You could try other symbols, such as shapes, stars, animals, etc., instead of dots or numbers.
If you can't figure out the meaning of a symbol, try to guess its meaning based on the letters (symbols) around it.
The most effective way to locate an occult symbol, is to try to "decode" any symbol you see.
"Most organizations like Symbol try to stick to their core competence, and we want to stick to our business and let Bright Horizons provide the service," she said.
Hearts are the most obvious symbol, but, depending on how far you want to go, you can try drawing male/female symbols, wedding rings, roses, and more — it's all up to you.
If all else fails, you can try and find symbols in the clouds, the subject of a new book edited by Pretor-Pinney - Clouds That Look Like Things.
Instead, try to use symbols for spaces too.
They borrow liberally from established icon sets and public domain symbols, of course: there's no need to create a new, more graphic "biohazard" symbol, or try to improve on the "walking guy with arrow" we see in every airport.
Try Chinese Goat Hand Symbol to charge up chakra.
Try doodling the bands symbol (if they have one) on your hand or your notebooks during classes.
