Speaking to MindBodyGreen, numerologist Johanna Augusta expanded on what exactly elephants can symbolize. “Elephants represent many positive influences, ranging from strength and good fortune to health, happiness, and spiritual well-being,” Augusta shared. The numerologist also mentioned Ganesh, stating how, in India, the divine figure is “honored for his wisdom, fortune, triumphs, and abundance.” Elephants also often symbolize transformation and growth.
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In parts of Africa, elephants represent high standing in the community, power, strength, and wealth, and are sometimes associated with royalty. In the Southeast Asian nation Cambodia, elephant statues are popular as they equate to good fortune and protection, and are often installed in places of worship and used in rituals. According to Cambodia Travel, elephants’ powers even go beyond bestowing positive life outcomes. For believers, the revered animals are thought to work as a channel between the spirit world and the living world.