Match each universal symbol with its meaning. 1. life or rebirth 2. old age or death 3. a decision or change 4. passion or death answers : winter : red : water : crossroads

Passion or Death - Red: In most Western countries, red represents feelings of love and passion; however, in South Africa the color red represents death and mourning. Life or Rebirth - Water: Water symbolizes the origin of life, rebirth, fecundity, fertility, transformation, purification, strength, cleanliness. Primordial element, it is considered the starting point for the emergence of life. A Decision or Change - Crossroads: A crossroads represents a critical point, in which a decision must be made, or a change must be made. Oldness or Death - Winter: In shamanism, winter symbolizes old age and death. It is associated with old age because the elders, the wise and the ancestors had their hair as white as winter snow. It is associated with death because we enjoy winter, to share our experiences and teachings more at home, evaluate our accomplishments and purposes, practice patience, and prepare for the deaths.