist symbol for the sun. With it,
LIFE - STRENGTH - ENERGY - WILL, ABUNDANCE AND LIGHT