cardinals what does the cardinal symbolize
Furthermore, the cardinal is a sort of matchmaker. Legend states that a cardinal was befriended by a maiden. As it was flying, the bird happened upon a lonely man. The bird led the man to the woman, and when the two people met, a relationship blossomed. Cardinals symbolize luck and are associated with the number 12.
Native Americans believe many birds and animals bring messages to people from the Great Spirit and have magical abilities that empower human beings. The red cardinal is a bird that has monogamous relationships, so Native Americans believe that they symbolize monogamy and romance.