What are symbols or pictures that are used to represent a new beginning?

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What are symbols or pictures that are used to represent a new beginning?

I am looking for artwork and I would like to find pieces that represent a fresh start or a new beginning. I would like ideas for symbols or pictures that are used to represent a new beginning.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hi,

Classic symbols are the phoenix, the bird that arises from the ashes, babies of all sorts, cosmic images (birth of a star, etc.), seedlings and sprouts.

There are more subtle images too, such as doorways and portals, rookies (such as a young firefighter hanging out with veterans, or young soldiers, athletes, etc. In religious contexts sometimes a moment of epiphany or revelation is used. Think Moses getting the commandments, or finding the tomb empty after Jesus is crucified him, the annunciation and the bhudda's enlightenment.