🌈 What Does The Zia Symbol Mean

The Zia sun symbol is one of the most recognizable symbols in New Mexico. It is a symbol of the Zia Pueblo, an indigenous tribe from the state. The symbol features a circle with four rays pointing in each of the cardinal directions. The four rays represent the four seasons, the four directions, the four times of day, and the four stages of life. The Zia symbol has four groups of four rays extending from the top, bottom, left, and right of a circle, with the four rays within each group representing the following: The circle in the middle of the rays ties the rays together to represent love and life. The official flag of New Mexico consists of a red sun symbol of the Zia people on a field of gold (yellow). 84jt.