In old myths and legends, the horse was quite often a solar symbol, and in the Bible it is one of intelligence. According to its color, a horse may symbolize either destruction or victory (fiery-red and white, respectively).
The Horse and The West
Though this may be surprising, the horse is a maternal archetype, and is commonly associated to symbolize impulsiveness, impetuosity of desire and the instinctive impulses that motivate man. The German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche discusses the association of the horse with darker human drives, such as virility and sexuality - this has been resented and disputed by numerous other writers.
On the darker end, in dreams the black horse of death and destruction is synonymous with misery. Is connected in many ways with aspects of the earth, specifically the sun, as well as the moon and water.
The centaur, the half-human half-horse hybrid legend is a wind god and is benevolent and compassionate in nature.
In the Western continent, the horse carries many characteristics of the person such as fertility, fidelity, sensitivity, strength, selfishness, anger, stubbornness and vanity. In psychology it can be the unconscious, subhuman side. A horse is also a figure highly associated with many aspects of war, especially in the Greek tradition.
The Horse and The East
The animal of the South, it can bring excessive Yang energy. The horse is a symbol of courage, speed and perseverance and is also one of the treasures of Buddhism. It is said to be an auspicious action to hang a painting or picture of horses in the living room because the element of the horse is fire. Horses are said to energize luck in social climbing and for luck in examinations.
The horse also denotes to agility, brute strength, authority and the forerunner in the (rat) race. For one who wishes all the above and more to boost one's standing in professional life, place a horse figure on the work table.
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