The Cardinal; more than just a bird
A cardinal might seem like it’s just a little red bird, but for many people, it has a much deeper meaning to life. Cardinals have many different meanings, but they are often recognized as spiritual beings.
“In the Christian context, both the blood of Jesus and cardinals are used as the symbols of vitality, and that vitality is everlasting. Scripture clearly says ‘By His blood, we are freed from sin to serve the living God, to glorify Him, and to enjoy Him forever.’ Red cardinals represent life, hope, and restoration.”1
It is said that cardinals visit people during both difficult times in their lives or times of celebration. If you have a cardinal lurking around your house, it could mean someone who has passed away is paying you a visit.
If a cardinal visits you in your dreams, it has a different meaning than if you see one in real life. Cardinals in dreams send messages of confidence. They’re trying to tell you to be who you really are and stop pretending to be someone you’re not.
For years, people have been sharing their own stories about cardinals. I recently had my own experience with a cardinal.
When I was at my grandparents’ house the other day for my grandpa’s birthday, we were eating dinner in their dining room. Their dining room has several windows nearby. In the middle of our meal we heard something banging on the window, it was a cardinal. As soon as we looked at it, it flew away. Just minutes later, we heard the noise again and it was the same cardinal back again. This hasn’t happened to me before, but to my grandparents, it’s a weekly occurrence.
It was as if the cardinal was trying to tell us something. It could have been many different things. Last year, my great-grandmother passed away. Ever since, some of my closest family members have seen cardinals around their houses when in the past they didn’t.
This was the only time I saw a cardinal act out in this way. Other times, when I went over to my grandparents’ house I’ve seen a cardinal, but it was just sitting in a tree minding its own business. Many people, including my family, believe in the cardinal’s meaning.
Have you ever had this type of experience with a cardinal? If so, what do you think it was trying to tell you?
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Crystal • Aug 28, 2025 at 1:20 pm
I am not sure why I havent searched Cardinals before this.. but here is my story. It will be long!
Over a year ago a cardinal began showing up at my work office window. It is approximately 20 ft. From my desk. I named the cardinal Peadro. Everyone in the office knows Peadro well! Even visitors take note of him.
It had now been about a week since he has been at the window. But literally he has been around for over a year! I have many pictures/videos on my camera. Peadro had been around a short while when over a year ago I had went to lunch in our large meeting room which is at the very opposite side of my desk window. I am eating and hear something..It was Peadro! After a bit him being around we went to KY. There was a christmas shop and a WHOLE section dedicated to cardinal decor! I broke down! My husband even asked what was wrong. I spent $80 on decor!
We have a pool….this summer we have used our pool alot! We have zero feeders in our yard. But we have seen more Cardinals than I have ever seen in my entire life!!! On the bike trail the other day, camping….I see them everywhere!! So…… there have been really hard moments….one of my children had been struggling very badly…but in the midst of all of it I have been on a healing journey of my own..roughly since 2021. Little by little I have had a spiritual awakening. I waz raised in the church but that was all about inherited beliefs. What I have learned thru spirit is nothing i learned growing up. So yea…. 😃
Lyn Nanni • Mar 6, 2025 at 12:50 pm
I often have visitations from Mother Nature’s creatures but this morning was profoundly touched by a cardinal visit because it came precisely when I was writing about a beloved one who is estranged from me right now. I was writing words of love about him and am sure the cardinal came to confirm he received them. Also earlier this morning I was musing upon Jesus and the love he brought to us, still alive 2025 years after he walked the earth. I truly know we are all divinely connected and messages of love are available at all times if we simply pause and be still. Thank you for your article! Lyn Nanni, DreamGirlWriter
Melanie Brown • Jul 17, 2025 at 7:34 am
You are about to start your journey from GOD THAT’S HE PROMISE YOU FINALLY.