Hi everyone,
Is there any symbolism attached to a vision of a butterfly? Does it have any meaning? For the past two weeks I've been bombarded with them - images popping into my head, in books, on tv, on the computer - everywhere!!
Can't help but feel they were telling me something, I just don't know what [&:]
Love and light and always angel blessings,
Louise
xxx
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RE: Butterflies
Butterfly the symbol of change, transformation and progression 
... maybe they are asking you to look within
Many blessings
stormdeva x
RE: Butterflies
Hi Louise, Here is some symbology on the butterfly, hope it helps!
Love and light
Rosi x
Throughout history the butterfly has been admired for their delicate beauty. Most adult butterflies live just one or two weeks except for the monarch and angel wing which can live for six months or more. This is very symbolic. It suggests that a person with this medicine will experience tremendous soul growth in their earlier years. A difficult childhood is common. Life lessons are revealed to the consciousness while in the womb of the mother - the cocoon stage - and are completed when the caterpillar emerges into the butterfly and takes flight. Butterflies are symbols of freedom and creativity. They hold the gift of transformation and soul evolution.
Butterflies have a pair of large compound oval eyes made up of thousands of individual lenses. They can see a single image clearly and are able to perceive ultraviolet wavelengths of light. This suggests clairvoyant abilities for those that hold this totem.
The antennae of the butterfly has small knobs on each end which is said to play a role in orientation. When one antennae is missing the butterfly will fly in circles unable to find its way. Those with this medicine need to stay consciously connected to spirit at all times in order to arrive at their desired destination.
The butterfly represents the process of transformation and shape shifting. When butterfly shows up, make note of the most important issues confronting you at the moment. What state of change are you at in regard to them?
To the Native Americans the butterfly is a symbol of joy. They remind us not to take life so seriously. They feed on flowers that they help pollinate, thereby further spreading beauty. They represent the element of air, quickly changing and ever moving, so gracefully. Butterflies are messengers of the moment. They come in a variety of colors. To understand the message that the butterfly holds for you a study of its colors can be helpful.
Whenever an eco system is damaged, butterfly is usually the first to leave. They are especially sensitive to the harmony of earth. If butterfly comes to you in a hurt, trapped or ill way, you are being asked to stop disturbing the natural design of life and to flow with events in a more gentle, natural way.
RE: Butterflies
Hi, Butterfly in the Medicine Cards signifies tranformation on all levels and there is a Butterfly spread for projects, so you may care to look at what butterfly stage you are at: larva/egg - just starting out? Caterpillar - gathering strength/nourishment? Cocoon - going within and building energy for the great transformation? Butterfly - ready to spread your wings and meet the world! 🙂
BB
Moonfeather
RE: Butterflies
This is just my 2p... I totally agree with whats been said but I was watching a travel prgrame last night and they went to a buddist temple and there is a belief with the buddests that when a butterfly comes in to your home its actually a friend of family member that has crossed over coming to say hi!
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RE: Butterflies
Thanks so much for your words of wisdom [sm=grouphug.gif] ALL of it rings true actually, and I should have known that's what it signified [&:]
Change.....definitely, although don't yet know what/when/how/why, etc. But I know it's on the way. And it coincides with the number 55 which appears to me when big change is on the way also. And that's been with me non-stop for the past couple of months.
MysticMoon - I did wonder about that, especially as I'd been thinking a lot recently about two dearly departed loved ones whom I miss terribly :([X(]
Moonfeather...thank you for that insight. Hmm, it would have to be cocoon I think! 😀 Not quite ready to spread my wings yet, I don't think so anyway 🙂
Rosi - thank you so much for taking the time to post that message, a lot of that rings true. Thank you too stormdeva [sm=hug.gif]
So much to think about, thanks a bunch once again. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens 😉
Love, light and much laughter,
Louise
xxx
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RE: Butterflies
Glad it helped.... I guess its all about interpretation and what is signifys to you personally...
As for your departed loved ones... They will always be with you... [sm=hug.gif]
RE: Butterflies
ORIGINAL: MysticMoon
This is just my 2p... I totally agree with whats been said but I was watching a travel prgrame last night and they went to a buddist temple and there is a belief with the buddests that when a butterfly comes in to your home its actually a friend of family member that has crossed over coming to say hi!
🙂
oooh that's so interesting. A white butterfly landed on me and my husband. Stayed on his hand for ages, even came indoors with us...it was my wedding day too! My Dad sadly passed away when I was 16...i wonder if that was him?
RE: Butterflies
Hello MB, yes I believe that this could well have been your father, maybe not there in the physical, butI would sayhisspirit cameto sharesuch a special occation as your wedding day.
love and blessings
lightwinds
Wendy x