Hummingbird

Tanti's symbol is a tiny hummingbird, because…

It is a powerful symbol found in various cultures and mythologies.

In some societies, they signify the end of difficult times and the beginning of healing;

in others, they are inspiring signs of hope and good luck.

In some, they express the presence of a beloved one's spirit nearby.

There are so many different types in terms of neck, wing, and beak that they symbolize diversity.

They flap their wings so fast, strong, and joyfully that they seem to collect nectar from life itself.

From time to time, by hovering in the air without flapping their wings, they remind us of the value of stillness, slowness, and the present moment.

Their graceful flights are likened to the dance of flames.

With their tiny bodies, they cross the Gulf of Mexico, flying for more than twenty hours non-stop in the dark.

This journey is a symbol of the transformative power of bidding farewell to the old and embracing new beginnings;

of migration, change, and the freedom for which a price has been paid.

In many cultures, they are wise guides.

They indicate that we have the power to overcome obstacles when life presents them and that we must rise.

In Native American cultures, they are a symbol of love,

and for the Aztecs, they symbolize the sun's return after winter, and the warrior's return to earth after death.

In Ohion, Hopi, Pueblo, and Zuni cultures, they are the ones who bring back fire and summon rain.

They carry messages between the living and their beloved lost ones.

Among Native Americans, they are signs of love, peace, and happiness.

In almost every culture, they bring good luck.

They are heralds of love and the joy within life, despite everything;

representatives of rebirth and reunion.