The blue jay has different spiritual meanings depending on the culture and beliefs of the observer. Here are some of the spiritual meanings and symbolism associated with the blue jay:
- Faithfulness and loyalty: Blue jays are seen as spiritual animals that represent faithfulness, loyalty, and courage.
- Change and new beginnings: In Native American culture, blue jays are seen as representatives of change. If blue jays are seen after sunset or before dawn, it signals that change is coming and encourages people to get ready for the change that is coming.
- Protection, divinity, and kindness: In Christianity, blue jays primarily symbolize protection, divinity, selflessness, honesty, and kindness. It also has a long history of being considered an omen of good fortune.
- Insight and ingenuity: Blue jays are also considered to be symbols of insight and ingenuity, which is perhaps unsurprising given the constant need to adapt to new surroundings that these birds face through migration.
- Authentic communication: According to animal spiritualist Jordana Van, the blue jays striking blue color gives it a connection to the throat chakra, which relates to authentic interpersonal and creative self-expression. Blue jays often arrive to tell us that we are not being honest in our communications because we are afraid that if we were to speak or demonstrate our truth that we would not get what we want or need.
If you see a blue jay, it could mean that you have reached a spiritual awakening and can now communicate directly with the Divine. The sighting of a blue jay is often considered to be an omen of good luck, prosperity, and divine guidance.