The Egyptians considered the phoenix to be the spirit of Ra, the god of the sun. The sun which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. The phoenix is reborn and obtains new life by rising from the ashes.
The symbolism speaks to me. Transformation by a journey through fire and adversity; strength through renewal. A new start can be a victory over trauma or addiction. It reminds me that people can be reborn and transform their lives.
The body symbolizes kindness, the wings prosperity and the head reliability.