STARS⭐

• General: Unity, hope, light

• Five-pointed stars: Common and versatile — often represent ideals or people (e.g., U.S. states)

• Six-pointed stars: Rare, sometimes used to reference Judaism (Star of David)

• Multiple stars: States, islands, or regions (e.g., Australia, U.S., China)

CREScENT MOON🌙

• Most commonly associated with Islam

• Also symbolises renewal, growth, and guidance at night

Seen on flags of countries like Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia
SUN☀️

• Life, energy, enlightenment

• Often spiritual — e.g., Japan’s red sun (Amaterasu), Argentina’s “Sun of May” (Incan symbol of a sun god)

Birds🕊

• Eagle: Power, freedom (e.g., U.S., Mexico, Egypt)

• Dove: Peace (less common in flags, more in emblems)

• Bird of Paradise: Cultural pride (Papua New Guinea)  

Animals🐘​

• Represent strength, native fauna, cultural totems

• Lion: Royalty, bravery (e.g., Sri Lanka, Fiji coat of arms)

• Dragon: Protection, mythology (e.g., Bhutan, Wales)

• Kangaroo/Emu: National identity (e.g., Australia’s coat of arms)

Shields & Coats of Arms🛡

• Often tied to colonial history (used on flags like Fiji, Spain, Montenegro)

• Represent government, family lineage, or national defense