Symbols of anger can help take control of the emotion. Anger in moderation is not a bad thing, but no emotion should control your life. That’s why learning about the meaning of anger and the symbols that reflect the emotion can benefit you and everyone around you.
What is Anger?
Anger is an emotion that involves antagonizing someone or something. This happens when you believe someone has done you, or someone else, wrong.
Feeling anger is not bad. However, anger issues not only cause you problems with your relationships and can get you in trouble, but they can also cause you health issues. These include high blood pressure and mental health hurdles.
Which Color Symbolizes Anger?
Red is the color of anger. This may be due to the fact that our faces often get red when we feel angry and because other angry symbols, such as fire, are depicted as red.
The character Anger from Inside Out is red, another connection between the color and the emotion. When he gets extra angry, fire comes from the top of his head, which strengthens the connection between red, fire, and anger.
Ways to Manage Anger
- Think before you speak or take action – this can help you use logic instead of emotions to make decisions
- Learn more about yourself – if you can identify your triggers, you can learn how to get through them
- Write – if you can’t talk to a therapist, you can always write down your feelings instead of lashing out
- Meditate – meditation can help you control your anger and strengthen you spiritual health if practiced regularly
- Exercise – this can help you calm down, reduce stress, and let out excess energy
- Communicate openly – after you feel calm, communicate your feelings in a calm way to strengthen your relationship (never try to hurt the other person)
- Keep a clean environment – keeping things in order can help manage anger and stress
- Make a joke – humor can release tension and endorphins that reduce anger
Flowers That Symbolize Anger
- Petunia – a symbol of anger and resentment that can also be positive if you love the flower
- Tiger Lilies – long connected to aggression and anger
- Black Roses – can be associated with hatred and revenge
- Pansy – perennial flowers that often look like they have an angry face
Tree That Symbolizes Anger
A barren fig tree can symbolize anger. This comes from the Christian tale of the fig tree that did not bear fruit. When a man noticed his fig tree had not given him fruit for three years, he got angry and cut it down because it was a waste of soil.
In other Christian tales, Jesus cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit. In most versions, someone is angry at the fig tree for not doing its part. This parable aligns with humanity not being a productive member of society and choosing to have the fruits of the spirit.
Animal Anger Symbols
- Hornet – the phrase “mad as a hornet” comes into play
- Bull – a symbol of anger, loyalty, and stubbornness
- Fire Ants – symbols of aggression and anger
- Crocodiles – especially the Nile Crocodile, which is one of the most aggressive animals in the world
13 Symbols of Anger
1. Claws
Claws symbolize anger, as felines can extend their claws on call. They do this when they feel threatened or angry. The phrase “their claws are out” came from this fact.
2. Bomb
Bombs are symbols of anger that depict explosive anger well. This is used when someone is a ticking time bomb, waiting for the right moment or the next trigger to unleash their anger.
3. Fist
A fist can symbolize anger, strength, or victory. When it symbolizes anger, it is often red or formed in an aggressive way with accompanying symbols of anger.
4. Fire
Fire is one of the top symbols of anger. It symbolizes the feeling we have when we are angry, making it one of the most accurate depictions of anger in nature.
5. Dark Cloud
Dark clouds are connected to many negative emotions, with anger being one of the most prominent. These dark clouds are usually shown hovering over the person that feels angry rather than the object of the anger.
6. Hulk
Hulk gets his powers from his anger, which is why “hulking out” means that someone is raging. This comparison has been around since Hulk’s debut in the 1960s.
7. Angry Face
This emoji allows people to easily and safely express their anger. There are many types of angry emojis, but the most common is the simple “angry face” option.
8. Chain
Chains symbolize the way anger can drag us down. If we feel angry, we feel held back from our lives, trapped, and no longer in control of our own lives.
9. Chaotic Ocean
The angry waves of the ocean may be relatable. The way they feel uncontrolled and chaotic is similar to the way anger can make us feel.
10. Anger Symbol
Perhaps the most common symbol of anger is the anger symbol. It consists of four curved red lines often used to depict anger in comics.
11. Demon Emoji
The demon emoji is often used to express negative emotions or plans. The angry face is used for anger, and the smiling one is used to express a desire for revenge.
12. Dragon Eye
Dragon eyes symbolize anger and rage. The eerie glare of the eye without the rest of the dragon to bring the picture together is even more menacing than the dragon itself.
13. Lyssa
Lyssa is the Greek goddess of anger and rage. She was a mad spirit and daughter of Nyx, who gave rabies to animals, which is where the term “lyssavirus” came from.