PRINCETON, N.J. -- Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana are the most right-leaning states in the union, with between 46% and 49% of residents in each identifying as politically conservative. Massachusetts, Vermont and Hawaii are the most left-leaning, with 30% of residents in each of those states identifying as liberal.
Figurative: The term ashes is often used to signify worthlessness, insignificance or evanescence (Genesis 18:27 Job 30:19). Proverbs of ashes, for instance, in Job 13:12, is Job's equivalent, says one writer, for our modern rot.. For the ritual use of the ashes of the Red Heifer by the priests, see RED HEIFER.
The legend of the Phoenix can be simply interpreted to mean that the end is only the beginning. The Phoenix is an alchemical symbol. It has to do with the operations of alchemy which lead to the making of the philosophal stone. It is a chemical property of matter that is observed during (al-)chemical reactions.One needs to hear it from an alchemist what chemical reactions it refers to and what these symbolize.mong Christians, it can represent rebirth after death. To many a Phoenix may represent a new beginning, that no matter how bad (hot) things may get you will get back up on your feet (rise out of the ashes). The Phoenix always rises from its own ashes.