The Symbolism of Mushrooms

In psychology, as a metaphor, the mushroom can have many different meanings and interpretations. Fortunately, most spiritual interpretations of mushrooms are positive. However, depending on what you do with the mushroom or what it tastes like, the meaning can vary.

“Associated in art, literature, and folklore with the wicked and exotic, the mushroom has been used since primitive times to represent death and death’s fair sister, sex. Mushrooms have been called ‘devil’s fruit’ and Satan’s beard. They do not take to domestication. They lurk in the forest, assume skeleton hues, and smell of rot and Pan.”

– Tom Robbins, Another Roadside Attraction