Olive Branch

Olive Tree with Olive Branch – Sandtray Miniature

The Olive Tree has long been a powerful symbol of friendship, reconciliation, cleansing, and healing. It represents light after darkness, victory following struggle, endurance, and the richness that can come from restored connection. The olive branch itself is most widely recognized as a symbol of peace—offered, hoped for, or longed for.

In the sandtray, this miniature can symbolize repaired relationships, forgiveness, emotional growth, and the courage it takes to extend or accept peace. It may be used when a client has worked through conflict with a friend or loved one, is moving toward reconciliation, or is exploring what healing could look like after relational rupture.

At the same time, the olive tree can also hold more complex meaning. It may reflect longing for peace that has not yet been reached, grief over broken relationships, hesitation to trust again, or uncertainty about whether reconciliation is possible or safe. For some clients, it may symbolize hope mixed with vulnerability, or the emotional work required to maintain peace once it is achieved.

This miniature encourages exploration of boundaries, forgiveness, relational repair, inner calm, and the tension between hurt and healing. A meaningful and versatile addition to any sandtray collection.

Size: Varies from 4 to 5 inches long (stem is bendable)