The meaning of the Twins symbol was to signify perfect balance. The twins are a Native American symbol similar to the Gemini zodiac sign and the following image is a Twins Pictogram. A pictogram, also called a pictograph, conveys a story and meaning through pictures that signify and resemble the shapes of physical objects or people. An Ideagram is another form of pictogram which conveys complex ideas, feelings and emotions. A pictogram, such as the one recognised as a Twins symbol, is a therefore a form of writing which uses representational, pictorial drawings to tell a story.

The twins were commonly used in the creation stories. The Navajo creation story features myths relating to twins and a horned monster. They represented both sides and a balance between good and evil, male and female, light and dark and all other dual sides. In the mythology of some tribes pairs of twins combined heroism with the mischievous behavior of Tricksters. Occasionally, twins represented opposing forces of good and evil. However, rather than enemies, twins in Native American mythology and legend are often partners in a task or a quest.