Definitions: (1) mental illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; (2) free from care; cheerful; happy; (3) extremely beautiful; ravishing; animate; bright; (4) nimble, buoyant, lively; (5) having a shining nature, character, or personality; (6) willing to show the way; (7) Emitting health; glowing; (8) Diffusion of mental knowledge; elucidating; (9) Emanating spiritual knowledge; enlightening
Synonyms: delicate, easy, gentle, radiant, unencumbered
Saying: A candle’s light is best seen in the dark.
Quotes:
• Some people change when they see the light, others when they feel the heat. — Caroline Schoeder, American aphorist
• Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, and it was good. — The Bible, Genesis 1:3,4
• We are all facets of the diamond which is God … Each of us reflecting light in our own way. — Linda Ohlson Graham (1947-) American poet
• Only those who live up to the highest light they have find their lives in harmony. Those who act on their highest motivations become a power for good. — Peace Pilgrim [born Mildred Lisette Norman] (1908-1981) Steps Toward Inner Peace {2021}
Symbols: 1) dew; 2) gold; 3) the lamp; 4) the diamond
Mythological Figure: Balder, the beautiful and wise Scandinavian deity of light and peace